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"content": "\u003cp>When I committed to write an article about antique stores in the Bay Area, I will admit that I naively thought it would be a piece of cake. As a longtime admirer of antiques, and a 5-year Bay Area resident, I had serendipitously wandered into a great store more than once. To start with, all I really needed to do was turn to the best friend of any twenty-something: Yelp. Right?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Wrong. I very quickly discovered that the Internet was of very little use for reading reviews on stores with an older buying population. In addition, because most stores are small, independently owned boutiques, very few even had web pages for me to visit. That’s not to say the Internet has no use in antique shopping, but if, like me, you want to touch or measure a piece (not such a tall order when it comes to purchasing furniture), it’s hardly a tool at all.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After a little more research, I also discovered that the number of brick and mortar antique shops had significantly dwindled in the past decade. As it turns out, economic downturn is not conducive to a booming demand for expensive decorative items. So, as my exasperation mounted, I turned to a strategy of utter desperation: go everywhere.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>My very technical plan was to choose three or four places to visit, and from there, walk to nearby streets in hopes of stumbling across other gems. Unlike my initial tactic, this one worked. Thus, I come to my number one piece of advice for Bay Area treasure seekers: \u003ci>put on your walking shoes\u003c/i>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the end, I found more than a few stores stacked to the ceiling with intriguing vintage and antique pieces (literally, to the ceiling). Below is my list of my best discoveries–– best selection, best prices, best aesthetic, and best service — finally compiled on the Internet in one convenient place! \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>BEST SELECTION: While the stores I visited varied in size, I felt that those with a large quantity of antiques did not necessarily lead to a wide variety. Two stores, both found without the aid of the Internet, provided a range of pieces from different periods, with different functions, and in different styles unmatched by the other shops on the list.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-touch-san-francisco\">The Touch\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n956 Valencia St., San Francisco\u003cbr>\nAlthough not the most orderly of the stores that I went to, The Touch certainly hosted the largest range of household items, both decorative and furniture. While most of their pieces span from the turn of the century to the 1960s (hardly recent history), many of the antiques had an oddly modern feel to them, making them the ideal for mixing with other contemporary items.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128671\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-lamp.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-lamp.jpg\" alt=\"The Touch\" width=\"500\" height=\"373\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128671\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-lamp.jpg 500w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-lamp-400x298.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-lamp-300x223.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Touch\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128672\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-frog.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-frog.jpg\" alt=\"The Touch\" width=\"500\" height=\"373\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128672\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-frog.jpg 500w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-frog-400x298.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-frog-300x223.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Touch\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128673\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 373px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-chair.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-chair.jpg\" alt=\"The Touch\" width=\"373\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128673\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-chair.jpg 373w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-chair-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Touch\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"http://www.interiorvisionssanfranciscofineartgallery.com/\">Interior Visions\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n2206 Polk Street, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nWhile walking home from an antiquing mission in the Marina district, I came across this gem on Polk Street. A hard-to-miss, life-size solider greets passersby with a mechanical waving arm at the store’s entrance; an intriguing call inside I could not turn down. While still stocked with an impressive variety of furniture and artwork, I was most captivated by the array of impressive light fixtures. A 1930’s French coat also caught my eye for its beautiful condition. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128674\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 373px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/visions-shot.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/visions-shot.jpg\" alt=\"Interior Visions\" width=\"373\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128674\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/visions-shot.jpg 373w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/visions-shot-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Interior Visions\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128675\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 373px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/visions-suit.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/visions-suit.jpg\" alt=\"Interior Visions\" width=\"373\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128675\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/visions-suit.jpg 373w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/visions-suit-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Interior Visions\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>BEST PRICES: In our current economic climate, antiques do not seem like a feasible purchase for most people. While you may not be able to afford an authentic Georgian table, that doesn’t mean antiques aren’t for you. At these two East Bay stores I found dozens of covetable items at prices significantly under $100.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"http://www.designsalononline.com/the-design-salon/antique-center\">James Cross Antique Centre\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>6519 Telegraph Ave., Oakland\u003cbr>\nTo pedestrians on Telegraph Ave., this store looks like little more than a garage sale. Upon entering though, I was taken aback by the extensive inventory that the store actually boasts. While some items were wanting in quality, the sheer number of antiques in the shop makes it all but impossible to go home empty handed. For smaller, decorative pieces, prices start as low as single digits. My advice to shoppers: be willing to sift. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128676\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 373px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/sift.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/sift.jpg\" alt=\"James Cross Antique Center\" width=\"373\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128676\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/sift.jpg 373w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/sift-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">James Cross Antique Center\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128677\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/sift-2.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/sift-2.jpg\" alt=\"James Cross Antique Center\" width=\"500\" height=\"373\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128677\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/sift-2.jpg 500w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/sift-2-400x298.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/sift-2-300x223.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">James Cross Antique Center\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"http://www.aaadberkeley.com/merchant3.html\">Keith Tower Antiques\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>1987 Ashby Ave., Berkeley\u003cbr>\nThe most pleasant part of visiting Keith Tower Antiques is discovering that prices hardly ever surpass twenty dollars. The second best part is Earl, the manager of the store. He’ll happily tell you about the different items he has sold, and all the interesting places they’ve gone. If you need him to adjust a price, he’ll do so within reason. Basically, Earl is an antique lover’s fairy godfather. The only catch to Keith Tower Antiques is that it doesn’t sell much furniture. While there’s a great array of trinkets and other odds and ends, the store truly specializes in old photos, magazines, and newspapers. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128678\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 373px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/keithtower.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/keithtower.jpg\" alt=\"Keith Tower Antiques\" width=\"373\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128678\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/keithtower.jpg 373w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/keithtower-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Keith Tower Antiques\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128679\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 373px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/keithtower1.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/keithtower1.jpg\" alt=\"Keith Tower Antiques\" width=\"373\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128679\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/keithtower1.jpg 373w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/keithtower1-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Keith Tower Antiques\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>BEST AESTHETIC: In many stores, with pieces from so many different periods and a range of different styles, the easy solution is to pile everything without rhyme or reason. Some stores, though, take great care in setting up an aesthetic that is both organized as well as visually appealing. The romantic setting of Gypsy Honeymoon was unparalleled by any other place I visited. