On Wednesday night, a slew of San Franciscans gathered to view The Haberdash men’s fashion show from The Bold Italic. Here, we feature shots of what went down the runway: [Read more...]
Snap Judgment: Betabrand’s Cornucopia Bag
Our very-visual, (almost) chatter-free snap judgment of the day: the new farmers market-friendly Cornucopia bag, $120, from Betabrand (formerly Cordarounds). With multiple zippered compartments, backpack straps and a shoulder strap, this sturdy bag is made for on-the-go city folk seeking a more organized approach to the weekly farmers market shop.
Aksel Paris Launches Facebook Store (Who’ll Be Next?)
Here’s something we predict you’ll see more and more of very quickly: local fashion brands with Facebook stores. The first we’ve run across comes from Aksel Paris (don’t let the name fool you, the company’s actually based in SoMa). [Read more...]
Hey, Big Spender: Zivity Striptease Fashion Show & Charity Auction
Generally, I attend a runway show to see a designer’s new collection. Ironically, last Friday’s Zivity Striptease Fashion Show & Charity Auction presentation was billed as much for the clothes and accessories as it was for what was not-so-coyly hidden underneath. [Read more...]
Snap Judgment: O’Lover Straw Hats
Our very-visual, (almost) chatter-free snap judgment of the day: perfect-for-summer, hand-formed straw hats, $125-$195, by O’Lover Hats, a label by Oakland milliner Elwyn Crawford.







