San Francisco Independent Fashion
Our very-visual, (almost) chatter-free snap judgment of the day: eco-friendly and inexpensive slip-on Denim Alpargatas, $25, from Alpasnation, a San Francisco-based company specializing in authentic products made by artisans in Argentina.
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Our very-visual, (almost) chatter-free snap judgment of the day: the Hupper Numero Uno by Huf. With only 111 pairs available, the very first sneaker from the local company is scheduled to arrive in the San Francisco and Los Angeles stores on Saturday.
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For proof that good things can come from pain-in-the-ass disasters, look no further than the San Francisco outpost of The Brooklyn Circus. The Fillmore destination best known for its hip take on dapper menswear shut its doors a few weeks back after a flood from the building overhead infiltrated the shop, damaging its ceiling and interiors.
But instead of being deterred by the experience, the folks behind the shop regrouped and revamped by adding a new shoe section and rolling out new products just in time for the opening party, taking place tonight during the first annual Fillmore Art Walk. Among the new merch available in the store are hats and caps in Donegal tweed and a selection of shoes and sneakers from labels such as PF Flyers, Spring Court and Thorocraft.
For more about the inner workings of this influential independent fashion brand, check out Pixel Vision’s recent interview with Brooklyn Circus Art Director Gabe Garcia.
Want to celebrate with the BKC? Stop by tonight for an open bar and shopping from 5 to 10 p.m.
Photo courtesy of The Brooklyn Circus
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It’s officially mid-March, and we’re finally daring to dream of spring. That means easy-going dresses, simple accessories, bright bags and go-everywhere shoes with lighter sensibilities than our winter-staple boots.
Here are local sources for each.
From top: Maggie dress, She-Bible; one-off Mason yellow clutch, ReMade USA; David Clarkson Point Reyes Hoops, available at Gravel and Gold; buckle strap heels by f-troupe, available at Candystore Collective.
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Lest you think San Francisco designers were absent from the runways of Bryant Park last month, think again. Martha Davis Shoes were the sole (pun intended) ped-protectors chosen to accompany the Koi Suwannagate fall 2010 ready-to-wear collection. Black leather ankle booties, strappy heels and open-toed platform wedges by Davis complimented Suwannagate’s polished, yet easy-going collection with their subdued, sophisticated appeal.
Of the chance to show off her latest alongside a designer’s work she admires, Davis had this to say:
“Each of our collections has a distinct individuality that supported the other’s without cluttering or overpowering. Koi Suwannagate is a huge talent – it was an honor to collaborate with her.”
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