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"http://www.gypsy-honeymoon.com/\">Gypsy Honeymoon\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>1266 Valencia Street, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nThe seamless organization and ambiance of Gypsy Honeymoon made for one of the best shopping experiences I encountered while writing this piece. The genius merchandising of the store is a visual masterpiece in and of itself, with each item placed with clear purpose.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to the impressive aesthetic, the store also had some of the oldest pieces I saw on my many excursions. Owner and buyer Gabrielle manages to bring in antiques dating back to the 18th century, and from all over the world. My favorite part of the store is that she also writes any information she has on the item and its origins on the price tag. For future owners, this adds sentimental value to their antique. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128680\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 373px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/gypsyhoneymoon1.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/gypsyhoneymoon1.jpg\" alt=\"Gypsy Honeymoon\" width=\"373\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128680\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/gypsyhoneymoon1.jpg 373w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/gypsyhoneymoon1-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gypsy Honeymoon\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128681\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 373px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/gypsyhoneymoon2.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/gypsyhoneymoon2.jpg\" alt=\"Gypsy Honeymoon\" width=\"373\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128681\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/gypsyhoneymoon2.jpg 373w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/gypsyhoneymoon2-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gypsy Honeymoon\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>BEST SERVICE: Quality service should be synonymous with any expensive or large purchase. Unfortunately, I did not find that to be the case with antique shopping. Many storeowners were much too happy to sip their coffee while I guided myself through their store (one even played chess!). At Past Perfect however, manager Kyle Painter gave me an entire hour of his time even when he knew I had not come to purchase. Armed with answers and anecdotes to all my questions, he made the experience thoroughly educational, as well as enjoyable. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"http://%20http://www.pastperfectsf.com/\">Past Perfect\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>2224 Union Street and 2246 Lombard Street, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nIt makes sense that both Past Perfect locations are in the Marina district. Just like the neighborhood they call home, both are impeccably laid out and orderly, with all their pieces in mint condition. Prices are hardly a bargain, but shoppers definitely get their money’s worth with sturdy furniture that’s been well maintained by the store’s owner and manager. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the quality is notable, the service is what really makes the store a home run. Kyle is more than happy to lend furniture to potential buyers to make sure they fit, both physically and aesthetically, into their homes. In addition, he’ll happily share his design expertise and quickly conjure a way to style any item you choose. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128682\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 373px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/homerun1.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/homerun1.jpg\" alt=\"Past Perfect\" width=\"373\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128682\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/homerun1.jpg 373w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/homerun1-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Past Perfect\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128683\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 373px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/homerun2.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/homerun2.jpg\" alt=\"Past Perfect\" width=\"373\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128683\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/homerun2.jpg 373w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/homerun2-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Past Perfect\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All photos by Monica Laufer.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>BEST SELECTION: While the stores I visited varied in size, I felt that those with a large quantity of antiques did not necessarily lead to a wide variety. Two stores, both found without the aid of the Internet, provided a range of pieces from different periods, with different functions, and in different styles unmatched by the other shops on the list.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-touch-san-francisco\">The Touch\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n956 Valencia St., San Francisco\u003cbr>\nAlthough not the most orderly of the stores that I went to, The Touch certainly hosted the largest range of household items, both decorative and furniture. While most of their pieces span from the turn of the century to the 1960s (hardly recent history), many of the antiques had an oddly modern feel to them, making them the ideal for mixing with other contemporary items.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128671\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-lamp.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-lamp.jpg\" alt=\"The Touch\" width=\"500\" height=\"373\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128671\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-lamp.jpg 500w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-lamp-400x298.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-lamp-300x223.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Touch\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128672\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-frog.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-frog.jpg\" alt=\"The Touch\" width=\"500\" height=\"373\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128672\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-frog.jpg 500w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-frog-400x298.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-frog-300x223.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Touch\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128673\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 373px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-chair.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-chair.jpg\" alt=\"The Touch\" width=\"373\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128673\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-chair.jpg 373w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/touch-chair-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Touch\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"http://www.interiorvisionssanfranciscofineartgallery.com/\">Interior Visions\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n2206 Polk Street, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nWhile walking home from an antiquing mission in the Marina district, I came across this gem on Polk Street. A hard-to-miss, life-size solider greets passersby with a mechanical waving arm at the store’s entrance; an intriguing call inside I could not turn down. While still stocked with an impressive variety of furniture and artwork, I was most captivated by the array of impressive light fixtures. A 1930’s French coat also caught my eye for its beautiful condition. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128674\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 373px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/visions-shot.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/visions-shot.jpg\" alt=\"Interior Visions\" width=\"373\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128674\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/visions-shot.jpg 373w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/visions-shot-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Interior Visions\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128675\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 373px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/visions-suit.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/visions-suit.jpg\" alt=\"Interior Visions\" width=\"373\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128675\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/visions-suit.jpg 373w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/visions-suit-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Interior Visions\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>BEST PRICES: In our current economic climate, antiques do not seem like a feasible purchase for most people. While you may not be able to afford an authentic Georgian table, that doesn’t mean antiques aren’t for you. At these two East Bay stores I found dozens of covetable items at prices significantly under $100.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"http://www.designsalononline.com/the-design-salon/antique-center\">James Cross Antique Centre\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>6519 Telegraph Ave., Oakland\u003cbr>\nTo pedestrians on Telegraph Ave., this store looks like little more than a garage sale. Upon entering though, I was taken aback by the extensive inventory that the store actually boasts. While some items were wanting in quality, the sheer number of antiques in the shop makes it all but impossible to go home empty handed. For smaller, decorative pieces, prices start as low as single digits. My advice to shoppers: be willing to sift. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128676\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 373px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/sift.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/sift.jpg\" alt=\"James Cross Antique Center\" width=\"373\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128676\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/sift.jpg 373w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/sift-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">James Cross Antique Center\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128677\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/sift-2.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/sift-2.jpg\" alt=\"James Cross Antique Center\" width=\"500\" height=\"373\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128677\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/sift-2.jpg 500w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/sift-2-400x298.