Junk Food Restore Japan Tee in Lead
one of my long time favorite online shops, revolve clothing just launched their japan charity boutique and 100% of the proceeds will go to the red cross japan to aid in relief efforts. they’ve collaborated with some great designers too such as junk food, obey and gorjana to name a few, so of course everything is super cute! shop the boutique here.
By now it’s probably pretty obvious that two of my favorite things in the entire world are food and fashion right? So imagine how awesome it’d be to find a company that happens to take both and combine them into the most beautiful line of clothing and accessories for fashion minded, food obsessed chicks and dudes. Well that’s exactly what Flavour Gallery is all about!
Lucky me!!! I recently got the opportunity to have a little q&a session with Erin Malatesta, half of team Flavour Gallery – her husband Alfredo is the other half!
So what exactly is Flavour Gallery?
Flavour Gallery is a lifestyle brand created from our love of food, farmer’s markets and all things culinary! Our inaugural collection was launched with men’s and women’s tees, tank, thermals, hoodies, scarves, & farmer’s market bags. We know there are so many people out there that identify with our same passion for food. We travel the world to find the best restaurants and beautiful markets, we experiment in our kitchen all the time, and our favorite Sunday activity is trolling through farmer’s markets. We hope FG will be that connection that foodies want….much like your favorite concert tee!
What were you doing before you started this business?
I was working as a retail director and buyer for Lisa Kline and Alfredo worked in artist management and helped launch the music-inspired lifestyle brand Trunk Ltd. We developed Flavour Gallery out of our own personal experiences and connection to food. We know we are not the only crazies who are obsessed with traveling the world to experience the freshest seafood, walking through endless miles of farmer’s markets or take photos of our very own home-cooked creations. We simply love food and embrace all of the ways it enhances our lives.
How did the idea for Flavour Gallery come about?
My husband Alfredo & I were on our weekly walking work meeting (we do this since we work together and because we get some of our best ideas while walking/meeting). We knew it was time to launch one of our own brands. We have created and consulted for many brands over the years and decided it was time! Plus, with the incredible food explosion over the last few years we knew this would be something that would be incredibly fun and fulfilling while still staying true to our apparel industry roots.
Do you have a favorite piece from the collection?
My favorite pieces are the women’s tanks. They fit amazing and are long, not skin tight, and great for layering. They are comfortable and perfect for a lazy Sunday. I also have heard from my friends that they LOVE the Kimchi off the shoulder. It is so cute with a cami layered underneath. My husband wears the knife tee in black all the time and I love it because it is a little edgy looking and fits so well. We have custom designed each tee, tank and hoodie to fit and feel great. Our sizes are roomie unlike so many t-shirt lines out there. It isn’t about being skin tight so you don’t have to worry if you eat that extra slice of pizza!
What’s your favorite dish to prepare?
We cook a lot of Italian and Peruvian dishes at home. I also love experimenting with Vegan and Vegetarian dishes. We cook a lot so there really isn’t a favorite!
What’s on the horizon for you guys?
We think there is so much potential in the restaurant world for more premium shirts, aprons, etc. and we want to be the company that restaurants want to collaborate with. We are already in the midst of collaborating with 3 very well known chefs/restaurants so stay tuned! We see FG expanding into a larger clothing collection, kitchen wares like kitchen towels, place mats and wooden spoons.
The line ranges in price from $4 to $68 and is available for purchase at flavourgallery.com. Go check it out people!!!
sometimes called fool’s gold, pyrite is all the rage right now — ain’t no foolin’!
noemi klein claw pendant with pyrite nugget
kris nations rough cut fools gold ring
luv aj fools gold loop earrings
zara terez pyrite pendant
luv aj fools gold knucklebuster ring
low luv by erin wasson gear bracelets
Founder Toni Ray took a risk and it paid off in a big way! In 1991 she cashed in her life savings and took off for NYC with her daughter and now son in law in tow to sell the very first Hobo collection.
Far from it’s humble beginnings, it has since blossomed into a multi million dollar company that WWD (aka the bible of fashion) has even dubbed one of the country’s most “fun and funky” accessories brands. Talk about a compliment!! And a well deserved one at that….. these are truly amazing bags. Each one is handcrafted and it shows in the details.
Pick up a copy of Instyle, Lucky or People magazine and you’re likely to find one of Hobo’s designs featured as the new “IT” bag and for good reason – their designs are spot on! Keeping up with trends while still remaining timeless.
The perfect balance of style and practicality come together in the crossbody bag (my favorite!) sans strap makes for a cute clutch for going out or attach the strap and wear it across your person when you don’t feel like lugging a bag around.
Shop hobobags.com
The cold weather is upon us but that’s no reason to not look your best. Stay warm and look cool with these fun toppers!
I’ve been LUSTING after a pair of Brian Atwood nude pumps forever but sadly, my husband nor my bank account will permit me to purchase them.
Desire: Brian Atwood Hidden Platform Pump
May 20 will launch the third annual H&M Fashion Against AIDS collection in stores nationwide supporting youth HIV/AIDS awareness and education.
Claire is an artist/jewelry designer based out of California whose designs I can’t get enough of! Her pieces are edgy, colorful and architecturally stimulating.
Love, love, love her!
Purchase Claire’s jewelry at lulus.com.
Images courtesy of Nitrolicious.com
Since it’s launch a few years ago Nicole Richie’s jewelry line, House of Harlow, has become one of the most popular amongst celebs and the general public – it doesn’t hurt that the price points are so forgiving!
Owner, Rosemary Crites, has over 20 years of retail experience, specifically dealing in high-end women’s fashions. Many of her clients, who spend good money on designer duds, had very few storage options to keep their luxury items looking new. Sure, you can cedar, but it doesn’t hold it’s fragrance very long and who wants to smell like moth balls? That’s when Rosemary came up with covertures!
Founded a few years back by designer Joan Goodman, Pono is a unique collection of jewelry that gets it’s name from a dear friend of Joan’s whom she met while living in Hawaii. Pono is equal parts vintage, modernism and nature. The entire line is very earth conscious incorporating natural elements such as wood, shells and natural horn.
Pono has been featured on Gossip Girl, in countless magazines and seen adorning the wrists of many celebs such as Paris Hilton, Beyonce and Julianne Moore.
Tis’ the season to go shopping!! One of my favorite pass times whether it be for myself or those closest to me.
As much as I love to shop though, you won’t find me anywhere near a mall come December. I prefer to skip the lines, the fighting over parking spaces and the freezing weather, grab my laptop and my cozy slippers, kick back on the couch and get down to business! Trust me, it makes the whole experience that much more enjoyable when there is no strange woman elbowing you passive agressively to get to the front of the line…
So for all the fashionistas on your list, I give you my holiday fashion gift guide for 2009 courtesy of Singer22.com!
I’m a Kain label addict and your lucky recipient will surely become one too once she feels how silky soft these tops are (probably helps that they’re made with 10% silk!) The newest addition to the line has some beautifully rich colors such as this one that would look great paired with a cropped blazer and jeans.
