May 24, 2012

Good Looks: Park Life with Versa

For our latest installment of the San Francisco Style Series, we ventured into Golden Gate Park with pieces from Versa Jewelry, launched in 2008 by local designer Caitlin Clarke. In a dress designed and sewn by budding San Francisco stylist Emma Alchimisti, model Lucy goes barefoot in cocktail attire accented with bold Versa pieces in brass, stone and blue velvet.

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Shown here: brass bangles,$24, brass chain X cuff, $46, and blue velvet and stone necklace, $88, by Versa;  dress by Emma Alchimisti.

Credits: photographer, Taylor Buckman; model, Lucy Flores; styling, Emma Alchimisti.

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Good Looks: Spring Comes Early to Golden Gate Park

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While we’re waiting for spring to come along and brighten up our days, what better to tide us over than a showcase of spring 2010 looks from San Francisco designers? We have just that from local fashion and beauty photographer Liz Caruana, who produced this shoot featuring choice pieces from the spring collections of Christopher Collins, Dylan Perrigo, odileodette and Joy Vintage.

“I’ve been going to San Francisco independent events for a long time trying to suss out who is trying to do good work in the San Francisco fashion industry, and I really found pieces and designers that are accessible to everyone,” Caruana tells us.

Set in Golden Gate Park (while a wedding was in full swing just a few feet away), the shoot features an all-local cast and crew, including styling by Mary Dyann Kees and hair and makeup by Tacha Scott. On model Phebe Standley, the looks you see are Caruana’s own interpretation of spring trends spotted on the runways last fall, among them nude and beige hues, big prints and gold accents.

“I think it’s really important to support the local industry, it’s not going to go anywhere unless you’re supporting them,” says Caruana.

We concur. Now feast your eyes on what’s ahead for spring.

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From top: purple dress, Christopher Collins; cape, Dylan Perrigo; lace dress, Christopher Collins; long dress, Dylan Perrigo; shirt, Christopher Collins; headpiece, Joy Vintage; striped dress, odileodette; gloves, Joy Vintage; blue dress, Joy Vintage; in remaining close-up shots, headpieces by Joy Vintage.

Credits: All photography by Liz Caruana. Styling by Mary Dyann Kees. Hair and Makeup by Tacha Scott. Modeling by Phebe Standley of Passport Models.

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Sneak Peek: Discarded to Divine Preview Friday

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Like many fans of local independent fashion, we’re looking forward to Friday’s Discarded to Divine evening preview at the de Young Museum with some serious gusto. It’ll give us a chance to get up close and personal with the annual project’s outpouring of apparel made from cast-off clothing and textiles. Sure to be one of the most popular pieces is the red dress shown above, a design from Project Runway contestant Sweet P.

Other standouts include the yellow and grey halter-topped dress by Art Institute of California student and designer Coral Castillo, who won the top spot in the women’s day wear category this year, and, below, a slinky black and white gown by Barbara Beccio.

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[Photo credits: (from top down) Ben Hoffman, Mara C. and Harry Haryanto]

But wait! There’s more. Looking for even more rockin’ indie fashion events going down this weekend? We thought so. Check out the SF Indie Fashion Calendar for the haps.