Archive for December, 2009

Seamstress, New York

2009 December 29

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Photo by Natalie Wang

Machine was born on the slippery slopes of Sew and found at an early age that she was destined to be a child sweatshop employee.  She heard that a sewing machine tattoo would save her, and so she hand pricked her grandmother’s Singer into her arm.  Saved from doom, the sewing machine came alive and soon, Machine created wild fashions such as her grandmother’s rug skirt. The necklace also came from the tattoo, but, unfortunately, the spell ran out and she had to buy her top from urban outfitters.

Christmas Shopping, San Francisco

2009 December 21
by cairn

peter pan collared, coral, knee length over coat

Photo by Natalie Wang

Keeping warm during the holidays is essential for Christmas shopping. It is easy to look classic in the winter by throwing on a fitted lengthy coat over any outfit. Coats can sometimes be mundane but this gal picked out an interesting one with a peter pan collar , subtle coral checkers, and over-sized button. A darker pair of ballerina flats that match her tote is a smart color choice and is comfortable for those endless shopping days. Happy Holidays.

Fashionable Seniors, Florence

2009 December 18

senior style

Photo by Natalie Wang

A couple that dresses well together, stays together.

MISFIT in Fashion, Bali

2009 December 3
by cairn

Saskia and Lena

Saskia Koerner and Lena Jansen run the MISFIT label out of stores in South Africa and Bali, and their pieces can be found in boutiques worldwide.  VainLane caught up with them for an interview.

Saskia, you have a great backstory, can you tell us how you came to open the first Misfit store?

Saskia:  I was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa and spent some time in Hamburg, Germany where my father lives read more…