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If you've been a reader of This Time Tomorrow for a while now, you've undoubtedly seen my good friend Heather pop up numerous times. She's been a lot of things in my life the past handful of years since meeting her back in San Francisco -- fellow Googler, travel companion, confidant, therapist, business partner (we once started a styling service for tech folks!), fellow wine aficionado, but mainly, my best friend. So you can imagine my pride when she launched her long awaited fine jewelry line, Show Road earlier this year, after years of dreaming and talking about it.
Like me just a few years ago, she's balancing two full-time gigs these days, working on brand development at Google during the day and Show Road at night -- with very little downtime in between, making her a poster child for the ultimate woman crush: an unstoppable force to be reckoned with. Keep reading to hear more about her mother (her muse for many of her pieces), how a chance encounter opened several doors in the fine jewelry space and what items she'd like to steal, right now.
We've been friends for hmmm...for forever now. And I think for the entire duration of our friendship, jewelry has always been one of your trademarks. Can you tell me how that love originated and how it's developed over the years?
I love all jewelry -- whether it's laval jewelry, gold jewelry, statement pieces, or minimalistic jewelry! I inherited my love of jewelry from my mother. Getting dressed was an art form and jewelry was her favorite part. I spied on her while she got ready so I saw her study it, curate it, and style it every single day. I understood at a very young age that a woman's jewelry is sacred. Every time I was rewarded as a child, it was with a piece of jewelry. I have this enviable collection of studs that are really fashionable now, but were actually little treats from her when I was a toddler. When I was a teenager, we went to Beverly Hills every week so she could get her rings cleaned at Tiffany's and I browsed the cases, memorizing the detail of every piece. I've had jewelry design ideas for my entire life and would point at pieces and tell her how I would change them.
It wasn't until she died when I was 20 that I began to actually make jewelry. It was my way to still connect with her. I started making pieces by hand using gold filled wire and semi-precious stones that, to my surprise, would sell out at local boutiques. As I got older, I longed to bring my designs to life through a fine jewelry line. I wanted to make jewelry I knew could last forever because my mother's jewelry collection is so special to me. Fast forward to May this year, Show Road launched and the designs that have lingered in my mind for years are finally real.
We love the connection this brings with your mom. Tell us about her. What was she like? What piece from Show Road would she be wearing non-stop?
She was the kind of woman who had a gravitational pull. You know those editorials of women dressed in over the top designer outfits doing basic things like getting gas and groceries? That was my mother in real life. She did not care what other people thought of her. She was a real estate broker, an interior designer, an illustrator, a certified gemologist, a SAG accredited actress (fun fact: she was an extra in Romy & Michelle's High School Reunion), and was even about to complete her degree in psychology from UCLA. She was complex, an unexpected combination of creativity, depth, with a big, often inappropriate sense of humor. She was fiery and emotional. I chose the name Show Road for the line because "let's get this show on the road" were her dying words. It was the only possible conclusion for a woman who spent her entire life saying and doing exactly what she wanted. Show Road is the story of a woman who designs her own life as she did, and as I do now.
I inherited quite a few pairs of hoops from her so I think her favorite would be the Grand Hoops. They're bold with an air of elegance, like her.
What's the road (pun intended) been like leading up to Show Road? What were you up to before this?
It's been a winding one (pun also intended). I work full time at Google as a Brand Strategist, so I I have people who manage Show Road during the day while I work on it mornings/nights/weekends. It took me about 7 years to get to this point having no prior experience or connections in the fine jewelry industry. At that time, I had started a blog (RIP Heather in a Candy Shop) originally intended to document the launch of my fashion jewelry line on Etsy while also working full time. I eventually pivoted my blog to overall fashion and lifestyle because after a few years, my jewelry ideas were really in the fine jewelry category and not something I could create with my own hands anymore.
