Gabriella Cortese

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Gabriella Cortese

Born in Italy, Gabriella Cortese learned embroidery and dressmaking from her grandmother before moving to Paris to study art at age 18. Her line, Antik Batik was inspired by travels and experiences: At a job at the Crazy Horse in Paris, Balinese artisans taught her the craft of Batik, a traditional African technology for dyeing cloth. Her travels in India exposed her to other exquisite hand-dyeing and embroidery techniques. With Cortese at the helm, Antik Batik is more than a fashion label, it's a lifestyle.

i'm loving

this clutch by Paul Smith

trend watch

SO sorry for not posting anything in forever..
but now i'm back and ready to roll with my style reports...
::TREND WATCH::
.blazers .
sharp tailored blazers.
the trim blazer has become a staple during this season.
whats not to love?






forever 21




















ralph lauren













lacoste

1228: Inspired San Fran Design

1228 is the work of San Francisco-based designer Nico Lopez, who started out making stage clothes for her musical friends. Her Spring/Summer collection was inspired by Nico’s love for vintage clothes as well as”Lolita, Taxi Driver, Art Deco, ballet basics, and beyond.”

In this collection, she uses vintage fabric and remnants as well as organic cotton, hemp and silk.
Also, check out their jewelry and hairpieces, which sell in SF boutiques.