the clothing menu

Last week I met Ginger, the Creative Director and Manager, of a really cool shop in Boston, MassArt Made.  The shop is right along the E green line and all of the items are made by current students or graduates of the Massachusetts College of Art and Design.  Here’s a tour around the shop! It [...]

last (for now), but not least for you to meet from the clothing menu boutique is independent designer, Amy, for a.g. ambroult.  she is a metalsmith who designs unique necklaces, earrings and rings.  here’s a bit from Amy on her jewelry: How did you get started creating your accessory line? Working as a graphic designer [...]

not sure what to wear apple picking?  never been apple picking?  don’t worry, i am from new england and have only gone a couple times!  i went a couple years ago and even though the apples late in the season when we went were picked over, it was still fun to walk around in the [...]

i’m on vacation later this week, going to florida with my boyfriend and our friends.  i can’t wait for sun, the beach, drinks, relaxation, friends, food. (sorry if i’m making you jealous!)  i have only been on one other vacation this year to the cape and we got a tropical storm the whole time, so [...]

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 [...]

don’t want to pay $90 for a new pair of skinny jeans?  look through your closet for a pair of bootcut jeans you haven’t worn for a while, a pair of scissors, and a sewing machine and you can have a new pair of skinny jeans! watch this video to find out how: do you [...]

there are so many talented people from all around the world who are bringing unique designs to everyone thanks to the good ole internet.  here are 3 up and coming designers from different parts of the world who make t-shirts, shoes and jewelry definitely worth checking out. Mademoiselle VG (Italy) - friends who design t-shirts with [...]

She-bible is pair of bffs who create clothes in their hometown, San Francisco. the clothes include tops and dresses and coats and are all comfortable, cute and a little different.  read on for my interview with one of the designers behind She-bible, Deirdre, and if you are in San Francisco, visit their shop! How did [...]

i love this partnership!  swedish indie fashion label, dreamandawake, has created 40 dresses to help raise awareness and funding for the red cross.  the dresses were produced locally in sweden, sewn together by red cross tailors, and 100% of profits are going to the red cross organization.  read more about the red cross collection from [...]

one rumor about clothes made by independent designers is that they are expensive.  however, just like clothes available at the mall, indie clothes come in a range of prices.  some are expensive because a lot of time and artistry was put into the clothes and/or the fabrics and materials are of a high-quality.  but most [...]