"Showroom"
Tired of the usual Gap or Banana Republic? Think Abercrombie sucks (so it says on a T-shirt at American Boys on Castro)? Don't want to put up with the outrageous price at Rolo? Try Showroom. Showroom is a fashion studio in the Mission Dolores (hey guys, it's just a short walking distance from the Castro) that features my friend, Estrella's custom-made and vintage reconstruct men's clothing as well as the Rare Thread label by Saffron, and Yugula's dresses.
Estrella's clothes represent a part of my wardrobe with some of the trendiest style that is modest enough to wear to work. For example, for early fall (since we here in SF is blessed with an Indian summer) she cut the pattern for a form-fitting, green plaid, cowboy shirt with snap buttons for me. I was wearing that all over Hong Kong and boy, that shirt looked so sharp that it put me on the spot!
She's working on reconstructing a German (could be French??) army mid-length jacket for me. She barely started the project before I left for Asia so I don't have a clue what she has been doing to the jacket besdies sewing in elbow patches on it. Maybe a boy scout badge on the shoulder? Estrella also does custom tailoring, reconstructs old sportcoats and jackets--bring in your favorite but outdated D&G and Armani--I bet she can revitalize them and give them new look.
So if you ever have time and are in the neighborhood, stop by and take a look at Showroom. The girls there might even treat you to a glass of red.
Showroom
3579 17th Street @Dolores
415.626.2533
415.497.0473
Chillin' Productions Party
Saturday December 2, 2006
8:00pm-2:00am
Mezzanine, 444 Jessie Street
www.mezzaninesf.com
Also next weekend, on Saturday, December 2, Chillin' Productions will host a party at Mezzanine that features 60 fashion designers and 80 photographers including the Showroom. Read the flyer for more info.
Estrella's clothes represent a part of my wardrobe with some of the trendiest style that is modest enough to wear to work. For example, for early fall (since we here in SF is blessed with an Indian summer) she cut the pattern for a form-fitting, green plaid, cowboy shirt with snap buttons for me. I was wearing that all over Hong Kong and boy, that shirt looked so sharp that it put me on the spot!
She's working on reconstructing a German (could be French??) army mid-length jacket for me. She barely started the project before I left for Asia so I don't have a clue what she has been doing to the jacket besdies sewing in elbow patches on it. Maybe a boy scout badge on the shoulder? Estrella also does custom tailoring, reconstructs old sportcoats and jackets--bring in your favorite but outdated D&G and Armani--I bet she can revitalize them and give them new look.
So if you ever have time and are in the neighborhood, stop by and take a look at Showroom. The girls there might even treat you to a glass of red.
Showroom
3579 17th Street @Dolores
415.626.2533
415.497.0473
Chillin' Productions Party
Saturday December 2, 2006
8:00pm-2:00am
Mezzanine, 444 Jessie Street
www.mezzaninesf.com
Also next weekend, on Saturday, December 2, Chillin' Productions will host a party at Mezzanine that features 60 fashion designers and 80 photographers including the Showroom. Read the flyer for more info.
4 Comments:
You are on your way to being a fashion plage! yay!
...I know of that shop -- way cool.
Sadly, way out of my budget.
I'm a thrift shop kind of guy.
Out of the Closet/Fashion Exchange ...and, sometimes a shirt from Body.
Your friend has an interesting concept for a retail store...reconstructed clothing. Who would have thought! I hope she does well.
Thanks for the shout out. See you there. We also have our own Christmas Party at the studio on Sat Dec 9.
Bring your friends. Hugs.
Yeah - that was awesome. We put together a video of the event and interviewed Irene at 49sparks.com
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