Hand Painted Chanel on the Lower East Side

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Down on Stanton St, the lively boutique A. Turen does more at than just stock the hottest young things like Timo Weiland, Rad Hourani, Jonathan Simkhai and Dannijo. Store owner Ashley Turen is an artist that gets abstract on vintage wares. She takes already valuable pieces like vintage Chanel bags, rare rock tees, motorcycle jackets, and just-plain-cool Levi cutoffs, and paints upon them a cosmic melange of lustrous hues. So what if that Kiss t-shirt is already worth several hundred dollars? A Turen is going to make it more trick it out and add value of her own. 

#NowPlaying in the Timo Weiland Studio

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

In the Timo Weiland studio, nestled in a hidden gem of a room within an über convenient factory, design partners Timo Weiland and Alan Eckstein get their creativity on. Wonder what two of fashion’s wonderboys listen to when they work? Or read when they’re not looking at fabrics? Or why empty picture frames hang next to ones filled with art? We did to. So we asked.

Anatomy of a Handbag: NYFW Spring 2012

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Now that the swarms of photogs, editors, bloggers, stylists and what-have-yous have descended on Milan Fashion Week, we here at FashionIndie can finally take some time out to reflect on the hectic week that was New York Fashion Week by rifling through our still bursting bags. Nothing tells the details of debauchery like the contents of a lady’s purse.

#NYFW Cheat Sheet: Timo Weiland

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Amidst a refreshingly buzzy show at Lincoln Center, Timo Weiland presented their first full runway show for Spring 2012. Playful with the sense of youth and adventure that embodies the Timo philosophy, ever chic. 

A New Flock of Fashion Foundlings Ready for CFDA Incubation

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

The CFDA has announced a new crop of designers for its second Fashion Incubator program.

INDIE NEWSROOM: Voguetron Makes a Video…September Covers Rolling Out…Labels Lose Their NYFW Virginities

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

- Vogue edtirices from around the world have combined their powers to once again form Voguetron and promote the shit out of Fashion’s Night Out. [The Cut]

BOUTIQUE CRITIQUE :: A. Turen : Look 4

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

At A. Turen, everything is made with care. That’s just the nature of the designers Ashley Turen keeps in the store. Her hand painted pieces hold their ground next to select designers and and wild accessories. The painting is abstract, meant to give each garment it’s own pattern. How did Ashley get into painting? “I have loved painting since I was about 7 years old. It was only about three years ago that I changed my medium from painting on canvases to clothing. The same technique applies.” See it here.

Want to shop? Mention Fashion Indie when you go to A. Turen and get 10% off!

How to Transform Fall Trends into Spring

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Extending your clothing from Spring to Fall is relatively simple – they become your bottom-most layers as you build above them for the cold. But what about Fall into Spring? Those pieces are thick and warm, often too much so for the weather. It’s tricky, but I’ve plucked out some pieces you might have scooped up this fall, and I’ll show you how to work them into your wardrobe this spring.

10 Skirts to Make You Smile

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Hey Indies. As I was browsing the interwebs for the wildest things to show you, I came across these 10 skirts. And each of them made me smile. So I’m passing them along to bring you a grin. Enjoy the evening, and wear a bright skirt tomorrow. You may just make someone smile along the way.

BOUTIQUE CRITIQUE :: A. Turen : Look 1

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Across from the comically delicious Meatball Shop on Stanton St. in New York sits a boutique that boasts some ballsy moves of its own. Alongside brands like Timo Weiland, Martin Margiela and other emerging talents, storeowner Ashley Turen carries her own collection of hand painted pieces. Here’s where balls of steel come in to play: she hand paints vintage Chanel bags and coveted concert tees (see them here this week). For the shopper that wants something rich with history and a fresh coat of paint, A. Turen is the destination.

Want the look? Shop A. Turen and get 10% off when you mention you FashionIndie!