tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21516362Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:29:05 +0000a dialogue on unsung designers + unsung favorites at unsungdesigners.comhttp://unsungdesigners.com/blog/noreply@blogger.com (unsungdesigners.com)Blogger123125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21516362.post-8894389640164252343Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:12:00 +00002008-09-12T17:41:30.751-04:00rodartekate and laura mulleavyspring 2009 ready to wearnew york fashion weekOne of the most innovative labels in fashion, Rodarte’s use of color and texture wows me every time.  I was so in love with their Fall 08 collection I couldn’t wait to see Spring.  While the ready to wear line is not exactly wearable, they didn’t disappoint with their ethereal aesthetic. As always, love the legwear! (photos from style.com A look from Spring 2009 A look from Fall 2008 http://unsungdesigners.com/blog/2008/09/my-most-anticiptated-rodarte.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unsungdesigners.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21516362.post-3778922310053087497Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:46:00 +00002008-03-25T15:55:13.760-04:00paris fashion weekalexander mcqueenFall 2008 Ready to WearEveryone was talking about Alexander McQueen's Fall Ready-to-Wear collection, the most stunning thing on the runways for fashion week (in my humble opinion). Having just returned from a 2-week trip to India myself, I was charmed by McQueen's maharaja-inspired looks (wish I had bought more pairs of the lovely slippers) but absolutely blown away by the ones taking cues from the royals. What's on myhttp://unsungdesigners.com/blog/2008/03/mcqueen-samples-queen-for-fall-rtw.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unsungdesigners.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21516362.post-2115592268437687577Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:54:00 +00002008-03-25T17:44:26.877-04:00paris fashion weekLanvinFall 2008 Ready to Wearalber elbazAlber Elbaz rocked my world with Lanvin's Fall collection composed mainly of layers of ribbon. It's all in the details with this collection dominated by blacks and neutrals. Statement accessories were used for impact, including miles of heavy metal jewels tied to necks with lengths of black silk ribbon, and will you check out the Medieval torture cuffs! (Tip: cuffs worn on both arms, outside the http://unsungdesigners.com/blog/2008/02/devil-is-in-details-at-lanvin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unsungdesigners.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21516362.post-7205724946048178414Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:39:00 +00002008-03-25T16:43:23.782-04:00milan fashion weekBottega VenetaFall 2008 Ready to WearNeons and sherberts may be the new black for Spring, but let's face it, most of us lean toward dark colors, especially for Fall. It's not that we're boring, it's quite simply a time-saver. A few well-chosen accessories and our black dress or grey suit looks chic and current. The Fall RTW shows were heavy on darks, but polished and structurally beautiful. Here are some pieces from one of my http://unsungdesigners.com/blog/2008/02/dark-lovely.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unsungdesigners.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21516362.post-6626352496003680701Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:09:00 +00002008-02-21T17:43:59.883-05:00designer jewelryparis hiltonbeth churchAnother celeb spotted sporting an Unsung designer. This time it's Paris Hilton in one of Beth Church's amazing one-of-a-kind necklaces. It looks like even celebrity stylists (with all their clients' money to spend) are getting sick of seeing the same old stuff out there, and turning more and more to the fresher looks by emerging designers. Unsung has been carrying Beth Church from the start. Her http://unsungdesigners.com/blog/2008/02/paris-hilton-in-beth-church.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unsungdesigners.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21516362.post-3075323585433135226Mon, 18 Feb 2008 22:27:00 +00002008-03-25T16:24:58.429-04:00Marc JacobsFall 2008 Ready to Wearnew york fashion week I just returned from a 2 week trip to India so, having missed all of NY Fashion Week, will just make a few tiny comments. To many people, Marc Jacobs can do no wrong. True, the guy is super talented and has a larger workload than most designers (2 labels of his own plus Louis Vuitton), but I'm going there anyway. After hopping off a 15 hour flight and rushing home to catch up on all I'd missed, http://unsungdesigners.com/blog/2008/02/marc-misses.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unsungdesigners.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21516362.post-7554268671232342267Wed, 06 Feb 2008 22:55:00 +00002008-02-21T18:23:54.521-05:00Phyl CouturePhyl Couture designer Jamie Phyll Lewin had a great feature in the Philadelphia Inquirer today (Feb. 6, 2008). Check it out in the Magazine, and get your Phyl here.http://unsungdesigners.com/blog/2008/02/phyl-featured-in-philadelphia-inquirer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unsungdesigners.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21516362.post-1366653381639282189Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:45:00 +00002008-01-31T22:02:11.496-05:00sundance film festivalsharon stoneangelroxSharon Stone wore our favorite Angelrox Denim Blazer to the Sundance Film Festival premiere of her new movie, The Year of Getting To Know Us. We love the versatility of this blazer; the cuffs and collar can be worn different ways and the waist is adjustable. The sweetest thing? A pair of angel wings are embroidered on the back! It comes in black on black or antique gold, which Sharon's wearing. http://unsungdesigners.com/blog/2008/01/sharon-stone-in-angelrox-at-sundance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unsungdesigners.