Mom’s the Word

We have a very exciting deal for SF Indie Fashion readers from local artist, designer and mom-preneur Tedda Hughes. Use the code SFINDIE to save 20 percent on her kidswear, which ranges from basics like rainbow striped baby leggings, t-shirts and hoodies to imagination-sparking pettiskirts and handmade dolls. The collection hits stores this fall, but SF Indie Fashion readers can get it on the cheap - before anyone else.

Tedda is definitely one local mom who’s down with the indie ethos (and by down, we mean all about it). When we were corresponding recently, she explained her devotion to indie kids products like this:

Indie fashion (as well as gear and toys) makes kids smarter and more physically fit. Licensed anything leads to less creative play and limited/scripted activity. Mass marketed, non-local clothing and toys lead to children being dull in every sense. Anyway, I am curing type 2 diabetes in children with my work. That may be an exaggeration, but not as much as it sounds. 

We hear you on that sentiment miss Tedda! Long live dress-up boxes, popscicle stick picture frames and the fine art of climbing trees.

(None yet)

Nice Knockers!

When I first checked out San Ramon jewelry designer Jean Jackson’s designs on her site Double J Jewelry, I immediately fell for her collection of lariats - and the creative names she’s given them (bet you’ve never heard of a necklace called creamed corn before…). One of my favorites? The Round Copper Knockers style shown here. And at $20, this copper and crystal adornment certainly occupies indie fashion deal territory.

Jean has been designing earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings for the last two years. You can catch her latest work on her site, in her etsy shop or in person at East Bay craft shows and fairs happening throughout the summer (schedule available in her etsy shop).

(None yet)

Red Dot 4th of July Deals

(None yet)

SF Indie Fashion News Roundup

News,  news and more news.

- GAMA-GO is running another photo contest. Snap a pic of yourself in the throws of summer recreating while wearing your fave GAMA-GO gear, upload it to the GAMA-GO Photo Royale flickr group, write a short description with a link back to the official site, and you could win a $175 gift certificate ($75 to the runner up). Deadline is August 1.

-  Through July 15, score discounts on Goldenbleu bags thanks to a deal from Daily Candy. Check out Goldenbleu for details.

- The San Francisco Chronicle just ran a story about Nikki D.’s monthly Prepare for the Playa events that lead up to Burning Man. Get the details at How to be Hip, Stay Safe on the Playa.

- Bernal Heights boutique Ladita is having a sale to make room for fall merch. Stop by for deals on JBrand, Porridge, silk dresses and jewelry…

- A bunch of local indie designers will be congregating tomorrow night at the Bus Stop Gallery (135 Dore Alley) from 6pm to 10pm for a trunk show featuring Bad Unkl Sista, Domini, Estar, Gibbous, Kayo, Kittinhawk, Medium Reality, Minerva’s Antenna, Miss Velvet Cream, Va-Shee Metal by Auberon, and more…

- Noe Valley boutique Isso is having a sale on jewelry through June 29. But the new inventory from Nicacelly (one of my personal faves) and the store’s own brand new Isso label of basics are reason enough to stop by anytime this summer.

(None yet)

SF Indie Fashion News Roundup

News, news, news you can use:

- Rose & Radish is having its latest Switch Sale right now. While the boutique and gallery changes up its interiors to prep for the next installation, you’ll find great deals on a selection of this Hayes Valley shop’s artisanal wares. Buy online, pick up at the store this week or next.

- Going to the North Beach Festival this weekend? ooma wants to give you a mimosa, so stop by the shop. You’ll also find new jewelry by local artists, as well as some great last-minute Father’s Day gifts.

- The folks at Honey Ryder are participating in the Hayes Valley Block Party this Saturday and Sunday. Head down to the Hayes ‘hood for this Moroccan-themed event, complete with belly dancing, live music, Moroccan food and perks from the local businesses along the main drag.

- Sample Angel is getting its sale on starting today with lots of summery dresses from labels like Single and Akiko.

- This week, Gama-Go came out with a rad new line of messenger bags. There are six new styles available in two different sizes, the Go-Right (larger) and the Go-Might (smaller).

