Fashion Design Internship in Oakland

The fashion internship opportunities keep rolling in. Here’s a current fashion design internship with an Oakland brand and boutique. Details below. Get in touch with the Brownstone Boutique directly if you’re interested.
FASHION DESIGN INTERN WANTED!!!

Brownstone Boutique is a new Bay Area women’s shopping destination who is looking for a talented fashion design intern to assist us in our store …

This is the perfect opportunity for a current design student who wants to utilize their craft and get more experience working with upcoming fashion brand.

Must be skilled in constructing quality garments and alterations!

Position available immediately.

Please contact us directly for more details:
3843 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619
Email: brownstoneboutique@gmail.com

Feel free to also visit our Facebook page for more info:

In Pane Sight: Urban Bazaar

Urban Bazaar, 1371 9th Ave., San Francisco

In the window at Urban Bazaar: Everything from children’s shoes to recycled guitar picks live in this Inner Sunset shop on 9th Avenue between Irving and Judah. Featuring local and handmade clothing and home decor items, you can jump off the N line on the way to Ocean Beach and pick up something snazzy–a set of, “don’t be an idiot, idiot,” note cards, perhaps?

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It’s a Go: Jewelry by April Reno

What’s a fashion-loving New York girl to do when she finds herself transplanted to the ultra-casual Bay Area? For Cow Hollow jewelry designer April Reno, a move West meant bringing her East Coast style along for the journey, not leaving it behind.

“That’s one thing I refuse to lose. I will still walk up and down the hills in my four-inch heels,” Reno says of her allegiance to Big Apple fashion even in her stiletto-threatening new home.

After relocating to the Bay Area in mid-2009, Reno soon began working on plans for her line. Launched in February, Reno’s debut jewelry collection ($125-$275)  features statement pieces that mix vintage glam with a touch of Upper East Side opulence. You’ll instantly want to be arm in arm with Reno’s heavy metal cuffs punctuated by quartz glass stones, while dramatic pendants livened with chain fringe and metalwork are as good for the girl in a tee are they are for a lady stepping out in an LBD.

If you notice an Art Deco and architectural influence in some of the pieces, it’s no accident. Reno was schooled in decades’ past from an early age.

“My parents are antique dealers, and they used to force me to go to antiques shows, flea markets and antiques stores. So it was either, learn about the different eras and what my parents were collecting or sit in the car,” laughs Reno.

Reno may have her mother and father to thank these days, but SF Indie Fashion readers can thank flash-sale site Left of Trend. The site’s April Reno flash sale is on through Monday and offers deep discounts on this local designer’s latest pieces.

Photography courtesy April Reno

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First Look: Tea Collection Women’s Fall 2011

One of our favorite fall looks from Tea Collection pairs wide-leg denim with a deliciously bright knit capelet.

We were able to snap a shot of the women's concept studio during a rare empty moment at the recent preview.

Though best known for its globally-inspired children’s apparel, San Francisco-based label Tea Collection is making stroller-friendly strides into womenswear with a fall collection full of easy-to-wear separates in bright, autumnal hues.

At a recent preview of its forthcoming fall lines for Bay Area bloggers and media, Tea Collection opened its studios in lower Potrero Hill up for an evening of drinks, food and fashion celebrating the colors and flavors of Mexico. Distributed nationally in boutiques and department stores such as Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue and in four countries outside the United States, the company selects a new destination each season to inspire and guide its latest looks. Notably, the Tea doesn’t just choose a country and sift through images and online guidebooks. In creating its fall collection, for example, Tea sent part of its team to multiple locations in Mexico, where they scoured markets, visited cultural landmarks and met with local artisans.

The resulting collection for women puts the emphasis on the casual, toss-on-and-go pieces the moms buying its children’s apparel are likely to be looking for. A pair of slim trousers offer a jean alternative that goes beyond basic mom gear with on-trend pleats and tapered, rolled ankles, while an eye-catching orange knit capelet is both a standout and a staple. Wide-leg jeans, a lightweight chambray blazer and loose-fitting tops and tunics round out the basics-with-a-twist offerings.

The collection will be available in stores come fall. In the meantime, a few more images to tide you over:

Photography (except studio shot, our own) courtesy Tea Collection.

San Francisco’s Finest Multifunctional Fashion

Buying a new dress is great, but buying a new dress that can transform into three more dresses is phenomenal. In these tight times, it’s important to get the most for your money. With the following San Francisco-born convertible pieces, you certainly will.

The Karri Ann Reversible Dress from Revelation by ME

  • The Karri Ann Reversible Dress from Revelation by ME embraces a classic wrap style with a modern edge. The dress’ sexy chiffon detailing and always flattering A-line cut will compliment all different body types. A simple black and white color scheme means this dress can easily become a wardrobe staple.

Aster Convertible Backpack by Shiraleah

  • If you crave the elegance of a handbag, but need the functionality of a backpack, San Francisco-based Bossa Handbags has the perfect solution. The new Aster Convertible backpack by Shiraleah can be worn multiple ways, comes in a variety of colors, is vegan-friendly and, most importantly, does not sacrifice style for practicality.

The Luv Dress by Dominique Ansari

  • The Luv Dress by Dominique Ansari, available at San Francisco-based online retailer Kreeya, is designed for ultimate versatility. The purple detailing and ruffle under the waistband add originality, while the dress’s long straps allow it to tie in an endless number of ways, making it suitable for many occasions.

The Tiffany Fringe T-Strap by Dekkori

  • As a seasoned shoe shopper knows, when making a purchase you must always consider what will go with your new kicks. With Dekorri’s shoe accents, your options instantly double. The Tiffany Fringe T-Strap, which comes in black, gray and purple, is an ideal way to get more mileage out of any simple heel.

Modify watches

  • Modify Watches are festive, modern and affordable. The company gives you the option to mix any face and strap you like, or you can purchase one of their many starter packs (like the one pictured above). The simple design is made to appeal to both men and women and can be as bold or subtle as you like thanks to a practically endless array of  color combinations.

Photography courtesy of (from top) Revelation by ME, Bossa Handbags, Kreeya, Dekkori and Modify Watches