Monthly Archives: May 2012

Shwood

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Alexia Cameron

Handcrafted in Portland, Oregon, Shwood eyewear fuses modern design technique with timeless craftsmanship to create a line heavily reliant on nature. The prototype for the line was assembled from a Madrone tree limb, a rusty pair of cabinet hinges, and … Continue reading →

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Q&A with b.i.t.s. founder Cindy Gellersen

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Alexia Cameron

A few months ago when Cindy Gellersen and I first began exchanging emails regarding a feature I was preparing for her luxury LA handbag line BAGSTIL, there was a gap in our correspondence. When our email exchange resumed Cindy informed … Continue reading →

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Hello, Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Alexia Cameron

Memorial Day Weekend is a mere two days away, meaning it is time to debut your swimwear, embark on a roadtrip to the beach and soak up some rays. For me Memorial Day has always marked the first weekend in … Continue reading →

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Double Cuffed

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Alexia Cameron

While Wonder Woman may have revolutionized the trend, Sarah Jessica Parker’s recent foray into double cuffing at the Met Gala further solidified the obvious: double cuffs are having a major moment right now. The doubles pictured above are all made in … Continue reading →

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Eugenia Kim

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Alexia Cameron

Eugenia Kim’s line of hats came into existence the way most things worth inventing do: need. A botched haircut led Eugenia to shave her head, which she concealed with a feathered hat she designed while attending Parsons. Her hat elicited … Continue reading →

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The Jewelry Maker

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Alexia Cameron

Filmmaker Dustin Cohen offers a candid look into Susan Domelsmith’s Brooklyn studio, the sunlit space she uses to create her sustainable jewelry line, Dirty Librarian Chains. Using repurposed materials, Susan constructs her pieces from vintage baubles and chains found within … Continue reading →

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Pastel + Neon

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Alexia Cameron

Handcrafted in Long Beach, California from nylon and double-plated chain, these layerable bracelets are simply devine. You can shop Jurate Brown’s Etsy Store here. Both bracelets are under $22 and you can customize colors. Double win.

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Nanette Lepore’s Words Revisited

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Alexia Cameron

Nanette Lepore has long lent her voice and impassioned efforts to the crusade for saving New York’s Garment District. Through legislation and mobilization, she continues to raise awareness regarding the severity of the Garment District’s fate and how it will … Continue reading →

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