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May 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment

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TGIF, folks. Here’s some stylish stuff to distract you from your duties and pepper your weekend with independent fashion fun…

- Woah nelly, there are oodles of great events going down this weekend in the Bay Area. In the fashion-related realm, there’s the Bazaar Bizarre at Maker Faire in San Mateo, the Union Design Festival (formerly Capsule) in Hayes Valley on Sunday and, we’re happy to report, Funk ‘N Trunk is back this weekend after a hiatus. Visit the SF Indie Fashion Calendar for all the details.

- 1767 Church St., the sister shop to Lower Haight boutique doe, closes on Saturday. Stop by by end-of-day tomorrow for up to 75 percent off the shop’s merch. In July, we hear the shop will become Curator, a new venture from She-Bible.

- Speaking of Church Street, merchants up and down it and 24th Street will be showing off their wares and offering tons of sales this weekend as part of the 2nd Annual Noe Valley Sidewalk Sale.

- Pacific Heights trio of Heidi Says shops will be having a trio of trunk shows tomorrow. Stop by any of the three locations for 20 percent off collections by Gorjana, Kathy Kamei and Gypsy 05.

- Craziness at Artificial Flavor: Guys’ jackets that once went for $200+ are now $20 a piece. Sale ends tomorrow.

- Head to Fort Mason this weekend to get in on two huge sales. Both The Warehouse Sale for premium denim and the Gear Up ‘N Go Season 4 Sale for fitness apparel take place there this weekend.

- A “private” sale is on at Elizabeth Charles. Use the discount code PRESALE when shopping online or mention the presale email in the store to get 30 percent off spring and summer collections.

- Daily Candy reports a Mike & Chris blowout sale happening tomorrow in San Francisco. We are most intrigued.

- We had a great time viewing the latest collection from Zoe Bikini last night at the Bella Forever show. Stay tuned for a video and some pics from that event to appear here soon.

- A bunch of new shops are opening soon, on land and online. Keep your peepers peeled for word about launch parties and newness from Ibiss, Covet and AliceAndIsa.com.

- Fans of BRAVO’s The Fashion Show: You can meet designer Andrew Christian this weekend and see a fashion show of his men’s underwear collection during his upcoming San Francisco appearances.

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Zoe Bikini Shows Off Latest at Temple Tonight

May 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment

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We’re excited to check out the latest collection from Zoe Bikini with jewelry by John S. Brana tonight at Temple during Charleston Pierce’s event Bella Forever, a benefit for Fashion Arts Youth and Enterprises.

For more rockin’ fashion events in San Francisco, why dontcha visit the SF Indie Fashion Calendar….

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Sponsor Love: YesStyle.com End of Season Sale

May 27, 2009 By 4 Comments

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This cute Floral Pattern Silk Dress ($66.50) by South Korean label DoDoGoGo is just one of the fun items we spotted while perusing the site’s massively huge YesStyle.com End of Season Sale. Sale items available from this SF Indie Fashion sponsor are up to 70 percent off and going fast.

Learn more about YesStyle.com on SF Indie Fashion….

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A Trio of Thursday Night San Francisco Shopping Events

May 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment

jennifer-tuton-imageCraving an excuse to get out of the house tomorrow night? Here are three San Francisco shopping events featuring independent designers from the Bay Area and beyond.

Multi-Designer Trunk Show at Krimsa: Stop by this Cow Hollow trunk show event for 25 to 50 percent off retail prices on apparel, handbags, jewelry, belts, scarves, workout clothing, baby gear, art and skin products from designers such as Blix Bags, Sobella, Jennifer Tuton, Nature Girl Designs, Danielle Goodman, Sweet Tooth Designs and others. Along with great merch on the cheap, you’ll find discounted brow waxing services and chair massages from Stillpoint Wellness Center and free yoga passes to Aha Yogo (one of our faves and reason enough in and of itself to check this event out). A portion of the proceeds from each designer’s sales will go to a charitable organization of the designer’s choice. Trunk show takes place from 6-9 p.m. at Krimsa, 2190 Union St.

The Bar Code: Shop designer labels for spring and summer fashion finds at wholesale prices during this weekend’s The Bar Code sale. The four-day event kicks off tomorrow night with a part-ay featuring live painting and screen printing, music and beverage sustenance from 15 Romolo. Expect fashion finds from designers such as Bordeau, Tribute, Laurie B and Interlud alongside offerings from local boutiques Bell Jar, Backspace, Blanc, Candystore Collective and Waterlillies. Event takes place from 6-11 p.m. at Pier 3, Suite 105. Visit the web site to RSVP.

VAGADU New Studio Party: Join local indie designer Joui Turandot to celebrate the opening of her new studio with fellow artist Giselle Shepatin. The evening promises lots of wearable art, including Ana Lisa Hedtrom’s recycled Shibori tops, a sneak peak at VAGADU’s forthcoming collection of gowns for fall and clothing by Giselle Shepatin. 7-9 p.m. at 375 Alabama St. #490.

[Photo: Pendants by Jennifer Tuton]

There are tons of great fashion events happening this weekend. Check out the SF Indie Fashion calendar for all the details….

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Circle Game: Anica’s Linen Scarf

May 26, 2009 By 1 Comment

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When we read about the Anica Linen Scarf on the Anica blog, we instantly thought, “Ah, summer….” And that should show you how attached we are to San Francisco’s special take on the hemisphere’s warmest season.

Call us crazy, but after nine years in the Bay Area, nothing signals the sweet arrival of summer quite like a big airy scarf. This one from Anica’s burgeoning capsule collection certainly does the trick. We look forward to seeing more from this Russian Hill boutique and its eponymous label.

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