May 20, 2013

We Came, We Saw, We Shopped: Indie Mart

Indie Mart drew many to shop, imbibe and enjoy the sun.

The latest installment of Indie Mart drew local designers, artists, makers and their fans to Potrero flats for a sunny afternoon of independent shopping, outdoor strolling and, of course, drinking. We snapped shots of vendors manning booths stocked with everything from fused glass jewelry to vintage finds and mesh pendants. Read on to scope the pics.

Want more? Check out the entire album from our Indie Mart adventures on Facebook.

Topshelf Boutique, San Francisco’s first fashion boutique on wheels

Topshelf Boutique owner Christina Ruiz (right) mugs with a friend

Terry Kim of Violet Boutique

Violet Boutique

Violet Boutique

Designer Alexandria Vaun

Vintage apparel from Alexandria Vaun’s Indie Mart shop

BobbePin owner Dawn

A dress from Bobbepin

Resurrect’s Kate Morrow

Resurrect jewelry

Recherche’s Veronika Vitkova

Shoes and accessories available at Recherche

Sarah Hirneisen of Mediums to Masses

Pendants by Mediums to Masses

Designer Maral Rapp

Jewelery by Maral Rapp

Jewelry by Maral Rapp

Isobell

Jewelry by Isobell

Creative Ninja’s Stacy Kamada

Notebooks by Creative Ninja

Photography by Jennymay Villarete for SF Indie Fashion

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We Came, We Saw, We Shopped: Indie Mart

A gorgeous sunny summer Sunday, a slew of designers and a crowd hungry for beer and D.I.Y. set the stage for last weekend’s Indie Mart at Thee Parkside in lower Potrero. After an eight-month hiatus, the well-attended event, a fundraiser for founder Kelly Malone’s ongoing cancer treatments, was back with gusto and a serious assortment of independent designers displaying their latest.

We strolled through the outdoor market, past groups eagerly hovering over the make-your-own terrarium table and digging into locally-made edibles near the entrance, to find a pop-up from on-the-move shop Shotwell, new work from designer Mariele Williams, a selection of super bargain-priced samples from Turk + Taylor, cute onesies and tees from Animal Instincts, tribal necklaces from Rachael Kinsey Designs and striking steel earrings from Push Pull Designs, among many others.

Below, a few pics from our adventure.

Mariele Williams shows off accessories from her Mariele Ivy line.

Williams creates necklaces, headpieces and earrings that combine natural materials, chains and antique sensibilities.

Notably on-trend for fall, tribal elements were easy to spot in jewelry from Rachel Kinsey Designs.

While prepping for its new space to open, Shotwell brought a selection of offerings, including lots of vintage pieces, to the event.

As for the new location's opening date, we were told it could be any moment, though there is still some building out to do. So keep your eyes trained on the shop's Facebook page if you're one of the many waiting with baited breath.

Animal Instincts owner Jamai Lowell with his apparel line featuring original sketches, many of which include San Francisco icons. As you might guess, we're big fans of the Sutro design and its "play locally" missive.

The Turk + Taylor crew: designers Mark Lee Morris and Andrew Soernsen with friend Camilla Thompson.

Jewelry from Push Pull Designs achieves its bright-meets-rugged look by using pigment and rust on thin steel shapes.

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Kreeya Featured Designer: Danielle Sabey

Concentric High Neck dress, $95

The versatile mini-skirt tube-top, $35

OnTrac Overalls Romper, $75

Kreeya, a brand new online shop offering the best of the Bay Area’s independent fashion, features new designers each week. The latest to hit the site is Danielle Sabey, a San Francisco-based emerging designer who creates one-of-a-kind pieces using found and recycled materials.

Sabey’s apparel for women combines eco-sensibilities with a rebellious edge that’s far more concerned with being daring, different and dashing than recent trends. For more on Sabey and her design inspiration, check out the recent interview with her on the Kreeya blog.

Last but not least, should you find yourself in the market for one of Sabey’s latest pieces, now available just in time for the holidays on Kreeya, shipping is free for orders over $75 and returns are always free.

Want more Kreeya? Here’s the scoop:

Launched in November, Kreeya (Sanskrit for “positive action”) connects independent fashion designers with busy, fashion-forward, locally-minded professionals who may not have time to traverse the city in search of unique apparel and accessories. More than just an online shopping site, Kreeya is a place to plug into the inspiration, ideas and stories behind the San Francisco Bay Area fashion scene through designer interviews, social media and community-minded efforts. Each year, Kreeya donates one percent of its sales to a scholarship fund benefiting a graduating fashion student of California College of the Arts. Shop Kreeya for the latest apparel from independent designers such as Miranda Caroligne, DEMA, Bush + Leavenworth, Kathleen van der Spek and more. With a full line-up of featured designers arriving on the site in the coming weeks and a thriving local fashion community to share it with, Kreeya is just getting started.

And you can always connect with Kreeya on Facebook and Twitter.

This post sponsored by Kreeya

Snap Judgment: Helena De Natalio Fall 2010

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Our very-visual, (almost) chatter-free snap judgment of the day: a sneak peek at the new Helena de Natalio Giselle XL metallic clutch in black and platinum leather with removable chain strap, $154, available fall 2010.

Pop Stars: Noise Pop ‘N Shop

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Shopping with local independent designers is music to our ears. No doubt we’ll be humming tunes aplenty as we peruse the jewelry, apparel and other unique finds on offer this weekend during Noise Pop’s Pop ‘n Shop event.

Expect over 40 local creatives to be on the scene Saturday at this free-to-attend event, including Colleen Mauer Designs, Intwined, Turk + Taylor and Rock Candy Design.

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