NYFW

The current lack of internet at my house has prevented me from my usual obsessing over every show at NYFW. However, I did manage catch Proenza Schouler's new collection and it absolutely blew my mind. Embroidered on chain mail? Oh the things this makes me want to do! Chain mail details on shorts? Shirts? Jackets? Dresses? Screw studding things, this is my new obsession.

Prudence

Photos from style.com

Memories of Rodarte

Perhaps it is because they retreat into the woods of one of my favorite places on Earth (Big Sur, CA) to find inspiration, or because they have found a way to make clothes only imagined in fairy tales wearable, or because there always seems to be a heavy emphasis on craft inspired details. Whatever it is, I am obsessed with Rodarte. To me their clothes are absolute perfection and if I was going to be stuck wearing only one label for the rest of my life there is no doubt in my mind that Rodarte would be what I choose. So obviously I love  this editorial in Grey Magazine featuring past collections from the Rodarte sisters.

Prudence

Photos from FGR

Freda

Along with the majority of the female population I love shoes, this should come as no surprise to anyone.  Its a dream of mine to learn how to properly hand sew a pair of leather shoes. I'll admit I have googled it, I've watch most you tube videos that exist about shoe cobbling, I've definitely torn apart shoes to see how they are made, I've even taken the outer sole from one pair and attached them to another.  Someday I'll go to Italy, Brazil maybe Vietnam and find a little old man to teach me how to make shoes. 

I was so excited to stumble upon article on Sacramento Street about Megan Papay and Cristina Palomo the two beautiful stylish women behind Freda Salvador.   I think they might me my new idols.   See below for a few photos of their amazing shoes and work space (that vintage Eames looking chair is to die for.)  Or to read the full article about their hand sewn shoes made in family owned factories in El Salvador click here. 

You can find Freda Salvador at  La Boutique  in San Francisco, Saks and online at ShopBop 

I was so excited to stumble upon article on Sacramento Street about Megan Papay and Cristina Palomo the two beautiful stylish women behind Freda Salvador.   I think they might me my new idols.   See below for a few photos of their amazing shoes and work space (the vintage Eames looking chair below is to die for.)  Or to read the full article about their hand sewn shoes made in family owned factories in El Salvador click here.

You can find Freda Salvador at  La Boutique  in San Francisco, Saks and online at ShopBop 

Xo Austere