fashion

Sign of the Times: Convincing Hipsters to Make Their Own Clothes

Cliff Kuang — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:12:23 -0500

Even if you're a knitter, you've got to admit that the appeal is crafty and geeky, in equal measures. High style? Not so much. But times are changing, what with the financial crisis and all.

Nau Pop-Up Shop Is Serious About Sustainability

Stephanie Schomer — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:23:47 -0500

West-coast based clothing company Nau is opening a pop-up shop in New York for the holidays, and is taking the word "sustainable" to the next level.

Here/Nau/NYC opens Thursday in Soho, featuring its line of eco-friendly clothing. But what's interesting about the store is that everything--apparel aside--has been collected from waste products in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

unakite jewelry

kwok penny — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:41:14 -0500

Unakite is an altered
granite composed of pin k orthoclase feldspar, green epidote, and
generally colorless quartz, first discovered in the United States in
the Unakas mountains of North Carolina.

Unakite can be found as pebbles and cobbles from glacial
drift in the beach rock on the shores of Lake Superior. It occurs in
Virginia where it is found in the river valleys after having been
washed down from the Blue Ridge Mountains.

RentTheRunway.com: High-Fashion Party Frocks for Rent

Cliff Kuang — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:23:30 -0500

Sound Smart, Look Sharp

Cliff Kuang — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:20:12 -0500

Remember the days of cassette mix tapes? And remember when your own mix was like a personal soundtrack, or a piece of your soul?

SVPPLY: High-Style Shopping, Curated by the Crowd

Cliff Kuang — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:04:41 -0400

There's a mass of design junk out there--and if you're a design junky, consider how much time you spend just sifting through it, looking for the perfect chair/shoes/alarm clock. And guess what? Thousands of people just like you are doing the same thing. But all that work's lost, because none of it's shared.

Liz Claiborne Downshifts From Macy's to Penney's Brand

Jennifer Vilaga — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:15:51 -0400

Liz Claiborne is leaving its longtime partner, Macy's, for an exclusive partnership with J.C. Penney Co., the women's apparel company announced today.

The clothing line, like a lot of other labels in the sector, is struggling. The company cut about 8% of its workforce earlier this year. But to go from Macy's to Penney's? Is this J.C. Penney raising its profile or Liz moving down even deeper into the mass market?

Philippe Starck Emblazons LaCie's New Drives With Egregious Logo

Cliff Kuang — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:24:20 -0400

Yesterday LaCie announced its latest hard-drive collab with a hotshot designer: Philippe Starck. At first blush, the results aren't bad:

Beverage Package Designs and the Fashion Shows They Inspire

Kelsey Keith — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:35:37 -0400

AirDye's Ecological Dyeing Process Makes the Future of Textiles Bright

Alissa Walker — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:58:44 -0400

21st Century Jewelry

fitch fitch — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:41:24 -0400

Egypt

The use of gold jewelry can be dated back to Egypt 3000 BC. Gold was the preferred metal for jewelry making during ancient times. It was rare, it was easy to work with, and it never tarnished.

Magnificent bracelets, pendants, necklaces, rings, armlets, earrings, collars, and head ornaments were all produced in ancient Egypt, the land of the Pharaohs. In 1922 Howard Carter’s excavations led to the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb and many gold artifacts, all showing the art work of ancient Egypt.

Greece

Women always like jewelry

fitch fitch — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:38:06 -0400

When little girls are old enough to wear jewelry, the first piece gifted to them by a parent or other relative is often a ring. When little girls become teenagers they often want to get their ears pierced and dream of diamond stud earrings. When teenage girls become young women they dream of engagement rings and pearl necklaces. And when young women mature and have a family, they dream of right hand 3-stone rings.

Storing Jewelry

fitch fitch — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:36:45 -0400

In most houses, expensive jewelry is placed inside safety-deposit boxes. Though they will be safe there, that is no way to properly care for the jewelry.

Little things like jewelry

fitch fitch — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:34:41 -0400

Fads in fashion are something that everyone needs to pay attention; at least if they want to look and feel good when in the presence of the people they know and even people they don’t know. Little things like jewelry that is in fashion now can dress up your favorite pair of jeans, even if they are from ten years ago. Perhaps you like those shirts with shoulder pads that you’ve been wearing fro 20 years, but you can still find a necklace, or some silver jewelry that will bring your whole style up to date!

GREGORY PATTERSON HAIRSTYLIST FEATURED IN AZ TEEN MAGAZINE PRESS PAGES!!

Gregory Patterson — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:40:41 -0400

http://www.azteenmagazine.com/athletes.php?article=299

Brand Yourself and 4 Other Tips for Success From The Sartorialist

Fast Company staff — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:15:05 -0400

Starting in September of 2005, Scott Schuman became The Sartorialist, a fashion blogger with a lot more up his tailored coat sleeves than street shots of pretty people. He has created a thriving street style blog, not only accrediting himself as a guy with a great eye for fashion, but as a world-recognized photographer, and as a brand. This August, he released a compilation book of his photos aptly titled, The Sartorialist.

Great Info For Buying a Handbag

Chuck Manchester — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:25:59 -0400

My wife has been thinking that she wanted to get a new handbag. In this case I went online to do a little research for her. I found a great site on designer handbags that had all kinds of information on the history of each brand.

Hair Stories... number 1!

Gregory Patterson — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 02:08:50 -0400

Come visit my new blogspost... www.gregoryshairstories.blogspot.com to see up to the minute hair dramas... and experiences...

reMade USA Brings Upcycled Fashion to High-End Retail

Alissa Walker — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:39:58 -0400

Don't Peel Away Old Billboards. Turn Them Into Handbags

Cliff Kuang — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:48:45 -0400

Artecnica is one of the pioneers in the burgeoning field of sustainable design. For five years, they've been producing a line called Design w/ Conscious. Obviously, the designs use recycled and sustainable materials. But what's more, they source the manufacturing in poor communities where jobs are scarce, including Brazil and Guatemala.

Lady Gaga: Design Groupie in Disguise

Cliff Kuang — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:55:14 -0400

If you're into poppy dance music, you've probably heard a track or two from the loopy songstress who goes by the stagename Lady GaGa. But among fans, she's at least as famous for her goofy outfits, which make Bjork look demure.

The Art, Fashion, and Architecture of Louis Vuitton

Mary-Louise Price — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:45:05 -0400

Lauded for his leather goods since 1854, Louis Vuitton's handiwork has stood as a symbol of wealth, charm, and prosperity; His classic monogrammed Speedy bag becoming the most famous indicator of a jet-setting lifestyle. Fast forward to the 21st century, under the artistic direction of designer Marc Jacobs, LV has evolved into a luxury empire that not only encompasses lavish fashion, but experiments in art, and architecture, as well.

Philippe Starck's Anti-Fashion Cashmere Line Defies Trends, Consumerism

Clay Dillow — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:06:14 -0400

French designer Philippe Starck, better known for interior and product design, is getting into fashion, though Starck would rather not call it that. Working with Scottish cashmere company Ballantyne, the S+arck With Ballantyne line will release 30 cashmere pieces for men and the same number for women, all of which are "non-photogenic," Starck told France's Le Figaro at the line's launch last week in Florence. "But intelligent people will know to discover us."

Reinventing Women's Shoes, With High-Tech Tools

Cliff Kuang — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:56:25 -0400

Honda Super Cub, the World's Most Successful Motorcycle, Rides Again

Cliff Kuang — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:04:32 -0400