When hot summer days quickly fade
to chilly nights
there’s only one thing to do.
Shop fall’s must haves:
neutral colors,cozy sweaters, booties,
that are sure to keep you warm.
… and don’t forget to follow us.
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Mergirl, $398
Two great looks, one great coat. I don’t know about you but that is always a bonus for me. I love being able to create a whole new look just by changing the accessories. This coat/jacket is a feat of engineering. Long and sophisticated with black and white accessories or short and sassy with a knit hat and fun colors. You can’t go wrong.
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Fall doesn’t hit San Francisco in a barrage of colored leaves, crisp days and transitioning wardrobes, as it does in other cities around the country. But a recent visit to Brooklyn, where I strolled down the tree-lined streets of Park Slope and felt the imminence of pumpkin-carving parties just by breathing in the air, left me a little jealous. Okay, a lot jealous. Opaque stockings, heavy scarves and wool jackets may be impractical where I live, but I still want to get my autumn on, g’dammit.
Luckily, Smashing Darling has plenty of pieces to help me do just that. Doing it up fall-style in the City by the Bay could easily start with a funky twist on an outerwear basic, like Reif’s Mayfair Trench. Its structured shape is oh-so-slick, but the lightweight, water-resistant fabric is functional enough for the 60-something days and misty, fog-filled afternoons that come with our West Coast winters.
When the winds really pick up, I’d love to wrap myself in FiftySeven-ThirtyThree’s Anna May Wong Rebel Hoodie and take a stroll with my scrappy pitbull mix along the Pacific Coast to our favorite, dog-friendly hangout: Fort Funston.
Come nightfall, when the temperatures dip down, I’d don the Spiral Cloche with Ties by Naik Fur. What better way could there be to channel my inner Princess Leia while staying warm and protected from the elements?
Of course, there are plenty of warm, balmy days in San Francisco’s autumn months. Erika Hendrix’s High-Waisted Pencil Skirt in brown and camel jersey knit would travel throughout the season while satisfying my current craving for pencil skirts paired with blousey tops.
Next up, accessories. Because what is life without adornment? On weekends, I’d be happy to hit up the dive bar or a friend’s backyard barbecue with a beat up pair of boots, comfy jeans and belt cinched with the Cowgirl Diva Buckle by Urge to Adorn.
In the midst of such a politically charged season, it seems appropriate to don something that looks fabulous and supports a great cause, like Victorian San Francisco’s Support Proposition J Bracelet. A full 100 percent of the profit from this bracelet’s purchase goes to support a local San Francisco ballot initiative to preserve historic architecture.
And last but not least, I’d round out my San Francisco-friendly take on fall fashion with a warm, snuggly knit. While a cozy sweater might sit in the back of my closet until I make it to the Tahoe slopes, the Choco River Clutch by Peep Accessories offers just the right touch of warmth, but without the long-sleeved commitment.
Thanks, Smashing Darling, for helping me find a cure for my fall fashion-envy!
- Lorraine Sanders, Editor, SF Indie Fashion
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This interview was originally posted by the blog Digital Ape, a blog written by James Grady.
ANNA HOVET: FASHION ROCKS!!
Name: Anna Hovet
Age: 23
location: Chicago
contact: ahovet@yahoo.com-Fashion ROCKS ?!?!?
Hell Yeah!!!
-How old were you when you started getting involved in fashion design or the fashion world in general??
I got into fashion when I was 10 and started watching music videos. Instantly I was infatuated with the over-stylized music video attire…keep in mind this was back when female singers/rappers actually wore clothing in music videos. I started developing my own fashion path and decided to attend the School of the Art Institute of Chicago – this education pushed me to my creative and critical limits to make me the designer I am today.
-who’s your favorite and/or most influential designer, and why??
Lara Miller. She is a Chicago designer and fellow SAIC alum whose beautiful garments are all environment friendly, American made, and multi-functional. I interned for her and continue to be inspired by her creativity, work ethic, and moral standings.
- So If you had the choice of all designers in the world to work with/for, would that person be your choice??
Oh wow – I guess I’d want to work for myself. As an artist it’s hard for me to compromise my designs for someone else’s vision. I wouldn’t mind learning some tricks from Betsey Johnson though
-What influences your work, and can u describe the process of materializing an ideal??
My work is influenced by my world – everything around me – nature, photography, fabric, social themes, seriously…give me an ear of corn and I’ll create a collection based on it!! Haha! I have a major obsession with the female form and how fabric drapes on the body. When I get an idea for a collection or garment I sketch dozens and dozens of ideas out and edit them down. I begin by draping fabric on my dress form until I have it perfect, mark the fabric, create a pattern, sew up a muslin garment to work out the kinks, cut the fabric, and sew it up!
-Does your work reflect your personal fashion taste?? Can you describe your style?
My style is a mix of so many aesthetics I have trouble defining my particular style, I just make and wear what I like! My womenswear is often very girly, bright colored, and form fitting, while my menswear is more urban and structured. I love making found objects into wearable art. My everyday outfit consists of my grandma’s shoes, designer skinny jeans, hypercolor tee, vintage jacket, my mom’s jewelry from the 80s, and an Obama08 pin.
-what are things you steer clear of when designing clothes??
Anything that I’ve ever seen done before.
-what trends in fashion make you “euggghck” or rather cringe??
Right now it’s bootcut black pants and Crocs but trends are constantly evolving so I might be rocking them both in a few years haha!
-Have you done any runway shows? If so, how does it feel to see models hit the runway in your work??
Yeah, I’ve styled and had pieces in a number of fashion shows for AKIRA, SAIC, and The Fashion Revolution. It’s always nice to see my garments on models, but it’s REALLY exciting when I see everyday people wearing my clothes because they love them. I feel such a sense of purpose when people love and understand my art.
-what future projects are you working on??
I’ll be slaving over my sewing machine creating custom orders for while then back to the drawing board.
-Do you sell your pieces?? If so, where can people buy your stuff?
All my pieces are one of a kind so I often have a hard time letting them go. But I do custom orders and I’m selling the coolest fall jacket you’ve ever seen on SmashingDarling.com. Check it out: Anna’s wool-convertible-jacket
-So yea, I’m balling on collegiate budget, but if i were to inquire about a custom jacket…how would i go about contacting you? Do you have a website??
Best way is to email me directly at ahovet@yahoo.com. My website is www.annahovet.com – It’s designed and maintained by goldenwebmaster.com – if you need a website holla at him!
-last question, what are some of your interests and hobbies outside of fashion design??
I have sooo many! I travel every chance I get, I love art, dancing, politics, my dog, Lil Wayne, prismacolor markers, robots, Kahlua, owls…
-shout outs:
Maggie O and Danimal
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