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Vacant Streets Men’s T-Shirt by Madness Is
The streets are vacant until the MADness awakens.
100% Cotton
Machine Washable
Shop the full collection online at Madness Is.
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In case you haven’t heard, Brooklyn Royalty is opening their first shop ever on April 29th in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Get ready to kick back with a cocktail AND buy the best of designer indiewear at Kingdom, the burg’s 1st bar/boutique. The drink+shop equation will be in full effect. They will have specials like their latest Spring 2010 tees & a whiskey shot for only $32. Now that’s a happy hour + a happy wallet.
More info on Kingdom {located at 170 N4th St, Wburg} and invites to their official Grand Opening party on Thursday, May 13th coming soon…
They are still looking a few exceptional local apparel designers for the new boutique. If this sounds like the vibe you are looking for, here’s your chance to break into the indie fashion scene, or get your already established label shown in a killer new concept + location. If you have what it takes to inspire a streetwear revolution, email brooklynroyalty@gmail.com with linesheets, a lookbook & your website and set up a time to show them what you got!
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This cuff features a hand embossed circles pattern branded onto your color choice of hand dyed leather cuff. Studless now but available on request. Made from scrap leather- good for you, good for the Earth. Measures 1.5″ wide, cut to your size when you order. Secures with steel snap.
*to measure: loosely wrap string around wrist above wrist bone and compare to a ruler or measuring tape. include your measurement in the customer comments section at checkout. Shop Project TransAction’s full collection here.
About the designer:
Jacob Vaughn Gushue is a 28 year old artist/designer hailing from Boston, MA who runs a one-man silk screening and leatherworking shop called Project TransAction. Jacob earned his undergraduate Bachelors of Fine Arts degree with Distinction from Massachusetts College of Art in 2003, where he studied in a unique program called Studio For Interrelated Media (S.I.M.) Since then, he has shown in two indie film festivals (Flaming Film Festival and Pawtucket Film Festival,) a number of political poster shows (including Paper Politics and internationally acclaimed Yo! What Happened to Peace?,) co-produced a series of rock/mixed media art shows with Form Productions, and most recently worked on graphic design and tech for Homo A Gogo 2009.
Jacob created Project TransAction in August 2006 as an idea based around bartering and re-use. Over time it evolved to become what it is today: a shop featuring a unique combination of custom screenprinting and handmade leatherwork. Jake designs and hand-crafts each and every item with careful attention to detail, and in the most earth friendly way possible. He selectively works with other progressive companies to create affordable, long lasting, and thought provoking goods that people can feel confident investing in.
Project TransAction is currently based in San Francisco, CA.
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The Gossip, Immortal Technique, Tracy and the Plastics, Aesop Rock, Mos Def, Macromantics, Arab on Radar, Katastrophe, Northern State, Jean Grae, Erase Errata, Mika Miko, DJ Jenwason, A Tribe Called Quest, Dizzee Rascal, The Moves, Bikini Kill, Bratmobile, Scream Club, RjD2, Team Dresch, Babes In Toyland, The Capricorns, Hole, Seven Year Bitch, Lil’ Kim, Tool, Vivaldi, Kagen, Tricky, OutKast, Tattle Tale, Sleater-Kinney, Eminem, The Need, King Cobra, The Lunachicks, Le Tigre, Julie Ruin, The Haggard, The Third Sex, The Butchies, Pank Shovel, Stereolab, Calentura, Numbers, The Fun, Sonic Youth, David Bowie, Ravi Shankar, Placebo, PJ Harvey, Massive Attack, Lightning Bolt.
i love food, and i love to cook. i’m particularly fond of indian and middle eastern cuisine as well as fresh home cooked meals.
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Anarchy Women’s Zip Hoodie – Buy Now
This hood is stenciled and appliqued in genuine U.K. Punk tradition with a perimeter of safety pins . This is not a screen printed production item. It is hand stenciled and sprayed with water based/non-toxic textile paint and each one is unique. The Hood lining has a matching Union Jack stencil. There is a second applique on the front which contains an image of the Queen with her mouth stitched shut and thumb holes in the cuffs.
These are made to order and require 7-10 days production. We have limited stock on hand, so if you need it fast check with us first.