I started looking into school for metalsmithing so I could create my ideas when I came across an article in Daily Candy on Jessica Winzelberg. She had recently left her corporate job for metalsmithing school to pursue her dream of creating a fine jewelry line. I emailed Jessica to see if she would meet with me to share her experience and answer a few interview questions for my blog. She met with me for over an hour and you can actually see the 2010 interview here. I haven't thought about this in 7 years, but having to answer this question right now, looking back at what I wrote, I get teary eyed because I'm reminded how long it has truly taken me to get here. "I don't know any jewelry designers so I have no one to give me advice or talk to about it" I wrote. Isn't that a little heartbreaking? 2010-2016 me was trying really hard to figure this out.
Alas, based on my conversation with Jessica, I decided that going to school wasn't my path and instead I needed to look for experienced jewelers to manufacture my pieces. I tried to find manufacturing in San Francisco, but it's not really a hub for it. Most people were unhelpful at best. I did eventually find somewhere willing to make it, but they also made things like doorknobs, so it just wasn't the level of expertise I envisioned. I met with someone with connections to manufacturing in China, but I wanted to stay close to production and ensure good working conditions. I found manufacturing in LA as they have a great jewelry district, but it was too difficult to manage production from San Francisco with my full time job. The jewelry industry is quite old school and business is largely done in person so good luck getting responses via email.
When I moved to New York two years ago, I was with you, Krystal, walking down the street in the West Village when you ran into an old co-worker so while you caught up, I started chatting with his wife. She happened to be jewlery designer Jillian Abboud. Even though it was a chance encounter that lasted maybe 15 minutes, she offered to meet with me and teach me the ropes of New York's fine jewelry district. Soon, I had my production process established. Jillian connected me to a female CAD designer who brought my ideas to life using the latest technology, then I reached out to a female San Francisco acquaintance who had done graphic design for companies like Bare Minerals and One Kings Lane to design my logo and website, and I had tons of support from you and the rest of my girlfriends to get me through this process. I felt like I had assembled this badass female army who was going to help me make this happen. One year after meeting Jillian, almost to the day, I introduced Show Road to the world, finally. I just needed one person to really help me and now I work with the same people who make the fine jewelry for designers you see in Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.
Balancing two careers is something we know about! What's been the biggest challenge in entering the fine jewelry space, especially while working another full time job?
The biggest challenge is managing the mundane realities of running a business. After a long, intense day at my corporate job, nothing takes the edge off like figuring out how to calculate and pay the correct state sales tax for Show Road. When you're the sole owner of a new business you really need to be involved in all of the details. It's not just about designing, which is my favorite part incidentally.
Tell us about the Show Road woman. What's on her mind right now? What's she wearing? What is she reading? And where is she headed on a Saturday night? (Sorry, we just really want to know!)
Well, it's the beginning of the fall season so she definitely has fashion on the brain though she does not fall victim to fleeting trends. Her style on the street and at home are an important means of self expression. She wouldn't mind adding a pair of Anine Bing boots, a Jacquemus blouse, dresses from Attico & Realisation Par, a Ganni coat, or a striped pair of La Ligne pants to her arsenal. You know, for example.
She reads books that expand her thinking. She might be reading "The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck." She reads the news, voices her opinions, and supports causes that are important to her.
Every Saturday night would be different because she likes to keep it interesting, but perhaps jazz or the theater followed by dinner at one of the restaurants on her "list to try." It would include red wine and dessert. She worked out earlier that day after all. She's planning her next trip. Luckily, I know a lot of Show Road women as they comprise my interesting, intellectual, and fun friend group.
As you know, we're obsessed with your Grand Hoop earrings (they rarely leave our lobes!) -- what was the catalyst/inspiration for the move collection?
I wanted to create a collection that captured a woman's sense of movement through life. My mother was always evolving. There's something curious about feminine energy that keeps us moving forward. After I completed the samples for the Move collection, in a serendipitous turn of events, I found myself on a date with a concert pianist, who told me that my designs were technically a Mobius strip. It's a mathematical curiosity containing a half twist that creates one continuous plane vs a normal ring, which would have two planes. Bach's arguably most genius piece of work, Crab Canon, is written as a Mobius strip, it's the same string of music played forwards and then backwards- that's why my date recognized the shape. It's often associated with infinity, which was amazing to learn since my intent was to capture continuous forward movement. In that way, the collection is really about where dream meets reality.
