November 2011
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Good Gov't: Mayor Lee Launches FashionSF
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Who says San Francisco doesn’t care about style? Even the Mayor’s office is getting behind the local fashion industry with the launch of FashionSF, a new program...
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Secondhand News: 31 Rax Hits the Mission
A new destination for seekers of affordable, fashion-forward thrift has opened on the stretch of Mission flanked by Bernal Heights and Noe Valley. Dubbed 31 Rax, the shop offers a colorful array of clothing in an art-filled space complete with hardwood floors and a small lounge area.
Occupying the space formerly held by Bad Joe’s gym near other local favorites such as Blue Plate,...
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Snap Judgment: Bush + Leavenworth Mission Pullover
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Our very-visual, (almost) chatter-free snap judgment of the day: the guy-friendly take on a cozy cowl neck in the cotton-spandex Mission pullover hoody, $68,...
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SF Startup with Small Designers in Mind: Stitch...
When it comes to success in a creative field, there’s no question that ‘ole Edison’s one percent inspiration vs. 99 percent perspiration maxim applies. Hoping to wipe some of the sweat off designers’ furrowed brows is San Francisco-based startup Stitch Labs and its web-based platform for managing product lines, inventory and sales.
Launched by Brandon Levey (who earned his...
October 2011
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In Pane Sight: Costumes On Haight
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Yes, today is Halloween, and no it’s not too late to get with the spirit of the occasion and don a costume— particularly if you stop by...
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Jewelry Sale at Conifer
Through Nov. 5, Cow Hollow boutique Conifer is offering 30 percent off its collection of jewelry by independent designers such as Wendy Nichol, Katie Diamond, Wendy Mink, Ishi and DLC Brooklyn.
More San Francisco shopping deals…
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In Pane Sight: Piedmont Boutique
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In the window at Piedmont Boutique: Halloween is just around the corner, and, like every year, the pressure is on to bust out...
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Snap Judgment: Prairie Schooner Cocktail Ring
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Our very-visual, (almost) chatter-free snap judgment of the day: The brass Covered Wagon Cocktail Ring, $11, perfect for the cowgirl or Oregon Trail fanatic in all of us. Inexpensive and fun, this Western-inspired...
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We Came, We Saw, We Shopped: Alameda Point Vintage...
Old-fashioned glam and styles from another era took over The O Room during the recent Alameda Point Vintage Fashion Faire, a semi-annual event co-founded by Sandra Michan (check Sandra’s vintage shopping tips). In the mix? Everything from neckties to housewares to dress patterns.
Inside the O Room, itself a vintage-lover’s dream with swanky chandeliers shining from the ceiling and...
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Party Seen: Pose App Party at Heart
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Fashion and tech joined forces last week at Heart wine bar in the Mission to celebrate the success of hot new photo sharing app Pose, a platform available on iPhone and Android that allows style mavens to discover, snap and...
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The Do List: San Francisco Fashion Events Oct....
Among the stylish San Francisco events to look forward to this week are a fundraiser fashion show featuring condom couture, a fashion blogger-writer meetup, live window fashion and an international student fashion symposium and competition. Intrigued? You’ll find the details on the SF Indie Fashion Calendar.
Get the week going with fashion for a good cause courtesy of the annual Evening...
