Remember The Uniform Project? To raise money and awareness for the Akanksha Foundation, Sheena Matheiken wore the same little black dress every day for 365 days, styled as creatively as imaginable and photographed daily. Today, the designer of that little black dress is doing something truly disruptive in the fashion industry: Eliza Starbuck is releasing her [...]
Would you believe that each of these pairs of glasses are only $95? Yes, with prescription lenses included! Warby Parker is seriously shaking up the world of awesome eyewear with a business model that benefits pretty much everyone. They sell directly to consumers, avoiding the markups and middlemen of a wholesale model, which allows them to [...]
It’s very possible that Dekkori has just changed the way I both buy and wear shoes. I’ve been on the hunt for a pair of statement heels — something louder than the classic styles I usually go for — but now with Dekkori I can get more bang for my thoughtfully-spent buck! Admittedly, the brand [...]
Sustainable fashion line Thieves is SO speaking my language. Designed by Sonja den Elzen and in its sixth season, I can’t get enough of these incredible silhouettes! Leather Warrior Jacket Siberian Top Wide Leaf Belt Thieves is sold through Thieves Boutique, an online boutique whose vision is to sell not only its house line but also goods [...]
I’ve written in the past about Nike’s Considered Design initiative, which I think is one of the most brilliant out there. This weekend, the brand introduced its newest Considered Design collection, N7, which benefits Native American youth sports. Read more about the shoes’ particulars at GreenBiz.com and Reuters. If you haven’t heard about Nike’s green [...]
80s Peep Toe Shoes, $50.23 Vintage If you’re crazy about vintage pieces and one-offs (and you don’t mind waiting for things to ship from the Spain), I have a new site for you. Stella McClure just launched Stellar Boutique, an awesome collection of handpicked vintage items and many unique creations from up-and-coming designers. Candy Stripe [...]
Frei Pillow Top Tunic, $255 (formerly $364!), at Pivot Boutique. Through May 31, all Chicago designers at Pivot Boutique in Chicago are 30% off. Deals on Lara Miller, Elise Bergman, Sunia and Frei Designs are available online, and more in store. All are made right in Chicago! Good stuff. Via Green Grechen.
CITIZEN JOURNALISM, OPEN GOVERNMENT, STATUS UPDATES, COMMUNITY BUILDING, INFORMATION SHARING, CROWDSOURCING AND THE ELECTION OF A PRESIDENT In March at SxSW, I got to have a martini with Rob Reed, the person behind the persona of Max Gladwell. In following his work since then — particularly writings on the Max Gladwell blog about the intersection [...]
And appears to be doing quite lovely! It combines all the key features of Ebay with a curated vintage fashion selection. Sellers are screened (anyone can apply) and must “display style and integrity.” And style integrity, no doubt. I hope to use it soon (and will tell you all about it)! Now go: Market Publique [...]
Oh yes, friends, a fabulous new online marketplace for buying and selling vintage wares is coming this March. Meet Market Publique, which will bring together vintage buyers and sellers and foster an online community designed specifically for vintage love. Founders Pamela, Jon and Andrew sound really cool, and I really want to meet them. Their [...]
Eye candy time, brought to you by Church & State. Alaska blouse, Connecticut shorts North Dakota dress Nebraska jumpsuit Delaware dress Oregon dress C&S is designed by a ridiculously adorable and talented Portland couple, Nathaniel Crissman and Rachel Turk — read all about them at Portland’s Ultra. The duo used to sew all pieces themselves [...]
Portland Fashion Week is baaack! If your first question is the same as mine was, I’ll go ahead and answer it — no, Leanimal-slash-Leanne Marshall didn’t show. (She was way too busy WINNING — note the confident prediction — Project Runway.) Remember, she was my fave at last year’s show! Fun to look back and [...]
Leanne Marshall, one of our favorite Portland designers, is trying her skills on Project Runway this season! In her handmade line, Leanimal, she has increasingly used hemp, bamboo and organic cotton materials. We’ll see whether her eco-friendly influence shines through — which may depend more on this season’s featured fabric shop than on her. Here’s [...]
It’s not just Barry — Michelle Obama is looking HOT these days! Thanks to an entry from Kim at PaperMag.com for taking note of the first lady’s increasingly designer closet (making yet another likeness between Barack and JFK). But don’t expect Michelle to give up affordable wares; the $99 White House Black Market dress she [...]
Yes, the rumors are true… I will be appearing in Kansas City’s West Eighteenth Street Fashion Show on June 14. I must admit that I’m being quite sheepish to make any sort of formal “announcement” of this, but I am flattered and honored to have been invited to model for Bon Bon Atelier. The eighth-annual [...]
Straight from the annals of Project Runway and familial environmentalism, I just came across the young eco-friendly clothing line Larsen Gray and its co-designers, Nora Caliguri and Rachelyn Porter. Sprig.com just published an interview with the duo, whose styles are available online at ShopBop, Standard Style and Basic Boutique. From the latter, I couldn’t [...]
Shine up your Singers, buff your Berninas or go buy a new Brother — sewing is back!
If I were a betting person, I’d bet you’ll LOVE this dress/jacket in Nau’s spring line. Haven’t yet read all about Nau? By all means, please do. They’re a world leader in conscientious clothing production, from labor practices to materials innovation to digitally-driven stores and beyond. In the particular description for this dress/jacket, its suggested [...]
Yes, urbane renewal. The more I looked at the designs in my William Good entry, the less cool they got. And then in SF this weekend, I scoped out WG in person and saw more of the same — an indisputably fantastic concept that’s just not done quite right. The skirts, sweaters and button-downs are [...]
Techno music: check. Beautiful people sitting runway-side: check. Non-toxic makeup on models: check. Some of the nation’s hottest eco-friendly fashion designers: check. FSC-certified wood on the runway: check. All expenses paid by sponsors so independent designers can strut their stuff: check. “Move fashion forward for a sustainable future”: check. Empowered yet? If not, just read [...]