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21516362.post-3137867070289958135Wed, 07 Nov 2007 23:33:00 +00002007-11-07T18:35:56.974-05:00online shoppingunsung designersAfter two years in our beloved little showroom in an alley, we're moving operations to New York so we can expand Unsung online. This is a bittersweet moment for us. We want to fulfill our vision for Unsung and take it to the next level. But we obviously love our shop, our neighborhood, the customers who come see us from near and far... and we will miss you all more than words can say. We want tohttp://unsungdesigners.com/blog/2007/11/its-end-of-affair.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unsungdesigners.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21516362.post-3096319520742123601Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:18:00 +00002007-11-07T18:38:21.262-05:00verrieres and sakotrunk showsemerging designerspartiesWe're moving to the Big Apple, baby! and we want you to help us say goodbye to our beloved home in the alley. Please join us at our DC showroom for a going away party and sale on Thursday, November 15, 6-9 pm.* To help us celebrate the new venture, San Francisco design duo Verrieres & Sako will be in the house. You know them--you made them our top selling label last season. Meet the ladies who http://unsungdesigners.com/blog/2007/11/last-hurrah-party-and-trunk-show.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unsungdesigners.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21516362.post-8342979170030855679Fri, 19 Oct 2007 18:00:00 +00002007-10-19T14:47:24.604-04:00jewelrycouture saboteuremerging designersunsung pressLost & FoundOctober 19, 2007Glam out in an elaborate cluster of clear crystals suspended from black silk ties. Doll up a suit with the long lariat choker that has crisscrossed Lucite globes. Or dress up a plain old tank with the heavy crystal and feather necklace. [more]http://unsungdesigners.com/blog/2007/10/october-19-2007-lost-found.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unsungdesigners.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21516362.post-38803613321246859Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:58:00 +00002007-10-19T16:00:33.841-04:00handbagsjewelryfair trade fashionAmias Projectfair trade accessoriesBarabaig tribeWe've always been big supporters of fair trade (and you should be too). You will never go wrong if you take a step toward living responsibly. That's why we want you to know about the Amias Project, an organization that works with the nomadic Barabaig tribe of East Africa to help generate significant income and educational opportunities for disadvantaged communities. The project has mobilized http://unsungdesigners.com/blog/2007/10/amias-project.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unsungdesigners.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21516362.post-2147799517877270193Mon, 01 Oct 2007 20:52:00 +00002007-10-19T17:34:55.744-04:00sportswearcycling jerseysSpokes DesignsOur friend just completed his first Iron Man Competition and we were proud as mother hens. He not only placed high in his category, but who knew a person could look so stylish in a foil blanket? Now, we all know athletes skew high on the vain-o-meter; if models are the peacocks of the human race, then athletes are racehorses (they do their fair share of strutting and flexing, that is). That's whyhttp://unsungdesigners.com/blog/2007/10/stylish-cycling-jerseys-by-spokes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unsungdesigners.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21516362.post-6672185628891645674Fri, 28 Sep 2007 20:28:00 +00002007-10-19T16:41:42.938-04:00gigi favelametallic bootsankle bootsunsung pressfashion trends Styles: Right AnklesSeptember 28, 2007 BOOTS NEEDN'T REACH THE KNEES these days. This fall, a stampede of ankle-grazing footwear exposes more than a glimpse of stockings. [more]http://unsungdesigners.com/blog/2007/09/gigi-favela-ankle-boots-in-post-express.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unsungdesigners.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21516362.post-6426811082458615473Sat, 01 Sep 2007 20:16:00 +00002007-10-19T16:18:50.082-04:00fashion showsnew york fashion weekThe press hasn't been very enthusiastic about the upcoming NY Fashion Week, but we think this one will deliver. Spring 2008 Collections will be showing during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in NYC from September 5 - 12, but plenty of other parties, events and shows will be occurring all over the city for the two weeks enveloping fashion week. Check our blog for updates on our favorite shows and the http://unsungdesigners.com/blog/2007/09/new-york-fashion-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unsungdesigners.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21516362.post-7719216623979402182Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:25:00 +00002007-08-07T12:36:50.837-04:00interviewsmignonetteindependent fashion designersindie fashion Mignonette, which is French for "cute girl," is a fitting name for a company dedicated to making clothing designed to make women feel girly, cute, and modern. [more...] Get your Mignonette!http://unsungdesigners.com/blog/2007/08/mignonette-featured-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unsungdesigners.