What's your personal philosophy when it comes to jewelry?
Invest in quality pieces by designers you believe in.
Lightning round!
New York or Paris?
Well, this is just a mean question! You know I love French men and French fashion...and that I'm at least 20% French according to 23 and me.
Right now I'm obsessed with...
Polka dots.
This morning I woke up and ....
Went to brunch at Butcher's Daughter followed by a latte at the Elk that I drank with my friend while sitting on a bench in one of my favorite secret gardens (St. Luke's on Hudson).
Every woman should own...
A trio of my Move rings.
Last text I sent ...
Was to you, confirming I bought tickets to join you in seeing Olivia Wilde on Broadway in 1984.
My style icons are...
Cate Blanchett, Amal Clooney, Lee Radziwell, Bianca Jagger, Maja Wyh, Alicia Vikander, Jennifer Connelly, Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor, Princess Diana, Lauren Bacall, Jeanne Damas
A favorite daydream of mine ...
Seeing all of the Show Road collections I have in my mind created and ready to be purchased in my online shop. I probably have close to 20 collections in mind so it will be a while, but very soon there will be stripes and diamonds!
I'd love to steal ...
Your Jonathan Adler marble coffee table, the rug you got in Turkey, your Chanel black cap toe slingbacks, your Realisation Par polka dot dress in XS because I got the S and I think it's slightly too big, your tan and muscle tone.
The piece of jewelry that never leaves my body is...
An art deco diamond ring that has been in my family for many generations, a trio of my Move rings, and at least one of my twisted bar necklaces.
Any advice you'd like to give to someone entering the fine jewelry space?
Don't give up. Make small incremental progress and commit to doing it forever. Seriously, I will do this forever so the universe is going to have to give in and make it successful eventually. Make sure you have saved enough money or have funding, gold ain't cheap.
Where do you see yourself and Show Road this time tomorrow? How about 5 years from now? 21 years from now?
This Time Tomorrow I expect to see a few new orders in my inbox as a result of this article 😉
Five years from now I'd love for Show Road to be a known fine jewelry brand that you come to when you want something elegant and wearable, but with an artful point of view. Jewelry that's typically considered wearable art can feel like you're attaching a complete painted canvas to your body whereas I'd like you to think of Show Road as the paint.
21 years from now I just hope I'm still alive.
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I met Marissa Goodman when I started my first day at my new job in San Francisco, almost 5 years ago now. We were both forging our way at a scrappy (not-so-little) tech/apparel start up, working insane hours (as you do at any start up in the Valley) and still managing to throw on heels in the morning before commuting out on the 101. What I loved immediately about her was her effortless panache -- followed closely by her laid back, Pacific Northwest roots. She's equal parts elegant as she is outdoorsy and I love how comfortably she blends the two worlds.
I've had the pleasure of working with her for years since then, both of us moving on to Google, until she eventually left back in 2013 to follow a dream of hers -- to start her own knitwear line. I remember quite vividly how excited I was for her when she broke the news to me and have been waiting anxiously for the debut collection to drop ever since. Well, I'm ecstatic to report, Tempest + Bentley, a luxury sustainable knitwear line launched earlier last month and I, for one, have been eyeing every last piece. Hard. Sourced and produced entirely in the US, each sweater has a unique flair to it -- either from an exaggerated cable knit detail, or perhaps a peek-a-boo shoulder cutout -- that turns the notion of traditional sweaters on its head a bit. (You may have even caught me in a few right here and here.)
Lately, we've been chatting a lot about ladies who have taken the entrepreneurial leap, leaving their corporate day jobs to pursue their dreams and passions. Clearly, Marissa is no exception here. Earlier last week, we stopped by her adorable Cole Volley work studio to take a peek at the debut fall/winter collection, chat about what it takes to finally make that leap and even some of her favorite hidden gems around San Francisco.
Your path leading up to this point has been anything but traditional (read: how fun!). What's been your career trajectory until now? How did you get your start?