Shop the full collection here.
About the fiftyseven-thirtythree:
Oakland California based fiftyseven-thirtythree focuses on designs that are at once simple, graphic, sexy and disconcerting. Loretta Nguyen and James Dawson design and produce screen-printed and stenciled t-shirts and appliquéd hoodies. We draw from an urban aesthetic where multi-culturalism and pop culture merge with inner city decay, graffiti and a lo-tech DIY sensibility. We strive to reflect and celebrate this to some degree in our designs. We derive inspiration from politics, history, media and our sexual identities. We look back at our culture to see what has endured and use it as a road map as to where we’re going. As a culture, we are mixing elements from around the world to create the future. It’s important, as Americans, that we see beyond the regression of our recent past and focus on the fact that the world unfolding around us is incredibly exciting.
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If you want to add some excitement to what you wear, Erika Hendrix has what you need and want – handmade sweatshop free limited-edition clothes and accessories for women and men. I recently had the pleasure of catching up with with Erika. In my opinion, this emerging designer is working hard to shape her brand. The clothing she is designing is young, funky and fresh. I think she does a great job at continuing this message with the way she photographs her items. It is all consistent and congruent to her messaging.
Trish: How did you get into business of fashion?
Erika: I wasn’t always into fashion, when I was in high school I wore awful clothes like acid washed jeans and big sweaters, but I found my love for fashion after I graduated.
Trish: When did you start your own line of clothing?
Erika: I started sewing when I was pregnant in 2002 and I knew I want to make clothes to sell, not wear, so I went to boutiques and asked if they want to carry my line and it all went from there. I started Erika Hendrix in July 2005.
Trish: How is your clothing produced?
Erika: Everything from the idea to the finished product is made by me…I am a one woman sweatshop. Whats very important to me is that you look and feel good in your clothes, so I use mostly stretchy fabrics made of natural fibers, such as cotton or linen.
Trish: Where do you turn for inspiration for your designs?
Erika: Oh, everyday life is my biggest inspiration! Give me a washcloth and I get tons of ideas. Or different books I find, I just bought a Pin-up book which is very inspiring.
Trish: How do you market yourself and your label?
Erika: I do most of my networking and marketing online or through word of mouth. I have my website www.erikahendrix.com and I am on other awesome sites like Smashing Darling!
Trish: How do you see your company in the future?
Erika: To get my items in as many boutiques all over the world, everyone should know Erika Hendrix. I just introduced my first full collection and I will bring out a collection every 6 months, Spring/Summer in Dec/Jan and Fall/Winter in Jun/Jul. What I don’t want is for my clothes to be mass-produced. I have been asked before and I turned it down because I always want Erika Hendrix to be a limited-edition eco-friendly label.
Trish: What does your average day entail?
Erika: Getting up early, checking emails, filling orders from the website or various stores and entertaining my 5 year old. Soon I will start designing my new Spring/Summer Collections, that’s my favorite part!
Trish: Describe your personal style?
Erika: It’s a bit of everything but I love skinny jeans and tank tops. I like it easy and comfortable, especially with a 5 year old son, but still stylish – Unique and Stylish, just like the clothes I am making!
Trish: Who are your fashion icons (past or present)? Do you think they influenced your personal style?
Erika: I don’t really have a fashion icon. There are certain styles that I think influence my personal style, like punk and rockabilly. And I just love to do my own thing, not being mainstream.
Trish: Do you have any current fashion obsessions?
Erika: Oh, like I said skinny jeans or pants, everything skinny. And I love big cardigans, waist belts and heels…I could go on and on about all the amazing things I love…
Trish: Is there anyone in the Smashing Darling community you have a question or comment for?
Erika: Everyone on Smashing Darling is so talented and you all ROCK! Just keep doing what you are doing! And I think we should all be aware of how important it is to support small and independent businesses and tell everyone about it!
If you enjoyed this interview, you may also like to read the interview with Kaytee of Papusza Couture. Don’t for get to check in tomorrow for How Do You Wear Your Indie Fashion. As always, don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter and RSS feed the blog. If you would like to be featured in one of our segments, contact me, trish@smashingdarling.com
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