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/sift-2-300x223.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">James Cross Antique Center\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"http://www.aaadberkeley.com/merchant3.html\">Keith Tower Antiques\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>1987 Ashby Ave., Berkeley\u003cbr>\nThe most pleasant part of visiting Keith Tower Antiques is discovering that prices hardly ever surpass twenty dollars. The second best part is Earl, the manager of the store. He’ll happily tell you about the different items he has sold, and all the interesting places they’ve gone. If you need him to adjust a price, he’ll do so within reason. Basically, Earl is an antique lover’s fairy godfather. The only catch to Keith Tower Antiques is that it doesn’t sell much furniture. While there’s a great array of trinkets and other odds and ends, the store truly specializes in old photos, magazines, and newspapers. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128678\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 373px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/keithtower.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/keithtower.jpg\" alt=\"Keith Tower Antiques\" width=\"373\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128678\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/keithtower.jpg 373w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/keithtower-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Keith Tower Antiques\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128679\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 373px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/keithtower1.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/keithtower1.jpg\" alt=\"Keith Tower Antiques\" width=\"373\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128679\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/keithtower1.jpg 373w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/keithtower1-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Keith Tower Antiques\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>BEST AESTHETIC: In many stores, with pieces from so many different periods and a range of different styles, the easy solution is to pile everything without rhyme or reason. Some stores, though, take great care in setting up an aesthetic that is both organized as well as visually appealing. The romantic setting of Gypsy Honeymoon was unparalleled by any other place I visited. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"http://www.gypsy-honeymoon.com/\">Gypsy Honeymoon\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>1266 Valencia Street, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nThe seamless organization and ambiance of Gypsy Honeymoon made for one of the best shopping experiences I encountered while writing this piece. The genius merchandising of the store is a visual masterpiece in and of itself, with each item placed with clear purpose.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to the impressive aesthetic, the store also had some of the oldest pieces I saw on my many excursions. Owner and buyer Gabrielle manages to bring in antiques dating back to the 18th century, and from all over the world. My favorite part of the store is that she also writes any information she has on the item and its origins on the price tag. For future owners, this adds sentimental value to their antique. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128680\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 373px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/gypsyhoneymoon1.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/gypsyhoneymoon1.jpg\" alt=\"Gypsy Honeymoon\" width=\"373\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128680\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/gypsyhoneymoon1.jpg 373w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/gypsyhoneymoon1-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gypsy Honeymoon\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128681\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 373px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/gypsyhoneymoon2.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/gypsyhoneymoon2.jpg\" alt=\"Gypsy Honeymoon\" width=\"373\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128681\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/gypsyhoneymoon2.jpg 373w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/gypsyhoneymoon2-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gypsy Honeymoon\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>BEST SERVICE: Quality service should be synonymous with any expensive or large purchase. Unfortunately, I did not find that to be the case with antique shopping. Many storeowners were much too happy to sip their coffee while I guided myself through their store (one even played chess!). At Past Perfect however, manager Kyle Painter gave me an entire hour of his time even when he knew I had not come to purchase. Armed with answers and anecdotes to all my questions, he made the experience thoroughly educational, as well as enjoyable. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"http://%20http://www.pastperfectsf.com/\">Past Perfect\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>2224 Union Street and 2246 Lombard Street, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nIt makes sense that both Past Perfect locations are in the Marina district. Just like the neighborhood they call home, both are impeccably laid out and orderly, with all their pieces in mint condition. Prices are hardly a bargain, but shoppers definitely get their money’s worth with sturdy furniture that’s been well maintained by the store’s owner and manager. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the quality is notable, the service is what really makes the store a home run. Kyle is more than happy to lend furniture to potential buyers to make sure they fit, both physically and aesthetically, into their homes. In addition, he’ll happily share his design expertise and quickly conjure a way to style any item you choose. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128682\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 373px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/homerun1.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/homerun1.jpg\" alt=\"Past Perfect\" width=\"373\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128682\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/homerun1.jpg 373w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/homerun1-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Past Perfect\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128683\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 373px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/homerun2.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/homerun2.jpg\" alt=\"Past Perfect\" width=\"373\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128683\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/homerun2.jpg 373w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/08/homerun2-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Past Perfect\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>For those who live on the east side of the Bay, it’s hard not to notice all the T-shirts bearing iconic “Oaklandish” images popping up on the streets and in clothing and gift shops all over town. Or you might have noticed the big Oaklandish bus called “The Rig” parked outside the Grand Lake farmer’s market or local street fairs. The graphics are eye catching, with cultural symbols and nostalgic images known only to those who live in Oakland. Whether you grew up here or not, images of the Children’s Fairyland Key, the East Bay Bridge & the Tree With Roots logo are touching in their familiarity and uniqueness. Having spotted many of these graphics on T-shirts, hoodies and baby onesies around town, I’ve noted they have an edginess, cool factor and great sense of Oakland pride, without being touristy. Unlike the “I Love NY” T-shirts, which are rarely worn by NYC natives, these shirts are made for locals in the know. If you live here, the images will resonate with you as something special and exclusive.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003ccenter>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://a.s.kqed.net/img/arts/blog/oaklandish1.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" alt=\"\">\u003c/center>\n\u003cp>What I didn’t know about Oaklandish, is that the company started off back in 2000 as a way to bring the Oakland community together through the arts. Before they even made T-shirts, the folks at Oaklandish started off with public events, private screenings and an art project featuring the now iconic Oaklandish tree logo. They started making T-shirts in 2006 as a way to raise money to fund these public events and the company has been growing slowly and steadily ever since. Working with local artists to create the T-shirt designs, the images have generated a sense of civic pride. Oaklandish designs celebrate the city and are a great way to give back to the community; at least 10% of the profits of every shirt sold are donated to community outreach organizations, aspiring artists & local non-profits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We interviewed Natalie Nadimi of Oaklandish and got a behind-the–scenes look at what the local T-shirt company is all about:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003ccenter>\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/L-p4VqBQ0Ak\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>\u003cbr>\u003c/center>\n\u003cp>Oaklandish also supports a local grant program, annually presenting the “Oakland Innovators Award,” which provides financial, artistic and media resources to arts, education, technology and business organizations that contribute to Oakland culture. Past recipients include: \u003ca href=\"http://oaklandartmurmur.org/\">Oakland Art Murmur\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.odalc.org/\">Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.38thnotes.com/\">38th Notes\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.agriculturalinstitute.org/\">Marin Agricultural Institute\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.youthradio.org/\">Youth Radio\u003c/a>. The 2012 awards went to the \u003ca href=\"http://www.khadafyfoundation.org/\">Khadafy Washington Foundation\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://oaklandish.com/townpark\">Town Park\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.youthalive.org/programs/\">Caught in the Crossfire\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://25thstreetcollective.com/\">25th Street Collective\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>As Californians, we get to boast about living in one of the mildest climates in the country. As San Franciscans though, we get to stand by and watch when, come May, everyone else sheds their winter layers and welcomes summer with open arms. “Our summer comes a little later,” we tell out-of-towners as we layer on our jackets during Memorial Day weekend, too proud of our City by the Bay to admit any weakness. To be fair though, we’re not lying, it \u003ci>does\u003c/i> finally come; our summer begins right as the stores begin stocking up autumn and winter apparel and shipping out the all the bold, floral dresses and brightly-colored tank tops.