My first job in fashion, for a cashmere brand in San Francisco, started 2 weeks before I graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. It was there that I was first introduced to the art of knitwear design. I was hooked. For ten plus years I worked for a number of San Francisco corporate fashion companies, small and big. I hit a point where I wanted to try something new and I didn’t want to climb the corporate ladder. After a brief stint refurbishing furniture, I was offered an opportunity to work for a fashion technology company, which is where I met you! One of my first tasks was to support engineers in creating trend and seasonal search engine phrases. I never thought I would end up in tech and the idea of working at Google, I never saw that in my career path. It was a great experience though and I learned so much about e-commerce. I like to work with tangible products and I’ve always loved sweaters, so it wasn’t surprising that I went back to my roots.
Is there anything in your past work lives that's helped you along the way in launching your own line?
Years of designing apparel, creating tech packs, fitting garments and visiting factories, definitely helped me figure out my process. Building a website is extremely time consuming and involved a lot of design strategy. I can’t imagine how hard it would have been if I hadn’t worked in e-commerce. I've been told many a person without technical expertise either go to agencies that are able to build their website, or they educate themselves using resources from the likes of makeawebsitehub.com and others in the different stages of getting a website operational.
Your commitment to sustainability really strikes a chord with us, especially when it comes to investing in quality, well-made pieces. Where does that commitment stem from?
The older I get, the more attracted I am to long lasting pieces, from a trend, style and high quality standpoint. It doesn’t feel responsible to buy throw away fashion, fashion I can only wear for a season before it’s out of style and fashion that wasn’t made ethically. Part of this attitude about fashion has been inspired by my husband’s work in sustainable food and agriculture. Waste is waste, whether it’s food or clothing. We live in a world where we need to be considerate of how things are made and be responsible for the waste we are creating.
So why sweaters? (Not that we're complaining, we love them!)
My first job was for a cashmere sweater designer that really let me explore knitwear design. I love the architecture of creating stitches and combinations of stitches. She also gave me a lot of beautiful sweaters and I’ve gravitated towards the coziness and warmth of a sweater ever since.
You've already worn the design hat multiple times in your life -- how is it different blazing your own line this time around?
Now I’m not just focused on design, I’m wearing all the hats needed to start a business. It’s a lot of work, but I do like that everyday is different. There’s not a lot of routine in my day to day. It keeps it interesting.
A good designer…is always looking for new inspiration. Some of my best ideas were created in unexpected moments.
One thing that you know now, that you wish you knew then…Just take a deep breath and everything is more than ok.
Who's the girl you're designing for? What is she like?
The Tempest + Bentley woman is a conscious shopper, both in terms of style and quality. She strives to find fashion forward pieces that she can wear again and again, that will last more than a season or two.
Not that we're asking you to play favorites, but what piece from your debut collection are you obsessed with? What's the story behind that piece?
I wear them all, but I would say I’m wearing the Charlie Croppy Cable the most right now. I love how chunky and cozy it is, but a little sexy too, with the cutout shoulder.
What are you wearing on repeat these days? What does your daily uniform look like?
I’m into long skirts and dresses right now. I can’t get enough. I just got a gorgeous embroidered skirt from Suno with a fringe on the hem that looks great with a lot of Tempest + Bentley styles. I’ve also been wearing a super skinny calf length dark denim skirt by McGuire Denim.
Any hidden San Francisco gems you care to share?
San Francisco is the best city for an urban hike. I’m always up for exploring Ocean Beach and the surrounding Forts and Cliffs. It’s fun to hit up the cool boutiques and cafes that continue to pop up in the Outer Sunset. I often pop into General Store.
Speaking of fun boutiques, where are you shopping these days in San Francisco?
Gimme Shoes, Mill Mercantile, Steven Alan, Elizabeth Charles, AB Fits, Rand + Statler and Decades of Fashion. Past Perfect, Heath Ceramics and Sue Fisher King and for home.
West Coast or East Coast?
West Coast. I was born in Portland, Oregon and I moved to San Francisco when I was 19. I crave visits to the East Coast, but the West Coast is home.
