Don’t Miss: The Economics of Art

What does it take for artists and designers to succeed in today’s economic climate? Local designers, stylists, photographers and fashion-industry entrepreneurs are coming together Thursday night to share their thoughts on that very question during the first Economics of Art soiree of the year.

We’ll be out in full force for the event, which features a speaking panel populated with intriguing folks such as designer Bacca Da Silva, JT Paradox of The SF Style and The Barber Lounge’s Greg Griffin. SF Indie Fashion founder Lorraine Sanders will moderate.

Afterward, a fashion showcase with the word of Blanche Consorti, Joy Fan and Medium Reality will ensue. And considering the sponsorship by Smart Energy Cocktails and the presence of Del Geronimo’s SFPaparazzi photobooth, we expect much merrymaking throughout the evening. Snag your tickets ($5-$10) in advance here. Proceeds benefit the San Francisco Fashion and Merchants Alliance.

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Krimsa Multi-Designer Trunk Show

If the We Can Care Food Drive hasn’t already put Cow Hollow’s Union Street shopping corridor on your map this week, may we suggest yet another reason to venture to the ‘hood: tomorrow evening’s multi-designer trunk show taking place at Krimsa.

Stop by from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for goodies from designers such as Noah Handbags, Treat, Red Jewelry, Bryna Nicole, Raina Bags and Ellie Mae, among others, at 20 to 50 percent off retail. If that isn’t sweet enough for you, we’re thinking the promise of Cups and Cakes cupcakes and a wine tasting by Ritz will be.

Another perk? Select designers are donating a percentage of the proceeds from pre-holiday purchases to charitable organizations of their choice.

–SF Indie Fashion Contributor Michelle Ruiz

[Photo: RED Jewelry]

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Time to Can Up: Union Street Shops’ “We Can Care” Food Drive

Bringing a can or two to Union Street by Dec. 12 for the We Can Care Food Drive won’t just help out others in need, but also saves you on purchases at stores such as Mable Chong, Jest Jewels, Lush, Marmalade and Sean, just to name a few. Most participating stores are offering shoppers 10 percent off with a canned good donation, but several are offering additional discounts and promotions.

We suggest you seriously consider clearing out your cupboards for Mable Chong. Bringing in 10 cans or more means 40 percent off your second purchase at this local jewelry designer’s boutique.

If the sales aren’t enough to convince you to lug your cans (not to mention your canned goods) on over to Cow Hollow, maybe Santa and a display of lights that rivals the Griswold’s gracing Union Street this Saturday, December 5th for the annual Fantasy of Lights celebration will do the trick.

– SF Indie Fashion Contributor Michelle Ruiz

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Shoe In: Accessories in Action Black Friday Benefit

How many pairs of unused shoes do you have kicking it in your closet? According to the fine folks behind this Friday’s Accessories in Action event at 111 Minna, Americans have some 1.5 billion unwanted pairs gathering dust in their homes.

A better place for them? With Soles4Souls, a non-profit organization that recycled secondhand shoes by giving them to people in need.

Bring a pair with you to this 21+ shopping fundraiser as you make the retail rounds on Black Friday, and you’ll get in the door for less ($5 instead of $8). Perhaps even more spectacular, we hear nothing at the event costs more than $100. On offer will be accessories from jewelry and bags to hats and belts, all by local independent designers.

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Feelgood Fashion: DNA Holiday Pop-Up Shop

Tomorrow at Space Gallery, the DNA Holiday Pop-Up Shop returns with lovely local fashion and a great cause. Vendors such as Paola Loves to Shop and designers Alyssa Bird and Pretty Little Thing will be offering up their wares alongside a bake sale benefiting St. Anthony’s Foundation.

All participating designers and bakers are donating 10 percent of the day’s proceeds to the San Francisco charity, and they needn’t act alone: bring a warm coat or blankets in good condition to the event, and the event organizers will deliver them to St. Anthony’s.

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