Alternative Apparel Blog

NYFW '12: Spring '13 Trends

Every fall, New York Fashion Week showcases the upcoming spring collections by top tier designers. This year, our Director of Communications, Molly Raney, got a first hand glimpse at the lines and while viewing the latest designs, she noticed a few trends that will be big for spring. Take a look at what we thought were the top spring '13 trends from the runways and the streets.

Zachary's Smile: West Village

Situated in Manhattan's trendy Greenwich Village stands a charming men's and women's vintage boutique called Zachary's Smile. For over 10 years, the store has been a favorite shopping stop among locals and visitors alike with it's variety of everything from trendy, new styles to perfectly worn-in vintage pieces.

Inside Our Message Bag Launch Event in NYC

On Monday, July 30th, Alternative and online retailer Shopbop hosted an event in New York City to celebrate a creative collaboration with actress Olivia Wilde and her partner-in-good Barbara Burchfield.

Destination: New York

New York’s Hudson Valley
When I hear the words “New York” the images of a giant, metropolitan city fill my imagination. Being a west coast native whose experience of The Empire State has been limited to the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn, the notion of going “upstate” never really entered my head until a recent work trip took us in that direction. After reading about the modern art museum “Dia:Beacon” we were intrigued to see what other treasures New York’s Hudson Valley might hold and decided to take a few days after the job to find out.

Keepin' it Raw with Harmless Harvest

It’s always enlightening to chat with someone who is really passionate about what they do. There’s something about the spark and enthusiasm that Harmless Harvest co-founder Justin Guilbert has that makes you automatically like his product, even if you’ve never tried it.

Brooklyn Butcher Blocks

The borough of Brooklyn breeds no shortage of artisans whose focus…some may call it obsession…is based on the art of craftsmanship, quality and sustainability. No matter the reasons for this renewed interest in artisan culture, it’s fostering a new appreciation for hand-worked home wares.