OAKLAND, CA — On Saturday, January 26, Show & Tell will be hosting two vendors of Made in the USA products: SF-based vintage menswear brand, Handsome Oxford, and premium shirtmaker, Pladra, at the first ever American Made Pop-Up Experience in Oakland, CA. The Show & … Read More →
Category Archives: Design
49th Street Alley – Temescal, Oakland
There’s a dope, little alley way in my neighborhood of Oakland. There, you will find a coffee bar, a gourmet doughnut spot, a barber shop, and boutiques filled with jewelry, clothing, and furniture– all made by local designers. If you’re ever in the area want … Read More →
Handsome Oxford Launch Party
Handsome Oxford is a petite and cozy boutique with a burst of character. The shop has been in existence for the past 5 months, and is tucked along Hyde St. in the Tenderloin District of San Francisco. A “Made in America” sign and large … Read More →
Handsome Oxford Grand Opening
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – “Handsome Oxford is a celebration of and an homage to classic American style and quality manufacturing. The entire collection is made-in-the-USA and that’s a fact I’m incredibly proud of,” shares Mark Cruzada, Founder and Owner of Handsome Oxford. This unique San … Read More →
Bay Area Beat Swap Meet #2- Oakland, CA
Sunday, September 23rd, the 2nd Bay Area Beat Swap Meet will be held at Club Oasis in Oakland. There will be records for sale and trade, live producers, open cut sessions, local art designers, and much more. It’s all happening from 6pm to Midnight. Record … Read More →
Pharrell: Places and Spaces I’ve Been
Redefining cool for a new generation, Pharrell Williams is a creative force, using music, fashion, and design to express his distinctive style. Originating at the crossroads of art, design, popular culture, and street savvy, Pharrell Williams’s output is unique. By playing off different disciplines—namely music, … Read More →
Supply&Demand x Dj Eric One’s Cougar Potion
We catch up to one of our favorite Dj’s, Dj Eric One from the Mixed Nuts crew. Check out his latest mix and quick rundown below: Whats your inspiration for the mix? – Hey, cougars need love too. What are you up to these days … Read More →
Warby Parker: Home-Try-On
A couple months ago, I posted about Warby Parker, an eyewear line that devotes to people looking good AND doing good. Or in this case, seeing well (which I can personally attest to). After months of eye-squinting and headaches, I’ve finally decided to try some WPs. … Read More →
Belle of the Brawl
Belle of the Brawl a.k.a. BOTB is the le sophistiqué evolution of the already existing female bad-assness of Hellz Bellz. The line itself can be described as the creator’s (Lanie Alabanza) “fashion-tastic” journey through the years. The Hellz Bellz brand is based on the vision … Read More →
Oakland Art Murmur
Rock Paper Scissors Collective (Retail/Art Gallery): 2278 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA. - RPS (in Uptown Oakland) sells clothing, jewelry, post cards, paintings, et cetera. Unique art pieces adorn this place from head to toe; everything made by local artists. The employees at RPS are … Read More →
The new iPad reviews are in!!!
We love new technology, especially when new Apple products drop. Last week, Apple unveiled their latest iteration of the iPad. The new iPad has a a 9.7-inch retina display, an updated iSight camera with a resolution of 5 Mega Pixel, 5-element lens and a hybrid … Read More →
Bedazzled
Trend alert: bedazzled tights! I, personally, am a huge fan of decorating my stems; to me… bright, eccentric and loud are the only ways to don tights and leggings. The more fun, the better! Recently, the fashion runways have exhibited bedazzled tights thanks to Chanel … Read More →
I see your panties!
French label, Pull-in, is about to unleash some underwear that you will WANT to show off. Hitting stores next month, the line features Marvel designs for both men and women, as well as tongue-in-cheek designs that unbashfully read “Open.” Since Valentine’s Day is in a … Read More →
Choose your fortune (and wear it) wisely.
Are you a believer in psychics? I, personally, believe in them, but I also have my reservations. From personal experience, I held off on getting a reading until one of my best friends convinced me to get one “just for fun.” I was told things … Read More →
Neon Flux
Well, it has definitely been awhile and I apologize for being M.I.A., but…HAPPY NEW YEAR, MY LOVELIES! What better way to start 2012 than with a bright outlook on this upcoming year?! Speaking of which (nice segue, eh?), I never thought I would say this … Read More →
Urban Outlaw
URBAN OUTLAW is a portrait of Magnus Walker, the rebel Porsche customizer who turned a hobby into an obsession, and an obsession into a successful business. From a workshop in downtown Los Angeles, Magnus obsessively harvests fragments from donor 911s, grafting them onto vintage frames … Read More →