San Francisco Independent Fashion
Most things are far from black and white. Thankfully, some things still are…
From top: Alice & Olivia dress, Philanthropist; tote, The Seventh Heart; Divine Rights of Denim black skinny pants, Arkay Workshop; arm chain, Litter SF; 3.1 Phillip Lim beaded collar, Metier; custom Sara Shepherd dress; Eco Citizen.
More local boutiques….
San Francisco’s Western Addition got a boost in the fashion department this week with the arrival of the Nooworks store, stocked with the label’s laid-back apparel and accessories by local designer Jennifer D’Angelo.
Taking over the 300-square-foot space from Free Gold Watch (another local label), the shop currently houses a summer collection of terry towel and vintage-inspired denim mini-dresses, 60′s surf-minded denim parkas, accessories such as the ever popular Nooworks sunglasses and t-shirts for men and women printed with signature designs, often featuring the work of local artists and Nooworks collaborators such as Jay Howell and Diego Manino.
Designed in San Francisco and made in Oakland, the home-grown line has built a steady following among independent fashion fans in the five years since debuting with a single t-shirt featuring a drawing of the label’s namesake, D’Angelo’s Westie pup Noo Noo.
“The store will be a great place to find limited edition and one-of-kind pieces,” says D’Angelo.
Among them, shop visitors will find a series of so-scary-they-might-be-cute pillows printed with Manino’s ghoulish illustrations. Next up for Nooworks? A forthcoming fall collection that’s darker and moodier than previous seasons and inspired by murder mysteries, noir-ish fog and Jekyll and Hyde. We’re getting shivers already. See below for a few preview pics by San Francisco fashion photographer Liz Caruana, who recently shot the fall collection in the eerie environs of the Stockton Street Tunnel. If you ask us, the tunnel’s never looked so good.
A perfect time to pony up in person? Head there on your way out tonight for the Nooworks grand-opening party from 5 to 9 p.m. And anytime the mood strikes, shop this local label online and keep up with Nooworks news and happenings via its blog.
[Photo credit: all photography by Liz Caruana]
And one more after the jump….
Tomorrow night, may we gently suggest that you consider hitting the beach. And when we say beach, we mean North Beach. The location? Indie Industries. The why? Because the cozy milk carton of a space is celebrating one year in The City, as well as a new art show featuring the work of Matt Atkins, Jason Raish and the guys of Hella More Funner (creators of the raddest – not to mention only – sleeping bag art we’ve ever seen).
Show up on the early side, and you might be lucky enough to scoop up one of the swag bags designated for the party’s first 25 guests. Whatever time you arrive, you’ll be gifted with sangria, a $10 rack and a buy-one, get-the-second-for-50-percent-off sale on everything in the store. Gift cards for $50 will be handed out randomly throughout the evening, and anyone who RSVPs in advance via Going will receive a $10 gift coupon emailed after the show.
Looking for more San Francisco fashion events? Behold, the SF Indie Fashion Calendar….
If we were to gear up to step out in red, white and blue garb this weekend, we might very well be found donning*….
Something red: Sunhee Moon Gloria Ruffle Top
Something white: Del Forte Denim Willow Jean, available at Eco Citizen
Something blue: Loeffler Randall Blue Suede Booties, available at Gimme Shoes
*Dear patriotic fashion fairy god people, please send check for $604.80, i.e. the exact cost of this outfit. Thank you.
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
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
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.
