Refinery 29 recently spotlighted NYC artist Francesca DiMattio, whose thrifted and artsy wardrobe (not to mention decor) is so inspiring.
“My mom raised me exclusively on thrift stores as a little girl and taught me to look for new shapes and feel for quality fabrics. It’s exciting for the eye to see something different, so I [...]
I think I’ve answered my own question
as to why so many cultures around the world
have their own different-yet-similar geometric patterns.
Looms!
The similarity among patterns would come from all cultures having the same design challenge: There’s only so much you can do with line patterns, as in weaving or with a knitting pattern. Right? Have I broken [...]
I’m all about geometric designs right now. A year ago I was assigned a story for a local magazine about a local rug shop that specializes in semi-antique hand-knotted rugs, like this:
I learned that hand-knotted rugs are so special because they don’t have a pile, which means they don’t wear down like traditional synthetic carpets, [...]
Vintage necklace from My Inheritance
Price upon request, 973.233.1112
Tee by Stewart+Brown: i love you s/s tee
100% organic cotton
Ethically made in the U.S.
$64
Handbag by Matt & Nat: Takumi
Vegan leather, from the Japanese Paper Collection
100% recycled magenta faux suede lining
Comes with detachable shoulder strap
$123 (on sale from $245)
Denim by Kuyichi: Lisa Skinny Jean, at Ascension (formerly Adili)
98.5% organic [...]
Vintage dress from The Way We Wore
Moschino mini dress, hand-picked in LA
Price upon request
Recycled leather bag by Novella Royale
Made from vintage leather jackets, with organic cotton lining
Ships in recycled vintage fabric dust bag
Handmade in Los Angeles
$584
Vintage riding boots from santokivintage on Etsy
Brown Italian leather riding boots with gold metal details
Size 6.5
$69
Fishnet tights by Foot Traffic
(We [...]
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 Dress, $92.09
Hand sewn [...]
Dress by Bibico: Bib Dress
Made of jersey
Ethically made by women in India and Nepal, as certified by the International Association of Fairtrade
£34 £24 (ships from the UK)
Necklace by Alkemie Jewelry: Froggy Necklace
Made of reclaimed-metal
Made in the U.S.
33″ long with a ring-and-toggle clasp
$210
Vintage oxfords sold by The Spectrum on Market Publique
Leather
Size 7.5
$15 “Buy now” price; auction [...]
Last month about seven of my coolest friends pointed me to a site they knew I’d love: The Uniform Project. They were all incredibly right. As an exercise in sustainable fashion, Sheena Matheiken is wearing the same dress every day for a year — the charcoal tunic you see above. In her words:
There are 7 [...]
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 Shop [...]
… by Band of Outsiders.
Oversized Knits
I’m a huge fan. Off-the-shoulder is back! American Apparel has an entire page’s worth of Oversized tops, including the AA Unisex California Fleece Sweatshirt, $47. Alternative Raw Edge Off Shoulder Tee, $22.
Pencil Skirt
Larsen Gray and Camilla Norrback have both been designing perfect pencil skirts the past few seasons. This one [...]
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 bios [...]
I just wrote way too long a comment on another blog to not post it here. This is a preview of some permanent content I’ve been working on for this site, so please — join the conversation.
It started with Green Grechen’s original post, In the News…Throwaway Fashion. Check it out. From me:
Hey Grechen! Love your [...]
Lovely piece from Margaret Teich on The Huffington Post titled Refashioning Fashion Week:
… French Women dress like eco-fashionistas. Which is to say, they invest in durable pieces that last for many seasons, they mix and match high-end designers like Chanel with thrift store looks, and for the most part stay away from disposable, trend based [...]
Imagine the concept of Craigslist, with a dose of Half.com, featuring only Mid-Century Modern furniture for buying and selling (and placing want ads). Imagine Lushpad! Eames chairs for a quarter of full price — it’s like Christmas everyday. Enjoy!
Via Daily Candy. (Buying vintage = saving money and global resources!)
Clothing with a second life. Entering a resale shop knowing exactly what size you wear. Thrift prices for your favorite brand. Um, what’s not to love about this concept?
Swedish brand Filippa K has recently opened its own secondhand store, selling exclusively lightly used clothes and accessories of its own brand. Founder Filippa Knuttson says the [...]
