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Disposable Dresses, Then and Now
This is part 1 in a blog series exploring our wardrobe and our lifestyle: who makes our clothes, where our clothes come from, and why a struggle for quality over convenience might just change our outlook on life and the world around us. Disposable op art dress, left. Disposable beach cover-up, right. Both pictured in Life […]
Harley Davidson Photoshoot
June 9, 2012
I’m not one for meeting dudes at bars. But a few weeks back, lo and behold, a shiny white Harley Davidson parked outside of my neighborhood pub just called out to me. You see, I’ve been on this motorcycle kick for a while now. Lady at liberty out on the road, in the world, wild and […]
Posted in: Lady At Liberty
E.P.I.C. Los Angeles: Local Independent Designers
June 8, 2012
One of the many highlights from this past week’s trip to LA was getting to see some of the local design talent. Echo Park Independent Co-op was just the place I had in mind to stop, a hip boutique near downtown coffee shops, book stores, and vintage sellers. Owned by Rhianon Jones, E.P.I.C. supports local, […]
Posted in: Shopping
Apolis + Sophia Bush: Exclusive Market Bag Launch
June 7, 2012
Guests gathered in Apolis Common Gallery at 806 East 3rd Street in Los Angeles on June 5 for the debut of an exclusive market bag designed by actress and activist Sophia Bush While natural light, new faces, and oh-so tasty hors d’oeuvres and drinks from FarmShop and Handsome bounced about the space, I took my time […]
Posted in: Industry News, International
Heart and Sole: Oliberté SS12
June 4, 2012
Oliberté, a name combining “Oh” (a tribute to founder Tal Dehtiar’s Canadian roots) and “liberty,” is a made-in-Africa footwear brand that started in 2009. Conveniently enough, Fashion At Liberty’s own guest contributor, Anna Harmon, happens to be Brand and Outreach Coordinator for Oliberté, and she’s recently returned from a trip to Africa capturing their products […]
One Thing: Change Your Scenery
May 30, 2012
This semester I decided to bite the bullet and buy a ticket to LA for a week-long trip. I didn’t even have to read any of those women-traveling-solo encouragers (even though it appears I *might* own one or two). Forget I said that. Since I tend to go MIA while school is in session and […]
Posted in: One Thing Wednesday
Kate Henri Jewelry Designs
May 1, 2012
Quirky casual jewelry with slow fashion values Robyn Berg’s new line of jewelry combines exotic colors and textures, a vintage sensibility, and offers just the right amount of quirkiness. This eclectic and well-traveled designer focuses on creating pieces that are informed by place and culture, whether indigenous or simply her own upbringing, and she does […]
Warm Weather Arrivals from Future:Standard
April 24, 2012
Future:Standard’s colorful spring and summer arrivals make warm weather welcome and ethical shoppers happy with new looks from their online boutique On the prowl for places to find new ethical clothing and accessories? This west-coast based online storefront offers stylish finds that span the realms of eco-friendly, fair trade, and locally produced (items made with […]
Posted in: Shopping
RAW: Madison’s New Indie Arts Network
March 3, 2012
This past month, RAW – an independent arts organization that operates in over 21 cities across the U.S. — put their grassroots down in Madison, Wis. I attended their first launch event, entitled “Activate,” to get a glimpse of their mission in action: spurring on local talent and cultivating creativity. The vibe? Cirque du Soleil of the underground. […]
One Thing: Do What You Love
February 29, 2012
I have a lot of loves. Some of my loves come out and take risks from time to time, and some of them, well, they are still waiting for their debut. We all have loves. People, places, objects, yes — but what I’m really referring to here is work — the type of work that […]
Posted in: One Thing Wednesday
NYFW: Libertine
February 19, 2012
I felt the pulse of New York Fashion Week from around the web as it concluded this past week and took note of fall/winter 2012 previews that caught my attention on two levels: 1) Aesthetic impact and 2) Sustainable design solutions (no matter how small). [This is Part 4 in a series of short reviews. See Part 1, Part 2 and […]
Posted in: Fashion
NYFW: M. Patmos
February 19, 2012
I felt the pulse of New York Fashion Week from around the web as it concluded this past week and took note of fall/winter 2012 previews that caught my attention on two levels: 1) Aesthetic impact and 2) Sustainable design solutions (no matter how small). [This is Part 3 in a series of short reviews. See Part 1 […]
August 17, 2012
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