Articles by Jess Vuong
We recently discovered Handbaggers.com … the perfect site for handbag fanatics!
This site works in many ways with one intention: to create a community for handbag lovers!
You can submit, write, and vote on your favorite bag.. or search for a bag that suits your style and personality. Handbaggers.com allows you to check
We got the pleasure of speaking with Caroline Flach of Kcoline. We learned about how one moment changed her life, her design concepts, custom fitting, and process.
FI: How did you decide to come to New York over staying in France to pursue a career in Fashion?
CK: I came to NY because I met
Adding to our series of the Inter-Views of Fashion, we spoke to Matt Levine of Steelo; discussing concepts, the process of producing a collection, skills of being a designer, and his future goals.
FI: What is the concept behind your s/s 08 collection?
ML: The concept behind Fall 08 is the attitude of New York
Vivienne Westwood … WHY!? JUST WHY!? A SKIRT!? A GOLD METALLIC SKIRT!? .. and the knee highs.. oh the purple knee highs.
Comme des Garcons .. hot mess.
Denis Simachev. Borat versus leopard. Leopard wins.
Bottega Veneta Pa.na.nana.nana.nana. Can’t touch this. MC Hammer’s Tuxedo.
More after the jump…
Created by Patty Kerrigan, Lovely People includes an assortment of styles- sandals, pumps, flats, boots. This brand gives a modern look with a vintage twist. Perfect for an individual that loves to have a new look everyday.
Shown above is my personal favorite; Angela – featured in salmon and navy with white
A chance meeting by a sublet posting during college, resulted in a temporary living situation which lasted longer than expected.. two years later, Tara and Inessah decided to create an eco-friendly brand.. Sublet Clothing.
I had the pleasure of meeting the designers to talk about their line.
Fashion Indie: How did you
Continuing in our Inter-Views of Fashion series, we sat down with indie designer Shelia Frank and asked her to bestow upon us some insight on the wicked world of fashion. The designer and former intern for Charlotte Ronson gives us some details on her swimwear only Fall collection, designing for pets, and
IN continuance with FI’s beloved “the inter-views of fashion”, we decided to speak with designer Bliss Lau on her aspirations, her design aesthetic, and her inspirations.
FI:What is your concept for your latest collection?
BL: I have three current collections: jewelry and my conceptual body jewelry collection is currently a study of the
So I know that Jill Stuart isn’t at all “indie” but I thought the collection deserved a write-up. Even though the full sequence jumpsuit didn’t do it for me, the abundance of girly dresses did; after all Jill IS known for her dresses, and using Lindsey Lohan.
The collection also featured
It is easy to see that Benz has an edge, a very tomboyish feel, yet still manages to make comfortable fitting clothing. What every girl wants, stylish yet wearable! This collection also features beautifully draped dresses, with a flirty femininity. A favorite of mine has to be the gray satin mini
Hey Indies,
We are inviting you to join Fashion Indie Media at the 2008 Women’s Leadership & Innovation Conference on February 9th at the Grand Hyatt New York! Fashion Indie Media will be featured as a community partner at the conference. This conference is a leadership development and business/career networking opportunity for



