Suggested Shopping: 5in1

Many of us working in the indie fashion industry are trembling in our boots at the current economic crisis. (Are we all tired of hearing those words yet?) However, as customer shopping habits change, there is space for creativity in the retail world. One example is Studio 5in1. Founded by Norman Rabinovich, 5in1 is a collaborative studio / retail space that is run by eight designers.

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2 comments | Posted on Aug 04 2009, 12:25pm
Designer Spotlight: tu.tu.blu

During a recent trip to London, I stopped off in the Oxford Circus Topshop megastore. Amongst the thousands of designs, the dress that popped out at me was a beautiful colour-blocked bodycon number by tu.tu.blu. It is very exciting to see a label we've gushed about on Paper-Doll get the widespread recognition of being stocked in such a popular store.

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1 comment | Posted on Jul 31 2009, 1:21am
Designer Spotlight: Arielle de Pinto

Designer Arielle de Pinto was raised in Toronto and studied Fine Arts and Textiles at Concodia University in Montreal. It wasn't long after her graduation in 2007 that Arielle started receiving international recognition (and awards) for her work. Arielle does what most of us would never consider possible - she uses metal chains as thread to knit and crochet amazing jewelry.

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1 comment | Posted on Jul 29 2009, 12:13pm
Designer Spotlight: La Fete


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0 comments | Posted on Jul 27 2009, 3:03am
Designer Spotlight: Emma Carroll Etc.

I received an email a few days ago about Emma Carroll Etc. - a jewelry label by Central St Martins / London College of Fashion graduate Emma and partner Matt. The line incorporates traditional leather craft techniques and is hand made from high quality Italian leather.

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2 comments | Posted on Jul 24 2009, 1:19am
Chloë Sevigny for Opening Ceremony

The long awaited Fall Opening Ceremony collection by guest designer Chloë Sevigny is slowly making its way into stores. The much-coveted boots are heavenly...

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0 comments | Posted on Jul 23 2009, 12:32pm
Designer Spotlight: Rachel Ford

Recent Parson's graduate Rachel Ford is a promising new designer exploring organic and sustainable fabrics. In her spring collection, she visits the lines between hard and soft, natural and man made. Many of her pieces are hand painted or dyed (including the stunning dress pictured above). And, those amazing shoes pictured? Recycled car innertubes! Amazing.

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6 comments | Posted on Jul 17 2009, 1:16pm
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