- Still need something for dear ‘ole Dad? Save 20 percent on guy-friendly typewriter key cufflinks from The Weekend Store with the coupon code DAD08.

- Another Dad discount you can take advantage of before Sunday? Thanks to a promo from Billion Dollar Babes, you can save 20 percent on purchases of $50 or more and get free shipping at Kiehls (they have great dude-friendly skincare products) when you place your order before the end of the day tomorrow (June 13) and use the coupon code SFBABES at checkout.

- This Saturday, Divisadero boutique Still Life launches its Summer Designer Series with a party from 7 to 10 pm. Stop by to check out work from The Feathered Leopard.

- Also on Saturday, at the exact same time, Root Division will be celebrating Under 100, a new exhibit featuring a slew of art from local peeps for under $100 a pop. Here’s the fashion angle: During the event, local artists will be there screen printing their designs on t-shirts, bags, paper, etc. You can bring your own or buy print-friendly materials at the show.

(None yet)

SF Indie Fashion News Roundup

News, news, news you can use:

Rare Device, a wonderful Market Street store that should be on the go-to list for any gift-buying excursion, just updated its web site to make it easier to shop, handle a gift registry and create a wish list.

Secession Art & Design opens its new show with a reception on Friday night. Stop by for beats, drinks and a good hang celebrating artists Sita Rupe, Blair Bradshaw and Hilary Williams and designers New Skool, Taxi CDC, Saaz Designs, Green Dog Designs and Judy Aurora.

Self Edge has just released a new shirt by  Iron Heart called the Hickory Stripe Shirt. There are only 100 available, no restocking. Check out the store’s blog for all the recently added items.

San Francisco-based WaterField Designs just won an award from Ding Bat Magazine for its ultra-slim Pic Pocket Camera Case, which comes in eight sizes and a bunch of cool colors. Congrats!

At Dollhouse Bettie, take 10 percent off any order through June 8 with the discount code V401AB at checkout. New items in stock include sexy silk bed jackets (for those cold San Fran summer nights), vintage Perlcrest slips and more.

Combine shopping with brunch at Foreign Cinema this weekend. Local independent peeps like Twelve Designs and Colleen Mauer will be there from 11am to 4pm in the Mission restaurant’s Modernism West Gallery.

Through June 23, save 20 percent on uber-cute vintage-inspired CaraLyndon accessories with the coupon code SpringSummer.

Looking for indie products or the stores that carry them? Check out Afterglow’s Guide to Independent California Shopping. Designer Amy of Oakland-based AC Clothing & Bags takes pains to include all the great indie designers she can. She also does a solid job of keeping it updated. It’s one to bookmark, for sure….a great resource for both consumers and designers.

(None yet)

Zolita Closing Sale

I was sad today when an invitation to the Zolita closing sale popped up in my inbox. Only open for a year, this Mission boutique got my attention with its trendy-yet-unusual inventory, cool vibe and - of course - the white furry rug! Well, folks, sad to say, but owner Jules is closing up shop at the end of the month. Everything is on sale - even the furniture and fixtures.

When I talked to Jules this morning, and she told me that she’s had several people come in during the last few days and buy 15 or more items at a time. Here’s why: when you purchase five or more things, you’ll get 75 percent off the total price. How’s that for a serious bah-gin? If you buy four items, you get 50 percent off. For one to three, it’s 30 percent off.

If you’re looking for a fab outfit for a Friday night Mission hang - or maybe something to don during the Maker Faire this weekend, this is the place.

(None yet)

Buy Here Now: Sales, Promos

Since we’ve been gone, a bundle of SF Indie Fashion news has piled up! (Apologies to anyone who has not received a reply or had their event posted on the calendar - we’re quickly getting back to speed and should be caught up by tomorrow). To give everyone proper time in the blog post spotlight, we’re splitting up news this week into a few different posts. Let’s start with sales, promos and discounts from local designers:

My Windup Bird - This local label is turning four in May. Many congrats to designer Wendy! Four years doing the indie street wear design thing is quite a feat. To celebrate, the online shop is offering a free tee with every order. Dude, free tee! What’s more, a percentage of all sales are donated to non-profits like FINCA.