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This summer, I move to say good-bye to our climate-induced, feigned indifference to the season. Why stubbornly continue to sport our winter coats and jeans while the rest of America basks in sunshine on the promise that, one day, summer will show up here too? It is entirely possible to start dressing appropriately for summertime while also embracing the unique weather that our beloved Bay bestows on us. Below, I describe five trends that, rain or shine, radiate a summery ambiance even when the sun doesn’t.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"//u.s.kqed.net/2012/06/20/bags.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px\" alt=\"\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>1. Woven Bags and Clutches: \u003c/b>\u003cbr>You don’t have to be headed out to a day on the sand to carry this beach-bag inspired style. Woven straw bags are perfect for a carryall to the office or to class. Downsize the bag and take it out with you at night as an unconventional clutch. The key to maximizing the summery aspect of woven bags is to look for styles with bright colors or bold prints — don’t shy away from neon handles or a rainbow chevron design.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>Clockwise from top left:\u003c/i> blue clutch, \u003ca href=\"http://us.asos.com/countryid/2/ASOS-Weave-Metal-Bar-Clutch/xv776/?iid=2063174&MID=35719&affid=2135&WT.tsrc=Affiliate&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-QbwKqHJYdzfxktQShHdgfw\">Asos\u003c/a>; bag with neon handles, \u003ca href=\"http://www.lulus.com/products/guanabana-cocktail-color-block-purse/50053.html\">Lulus\u003c/a>; chevron clutch, \u003ca href=\"http://us.asos.com/countryid/2/ASOS-Bright-Zig-Zag-Weave-Clutch/y21el/?iid=2127470&MID=35719&affid=2135&WT.tsrc=Affiliate&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-iq3OIu1a63ZMsCuT5P6Y7A\">Asos\u003c/a>; striped tote, \u003ca href=\"http://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/ACCESSORIES/bags/PRDOVR~86645/86645.jsp?srcCode=MWAFFI00001&siteId=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-jLaPYb3q0B6rkJRuuSjBrA\">Madewell\u003c/a>; color blocked bag, \u003ca href=\"http://us.asos.com/countryid/2/Fiorelli-Ibiza-Shopper-Bag/xop1a/?iid=2126974&MID=35719&affid=2135&WT.tsrc=Affiliate&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-yorknsrFVJ_xcXB1nNdCzA\">Asos\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"//u.s.kqed.net/2012/06/20/maxi.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px\" alt=\"\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>2. Maxi Skirts and Dresses: \u003c/b>\u003cbr>While short sun dresses are not usually the optimal outfit choice during our chilly summer months, that doesn’t mean we have to rule out pretty seasonal dresses all together. Enter the maxi dress. With the longer length and extra material, skirts and dresses of the maxi length bring slightly more warmth. On particularly cold days, wear leggings underneath your dress or skirt for an invisible extra layer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>Clockwise from top left:\u003c/i>orange and pink dress, \u003ca href=\"http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/197442?cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-Hy3bqNL2jtQ-_-Custom-_-LinkBuilder&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-h5keuzUu6QUfmgeAZHotgQ\">Tibi\u003c/a>; white dress with lace panels, \u003ca href=\"http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=33060&storeId=13052&productId=5418109&langId=-1&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-NQP9ECmO2vUYYjVzDr1vuQ&cmpid=aff_ls_tsus&_%24ja=tsid:21416%7Cprd:Hy3bqNL2jtQ\">TopShop\u003c/a>; striped dress, \u003ca href=\"http://www.warehouse.co.uk/stripe-maxi-dress/Dresses/warehouse/fcp-product/308355\">Warehouse\u003c/a>; skirt, \u003ca href=\"http://us.missselfridge.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=34080&storeId=13069&productId=4839198&langId=-1&cmpid=af_ls_us&_%24ja=tsid:35811%7Cprd:Hy3bqNL2jtQ&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-Uu2GMk2MUlnLLGixzSnLoA\">Miss Selfridge\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"//u.s.kqed.net/2012/06/20/denim.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px\" alt=\"\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3. Denim Jackets: \u003c/b>\u003cbr>As much as we would like to abandon them for a month or two, jackets are a staple garment for living in San Francisco. Denim jackets, though reminiscent of backyard BBQs and beach bonfires, make for a more seasonal alternative to our winter coats. On mild days, they can stand alone, but for brisk weather they can be paired with sweaters or hoodies to maintain their casual, summer vibe. When wearing denim jackets this season, don’t be afraid to experiment with hardware embellishments or bright colors. For a more traditional take on the style, stick to classic denim or chambray.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>Clockwise from top left:\u003c/i> spiked jacket, \u003ca href=\"http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=33060&storeId=13052&productId=5473061&langId=-1&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-2H0GCANw9de4GBEk_TMxiA&cmpid=aff_ls_tsus&_%24ja=tsid:21416%7Cprd:Hy3bqNL2jtQ\">TopShop\u003c/a>; chambray moto jacket, \u003ca href=\"http://www.boutique1.com/chambray-biker-jacket-3\">Vanessa Bruno\u003c/a>; star-spangled jacket, \u003ca href=\"http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/312352?cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-Hy3bqNL2jtQ-_-Custom-_-LinkBuilder&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-kACtpR23rE1PvRW_ebBDsw\">Current/Elliot\u003c/a>; classic denim button-up, \u003ca href=\"http://us.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=34072&storeId=13065&productId=4594955&langId=-1&_%24ja=tsid:34094%7Cprd:Hy3bqNL2jtQ&cmpid=aff_ls_us&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-hrByrRCkyd7pa2I2xu15wA\">Dorthy Perkins\u003c/a>; coral-colored jacket, \u003ca href=\"http://us.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=34072&storeId=13065&productId=5701015&langId=-1&_%24ja=tsid:34094%7Cprd:Hy3bqNL2jtQ&cmpid=aff_ls_us&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-r8bhj7vmOtiQHQ6JAEwXKg\">Dorthy Perkins\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"//u.s.kqed.net/2012/06/20/scarves.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px\" alt=\"\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>4. 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Many designers were inspired by nature and incorporated natural fibers, dyes and sustainability into their collections. Others looked to cultural heritage for inspiration, or referenced anything from forests, the galaxy, wind, plastic, the ocean and the sky. One designer even used typography as the theme for her collection of dresses.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With each designer showcasing a unique point of view, no two collections were alike in terms of colors, silhouettes or themes. Here are some of the highlights from the show:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003ccenter>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://a.s.kqed.net/img/arts/blog/urbangardener.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" alt=\"\">\u003c/center>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>Urban Gardener\u003c/i> by Courtney Siperstein-Cook\u003cbr> Using hemp as a dominant fiber, this playful & sustainable collection was inspired by city gardens and is a study of the nature of overalls. 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Her airy and voluminous collection focused on a yellow, red & sea green color palette.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003ccenter>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://a.s.kqed.net/img/arts/blog/imperialelegance.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" alt=\"\">\u003c/center>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>Imperial Elegance\u003c/i> by Faizan Dar\u003cbr>Using luxurious silks, velvets and traditional hand-dyed motifs, Fazian Dar says, “My collection evokes a strong aesthetic impact inspired by the pre-colonial, golden age of Mughal textiles in India. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>It’s student fashion show season right now in the Bay Area, with many up and coming local design students showcasing their collections. These innovative fashion shows can often offer us a sneak peek into the future of fashion.Last weekend, I stopped by the Supperclub in San Francisco to see the \u003cb>Inspired Innovation Signature Collections\u003c/b> fashion show from \u003ca href=\"http://www.ucdavis.edu/\">UC Davis\u003c/a>, held on Sunday, May 6, 2012. This student runway show was created by the Fashion & Design Society, the leading outlet for creative fashion designers at UC Davis to get exposure to local and regional audiences. As a student group, they produce a show at the UC Davis Picnic Day and one in San Francisco every year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Featuring 19 unique designer collections on the runway, students expressed their individual design perspectives based on different and varied themes. Many designers were inspired by nature and incorporated natural fibers, dyes and sustainability into their collections. Others looked to cultural heritage for inspiration, or referenced anything from forests, the galaxy, wind, plastic, the ocean and the sky. One designer even used typography as the theme for her collection of dresses.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With each designer showcasing a unique point of view, no two collections were alike in terms of colors, silhouettes or themes. Here are some of the highlights from the show:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003ccenter>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://a.s.kqed.net/img/arts/blog/urbangardener.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" alt=\"\">\u003c/center>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>Urban Gardener\u003c/i> by Courtney Siperstein-Cook\u003cbr> Using hemp as a dominant fiber, this playful & sustainable collection was inspired by city gardens and is a study of the nature of overalls. As Courtney Siperstein-Cook says “With overalls as my inspiration and hemp fabric and natural dyes in my tool bag, I aimed to create a playfully elegant take on our modern gardeners ‘roughing it’ in the city. My collection is an exploration into ways of being sustainable; caring for the planet through our design choices, gardening creatively, and having fun all the while.