How good is Pamela at Market Publique? I knew SATC wardrober Patricia Fields had a penchant for vintage, but Pamela’s post on how much vintage appeared throughout SATC2 really impressed me. Imagine all the hunting it took to find the right pieces for not one, but four looks, at a time. Check out all these [...]
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 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? [...]
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 [...]
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) [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
… 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 [...]
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 [...]
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! [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Vintage pirate boots are so far beyond being “trendy” right now that I almost hesitated the headline. I meant to write about these babies months ago, and though it’s now hot and summery, they aren’t any less hot than they were in winter and spring. Nevermind the clammy calves; these are worth it. Just [...]
Oh, to live in London! The newest reason (of countless) being that I could do the second-annual Visa Swap this summer. (And no, these words are not sponsored.) Beginning June 21 Londoners can take their unused high-fashion clothing to a temporary shop in Covent Garden where the value of the clothes will be credited in [...]
Who knew? American Apparel does vintage! California Vintage by American Apparel sells handpicked pieces from around the world in an eBay store, as well as in stores that also sell new AA merchandise. Five locations have opened, in LA, Berlin (where the sweet images above are from), NYC, Calgary and Mexico City, with more coming [...]
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 [...]