May 21, 2012

SF Indie Fashion News Roundup

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TGIF, folks. Here’s some stylish stuff to distract you from your duties and pepper your weekend with independent fashion fun…

- Woah nelly, there are oodles of great events going down this weekend in the Bay Area. In the fashion-related realm, there’s the Bazaar Bizarre at Maker Faire in San Mateo, the Union Design Festival (formerly Capsule) in Hayes Valley on Sunday and, we’re happy to report, Funk ‘N Trunk is back this weekend after a hiatus. Visit the SF Indie Fashion Calendar for all the details.

- 1767 Church St., the sister shop to Lower Haight boutique doe, closes on Saturday. Stop by by end-of-day tomorrow for up to 75 percent off the shop’s merch. In July, we hear the shop will become Curator, a new venture from She-Bible.

- Speaking of Church Street, merchants up and down it and 24th Street will be showing off their wares and offering tons of sales this weekend as part of the 2nd Annual Noe Valley Sidewalk Sale.

- Pacific Heights trio of Heidi Says shops will be having a trio of trunk shows tomorrow. Stop by any of the three locations for 20 percent off collections by Gorjana, Kathy Kamei and Gypsy 05.

- Craziness at Artificial Flavor: Guys’ jackets that once went for $200+ are now $20 a piece. Sale ends tomorrow.

- Head to Fort Mason this weekend to get in on two huge sales. Both The Warehouse Sale for premium denim and the Gear Up ‘N Go Season 4 Sale for fitness apparel take place there this weekend.

- A “private” sale is on at Elizabeth Charles. Use the discount code PRESALE when shopping online or mention the presale email in the store to get 30 percent off spring and summer collections.

- Daily Candy reports a Mike & Chris blowout sale happening tomorrow in San Francisco. We are most intrigued.

- We had a great time viewing the latest collection from Zoe Bikini last night at the Bella Forever show. Stay tuned for a video and some pics from that event to appear here soon.

- A bunch of new shops are opening soon, on land and online. Keep your peepers peeled for word about launch parties and newness from Ibiss, Covet and AliceAndIsa.com.

- Fans of BRAVO’s The Fashion Show: You can meet designer Andrew Christian this weekend and see a fashion show of his men’s underwear collection during his upcoming San Francisco appearances.

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Party at Lemon Twist on Friday

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Yeah, it’s true. We’re already thinking about the weekend. That’s what a few days out of town (we skipped across the Canadian border to catch the tail end of the snowboarding season in Whistler) will do to a girl. But now we’re back and looking ahead. One of the first things to catch our eye for Friday fun this week? The Lemon Twist house party and sale, which goes down on Friday during the Hayes Valley Block Party. Stop by this shop for locally-designed and locally-made men’s and women’s apparel, comics and art. Yes, please!

24 Hours for $24 Polos at GAMA-GO

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Did you feel the mini earthquake this morning? We sure did. In other ground-shaking news, men’s polo shirts from GAMA-GO are $24 through tomorrow at noon. Perfect for the guy who wants a dose of Dirty Bird with his prepster collar popping….or a little Death Bot with his next desk jockey set….

Hit Marin for Isda and Co. Spring Trunk Show

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Fancy a little shopping jaunt to Larkspur? Stop by Nicolette boutique starting today for an Isda and Co. trunk show featuring the San Francisco label’s spring collection. You’ll save 15 percent on in-store purchases through Sunday. Nicolette is located at 499 Magnolia St., Larkspur, CA. Call 415-927-0228 for more information about the event.

6 Sweet Saturday Sales in San Francisco

If we could escape the trapped-indoors doing-our-taxes fest that will surely take up far more of our Saturday than we can even comfortably ponder at this point on a sunny Friday afternoon in San Francisco, here’s where you’d find us:

The Isso San Francisco Sidewalk Sale

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Stop by the Guerrero location for sale items from She-Bible, Kris Nations, Nopal and Head Tripz.

Robin Brouillette Spring is in the Air Sale

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Scoop up cocktail-ready dresses for your next soiree at a steep discount at this Potrero Hill boutique.

doe In-Store Only Weekend Shoe Sale

Thanks to a tweet earlier today from shop owner Kati Kim, we learned that this Lower Haight boutique is knocking all its kicks down 50 percent through the weekend.

Cary Lane Weekend Sale

Noe Valley’s only discount designer store is parting with all merchandise – sale items and new items – for 50 percent less this weekend.

Flaunt Boutique Spring Sale

Through April 10, you can use these online coupons to save on in-store purchases at this sweet little Cow Hollow boutique.

Ladita and Venus Gallery Sale

Through March 22, art and jewelry from Venus Gallery and a slew of items (apparel, gifts, eco-aware baby gear) from Ladita’s inventory are marked down 10 to 20 percent.

For more cool fashion events happening this weekend, visit the SF Indie Fashion Calendar.