Mallory from Miss Malaprop is a fellow blogger who is a big supporter of indie designers. she even recently opened an online shop selling a variety of handmade and eco-friendly items! since she’s always writing about new designers on her blog, i asked her to share some of her favorite independent designers with the clothing menu. here are her words:
When I get asked the question, “Who are some of your favorite independent designers and why?,” it’s a pretty tough choice, as tons of potential picks come to mind. (I have, after all, been blogging about indie designers for 4 years now, so I’ve accumulated a lot of favorites and wishlists!) However, to narrow it down a bit, I just need to turn to my closet. I may covet A LOT of designers and their work, but I try to limit the amount of purchases I actually make. Those who have moved me to buy multiple times? See below:
Emily and Amanda of Ureshii are two super talented ladies based near Vancouver who make the best array of brightly colored basics ever. They use comfy fabrics like jersey made from rayon, cotton or bamboo, and they make just about everything to order, so it’s created just for you, to fit your measurements and color and style preferences. The first picks that I ordered from them were a Drapey Top and a Soft Tunic, which I absolutely love, so after Christmas this past year, I treated myself to a Horizontality Dress. Totally different than anything I owned before, perfectly amazing.
I had the pleasure of working here for a couple of years, around 2006-2008, but my love for Trashy Diva goes all the way back to the beginning (1996-ish!), when they just sold vintage clothing out of a little shop in the French Quarter. Since then, Trashy Diva has grown into 4 boutiques in the New Orleans area, plus their clothing line is carried at 30+ other stores all over the world. My former boss, Candice Gwinn, designs all of the clothes you’ll find in the current Trashy Diva collections, and she draws her inspriation from vintage patterns and fabrics from the 1920s-1960s.
While Fluevog isn’t quite as indie as the previous designers, this company is still a small independent brand compared to many. Fluevog produces AMAZING shoes and accessories, and they’ve definitely got a cult following. I found out about Fluevogs through a couple fanatical friends, and since I bought my first pair, I’ve been hooked. Their shoes are pricey, but they’re worth it. The quality is totally top-notch, their heels are the most comfortable I’ve ever owned, and I’m not ashamed to say that I’ve created a special savings account in the past to save up for a pair of Fluevogs that I really wanted.
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Thanks again for including me here! I’m so happy I could share some of my favorite indie designers!
I love this post, and I love Fluevogs!
I know – Mallory just introduced me to Fluevogs and I am definitely considering buying a pair.