Habi – which is a Filipino word for “woven, started as a local maker of shoes from upcycled woven cloth, but eventually ventured into an overall lifestyle brand that advocates responsible consumerism, social involvement, and local pride. They aim for their products to inspire their customers to live and walk happy, responsibly, and ethically. Let’s meet founder, Janine, as she talks more about Habi:
Tag: fashion
Featured Shop: Colourful Fashion by ZIB*
ZIB* is a colourful fashion brand from Riga, Latvia that creates originally designed casual clothing and accessories for women and kids. It was founded in 2012 by Inga Priedite and Irena Andrejeva, who were then students at the Art Academy of Latvia. Each ZIB* garment is handmade from their workshop and goes through the entire process – from […]
Colorful Vintage by Happy Forest Vintage
This week, I am featuring an interview with Delia Solone – owner of Happy Forest Vintage, a colorful vintage clothing shop where you can buy selected pre-loved pieces from the 1940s to the 1980s. I love that the shop is filled with so many colorful vintage pieces that bring to mind spring time and happy summer days. […]
Vintage Online Clothing Shop: Bear Cat Vintage
Bear Cat – a 1920’s slang term for hot blooded or fiery girl and is aptly the name of this week’s featured vintage online clothing shop – Bear Cat Vintage. This online shop offers hand selected, vintage clothing items and accessories from past decades. Below is my interview with the owner, featuring some of my personal picks […]
F is for Feather
Featured: feather bunting: Handmade for Eisley {Orlando, Florida} white dove feather stamped with the word LOVE : The Lonely Heart {Phoenix, Arizona} feather ear cuff : Spirit Tribe {United States} feathers watercolor painting print : The Opulent Nest {Cleveland, Ohio} feather + leather necklace : Lady Pancake {Chicago, Illinois} woodland boutonniere : Pomp and Plumage […]
Fifteen Shades of Gray
15 handmade things in various shades of gray Featured: 1. knit sweater : Toosha [Israel] 2. dandelion photography : Raceytay [Ottawa, Canada] 3. striped zipper pouch: zakka studio [United States] 4. gray stained porcelain bowls : romi ceramics [Long Island City, New York] 5. charcoal gray cheese cloth : Juicy Berries [Sacramento, California] 6. gray concrete […]
B is for Beads
I like wearing beads. These beaded jewelry are all handcrafted by various artists. You can find the links to their shops at the bottom of this post. Featured: amazonite + limestone + glass beads: Dear Margot [Denver, Colorado] coral & wood beads + leather : Jull Made [Europe] beaded bracelet : Bluma Project [Brooklyn, NYC] […]
Featured Shop: Acorn and Archer
Founded in 2010, Acorn and Archer is a Nashville-based accessories line by designer and business owner, Carolyn Burgess Sellers. Each piece in her shop is handmade by Carolyn herself, with a focus on using organic and reclaimed materials like clay, leather, fiber, and wood. Carolyn’s creations feature a modern, architectural-inspired designs which lends that element of […]
Featured Shop: Jane and Rye
Jane and Rye is a jewelry company based in Montreal, Canada. Sammy Jane Hughes and Erika Drolet are the creators behind this beguiling line of body jewelry for women and men. Here are shots from their 2013 Fall-Winter Lookbook. Find Jane & Rye on Twitter and Facebook or visit their website.
A is for Antlers
Just in case, one day you feel like wearing antlers. This headpiece features real shed deer antlers, a bird’s nest made of twigs by milliner Belle McCluskey of Boring Sydney. Her shop is based in Seattle, Washington. Here’s a headdress of real shed antlers & feathers by Austin-based designer Devin Willow of Devin Willow Designs. Not […]