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21516362.post-3958481241401480778Tue, 24 Jul 2007 23:05:00 +00002007-07-26T19:54:21.841-04:00interviewsangela johnsonindependent fashion designersindie fashionDIY ThingAngela Johnson has quickly become a cult favorite among Unsung customers. You know and love her vintage inspired looks (that's her multi-tier Victorian skirt on the left) and her thrift store fairytale style (from t-shirt ball gowns to garter skirts with tulle). But did you know Angela's black Bubble Dress will be on the next season of America's Next Top Model? Read this insightful interview http://unsungdesigners.com/blog/2007/07/diy-thing-interviews-angela-johnson.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unsungdesigners.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21516362.post-5913510470245688551Fri, 06 Jul 2007 04:30:00 +00002007-07-26T00:34:31.740-04:00verrieres and sakofashion shows Verrieres & Sako have recently collaborated with Victor Ingrassia, a San Francisco Bay Area based video and media artist, to transform the designer's Spring 2007 runway show into an animated rotoscope. Victor Ingrassia's animation is a swirl of film, video and enriched digital painting. Doing what he calls "digital monk's work", his early explorations in experimental film, hand rotoscoped http://unsungdesigners.com/blog/2007/07/verrieres-sako-spring-2007-runway-show.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unsungdesigners.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21516362.post-7884817222893596059Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:40:00 +00002007-07-03T10:18:57.221-04:00Phyl CoutureDallas Fashion Awardsindependent fashion designersPhyl Couture is a finalist in the Contemporary Category for the Dallas Fashion Awards. Congratulations Phyl! Leaders of the Pack DALLAS -- Since nominations for the 32nd annual Dallas Fashion Awards are based on sales, the 24 finalists are already store favorites. Retailers, though, soon will have the final word as they cast their votes in the eight different categories. (Voting takes place http://unsungdesigners.com/blog/2007/07/phyl-couture-named-fashion-award.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unsungdesigners.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21516362.post-7124887693122698371Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:25:00 +00002007-06-29T10:34:05.148-04:00Small City Jewelryunsung pressBright Lights, Small City ...ensure all eyes are on you with baubles from design line Small City Jewelry, which make one-of-a-kind pieces using recycled trinkets and found objects. [more]http://unsungdesigners.com/blog/2007/06/unsung-small-city-jewelry-in-daily.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unsungdesigners.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21516362.post-8818722612514243963Thu, 28 Jun 2007 13:57:00 +00002007-06-29T10:39:22.462-04:00Fisher HouseCirca 63Charity EventsVintage JewelryUnsungdesigners.com will donate 100% of the proceeds from the sale of a special limited edition collection of Circa 63 vintage Lucite bangles to the Fisher House™ Foundation. Unsungdesigners.com has teamed with local accessories designer Danielle Insetta of Circa 63 to offer red, white, and blue bangles originally made for America’s bicentennial to support Fisher House. Fashion and patriotism - http://unsungdesigners.com/blog/2007/06/unsung-supports-fisher-house-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unsungdesigners.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21516362.post-4383165731649364290Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:11:00 +00002007-07-26T16:19:22.125-04:00interviewsPanda HeadCheck out our interview with arbiter of DC Street Style: Panda Head.http://unsungdesigners.com/blog/2007/06/interview-with-panda-head.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unsungdesigners.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21516362.post-1293420817656310617Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:59:00 +00002007-06-29T10:57:03.900-04:00nippiesalternative under garmentsThey're fun, they're affordable, they perfect for summer wardrobes of backless dresses, halter tops and breezy, tissue-weight tees. Unsung presents our favorite must-have summer undergarment: Nippies Patch of Freedom. Unlike other stick-on bras that promise to lift, Nippies are simply hot little pasties reminiscent of Burlesque. They're fun to wear, they do the job of concealing your nipples, http://unsungdesigners.com/blog/2007/06/just-in-time-for-summer-wardrobes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unsungdesigners.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21516362.post-3477072202823149657Mon, 11 Jun 2007 04:44:00 +00002007-07-26T00:54:06.935-04:00We always love gettin' some love from unexpected places. Excerpted from Anchorage, Alaska fashion blog, Shop Girl: Unsung Designers: The best way to describe this online shop stop is that it's independent designer heaven. This Washington, D.C.-based Web site lets you see some of the best untapped fashion talent from all over the world. The prices are on the high end, but the styles are hotter http://unsungdesigners.com/blog/2007/06/thanks-for-shout-out-anchorage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unsungdesigners.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21516362.post-4029470452299532580Wed, 06 Jun 2007 13:09:00 +00002007-06-06T09:51:38.552-04:00unsung pressouvrez la portedaily candyDecent Proposal June 6, 2007 You don't kiss on the first date... It seems you believe in leaving something to the imagination. So you'll love designs by Ouvrez La Porte... [more]http://unsungdesigners.com/blog/2007/06/unsung-ouvrez-la-porte-in-daily-candy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unsungdesigners.com)