Name an item every woman should have in her closet…
Besides a cozy sweater a beautiful silk lounging robe.
We really admire the entrepreneurial jump you made to launch your own line. Any words of advice for someone looking to change their career drastically?
Well, thank you. I thought about this for a long time. It wasn’t a sudden decision. Do the research and take the time to make sure you are ready to make a change.
You're a long-time San Francisco resident (practically native now), what is it about this city you admire?
San Francisco has this great elegant, yet sporty balance. You can hike in Marin or surf at the beach and then take your pick of what exceptional restaurant you want to end your day in. There’s so much to do in the Bay Area. It’s impossible to get bored.
Most memorable place you've ever traveled to?
I used to travel a lot for work when I was in corporate design. India and Korea definitely left a lasting impression. The hospitality in both countries was over the top and the food and shopping in each was wonderful. I had never seen so many skyscrapers in one place in Seoul. The poverty in New Delhi was overwhelmingly sad.
Right now, I can't stop talking about…I just discovered Dr. Sylvia Earle this year. She’s a marine biologist and was the first female chief scientist of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. She continues to dive at 79, and she’s focused on establishing marine protected areas around the world to save the oceans. She also constantly has a smile on her face and has the most positive outlook on life.
If I could trade places with anyone for a day, it would be…I’m scared of deep dark water, but if I could be Dr. Sylvia Earle for the day, and explore the depths of the ocean, that would conquer my fears I’m sure.
I feel the most comfortable when I'm…with my family, playing at the beach or in the country, with no plans, just enjoying the moment.
Make sure to check out the Tempest + Bentley collection right here and start clicking right this way if you want to follow Marissa and her T+B adventures on Instagram.
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Cape: J.Crew (old, similar style here); Shirt: Heidi Merrick c/o; Jeans: Frame; Shoes: Saint Laurent (similar style here); Hip Pack: Ames Tovern; Sunglasses: Ray-Ban; Necklace: BaubleBar; Watch: Daniel Wellington; Bracelets: Vita Fede
I love meeting inspiring people, especially when they happen to be women I work with, blazing their own path. I recently met Aimee Gildea, a fellow Googler and Bay Area native, who's been working the past few years to launch her own line of luxury hip packs, Ames Tovern (a spin on her namesake and a dedication to her grandmother Vern).
With a background in French pattern making, a savvy business head on her shoulders and a keen eye for design and quality leather, she's a triple threat to a T. And I couldn't wait to get my hands on one of these guys and promptly onto my hips. I, for one, am excited for the recent revival of waist and hip bags (remember this Elizabeth & James one I posted yesterday?) and am quickly seeing the functional beauty in them too (first and foremost, they're the perfect match for this season's cape).
How about you guys? Have you dabbled in hip packs and waist belts yet?
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Right before the holiday break, I had the chance to work with a few friends of mine (new and old) on the launch of one of San Francisco's latest designer collectives, Bandra-West. Started by Vikram Yeldandi, the brand is dedicated to sourcing contemporary artisan work, directly from India. They're currently working with five designers now, most of which, you can see in the lookbook we shot here (with the always adorable Anna-Alexia behind the lens).
As you can probably guess, I was a sucker for the printed crop top and pants pairing and that gold diamond print with red stripe pencil skirt? Please and thank you!
Hope you guys enjoy and if you haven't already, you can peek at their debut collection right here.
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As I get older, I'm starting to realize how much I really rely on my basics, both the investment pieces (hello, Chanel) to the tried and true t-shirts that I essentially live my life in. Don't get me wrong, of course. I'll always be game for statement pieces and dressing up -- and I don't think that'll ever change much. I just find that I'm now more drawn to pieces that I can pepper into the rotation effortlessly -- paired down with jeans or elevated with pencil skirts. Fits in nicely at the office but can just as easily carry me through a weekend bike ride. An understated piece fit for lounging with just the right amount of je ne sais quoi slouch and luxe feel to it.
Sounds like a tall order, no?
