May 21, 2012

Spring is in the Air: Meet Lorian Lindsay

She’s pronounced Lori- Anne not Lor-rain or any thing else you can think of, and her new spring collection is adorable. Having met Lorian Lindsay myself, I can tell you her new spring 2011 collection emulates her chic sophistication and attention to retro femininity while still being fresh and  hip. Above are my favorite looks from her spring 2011 lookbook. Dying for your own little piece of Lorian Lindsay? Buy her pieces online or at  Dahlia, Duke et Duchess, Wonderland and 440 BRANNAN.

This post originally appeared on Modelina Michelle.

Designs by Lorian Lindsay; Publicist, Rena Ramirez; Photos by Bob Hsiang; Styling by Kelly Pentecost + Michelle Ruiz;  Hair + Make-up Veronica Sjoen; Models, Sanela Inajetovic, Jenna Fuchser

Runway to Racks: Lorian Lindsay

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In 48 hours’ time, we’ve seen the latest from Lorian Lindsay head down the runway and arrive on the racks in two San Francisco shops devoted to independent fashion. On Saturday night, Lindsay showed off her fall 2010 collection for the first time during A Night of Wine and Fashion at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. Today, the San Francisco-based designer announced the arrival of her current season at 440 Brannan Studio and Wonderland, both of which offer a variety of apparel and accessories made by local labels.

During the Saturday evening event, we snagged Lindsay for a quick post-show chat.

“With each collection, I always start with vintage inspiration,” Lindsay tells us.

For fall, which the designer describes as “equestrian prairie,” expect more fitted jackets and ready-to-wear pieces that go from casual slacks and day dresses to a floor-length evening gown.

While you’ll have to wait a few months to feast your eyes on the fall line, you can get a sneak peek by checking out what went down the runway on Saturday in the short video below.

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Plannin’ to Visit 440 Brannan

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Head to 440 Brannan tomorrow night for great deals on apparel by local designers, most of whom are alums of the Gen Art Fresh Faces in Fashion show.

Along with the designers listed on the digi postcard above, you’ll find the following discounts during the event:

  • Christopher Collins Collection: 20 percent off
  • Distilled: 25 percent off
  • uba: 50 percent off
  • gr.dano: 50 percent off
  • OdileOdette: 50 percent off
  • Gythan Mander: 30 percent off
  • REVL: 30 percent off