by Mo on August 10, 2010
Unique LA, August 14 & 15
UNIQUE LA’s History: Making Consumerism Count
Started in December 2008, UNIQUE LA is now the largest independent design & gift show in the country! We created the event to allow shoppers to discover great local, independent design while taking part in community and supporting the local economy. The coolest thing about the show is that attendees get the rare chance to meet and shop directly from over 300 hand-selected designers and artists. Our mandate is that 90% of the vendors are local (LA and California), with a sprinkling of amazing American talent from around the country such as Brooklyn, Athens and Portland.
(…SO darling!)
Pool Tradeshow – Vegas, August 17-19
POOL is the original independent tradeshow, established in 2001 for the boutique market and leading retailers world-wide. Learn all about it!
Bizarre Bazaar, August 14th and 15th
You never know what you are going to find! Bizarre Bazaar is an art fair with a little something for everyone, go check out what Detroit is offering in arts, crafts and music. Here are some other great resources for handmade and links to local designers in the Detroit area at Handmade Detroit.
by Mo on August 9, 2010
It’s summer Darlings, and it is flying by. We hope you are making a little time for the beach! We know it’s only Monday, but aren’t you dreaming of the beach already? If you are headed out to the Hamptons this weekend, go find Darling Krelwear and get a little quickie couture. Krel for all! Check out some Polaroids of those who have had their own quickie couture whipped up below, go see more in the Krel 2Go blog (who knows you may even spot a friend in there). Read up on some news and updates in the world of Krel below, and find all the beachy details for this weekend. Enjoy the sunshine!
Recently named Best Fashion Designer by Miami New Times, Karelle Levy launched her 2011 Swim/Resort Collection, KRELesque, to much acclaim during Miami’s Swim Week. In a series of “fashion performances” at La Fee Verte, Mokai, and the hamam inside The Standard Spa, Miami-based burlesque performers teased audiences in KRELesque two-pieces, onesies and an assortment of cover-ups, all executed in a pastel and jewel tone palette with subtle sparkles and frills. Press coverage includes NBC Miami, Huffington Post, and Miami New Times- links below. Be the first to have a piece! The KRELesque Collection will be available at KRELboutique in Wynwood, along with KREL’s glow-in-the-dark and uv-reactive DiscGlo Collection, among other couture and production lines. KRELboutique hours are Mon-Fri, 10am – 6pm and by appointment.
Come and get it! Miami darlings, KRELboutique is open Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 6:00pm
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by Mo on August 6, 2010
Shop local and meet the designers behind the products
On the first Friday of every month a curated selection of designers set up and sell their wares in an empty storefront in downtown Raleigh. There are different designers at each event. Participants range from jewelry to apparel designers and come from all over the state – as well as the country, but many or your very talented neighbors. The event is free and hours are from 6…pm-10pm. Read more in the IndieNC blog.
by Mo on August 2, 2010
I love the way the fabric flows in this wrap cardigan just spotted in the Darling Flickr Pool. Draped fabric inspires me to try and make metal jewels that have that same movement, or maybe I just need to start making clothes? We shall see! Get to know this Canadian designer, Tangente, better by reading her blog. We know it’s often hard for independent designers to connect with photographers to get professional shots of their designs; she talks a bit about the joy of collaborating on this photo shoot and how it all happened in her blog – love it!
