Redtoenails is designed and run by Farrah Zeigler and Dana Schulman out of their Willimasburg, Brooklyn studio. Their focus is on creating clothing that is edgy yet wearable; with amazing attention to details and fit. They have recently launched a lower priced line under the moniker Artean which should be available in stores soon. In the meantime, if you're a fan check out the deeply discounted items over at stars and infinite darkness.
a bit under the weather today...check out this great jewelry kit from multi talented designer Melissa Borrell. The pop out pendant made of laser cut stainless steel comes with instructions and silver chain. Find this one at Rare Device at an incredible price!! I'm seeing a great gift idea :)
A stint in the world of tee shirts and jeans (as assistant designer to Adriano Goldschmied) must have taught Staci Woo a lot about comfort. While working for AG, Staci began dreaming up her own collection, reworking vintage materials into sling bags that she gave out to friends. Staci Woo is now synonomous with tropical beach chic and casual, luxurious pieces. The full lifestyle line includes underwoo, little woo, and woo mama.
Hand made leather goods from Jutta Neumann. Jutta makes every item, including sandals, bags, and belts from her new york studio/storefront. Check out the variety of styles and colors here.
This is the sexiest hemp I've ever seen. Viridis Luxe is an eco friendly collection that blends organic materials (including their signature hemp with cashmere) to create these incredibly fashionable and luxurious pieces. This small collection includes sweaters, dresses, and a variety of great tops. To top it all off these incredible images are frame worthy...check them out here.
I really love the simplicity of the jewelry by Red Cat Run. A trained scientist, you can see the precision in each piece; I especially like the rings. Check out the etsy shop here, with many items at unbelievable affordable price points.
Sweet vintage style clothing from Mae Ho of Mae's Dress Shop. With a restrained color palette and materials like silk, cotton sateen, and wool; the collection really tunes into the ultra feminine era. Love the details. 
When Ursula emailed me with images from her Modaspia collection, I immediately fell for her attention to unique details. Gathered pockets, oversized buttons, and skewed seams add such a touch of whimsy to this collection. Modaspia is made locally in the SF Bay area with an emphasis on unusual color palettes, hand-made flowers and poetic prints. Check out the collection here, with select pieces available to buy online.
Brazilian designer Juliana Jabour is rightfully known in her hometown as "Knitwear Queen". Juliana launched her own label in 2003 while working for other well known Brazilian labels. With an emphasis on well designed comfort pieces, the collection is offset by bold colors, a splashing of gorgeous prints, and injections of exotic materials like python.
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I love wood accents in decor...from vases to sculptures, so it's no surprise that I like the BauXo collection. The company came about when two Canadian women took a trip to Bali and fell in love with the work of a designer there. The collection uses wood, leather, and bone to create these structured pieces that are modern yet warm. I love that each piece is loyal to the material, making the shapes seem like they were destined to be a piece of jewelry.
I love the pleated details and earth tone colors of the Alexis Hudson Fall 2007 collection. Since inception, design partners Rachelle Copeland and Emily Ironi have created a luxurious handbag collection with an emphasis on classic shapes and subtle design elements. Take a look at the Fall collection here.
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The first collection of designer Lauren Wallack is short and sweet...precisely so. With a mod 60's influence, it's all about the gams...the stems...the sticks; whatever you choose to call it, the legs have it. With the use of materials like silk and cashmere paired with tailored details, Lauren has modernized the classic looks while retaining a focus on the delicacy and sex appeal of the bygone era. Comprised mainly of dresses, there is a sprinkling of jackets and slim pants to round out the collection.
Sydney based Polli is a collaboration between industrial designers Maja Bartlett and Tess Lloyd. The pair have managed to fuse a beautiful bond between craft, fashion, and industrial design with their collection of accessories and home products. I absolutely love the delicacy of the jewelry, but be sure to check out their incredible mobiles, decorations, and the most fabulous jewelry stand ever!
I rarely post about a designer that has no English on their site, but the incredible photos were too good to resist. The clothing at Sally Scott is lovely, with a cozy, nostalgic feeling to the pieces. Check out the catalogue here; the photos make you feel as if you couldn't make it to the party but your friends sent you all the great photos.
