May 25, 2013

Seeing Red: LHC Couture Gown at BAFW

We love a dress with movement. One to remember comes our way thanks to San Francisco Photographer Christophe Tomatis, who created this animated montage of an ethereal red LHC Couture gown as it hit the runway at Bay Area Fashion Week.

Want to see more from the San Jose fashion event? Check out this Bay Area Fashion Week video.

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Summer Style: Natural Instinct

Take a break from fast-paced city life with these easygoing, bohemian pieces from local sources. Just don’t be afraid to liven up hippie-chic hues in classic earth tones with a little sparkle. Rock 1228‘s killer crystal necklace or gold bow earrings to instantly add a modern twist to otherwise simple summer style.

Purple crystal necklace and gold bow earrings, prices upon request, by 1228

Vintage 80′s Brown Butterfly sunglasses, $46, from Elas Vintage Finds

Strapless Farrah dress in nude blush, $180, from LHC Couture

Vintage linen lace blouse, $10, from Cake Shop Vintage

Mini Harlow Bag in taupe by Bryna Nicole, $310, available at Indeeyo

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Full disclosure: samples were gifted to us for use in this post. Though we don’t think that biases our judgment, we think it’s only good, fair reporting to let you know.

 

The Do List: San Francisco Fashion Events June 27-July 4

With a holiday weekend on the horizon, we’re practically punchy with excitement. Good thing we have ample stylish adventures to keep us occupied. As always, you’ll find this week’s top San Francisco fashion events on the SF Indie Fashion Calendar, and we’ve called out a few favorites below.

  • We love a good Tuesday night diversion, and this week Russian Hill’s Beauty Company has one on tap. Stop by the Gemini Jewels Trunk Show that night to view jewelry and accessories from Colleen Mauer, Antonia Sloan and Sasha Maks Vintage. We hear from Sasha that she’ll be bringing new finds that haven’t been shown elsewhere yet, including 60′s and 70′s-era baubles from names such as Trifari, Napier, Kenneth Lane and Givenchy.
  • On Thursday, we’d highly recommend getting the long weekend started early by stepping out in the name of local fashion. Looks from local designers such as Kajan Padraig, Anya Tatarenko, LHC Couture and Alyphyn Industries will be hitting the runway at Madrone Studios during Pret-A-Porter, an annual San Francisco fashion show from the San Francisco Fashion and Merchants Alliance.
  • A benefit for Bay Area-based nonprofit Global Action through Fashion will no doubt draw many eco-minded fashionphiles to SoMa on Thursday night for a symposium and cocktail reception dubbed Justice in the Fashion Industry. Your ticket not only supports the worthy organization backed by ethical fashion advocate Domenica Peterson, but also offers a chance to learn about possible solutions for a more ethical fashion industry during presentations by Lulan Artisans and Gap.
  • Once the weekend rolls around, those interested in the intersection of food and fashion can head east for a trunk show and artist’s reception featuring designer Cari Borja’s Chez Panisse collection, inspired by her internship at the famed restaurant.

You can find details on all of these events and more happening this week on the SF Indie Fashion Calendar.

Runway Recap: Black V 2011

A crowd and runway decked in dramatically dark apparel made for an evening of edgy, mysterious fashion at the recent Black V fashion show. A fundraiser for the City College Fashion Department, the annual event produced by Owen Buenaventura and Del Geronimo took over Madrone Studios this year to feature apparel by designers Jay Nicolas Sario, Dahae Kim, GB Shrive, LHC Couture, Menk, Ken Chen SF, Phuong My and Cari Borja and accessories by Kaatje Design, Guzel Design and Eugene Huang.

Below, a few looks from party-goers and the runway.

Runway:

V-neck dress by Jay Nicolas Sario

Sheer black gown by Jay Nicolas Sario

A sleek one-shoulder mini dressby LHC Couture

Slit-skirt gown by LHC Couture

Vest and skirt by LHC Couture

Gown by Cari Borja

Gown by Cari Borja

Menswear by Menk

From the Homme collection by Dahae Kim

Dress by Phuong My

Dresses by Phuong My range from sculptural to party-ready
Models donning masks in keeping with the evening’s masquerade theme

Photography by Christophe Tomatis