Oh Canada

Berkeley-based designer Erin Mahoney, creator of the fabulous blouse pictured here, is just one of the designers you’ll spy at this weekend’s Artistry in Fashion event at Canada College. Put some boots on your feet and pony up to the event at 11 a.m. on Saturday for a special presentation by Project Runway’s Marla Duran or stop by anytime to feast your eyes on wearables and handcrafted finds from local designers and artisans participating in the 17th annual designer showcase. Trying to save a buck? Score $1 off admission with this online coupon.

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We’re Geeks for Eco-Chic

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SF Indie Fashion News Roundup

We would formally like to petition the powers that be for a minimum of 60 extra minutes per day inserted into our normal 24-hour schedule. And if that’s not possible, how about giving us the super power that Evie on Out of This World had. Thanks, universe. In other news…

- Cari Borja is offering some great sale prices throughout the rest of this month and November. We’re talking $10-$75 sample bins, 30 to 50 percent off fleece jackets and the option to take 50 percent off one regularly priced item (excluding new collection pieces). You can check out the Berkeley studio this Sunday or stop by during regular hours, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

- Gimme Shoes has lots of new fall styles in. Oooo. Gimme, gimme!

- Flowie is offering 15 percent off online purchases with the coupon code happy15. Good through Nov. 15.

- Take 25 percent off online orders at Stellarocco with online code rocco25.

- Through the end of October, Goorin will send you a free knit item (chosen at random) with any online purchase over $25.

- Jennifer of Porcelynne reports that her fab Oakland showroom is now officially open on Mondays and Tuesdays for in-person shopping. By appointment hours are still in effect, but you can stop by anytime between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on the first two days of the week.

- If you walk by Lemon Twist and still see scaffolding blocking the storefront, their annoyance is your gain. Mention the 15 percent off promo email and you’ll save 15 percent (uh, duh) on any full priced item. Schwing.

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Looking Sharp

I’ve been interviewing a slew of local designers for a leetle story I’m putting together for Citysearch (stay tuned for that later this month). It’s given me the chance to talk to a number of designers for the first time - one was Alval of Homeroom Clothing. Along with sweet custom-tailored hoodies that have garnered the attention of hip-hop impresarios (Kanye has been known to sport ‘em), the locally-made label also offers custom, hand-polished jewelry featuring edgy objects like meat cleavers, barbershop clippers and the scissors pictured below. They may be more strut than cut, but they’re still seriously sharp.

Like what you see? You can check out Homeroom’s offerings in person at Milk this Friday.

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Condom Couture

Check out this couture creation from local designer Catherine Jane. The condom-laden gown walked the runway during last week’s Project Inform Evening of Hope Condom Couture show. For more on the event, see this SF Gate story.

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Be Deceived

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Fright Night

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Walk This Way

Thursday night, it’s prime time to take a stroll down Divisadero during the first Divisadero Arts Walk, which promises to be a great community-minded event put on by local merchants. Pop into Frankee Uno Salon & Gallery to view some fab new art by Jason Torgerson, drop by Still Life Clothing for 20 percent off a slew of local designers and eggscellent vintage, get your taco fix at Little Chihuahua and then go get snockered at Mini Bar, the Blue Jay Cafe, Fly Bar or Bar 821.

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Pop A Capsule this Weekend

One of the City’s best events for sussing out the latest in local independent fashion and design goes down this weekend. Held in the happy environs of Hayes Valley, the Capsule Design Festival promises 160 designers showcasing art, lifestyle products, clothing, kid’s stuff and accessories. Extra perks? Live music, the park and all the cool stores, restaurants and hangouts lining the surrounding neighborhood’s streets.

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SF Indie Fashion News Roundup

Something in my toaster smells like burning. In other news….

-  Eden and Eden just launched its online store, and it’s just as heavenly as North Beach shop (well, okay, not quite, but almost). On our wish list? The Ivana Helsinki Fringe Scarf and Bat Wing Dress.

- Through Thursday, eco-friendly Bernal Heights boutique Ladita is offering up fall merch at 10 to 30 percent off. Stop by for deals on labels like James Jeans, Stewart + Brown, Eco-Lux, Del Forte Denim, Kim White and Porridge.

-  Later this month, the Arts of Fashion Symposium offers local fashion professionals and fashion students five days of events, competitions, master classes, film screenings and after parties. To get involved and purchase tickets, visit the web site.

- Feeling swappy? Of course you are. Then don’t miss Thursday’s Abundance League Clothing Swap Fundraiser, hosted by Fashion Slave. Bring your old duds, leave with new duds. There’s a $10 suggested donation, though no one will be turned away for lack of funds, and the proceeds benefit SoMA Creativity.

- Also on Thursday, it’s your chance to view gr.dano’s Fall ‘08 collection and save 20 to 30 percent off all styles, as well as 50 percent off pieces from previous collections a the local designer’s party, sale and trunk show. It all goes down from 5 to 11 p.m. at 440 Brannan Studio.

- Okay, Thursday is getting some kinda of busy. That same night, it’s your chance to meet and mingle with jewelry designer Colleen Mauer and beauty go-to JuvEssentials at The Mission Statement Meet the Designers night. And it’s not all talk. Special discounts will be offered during the event.

- The new fall collection from Catherine Jane is now available at the designer’s Presidio Heights boutique. Among the items we covet from the new collection are the High-Waisted Double Godet Skirt and the sassy Le Trench Deux coat.

- We love doing good while we spend, so we applaud Bryna Nicole’s promo for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Through the end of October, 30 percent of the proceeds from all fuschia Hallam Clutches will be donated to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation.

-  Tomorrow’s the last day to get free shipping on orders of $40 or more at Kris Nations, who just debuted a slew of new offerings for fall, including the dramatic Large Blade Earrings. To score the free transport for your goods, use the promo code freeship40oct at checkout.

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