San Francisco Independent Fashion
Sui GENERIS "Illa" Boutique, 2265 Market St., San Francisco
In the window at Sui GENERIS “Illa” boutique: If you’re looking for something to do while waiting for a table during one of the many Sunday brunch spots around the Castro, then pop into this upscale consignment shop between Noe and Sanchez Streets–its male counterpart, “Ille”, is located less than a block away.
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Apartment hunting in San Francisco right now is serious stuff: there’s fierce competition among hopeful renters trying to grab the attention of perspective landlords. The good news? Looking polished can help – and doesn’t have to cost a month’s rent.
After many failed attempts at securing an apartment myself, I realized maybe the unkempt hair paired with an over-sized sweater and combat boots look didn’t exactly scream “reliable renter” to the landlords I tried impressing so many times.
The next time you’re out bumping elbows at another open house, try stylish locally-sourced pieces to make a spectacular and trustworthy first impression.
1. A vintage wool pencil skirt in a pleasant pattern anchors this sophisticated retro look. Skirt, $6.50, from shopheartsandanchors.
2. Catch attention when you turn in an application with this vintage green turquoise ring, $70, from LemonDropKnits.
3. Add some flair to any outfit with a tribal dog tag, $30, by Dear Mina.
4. Pair geometric knits with simple separates for an of-the-moment, yet laid-back look. Geo floral shrug, $370, by MICAELA GREG.
5. Bouncing from one open house to another is reason to ditch the heels and don comfortable flats, like these vintage woven brown leather shoes, $15, from rachfern.
6. Make sure to have a bag big enough for all the important documents you’ll be toting around. White cotton canvas doctors bag, $165, from Peasants & Travelers.
Photos courtesy of : Shopheartsandanchors, Lemondropknits, Dear Mina, MICAELA GREG, rachfern, and Peasants & Travelers.
An ideal-for-Autumn trench stands out at Sacramento Street shop Goodbyes.
Colorful scarves and chunky knits on display at Goodbyes
In the window at Goodbyes: bright fall fashion pretty much perfect for year-round San Francisco weather is on display at this Laurel Heights consignment shop. The neighborhood is filled with top-tier boutiques, but wallet-conscious shoppers in search of quality clothing at discounted prices regularly head here for women’s and men’s attire.
Photography by Lindsay Harte
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Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler in a patterned shirt paired with an impeccably detailed black-trim tuxedo jacket.
While thousands of people swarmed Golden Gate Park for the lineup at Outside Lands this past weekend, there was another element in the mix–the style of both performers and the crowd.
If ever there was an example for how to navigate through a San Francisco summer with appropriate attire, it was this festival. Being outside most of the day required guests to bring layers for the morning fog which would later be shed during the afternoon and reapplied by the time one of the headlining acts appeared. It’s easy to adjust to temperatures with just a sweatshirt and zip-at-the-knee cargo pants, but most of the crowd brought their A-game with military jackets, long cotton skirts, patterned tights and breathable harem pants. A quick glance throughout the audience easily gave an impression of what San Francisco has to offer in terms of style and weather adaptability. Some performers even stepped away from the flannel button-down shirt and jeans look seen too often at these outdoor festivals and instead sported tightly tailored suits, vintage dresses and brightly patterned rompers reflecting the eclectic musical genres present.
Below are a few snapshots from the festival:
Ellie Goulding's bright red marching band jacket with gold trim and buttons stand out among her all black attire.
Black lace over a nude slip gives Hannah Hooper from Grouplove an elegant and edgy flair and makes her red hair pop.
Two concert-goers show off some hippy flair with patchwork jeans and a purple knit cap with a multicolored band that added contrast to an all-blue ensemble.
MGMT guitarist James Richardson adds a little class to his light green screen print tee with a white sport coat and matching pants.
A quick glance at the crowd revealed a variety of looks. This excited concert-goer sports a casually chic look with gladiator sandals, a maxi skirt and denim jacket to keep warm as the sun lowers.
Alex Turner, lead singer of Arctic Monkeys, gives off a pleasant Kinickie vibe with a black leather jacket, tight boot cut jeans and slicked up hair similar to iconic greaser's look.
A Major Lazer dancer tosses a little edginess into the bohemian crowd with a colorfully patterned romper and glasses.
Tim Nordwind from OK Go isn't afraid to show off his colorful personality with a yellow ensemble in tune with his bandmates' blue, green and red attire.
Vetiver frontman Andy Cabic keeps it casual with the basic button down flannel and fedora on Saturday.
Colin Meloy from The Decemberists gives off the folk-rock vibe matching his lyrical style as he sports thick Buddy Holly frames and a tailored jacket over a white button up shirt.
Photography courtesy of Gil Riego…
Alyssa Nicole designer Alyssa Casares (right) and model share the runway at the end of the night.
Day two of the San Francisco Fashion Week runway shows drew an audience itching to see the week-long event’s ready-to-wear lineup. Designs from Victor’s Promise, MIKELSEN, Alphyn Industries, Boditecture by Wen Guo, CHUI CHUI by Tracy Wong and Alyssa Nicole paraded down the runway to electro-industrial beats while guests lit up the venue as they snapped pictures with their phones.
The show began with the convertible fashions of Boditecture, with models untying, unzipping and unwrapping their cocktail dresses to become elegant evening gowns, a two-piece ensemble and a bathing-suit ensemble perfect for poolside lounging.
The rest of the night offered a variety of looks, ranging from the Victorian Goth-inspired dresses of CHUI CHUI to the blush-worthy undergarments of men’s loungewear designer Victor’s Promise. MIKELSEN designer Michael Seneriches showed San Francisco-in-the-70s-inspired patterns with modern twists, while Alyphn Industries appealed to the gadget hungry onlookers in the crowd with jeans and jackets sporting built-in Smartphone sleeves and pockets. Closing the night was 19-year-old designer Alyssa Casares, whose line Alyssa Nicole dazzled with 30′s-inspired cocktail dresses and soft silhouettes that would compliment any frame.
Standouts from the night include CHUI CHUI’s black lace bandeau paired with a layered skirt and silk-wrap tie, MIKELSEN’s one-shoulder dress in blue and green that at first appeared to be painted on and Alyssa Nicole’s ruby-red cinched-waist cocktail dress with cut-out sleeves and layered skirt.
Below, a few images from the show, produced by the San Francisco Fashion and Merchants Alliance:
This CHUI CHUI design caught the attention of many, thanks to its lace bandeau and matching trim on a layered skirt secured with a large pink silk ribbon.
A black lace top-layer added a darker element to this sexy, one-shoulder ensemble by CHUI CHUI.
Guests snap pictures after the model transformed what started on the runway as a mini-tube dress into a full length evening gown by Boditecture.
Men's loungewear by Victor's Promise
Shoulder cut-outs and textured, polka-dot fabric brought a contemporary edge to this girlish Alysssa Nicole dress.
Alphyn Indiustries sent Smartphone-friendly jeans down the runway.
Designer Michael Seneriches (left) walking the runway at the end of his show
Photography courtesy of Shaun Tiangsing
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