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/04/char_lg_violet.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/04/char_lg_violet.jpg\" alt=\"Maggie Smith Downton Abbey\" width=\"391\" height=\"582\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-129060\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/04/char_lg_violet.jpg 391w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/04/char_lg_violet-201x300.jpg 201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 391px) 100vw, 391px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Have you ever wondered how fashion trends start? How is it that every season so many designers come up with similar looks? Since all designers work in secret, hidden away from the world as they plan their collections, how do they know what we will want to wear six months or even a year in the future?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On the 2012 runways from New York, London, Paris and Milan, inspiration seemed to come from past eras that are currently popular in art, music, film and TV. There were many chic new interpretations inspired by the retro fashion themes of the ’20s, ’50s and ’60s. Here are three current fashion trends and where I think they might have originated.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Art Deco and the 1920s\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\nFor Spring 2012, designer after designer sent looks perfect for a modern day flapper down the runway, complete with Art Deco styles in black, white and gold, adorned with sequins and feathers. Short shift dresses called to mind a modern day Louise Brooks and channeled images of \u003ci>The Great Gatsby\u003c/i>. Gucci’s Art Deco-themed spring collection had some great flapper-inspired beaded dresses that have recently become a popular look on the red carpet. Where did this trend come from?\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128649\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 331px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-black.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-black.jpg\" alt=\"Gucci Spring/Summer 2012\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128649\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-black.jpg 331w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-black-198x300.jpg 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gucci Spring/Summer 2012 \u003ccite>(Olivier Morin//AFP/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I’ve heard that this fall a remake of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343092/\">\u003ci>The Great Gatsby\u003c/i>\u003c/a> by director Baz Luhrmann will be released, starring Leonardo Dicaprio, Carey Mulligan & Toby Maguire. It appears to have amazing set and costume designs that fit in perfectly with this trend. \u003ca href=\"http://www.esperanzaspalding.com/\">Esperanza Spaulding\u003c/a> has also brought jazz back to the chic set as the first jazz musician to win a Grammy for Best New Artist. Even singer Florence Welch of \u003ca href=\"http://florenceandthemachine.net/\">Florence & The Machine\u003c/a>, a new darling of the fashion set, has been know to wear a sort of neo-20’s flapper style on stage & in her music videos.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128650\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 336px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-florence.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-florence.jpg\" alt=\"Florence Welch performs at Chanel Spring/Summer 2012.\" width=\"336\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128650\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-florence.jpg 336w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-florence-201x300.jpg 201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Florence Welch performs at Chanel Spring/Summer 2012. \u003ccite>(Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This year’s Academy Award for Best Picture went to \u003ci>The Artist\u003c/i>, which was set in 1927. And rumor has it that the next season of the popular PBS series \u003ci>Downton Abbey\u003c/i> will take place in the “Roaring Twenties,” complete with flapper fashions, jazz clubs and cocktails. What else, you might ask? Well, the ’20s were all about rebellion, speakeasies and the empowerment of women. Could it be that we’ve all been trying so hard to be good that we are now ready for a moment of decadence?\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128651\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 432px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-madmen.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-madmen.jpg\" alt=\"The cast of Mad Men.\" width=\"432\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128651\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-madmen.jpg 432w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-madmen-400x462.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-madmen-259x300.jpg 259w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The cast of Mad Men;. \u003ccite>(My Life in Plastic, Flickr)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Ladylike Fashions of the ’50s & ’60s\u003c/b>\u003cbr> \u003cbr>\nAnother popular trend on the Spring & Fall 2012 runways is a sort of 1950’s housewife look (for spring) sometimes shown in sweet, candy-colored pastels that has now morphed into a sort of polished uptown look that is very lady-like, grown up and proper (for fall). What does this all mean and where is this trend coming from? Although one can never be sure, I would venture to say that even though feminism still has a long way to go, lately women are feeling stronger.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128652\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 334px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-yellow.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-yellow.jpg\" alt=\"Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2012.\" width=\"334\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128652\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-yellow.jpg 334w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-yellow-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 334px) 100vw, 334px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2012. \u003ccite>(Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The tables are turning my friends, more and more women are out-earning their male counterparts and are holding down powerful positions. I think there is a general feeling among women that it’s OK to embrace their soft, feminine side again. Also, after years of casual dressing in the workplace, it seems like fun to start dressing up again. One has only to look to popular retro TV shows like \u003ci>Mad Men\u003c/i>, to see that the program is popular not just for the clever story line, but also for the 1960s costumes and for seeing how people once put themselves together to go to work every day. No “Casual Fridays” in sight, it’s just about dressing to impress. And there’s something nice about that.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In fact, all things ’60s seem to be in vogue again, what with a slew of retro TV shows (now cancelled) such as \u003ci>Pan Am\u003c/i> & \u003ci>The Playboy Club\u003c/i>, which premiered last fall. Also, look to the upcoming release of Tim Burton’s \u003ci>Dark Shadows\u003c/i> movie, a remake of the ’60s soap opera (though the movie is set in 1972).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As far as the 1950s trend, could this be originating from any of the following? There’s a 1950s: \u003ca href=\"http://www.denverartmuseum.org/exhibitions/yves-saint-laurent-retrospective\">Yves St Laurent Retrospective\u003c/a> currently showing at The Denver Art Museum, and we recently saw the movie \u003ci>My Week With Marilyn\u003c/i> with Michelle Williams as Marilyn Monroe. Other current pop culture icons that seem to emulate an old-fashioned vintage-inspired, yet modern day style are singers Adele & Lana Del Rey.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128646\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 331px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/04/vice-furry.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/04/vice-furry.jpg\" alt=\"Marc Jacobs, Fall 2012.\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128646\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/04/vice-furry.jpg 331w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/04/vice-furry-198x300.jpg 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marc Jacobs, Fall 2012. \u003ccite>(Christopher Macsurak, Flickr)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Uptown Granny Chic\u003c/b> (as seen on the Fall 2012 runways)\u003cbr>\nThis new fall trend features a sort of Park Avenue style straight out of grandma’s closet, with retro florals & tweeds and bold brocade fabrics, strong collars, shawls, fur accents, embroideries & leather. It’s a sort of \u003ci>Mad Max\u003c/i> meets the Park Avenue set. Perhaps designers were taking inspiration from \u003ci>Downton Abbey\u003c/i>? Are we feeling a return to over-the-top luxury and refinement? An homage to the British parliament inspired by our recent cultural obsession with the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Designer Marc Jacobs’ Fall 2012 runway show was a magical, fairytale-like extravaganza featuring a “decaying castles” set design from artist Rachel Feinstein and music from \u003ca href=\"http://oliverthemusical.com/\">Oliver!\u003c/a> (currently on tour in the UK). The clothes seemed to be inspired by the eccentric style of fashion journalist Anna Piaggi, Elsa Schiaparelli and the pilgrims and Puritans of 17th-century Plymouth. With its winding runway, cartoon-sized hats & exaggerated silhouettes, it also called to mind the fantastical world of a Dr. Seuss book come to life. Designers Tory Burch & Oscar De La Renta showed very grown-up, prim and proper “put together” looks that were very uptown chic, while designer L’Wren Scott’s collection seemed to look once again to \u003ci>Downton Abbey\u003c/i> for inspiration.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128648\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-ladies.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-ladies.jpg\" alt=\"Tory Burch, Fall 2012.\" width=\"500\" height=\"280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128648\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-ladies.jpg 500w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-ladies-400x224.