Making new stuff from old stuff now has a name—upcycling—and an army of ingenious practitioners. Transforming the worn-out, the broken-down, the... More»
Transforming the worn-out, the broken-down, the utterly useless into stuff that’s high style and cool beyond the usual do-gooder/DIYer demographic... More»
We’re not sure exactly when the earnest, slightly scolding concept known as recycling morphed into the lighthearted, aesthetically exciting movement... More»
It’s a little after ten on a Tuesday morning, and Alice Johnson is already fielding calls from deal-seekers. “It feels like Black Friday... More»
We’re not sure exactly when the earnest, slightly scolding concept known as recycling morphed into the lighthearted, aesthetically exciting movement... More»
Madewell’s Denim Road Trip, Wednesday 12–7 p.m. Climb aboard Madewell’s Airstream trailer during its San Francisco... More»
The Coachella scarf from Trina Turk’s new line for Banana Republic evokes the same boho-chic spirit as its namesake music fest—minus... More»
It’s only a few days away, and if you’re anything like us, you’ve still put off shopping for that perfect gift that shows Mom you not only... More»
SFMOMA’s 19th Annual Artists Warehouse Sale preview, Wednesday, 6–9 p.m. Dress up your bare apartment walls with original works... More»
Donna Karan's philanthropic spin-off line, Urban Zen, makes its local debut at Carrots boutique this week. The collection features heathered jersey... More»
Runway 2012: Defined, Thursday, 7 p.m. Scout out local up-and-comers at SFSU’s Apparel Design and Merchandising senior showcase. SF... More»
Goodbye, pop-up shop. Hello...truck stop? Thirty-one-year-old retail buyer–turned–bartender Christina Ruiz's new boutique, TopShelf, combines... More»