Sure, you could use the super-soft 100 percent merino wool scrunchies made by owner Sarah Hahn to tie up your hair. Or, if you’re one of the short-haired set, you could stack ’em like bracelets around your wrist. Another thread? Hahn’s creating made-to-order crochet bikinis — flirty looks for that summer festival or hitting the beach. Read More »
Where else can you snag a tote shaped like farfalle? Modern Misfits turns vintage, recycled, and locally sourced fabrics into one-of-a-kind pieces that are wonderful and wearable, thanks to South Philly’s Aubrey Loftus. This is slow fashion with a wink — and just the right amount of sauce. Bring the fun to you by booking an iron-on workshop for your event (we loved them at the Flower Show this year) and create custom totes and shirts. Read More »
You love alpacas. We love alpacas. So does Robby Kedra, founder of this West Chester brand, whose pieces are hand-finished by Peruvian artisans from alpaca wool, which is naturally moisture-wicking and odor-resistant and amazingly adaptable to the climate. So your head and toes will stay warm in the winter with the beanies and heavy wool socks, and your feet won’t overheat in the summer while working out in the low-cut athletic socks. Up next? A new sweater and fleece vest. All hail the alpaca. Read More »
We can’t get enough of this Philly designer’s whimsical puffy bags made from deadstock and upcycled fabrics. The exaggerated, unexpected yet practical shape easily holds your essentials and instantly makes your ’fit — and, by extension, you — more interesting. Get ready for compliments. Read More »
This handbag line is the brainchild of the lifestyle brand Addison Bay’s founder, Marguerite Adzick, who called on sisters and fellow suburbanites Neely and Chloe Burch to create a collection that takes her girl-on-the-go customers from day to night. The limited-edition styles pair classic Neely & Chloe silhouettes with a punchy floral print designed by AB’s in-house team. Both elements are perfectly represented in the top-handle confection dubbed the Mini Lady Bag. Read More »
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Take the fantastical vibe of Willy Wonka, mix in some wild Alice in Wonderland-type proportions, add a dose of Y2K nostalgia, and you’ll get something like Shelly Horst’s small-batch accessories brand. Her appointment-only Bok-based company whips up statement-making satin bags and whimsical hair accessories like huge satin scrunchies, clips with supersize bows or sweet rosettes, and giant “cloud” scrunchies made from puffs of billowing organza, each one a delightful piece of fashion magic. Read More »
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Last August, start-up accessories designer and recent Wharton grad Wilglory Tanjong opened Instagram and spotted a familiar item in Beyoncé’s latest post: her very own raspberry Zaza bag. And with that, a new must-have handbag brand was born. Read More »
Thanks to the city’s long- awaited ban on plastic bags, the hottest accessory in Philly right now is the humble reusable tote. So it’s time to invest in a bag that’s worth keeping tabs on. The PMA’s collection features the obligatory famous works of art but also Philly-themed designs from local makers. We’re certain the Basquiat print of colorful skulls will turn heads in any checkout aisle. Read More »
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Oversize acrylic glasses chains made by Brewerytown designer Liz Barrella add flair to any kind of eyewear, whether prescription, sunglasses — maybe a monocle? Even better, Barrella has started making chains to hold your masks, a must-have accessory in this age of shifting mandates. Read More »
April Burks has one of those awesome “It’s so obvious!” stories: She made a tie for her husband in 2014, everyone flipped out about how amazing it was, and an entire line was born. Burks now turns upbeat patterned fabrics into ties, pocket squares, scrunchies and face masks, all by hand, from her West Philly studio. Read More »
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