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-ladies-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tory Burch, Fall 2012. \u003ccite>( toryburch.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Recently we celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday & saw the release of the \u003ci>The Lorax\u003c/i>. There is a \u003ca href=\"http://www.metmuseum.org/impossibleconversations\">Prada/Schiapparelli Exhibit\u003c/a> currently up at the Met in NYC, and fairy tales are at large with two recent films inspired by Snow White: \u003ci>Mirror Mirror\u003c/i> & \u003ci>Snow White and The Huntsman\u003c/i>. Many of the fall runway looks were also reminiscent of the recent Meryl Streep film, \u003ci>The Iron Lady\u003c/i>. All in all, even though we may never know where fashion trends truly originate, you might be surprised to discover that the latest musician, television show or movie you have become obsessed with just might become the inspiration for the latest fashion trend. Be on the look out!\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/04/char_lg_violet.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/04/char_lg_violet.jpg\" alt=\"Maggie Smith Downton Abbey\" width=\"391\" height=\"582\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-129060\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/04/char_lg_violet.jpg 391w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/04/char_lg_violet-201x300.jpg 201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 391px) 100vw, 391px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Have you ever wondered how fashion trends start? How is it that every season so many designers come up with similar looks? Since all designers work in secret, hidden away from the world as they plan their collections, how do they know what we will want to wear six months or even a year in the future?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On the 2012 runways from New York, London, Paris and Milan, inspiration seemed to come from past eras that are currently popular in art, music, film and TV. There were many chic new interpretations inspired by the retro fashion themes of the ’20s, ’50s and ’60s. Here are three current fashion trends and where I think they might have originated.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Art Deco and the 1920s\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\nFor Spring 2012, designer after designer sent looks perfect for a modern day flapper down the runway, complete with Art Deco styles in black, white and gold, adorned with sequins and feathers. Short shift dresses called to mind a modern day Louise Brooks and channeled images of \u003ci>The Great Gatsby\u003c/i>. Gucci’s Art Deco-themed spring collection had some great flapper-inspired beaded dresses that have recently become a popular look on the red carpet. Where did this trend come from?\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128649\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 331px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-black.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-black.jpg\" alt=\"Gucci Spring/Summer 2012\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128649\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-black.jpg 331w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-black-198x300.jpg 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gucci Spring/Summer 2012 \u003ccite>(Olivier Morin//AFP/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I’ve heard that this fall a remake of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343092/\">\u003ci>The Great Gatsby\u003c/i>\u003c/a> by director Baz Luhrmann will be released, starring Leonardo Dicaprio, Carey Mulligan & Toby Maguire. It appears to have amazing set and costume designs that fit in perfectly with this trend. \u003ca href=\"http://www.esperanzaspalding.com/\">Esperanza Spaulding\u003c/a> has also brought jazz back to the chic set as the first jazz musician to win a Grammy for Best New Artist. Even singer Florence Welch of \u003ca href=\"http://florenceandthemachine.net/\">Florence & The Machine\u003c/a>, a new darling of the fashion set, has been know to wear a sort of neo-20’s flapper style on stage & in her music videos.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128650\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 336px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-florence.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-florence.jpg\" alt=\"Florence Welch performs at Chanel Spring/Summer 2012.\" width=\"336\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128650\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-florence.jpg 336w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-florence-201x300.jpg 201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Florence Welch performs at Chanel Spring/Summer 2012. \u003ccite>(Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This year’s Academy Award for Best Picture went to \u003ci>The Artist\u003c/i>, which was set in 1927. And rumor has it that the next season of the popular PBS series \u003ci>Downton Abbey\u003c/i> will take place in the “Roaring Twenties,” complete with flapper fashions, jazz clubs and cocktails. What else, you might ask? Well, the ’20s were all about rebellion, speakeasies and the empowerment of women. Could it be that we’ve all been trying so hard to be good that we are now ready for a moment of decadence?\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128651\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 432px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-madmen.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-madmen.jpg\" alt=\"The cast of Mad Men.\" width=\"432\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128651\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-madmen.jpg 432w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-madmen-400x462.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-madmen-259x300.jpg 259w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The cast of Mad Men;. \u003ccite>(My Life in Plastic, Flickr)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Ladylike Fashions of the ’50s & ’60s\u003c/b>\u003cbr> \u003cbr>\nAnother popular trend on the Spring & Fall 2012 runways is a sort of 1950’s housewife look (for spring) sometimes shown in sweet, candy-colored pastels that has now morphed into a sort of polished uptown look that is very lady-like, grown up and proper (for fall). What does this all mean and where is this trend coming from? Although one can never be sure, I would venture to say that even though feminism still has a long way to go, lately women are feeling stronger.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128652\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 334px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-yellow.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-yellow.jpg\" alt=\"Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2012.\" width=\"334\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128652\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-yellow.jpg 334w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-yellow-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 334px) 100vw, 334px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2012. \u003ccite>(Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The tables are turning my friends, more and more women are out-earning their male counterparts and are holding down powerful positions. I think there is a general feeling among women that it’s OK to embrace their soft, feminine side again. Also, after years of casual dressing in the workplace, it seems like fun to start dressing up again. One has only to look to popular retro TV shows like \u003ci>Mad Men\u003c/i>, to see that the program is popular not just for the clever story line, but also for the 1960s costumes and for seeing how people once put themselves together to go to work every day. No “Casual Fridays” in sight, it’s just about dressing to impress. And there’s something nice about that.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In fact, all things ’60s seem to be in vogue again, what with a slew of retro TV shows (now cancelled) such as \u003ci>Pan Am\u003c/i> & \u003ci>The Playboy Club\u003c/i>, which premiered last fall. Also, look to the upcoming release of Tim Burton’s \u003ci>Dark Shadows\u003c/i> movie, a remake of the ’60s soap opera (though the movie is set in 1972).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As far as the 1950s trend, could this be originating from any of the following? There’s a 1950s: \u003ca href=\"http://www.denverartmuseum.org/exhibitions/yves-saint-laurent-retrospective\">Yves St Laurent Retrospective\u003c/a> currently showing at The Denver Art Museum, and we recently saw the movie \u003ci>My Week With Marilyn\u003c/i> with Michelle Williams as Marilyn Monroe. Other current pop culture icons that seem to emulate an old-fashioned vintage-inspired, yet modern day style are singers Adele & Lana Del Rey.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128646\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 331px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/04/vice-furry.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/04/vice-furry.jpg\" alt=\"Marc Jacobs, Fall 2012.\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128646\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/04/vice-furry.jpg 331w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/04/vice-furry-198x300.jpg 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marc Jacobs, Fall 2012. \u003ccite>(Christopher Macsurak, Flickr)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Uptown Granny Chic\u003c/b> (as seen on the Fall 2012 runways)\u003cbr>\nThis new fall trend features a sort of Park Avenue style straight out of grandma’s closet, with retro florals & tweeds and bold brocade fabrics, strong collars, shawls, fur accents, embroideries & leather. It’s a sort of \u003ci>Mad Max\u003c/i> meets the Park Avenue set. Perhaps designers were taking inspiration from \u003ci>Downton Abbey\u003c/i>? Are we feeling a return to over-the-top luxury and refinement? An homage to the British parliament inspired by our recent cultural obsession with the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Designer Marc Jacobs’ Fall 2012 runway show was a magical, fairytale-like extravaganza featuring a “decaying castles” set design from artist Rachel Feinstein and music from \u003ca href=\"http://oliverthemusical.com/\">Oliver!\u003c/a> (currently on tour in the UK). The clothes seemed to be inspired by the eccentric style of fashion journalist Anna Piaggi, Elsa Schiaparelli and the pilgrims and Puritans of 17th-century Plymouth. With its winding runway, cartoon-sized hats & exaggerated silhouettes, it also called to mind the fantastical world of a Dr. Seuss book come to life. Designers Tory Burch & Oscar De La Renta showed very grown-up, prim and proper “put together” looks that were very uptown chic, while designer L’Wren Scott’s collection seemed to look once again to \u003ci>Downton Abbey\u003c/i> for inspiration.