DESIGNER TO KNOW: Papayapie

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor April 21 at 2:44 | Comments

Who needs designer scarves and necklaces when you have the amazing neck-art creations of Papayapie? Back in 2005, designer Paola Idrontino sought to accentuate the body’s natural silhouette using her skills in sewing and craft-work. Today, Idrontino’s idea has come alive in Papayapie, a collection of scarves, neckties, headbands, brooches and jabots, constructed out of recycled fabrics and vintage pieces. For being handmade accessories, these pieces are very reasonably priced, ranging from $16 for a headband to a bit over $200 for the more intricate scarves and jabots. Custom made designs are available through Papayapie as well. Whether you wear Papayapie as a simple accessory or as the basis for an entire outfit, plan on turning some heads and landing your coveted spot on the Sartorialist!

P.S. Papayapie is looking to sell at edgy boutiques! Own a shop? Like her stuff? GET ON IT!

GALLERY: DESIGNER TO KNOW: Papayapie

Check out Papayapie here! Thanks for the tip, Kingdom of Style!

Strong Shoulders, Not For the Weak Minded

Rebecca Alexander, Editor November 25 at 11:57 | Comments

We heard of the comeback of the strong shoulders, but this is the first time I’ve actually seen it on streets. Def not for the weak minded, this look excudes confidence and a very fashion forward attitude.

Thanks Sartorialist for the pics

TrendSpark: Fur Vests

Rebecca Alexander, Editor October 28 at 5:46 | Comments

Thanks Sartorialist for finding so many people on the streets rocking the fur vest. I wasn’t sure if it would be in this season since money is so sparce for many, but it’s a look that is easily replicatable, even if you have a faux fur version. You can wear it in so many ways, plus it’s a great way to glamorize an outfit.

Not So Prim and Proper

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor October 23 at 3:58 | Comments

While lurking through the profiles of our newest site and social network next.fashionindie, we came across possibly the coolest “barely legal” profile user on the face of the earth (besides me of course). Ladies and Gentlemen, meet fourteen year old New Yorker, Kristin Prim, creator and editor of her very own fashion magazine, Prim Magazine. I flipped through the online version of her newest issue and basically decided that this girl is my hero. Pages upon pages of awesome underground fashion designers, Sartorialist-esque fashion inspirations, edgy editorials, music interviews and film reviews are just some of the things waiting to be read in Prim Magazine. Who doesn’t love a rebellious teen that makes Nylon Magazine look mainstream?

Enough of my interpretation of the magazine…let’s take a look at what Prim has to say herself:

We don’t know about you, but seeing talentless celebrities on the covers of magazines is getting old.
Get some real talent out.
Mix it up; take the undiscovered and make them visible.
Give them a voice.
Cover real things that matter and not just babbling celebs speaking about how drunk they were when they did that little dance on the table that fed a million bucks to hungry paparazzi.
Let real talent shine and thrive.
And make it good.

This girl is going places and I’ll be able to say is “I was friends with her on fashionindie.ning.com when…” (sigh).

Check out Prim Magazine here! You won’t regret it.

Street Heroes: West 18th Street, NYC

Rebecca Alexander, Editor October 23 at 2:50 | Comments

Not sure if I would personally wear this look, but it’s original and very fuckin’ cool. Makes me want a pair of equestrian pants.

Thanks Sartorialist for the pic

Street Style by the Sartorialist

Lauren Garroni September 14 at 3:30 | Comments

I know I’ve talked some shit about The Sartorialist, saying that Altamira is a far superior street style blog, but I must give credit where credit is due. His coverage of this years fashion week was great. As always I present you my favorites!