May 21, 2012

Old is In at Candystore Collective

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We were recently admiring the newly-arrived vintage available both in-store and online from Candystore Collective and just had to learn a little more. From whence did these lovely garments come? And could we expect this swell in vintage to continue on?

Upon asking, we learned that Candystore has stocked vintage finds since its beginnings as a pop-up shop called Hot! back in late 2004, but had seen its supply wane somewhat over the last year-and-a-half after the indie fashion-friendly store’s main supplier, who’s also mom to store founder Jennifer Jones, headed north to Portland. Luckily for fans of the shop’s pretty retro frocks, print tops and accessories, Jones has serious drive where vintage is concerned.

“But now I’ve made a commitment to get a cargo van and bring her finds back twice a year so we always have inventory….We have much much more to come,” Jones tells us.

More San Francisco fashion news….

All Tomorrow’s Trunk Shows: Form and Fauna

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Looking for more fashion events in San Francisco? It’s okay to admit it. Check out the SF Indie Fashion Calendar….

Don’t give a frock? Kat Macleod’s Your Girl

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On Monday, don’t settle for a not-so-funday. Instead, head to Candystore Collective for a book signing shindig with Like I Give a Frock author and Michi Girl illustrator Kat Macleod. One of the first U.S. venues to sell her limited edition prints (Macleod hails from Down Under), Candystore will set you up with cupcakes and bubbly for the occasion. Check out the Candystore Collective Facebook page for more detes.

Potrero Thrill

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Head over to Potrero Hill arts venue and gallery Project One tomorrow night for a sweet sample sale and trunk show featuring local designers Serial Cultura, Goldenbleu, Adoura Demode and offerings from Candystore Collective.

The details:

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