May 21, 2012

Runway Recap: Supreme Beings

Guests of the recent Supreme Beings fashion show at San Francisco’s SOMArts center were treated to a parade of unexpected silhouettes imbued with futuristic and conceptual twists fresh from the minds of emerging Bay Area designers Ilanio and Elena Slivnyak of IIMUAHII.

A neutral palette of anchored in cream, black and white put the emphasis on the angles, shapes and avant-garde styling of garments shown on models who hit the runway donning everything from space-age spherical head pieces to armor-like textile panels, spikes and reptilian scales.

Below, a selection of shots from the show.

ILANIO

IIMUAHII

Photography courtesy Warren DiFranco Hsu of After5Media.com

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Snap Judgment: Fig & Faun Abacus Bracelet

Our very-visual, (almost) chatter-free snap judgment of the day: subtle sparkle and rugged, braided leather mix with gold beads and brass hardware in the boho chic Abacus bracelet, $25, from Bay Area jewelry designer Megan Hosterman’s Fig & Faun line.

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We Came, We Saw, We Shopped: All Vintage Everything ft. Fancy Fine & Mousevox

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All Vintage Everything drew vintage shoppers to the Mission.

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New Generation Vintage had a full collections of bags, shoes, jewelry, clothing on sale for the evening.

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Myra Joloya & Lirany Vasquez, the lovely ladies behind DNA (designers+artists) Pop-up shop.

At the recent All Vintage Everything pop-up shop from DNA (designers+artists), shopping and vintage fans turned up at the Sub-Mission Gallery for the clothes, shoes, bags and jewelry from a roster of vendor hosted by local favorites Fancy Fine and Mousevox Vintage.

The Sub-Mission Gallery’s discreet, unsuspecting location was the perfect setting for the pop-up of 10 different Bay Area vendors selling a treasure trove of items.

I bee-lined past the bar in front for the racks and, while perusing one stocked with designer labels and then venturing to other vendor tables, I found a huge assortment of affordable, hand-picked thrifted sundresses, blouses, silk trousers and more.

The sweet selection of goods is no accident.

DNA founders, Myra Joloya & Lirany Vasquez explained:

“We love vintage clothing, and we curate each pop-up shop to host vendors that we are familiar with and like. San Francisco is a hub for some of the best vintage. This shop makes it easier for people to afford designer brands and recycle clothing.”

Didn’t make it this time around? The creative collective organizes four, seasonal pop-up shops a year: one for fall, winter, spring and summer. Stay up to date by visiting the DNA facebook page and continue on for more shots from the night:

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A shopper with featured bloggers Ashley Ording of Fancy Fine and Rachel Combs of Mousevox

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There was no shortage of leather bags and gorgeous hats at this pop-up.

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Clothing and accessories varied in price from well-thrifted steals to designer gems such as this black and red Moschino blazer.

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Sellers taking a break to chat about their vintage finds.

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Keepsakes and jewelry displayed amongst racks of vintage clothing.

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Fashion Blogger Isla Murray and Fancy Fine's Ording share a drink and a few laughs in between clothing racks.

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Photography by Sara Iravani

Posh on the Peninsula: Camilla Olson Spring ’12

For spring, Palo Alto’s Camilla Olson continues her polished, ladylike approach to contemporary women’s apparel with a collection of sophisticated pieces like a tucked crepe jacket and a sleeveless sheathe dress alongside ageless items such as a semi-sheer tee and a woven vest that could be prim or delightfully edgy, depending on the wearer and styling.

Olson will debut her latest on Saturday during a sold-out event at Four Seasons Palo Alto along with accessories by Gleim the Jeweler. You can shop the collection online or scope the line and Olson’s diaphanous silk scarves in person at local shops such as Carrots, Atelier, Circle & Square, Blu in Palo Alto and Mill Valley’s Carolina.

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CrochetBlogger’s Tips for Wearing Crochet

As mentioned at the beginning of January, crochet-happy San Francisco blogger Kathryn Vercillo (a.k.a. @CrochetBlogger) has launched a 365 fashion project for 2012. It’s called 365 Ways to Wear Crochet. Crochet is trendy right now but it’s not always easy to make stylish. By wearing and photographing crochet every day, Kathryn has learned some tricks for making crochet work with a San Francisco wardrobe. Here, she shares five of her tips while goofing around in front of the cam:

1. Crochet cowls work in all types of San Francisco weather.

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