June 19, 2013

Spring Fling: Christopher Collins Spring ’10 Arrives

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If there’s one thing that puts a spring in our steps, it’s lovely fashion from local designers. The latest example to cross our radar: the spring 2010 collection from Christopher Collins. Newly arrived at the San Francisco designer’s Sutter Street boutique, the collection of skirts, tops, dresses and jackets for women ranges from feminine silhouettes with subtle retro touches to thoroughly modern pieces ready for everyday wear.

Want to peruse the collection in person? You’re in luck. New spring 2010 arrivals will be the guests of honor tomorrow evening during a party at the boutique. Stop by 1116 Sutter St. on Thursday between 5 and 9 p.m. for wine and bubbly, shopping deals and fun extras such as eyebrow waxing and consultations from a Di Pietro Todd colorist.

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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.

More in the San Francisco style series

Sneak Peek: Serial Cultura Spring 2010

For spring, Oakland-based Serial Cultura by designer Jen Jennings continues to extol the virtues of prints, with colorful graphic patterns layered and either digitally printed or hand-silkscreened onto silks, silk knit and organic cotton.

Joining the scarves, tops and dresses Jennings is known for are two styles of printed leggings, marking the designer’s first foray into below-the-waist fashion.

View the spring 2010 lookbook above, keep up with the current happenings from Serial Cultura on Jennings’s blog and find out more about the inspiration behind the latest from this local label here.

Sneak Peek: Bacca da Silva Spring 2010

It’s all about bold shoulders and bright hues for the ladies and preppy-meets-punk blazers for the boys in this video sneak peek of spring offerings from San Francisco designer Bacca da Silva.

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Video: Academy of Art Spring 2010 Runway Show

Enjoy last weekend’s Academy of Art Spring 2010 runway show from the comfort of your desk chair. We sure did.

Craving more? You’ll find a full 20-minute video of the show here.

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