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128648\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-ladies.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-ladies.jpg\" alt=\"Tory Burch, Fall 2012.\" width=\"500\" height=\"280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128648\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-ladies.jpg 500w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-ladies-400x224.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/vice-ladies-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tory Burch, Fall 2012. \u003ccite>( toryburch.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>It seems that lately our culture is returning to a sense of cheerful optimism and old-fashioned values and reveling in a moment of lady-like feminine nostalgia. With TV shows such as \u003ca href=\"http://www.amctv.com/shows/mad-men/\">Mad Men\u003c/a>, movies like \u003ca href=\"http://myweekwithmarilynmovie.com/\">My Week With Marilyn\u003c/a>, and popular singers such as \u003ca href=\"http://www.lanadelrey.com/\">Lana Del Rey\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.esperanzaspalding.com/\">Esperanza Spalding\u003c/a>, we are having a certain neo-retro moment. And with the current cultural shift towards everything homegrown, hand made and recycled, now more than ever is a great time to start adding vintage fashions to your wardrobe. For me, the best thing about wearing something vintage is you can somehow manage to be both on trend and chic while almost always pulling off a very one-of-a-kind look.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Over this past weekend, I visited the \u003ca href=\"http://www.vintageexpo.com/\">Vintage Fashion Expo\u003c/a> at the Concourse Exhibition Center in San Francisco, held on March 17 and 18. Now in its third decade, this show features the best of the best in vintage clothing, accessories and textiles from over 85 dealers and collectors. The Vintage Fashion Expo runs five times a year in Santa Monica and San Francisco. These shows have become an integral part of the California fashion scene and here you may find yourself bumping into celebrities, fashion designers, movie costumers, costume designers, and many other shoppers who appreciate the unique quality of vintage fashions, some decked out in gorgeous head to toe retro looks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Vintage styles continue to inspire many fashion designers and every season the designer runways seem to be filled with nostalgic references to the past. The ’60s, the ’70s, the ’80s…the list goes on and on. Considering all the retro influences on our current fashion trends, one might think, why not just get the real thing and start wearing vintage? Instead of shopping the malls for the latest looks, you can be unique and ahead of the curve by heading to the source to buy the originals.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here are some of the most popular spring 2012 trends that you can find in your local vintage stores right now:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003ccenter>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"//u.s.kqed.net/2012/03/20/zoe11950s3.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" alt=\"\">\u003c/center>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>The 1950s\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For Spring 2012, we saw references to an era we haven’t seen on the runways in a while. This time around there was a heavy focus on the prim, proper, ultra-feminine era of the 1950s at \u003ca href=\"http://www.prada.com/\">Prada\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.louisvuitton.com/\">Louis Vuitton\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.dior.com/home/en_us/\">Dior\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.dolcegabbana.com/\">Dolce & Gabbana\u003c/a> and more: complete with demure pencil skirts, nipped-in waists, conversation prints and retro ladylike handbags. Some sent down dreamy confections in sherbet-like pastels, others light as air laces, organzas and chiffon dresses. There were even some references to the 1950s housewife look: think TV icons Lucille Ball and June Cleaver.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003ccenter>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"//u.s.kqed.net/2012/03/20/zoe21950s1.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" alt=\"\">\u003cbr>1950s dresses from Chick A Boom Vintage of Petaluma. Contact: chickaboomvintagepetaluma@yahoo.com\u003cbr>\u003c/center>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003ccenter>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"//u.s.kqed.net/2012/03/20/zoe31950sdress.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" alt=\"\">\u003cbr>A 1950s evening look\u003cbr>\u003c/center>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Flower Power Prints\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another trend this season was retro 1960s flower power prints with bold blossoms in bright, cheerful colors at \u003ca href=\"http://www.prada.com/\">Prada\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.marni.com/home.asp?tskay=3FD17CD7/\">Marni\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"%E2%80%9Chttp://www.karenwalker.com/%22\">Karen Walker\u003c/a> and more. Also look for mini shift dresses and short go-go boots to enhance your ’60s flower child look. You can never be too colorful when it comes to this trend. Think bold, bright, happy; it’s spring!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003ccenter>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"//u.s.kqed.net/2012/03/20/zoe4flowerpower1.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" alt=\"\">\u003cbr>1960s flower power prints from Colton Collectibles. Find them every first Sunday at the \u003ca href=\"http://alamedapointantiquesfaire.com/\"> Alameda Point Antiques Faire\u003c/a>.\u003cbr>\u003c/center>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003ccenter>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"//u.s.kqed.net/2012/03/20/zoe5flowerpower4.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" alt=\"\">\u003cbr>More flower power prints\u003cbr>\u003c/center>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Lady-Like Accessories\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For accessories, there was a strong focus on the golden age of the 1920s. Designers such as \u003ca href=\"http://www.etro.com/\">Etro\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.balmain.com/en/\">Balmain\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.gucci.com/us/home?mkw=gucci&pcrid=7923059786&pmt=e&mkwid=scls8NNO2&gclid=CM-C_6DQ864CFQ1vhwodY1YDLg\">Gucci\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://dereklam.com/\">Derek Lam\u003c/a>\u003ca> sent down clothing and accessories perfect for the Jazz Age era flapper…think “glamour” and look for black with gold, sequins and art deco accessories. To go with the 50s and 60s trends, there were clear Lucite sandals and transparent clutches, pointy toed pumps, wedge heeled sandals, cat eye sunglasses and lady-like hand held box bags.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003ccenter>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"//u.s.kqed.net/2012/03/20/zoe6accessories.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" alt=\"\">\u003cbr>1920s style gold accessories\u003cbr>\u003c/center>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003ccenter>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"//u.s.kqed.net/2012/03/20/zoe7accessories3.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" alt=\"\">\u003cbr>Gold and silver metallic handbags\u003cbr>\u003c/center>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003ccenter>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"//u.s.kqed.net/2012/03/20/zoe8accessoiries4.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" alt=\"\">\u003cbr>Retro shoes & Lucite sandals\u003cbr>\u003c/center>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003ccenter>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"//u.s.kqed.net/2012/03/20/zoe9accessories2.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" alt=\"\">\u003cbr>Structured hand bags from \u003ca href=\"http://www.vintagebluemoon.com/\">Vintage Blue Moon\u003c/a>.\u003cbr>\u003c/center>\n\u003cp>In the San Francisco Bay Area, there’s an abundance of possibilities when it comes to vintage dressing. Keeping in style can be fun when everything that’s old is new again. Here are some great Bay Area places to find something pretty and begin your hunt for the latest vintage styles:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://junipertreefashion.tumblr.com/\">Juniper Tree Vintage Dress Shop\u003c/a> — 3303 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland 94610\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"http://www.prettypennyclothing.com/about.html\">Pretty Penny Vintage\u003c/a> — 5488 College Ave., Oakland 94618\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"http://www.myspace.com/429181539\">Mars Mercantile\u003c/a> — 2398 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley 94704\u003cbr>Old Vogue — 1412 Grant Ave, San Francisco 94133\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"http://paintedbird.org/\">Painted Bird\u003c/a> — 1360 Valencia St., San Francisco 94110\u003cbr>Chick A Boom Vintage — 145 Kentucky St., Petaluma 94952\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"http://alamedapointantiquesfaire.com/\">Alameda Point Antiques Faire\u003c/a> — 2900 Navy Way, Alameda 94501\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For Spring 2012, we saw references to an era we haven’t seen on the runways in a while. This time around there was a heavy focus on the prim, proper, ultra-feminine era of the 1950s at \u003ca href=\"http://www.prada.com/\">Prada\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.louisvuitton.com/\">Louis Vuitton\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.dior.com/home/en_us/\">Dior\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.dolcegabbana.com/\">Dolce & Gabbana\u003c/a> and more: complete with demure pencil skirts, nipped-in waists, conversation prints and retro ladylike handbags. Some sent down dreamy confections in sherbet-like pastels, others light as air laces, organzas and chiffon dresses. There were even some references to the 1950s housewife look: think TV icons Lucille Ball and June Cleaver.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003ccenter>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"//u.s.kqed.net/2012/03/20/zoe21950s1.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" alt=\"\">\u003cbr>1950s dresses from Chick A Boom Vintage of Petaluma. Contact: chickaboomvintagepetaluma@yahoo.com\u003cbr>\u003c/center>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003ccenter>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"//u.s.kqed.net/2012/03/20/zoe31950sdress.