Peggy Li - Peggy’s handmade jewelry is 20 percent off with coupon code save20 through May 13.

New Leaf -Pretty much everything (screenprint tees, hoodies, thermals) at this label’s online store is on sale right now.

Porcelynne - Jennifer is extending her online sale: 65 percent off lingerie, camis, etc. I always thought underwear would be one of those items I wouldn’t be able to find from an indie source. I scooped up some boy shorts and tanks from this Oakland-based indie lingerie designer a few weeks ago, and I’ve been very pleased with them (and the obscenely low prices). They fit really well - the tanks are great layering pieces. If you’re worried about pinpointing your size while ordering online, think about visiting Jennifer’s studio instead. She has flexible hours and a really nice live-work space where she displays her collections.

Spa Radiance - Looking for a posh way to pamper mom on Mother’s Day? Book an appointment for your mom for Saturday May 10th or Sunday May 11th, mention the spa’s Mother’s Day Special, and this ultra-luxe Marina spa will gift her with a goodie bag of all-natural skincare products during her treatment.

ooma - Time to detox. Luckily, at ooma, doing so doesn’t have to mean giving up wine or, um, anything else that we would never, ever do. Take your scary, toxic nail polish bottles to this North Beach boutique between now and May 15, and you’ll walk away with coupons for non-toxic nail polish from British company butterLondon. But that ain’t all. For giving up your old school polish, ooma will reward you with 15 percent off your entire purchase.

(None yet)

Barneys Wants Your Tees

Old tees? Barneys wants ‘em for an upcoming holiday collection made from recycled t-shirts.

(None yet)

SF Indie Fashion News Roundup

News, news, news you can use.

- Designers, take note: The Nova Studio in Richmond is launching a new series of business classes aimed at crafters and artists who want to take their pursuits to the next level. Workshops include weekend sessions in branding for handmade products, best practices for participating in craft shows, social networking for artists and crafters and online selling and marketing. Each class is $59, but you can knock $5 off the price of each class when you sign up for two or more of the four-class series.

- Okay, people. How could you NOT enter the weekly doe photo contest? Just snap a pick of one of your fave items from the shop and send it in. You could win a $150 gift certificate to this Lower Haight boutique.

- We hear that My Roommate’s Closet just got new garb from T-Bags, Manoush & J Brand.

- Chrissy Bee is having its very first buy one, get one free sale through the end of April. See our post on it here.

- Only three more days left for the Pop Junkie Spring Sale!

- This Saturday - i.e. tomorrow - AC Clothing & Bags and Porcelynne are teaming up for another open house in Oakland. I stopped the last one they had. Great setting, great deals and a great vibe. Big huge shopping events are fun, but it was really refreshing to stop by one where I could share a glass of wine with the designers and chat in a social setting instead of the harried mayhem that usually accompanies large indie shopping events. The event runs from 6pm to 10pm - check out the SF Indie Fashion Calendar for directions.

- I just learned that Glam.com will be sponsoring a Style Mob party at Ambassador in San Francisco on April 24th starting at 6:30pm. If you haven’t been to Ambassador yet, it’s kinda like the place to get your L.A. fix without leaving the city. I’m waiting for more info about the event and will post it when I have it.

- Also, speaking of stuff to look forward to, I was lucky to be able to preview some of the pieces in the upcoming Discarded to Divine show, thanks to organizers Sally Rosen and Gensler’s Tana Hall and Lorraine Navarro. They led me on a walk-through of several pieces currently displayed in the Gensler offices downtown. I’m working up a detailed post on the experience. Stay tuned for that.

- I also happened by Pandora’s Trunk today and had a little fun digging through the funky, earthy wares by designers like Onerary, Josephy Hall, Tamo Design, Miranda Caroligne, Medium Reality, Lara Grant and Jen Hall. If you’re in the Lower Haight, make sure to check this spot out.

Now get outta here. Shoo. Time for weekendness.

(None yet)