Thursday, October 25th, 2007

Indie Fashion News

A lot of exciting things are happening these days in the indie fashion scene. New celebrity designers, fashions shows, designer interviews, and great new merchandise! Check out what’s going on around the Glam blogosphere:

Nylon Mag - Chicago Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2008

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Since I’m a Chicago native who moved to San Francisco a few years back to pursue my career in fashion, I still have a great deal of admiration when I hear about the fashion community in Chicago. I can definitely say the Second City has come a long way and now hosts their own fashion week.

I’m happy to say I covered the first ever Chicago Fashion Week and it seems to be getting better every year. Nylon Magazine picked up on its new popularity and covered Chicago Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2008. Check out more at Nylon Mag.

Refinery 29 - Blonde Ambition - Chloe Sevegny for Open Ceremony

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Actress and New York scenester, Chloe Sevigny launched a new line called Choe Sevigny for Open Ceremony. The collection features a backless cropped pink sweater, a sheer black Jody Whatley-esque dress, and a porkpie hat made of recycled cassette tapes according to Lesley Arfin’s interview with the young and hip actress. Read the interview at Refinery 29.

Grooveeffect Interviews Peter James Lee; Designer Behind House of Cassette
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Peter James Lee, the Found and head designer of Cassette an indie designer fashion label sits down with Grooveeffect to talk about his clothing line. Check out the interview on Grooveeffect.

Wickedly Chic - Fall Jewelry

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I came across this beautiful necklace at Wickedly Chic and it’s only $20! It’s a great piece of jewelry for fall and the colors match the season perfectly.

Sprimpton Couture - Vintage Dresses

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Shrimpton Couture just released some great vintage dresses from the 1930’s and 40’s and they look great!

She’s a Betty - Budget Finds Under $75

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I’m always on the look out for great items that aren’t too expensive so when I came across Budget Finds Under $75 at She’s A Betty, I had to share it with you!

Ivy @ GlamLive

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