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" alt=\"\">\u003cbr>A 1950s evening look\u003cbr>\u003c/center>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Flower Power Prints\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another trend this season was retro 1960s flower power prints with bold blossoms in bright, cheerful colors at \u003ca href=\"http://www.prada.com/\">Prada\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.marni.com/home.asp?tskay=3FD17CD7/\">Marni\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"%E2%80%9Chttp://www.karenwalker.com/%22\">Karen Walker\u003c/a> and more. 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Designers such as \u003ca href=\"http://www.etro.com/\">Etro\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.balmain.com/en/\">Balmain\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.gucci.com/us/home?mkw=gucci&pcrid=7923059786&pmt=e&mkwid=scls8NNO2&gclid=CM-C_6DQ864CFQ1vhwodY1YDLg\">Gucci\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://dereklam.com/\">Derek Lam\u003c/a>\u003ca> sent down clothing and accessories perfect for the Jazz Age era flapper…think “glamour” and look for black with gold, sequins and art deco accessories. 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"content": "\u003cp>For the fashion-obsessed, Fashion Week is like the Olympics. And, as any truly patriotic person will tell you, the Americans always have the best showing. Witness New York’s Fashion Week, where the best and brightest in the industry put their talent on display. From long-time household names like Oscar de la Renta, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Michael Kors, to newer standouts on the scene like \u003ca href=\"http://www.proenzaschouler.com/\">Proenza Schouler\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.alexanderwang.com/\">Alexander Wang\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.aliceandolivia.com/\">Alice + Olivia\u003c/a>, New York is where the all-stars came to play.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sadly, whoever first conceived of Fashion Week must have had a cruel sense of humor. Once you’ve spent an entire week lusting over the gorgeous garments, you realize that they aren’t available in stores until summer. Well fashionable ladies of the Bay Area, we’re calling their bluff. Not only have we scoured the runway shows to compile a cheat sheet of the top trends at NYFW, but we’ve also identified a game plan for you to start wearing them right now: what to buy, where to buy it, how to wear it, and how much it’ll cost you. Here’s our shopping guide for the SF girl who, like us, thinks six months is way too long to wait.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003ccenter>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://a.s.kqed.net/img/arts/blog/nyfw-jacobs.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" alt=\"\">\u003cbr>Marc by Marc Jacobs A/W 2012; Photo by Peter Michael Dills/Getty Images\u003cbr>\u003c/center>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>1. Bold Red\u003c/b>\u003cbr>Red was the color of choice for many designers at last month’s Fashion Week. Styled in a number of ways from jumpsuits to accessories, and present in both day and night looks, designers made it clear that bright red pieces are a must-have for your wardrobe this season. While Marc Jacobs sent models down the runway head-to-toe in the hue, other designers like \u003ca href=\"http://lwrenscott.com/\">L’Wren Scott\u003c/a> kept it subtle with pops of the color to brighten up subdued autumn apparel. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003ccenter>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://a.s.kqed.net/img/arts/blog/nyfw-shoes.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" alt=\"\">\u003cbr>L’Wren Scott A/W 2012; Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images\u003cbr>\u003c/center>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>How To Wear It\u003c/b>\u003cbr>For a night out, don’t be afraid to sport a bold look with red separates, or a red dress with red heels. For the office, school, or more formal gatherings, keep it subtle with a red bag or plain red jeans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003ccenter>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://a.s.kqed.net/img/arts/blog/nyfw-boldred.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" alt=\"\">\u003cbr>1. Jeans: Ralph Lauren, $100 (available at \u003ca href=\"http://shop.nordstrom.com/st/nordstrom-san-francisco-centre\">Nordstrom\u003c/a>)\u003cbr>2. Bag: \u003ca href=\"http://www.madewell.com/AST/Navigation/findastore.jsp\">Madewell\u003c/a>, $135\u003cbr>3. Blouse: \u003ca href=\"http://www.americanapparel.net/StoreLocations/Details.aspx?RetailStoreID=90\">American Apparel\u003c/a>, $88\u003cbr>4. Sunglasses: Rayban, $154 (available at \u003ca href=\"http://www.sunglasshut.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreLocations?storeId=12351\">Sunglass Hut\u003c/a>)\u003cbr>5. Jacket: Kenneth Cole New York, $400 (available at \u003ca href=\"http://shop.nordstrom.com/st/nordstrom-san-francisco-centre\">Nordstrom\u003c/a>)\u003cbr>6. Heels: \u003ca href=\"http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/stores\">Aldo, $100\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003c/center>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003ccenter>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://a.s.kqed.net/img/arts/blog/nyfw-mod.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" alt=\"\">\u003cbr>Milly by Michelle Smith A/W 2012; Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images\u003cbr>\u003c/center>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>2. Mod Mini Dresses\u003c/b>\u003cbr>This year at Fashion Week it was clear that when it came to dresses, designers where channeling the 1960s. Designers from \u003ca href=\"http://www.millyny.com/\">Milly by Michelle Smith\u003c/a> to \u003ca href=\"http://www.victoriabeckham.com/\">Victoria Beckham\u003c/a> sent mod dresses down the runway in a variety of prints and cuts, but all bright and all short. Working as the perfect winter dress, these minis pair well with tights for cold days and evenings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>How To Wear It\u003c/b>\u003cbr>When styling this trend, it’s all about embracing the spirit of the ’60s; experimentation is key. On a chilly night, go for the classic look, and pair your dress with tights and patent leather mary-janes. For an indoor party or warmer evening, wedge heels in metallic or bright hues work well with this playful look. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003ccenter>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://a.s.kqed.net/img/arts/blog/nyfw-modmini.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" alt=\"\">\u003cbr>Dresses from Left to Right\u003cbr>1. French Connection, $248 (available at \u003ca href=\"http://www1.bloomingdales.com/store/index.ognc?action=STORE_DETAIL&storeId=110039\">Bloomingdales\u003c/a>)\u003cbr>2. \u003ca href=\"http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category/us/en/zara-us-S2012/11108/Stores\">Zara\u003c/a>, $60\u003cbr>3. BCBG, $288 (available at \u003ca href=\"http://shop.nordstrom.com/st/nordstrom-san-francisco-centre\">Nordstrom\u003c/a>)\u003cbr>4. Tibi, $298 (available at \u003ca href=\"http://shop.nordstrom.com/st/nordstrom-san-francisco-centre\">Nordstrom\u003c/a>)\u003cbr>5. \u003ca href=\"http://www.forever21.com/Store/StoreLocator.aspx?br=f21\">Forever 21\u003c/a>, $23\u003c/center>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003ccenter>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://a.s.kqed.net/img/arts/blog/nyfw-winterwhite.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" alt=\"\">\u003cbr>Reed Krakoff A/W 2012; Photo by Peter Michael Dills/Getty Images\u003cbr>\u003c/center>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3. Winter Whites\u003c/b>\u003cbr>You know that rule about not wearing white after Labor Day? Forget it. White outerwear was a clear favorite for designers at New York Fashion Week. From Michael Kors to \u003ca href=\"http://jmendel.com/\">J. Mendal\u003c/a>, white trousers, coats, gloves, and fur collars were all over the runway. While some looks were kept simple with just one white piece, many all white ensembles were sent down the catwalk. It seems as though there was a general consensus across all the designers: white is the new must-have color for cold weather.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>How To Wear It\u003c/b>\u003cbr>For the accident-prone, limit this trend to just one white piece such as a hat or fur collar (items unlikely to fall victim to coffee mishaps and other disasters). For braver souls, pair a white trouser with a white coat for a clean, tailored look. On the weekend, wear a cozy white sweater with a white fur vest. As the designers styled it, there’s really no limit to the number of white layers that you can pile on.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003ccenter>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://a.s.kqed.net/img/arts/blog/nyfw-whites.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" alt=\"\">\u003cbr>1. Jacket: Laundry by Shelli Segal, $128 (available at \u003ca href=\"http://shop.nordstrom.com/st/nordstrom-san-francisco-centre\">Nordstrom\u003c/a>)\u003cbr>2. Vest: Rachel Roy, $698 (available at \u003ca href=\"http://www1.bloomingdales.com/store/index.ognc?action=STORE_DETAIL&storeId=110039\">Bloomingdales\u003c/a>)\u003cbr>3. Hat: Merona at \u003ca href=\"http://sites.target.com/site/en/spot/search_results.jsp?&mapType=standard&startAddress=San+Francisco%2C+CA&startingLat=37.77917648812038&startingLong=-122.42004864526646&_requestid=3125275\">Target\u003c/a>, $20\u003cbr>4. 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Throw a leather jacket with a diagonal zipper over an evening dress to add some edge to your outfit, or pair it with skirt or trouser of a similar color and fabric for a suit-like look. Look for jackets of leather and denim to amp up the rocker-chick feel of this unconventional trend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003ccenter>\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://a.s.kqed.net/img/arts/blog/nyfw-assymetric.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" alt=\"\">\u003cbr>Jackets from Left to Right\u003cbr>1. Paul & Joe, $528 (available at \u003ca href=\"http://shop.nordstrom.com/st/nordstrom-san-francisco-centre\">Nordstrom\u003c/a>)\u003cbr>2. Helmut Lang, $795 (available at \u003ca href=\"http://shop.nordstrom.com/st/nordstrom-san-francisco-centre\">Nordstrom\u003c/a>)\u003cbr>3. \u003ca href=\"http://www.hm.com/us/store-locator#store=US080\">H&M\u003c/a>, $60\u003cbr>4. \u003ca href=\"http://www.bcbgmaxazriagroup.com/store-locator/\">BCBG\u003c/a>, $188\u003c/center>\n\n",
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