Well, yes. But that was before Kit & Ace came into the picture. Let's take a moment to rewind a few weeks back to when I was hopping around Vancouver for a long weekend getaway. I've already shared a lot of what I ate, did and saw while up north (you can read the full recap here) but have been waiting to share these photos with all of you to really introduce my latest brand crush (and the reason I ventured up north in the first place) -- Kit & Ace.
Launched just this past July, Kit & Ace is a technical cashmere line brought to you by a lot of the same masterminds behind Lululemon. Which brings us to the first reason why I love them -- fit, fit, FIT. These folks truly understand fit and the way garments need to move and adapt to a body. Each piece has signature darting on the lower back, giving it a more tailored effect. Plus, the cashmere blend is to die for and completely home washing machine friendly (reasons two and three why I love their pieces).
For those in the Vancouver area, I highly recommend you check out their shop in Gastown -- lots of unique conversation starter pieces sprinkled throughout the store, like these custom made "button" overhead lights.
This guy on the right, I'm told, is a blend between a flamingo and a Canadian goose. A glamingo? 🙂
Almost bought three skateboards solely for the purpose of hanging them up on the wall in my apartment. Truth me told, I'm still considering it.
Outfit details: Vest: Alexander Wang; Tank: Kit & Ace; Shorts: Levis; Boots: Isabel Marant; Sunglasses: Target; Watch: Daniel Wellington; Wallet: Emerson Fry; Cuff: Hermes; Rings: Jennifer Zeuner; Alexa Leigh; Necklace: Givenchy
I think what really struck a chord with me though is their company motto, "Nothing works without integrity" which I personally find to be so true about a lot of things, not just in clothing and fashion. With that in mind, a lot of our weekend was spent brainstorming and discussing our ideas on the retail industry in general, how we see it evolving in the years ahead and what inspires us and pushes us to create in the first place. It was the perfect creative reboot that I've been craving for quite some time now so a huge thank you is in order to the Kit & Ace team for having me! Hurry on up to San Francisco already -- I know we'd be happy to have you down here in the States!
Outfit photos by Alexander Ting // Store photos by Krystal Bick
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Jumper and skirt: Brooke Roberts; Shoes: Henri Lepore Dezert; Bag: Proenza Schouler; Sunglasses: Elizabeth James; Necklace: Givenchy; Cuff: Hermes
The world really is a small place when you think about it.
Case in point? Before heading out for London last week, I received an invite to a presentation with London-based designer, Brooke Roberts at the Battery Club here in San Francisco. The presentation was literally the night before I flew out, which as you might guess, meant I had lots of packing left to do, but I loved the idea of meeting a London-based creative before hopping over the pond. Plus, her story absolutely hooked me -- a radiographer by profession turned knitwear designer, using actual MRI brain scans as the basis for her print work. I mean, talk about trailblazing your own path!
Naturally, I loved getting a glimpse into her design process and seeing her work up close but unfortunately, had to duck out before getting a chance to really introduce myself. Fast forward to later that week and both Brooke and her fiancé invited me out for a night of dinner and drinks around London, chatting about her design work, jobs we've liked (and didn't like so much) and who serves up the best burgers in town (Meat Market for the win!). It was one of those evenings that was completely unplanned and spontaneous and I loved it.
Oh and, of course, when she asked me if I wanted to style a few of her A/W pieces, I (happily) jumped at the opportunity. I'm just bummed I didn't have time to also take this dress for a test drive. Reason to visit again soon perhaps, Brooke?
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Jacket: Alexander McQueen (similar style here on sale!); Sweater: J.Crew; Dress: Tibi; Shoes: thanks to Henri Lepore Dezert; Bag: Chanel; Sunglasses: Celine; Lips: Stila "Beso"
New York just has a magic way of bringing people together. And I love it.
Case in point: while in between shows at Lincoln Center, I ducked into a nearby Starbucks to 1.) search high and low for an outlet to charge my phone at and 2.) ease the frostbite. As I patiently waited with my fellow low-battery folks, I started chatting with a sweet girl about a new luxury shoe designer she was working with, Henri Lepore Dezert. Being the sucker that I am for shoes, I cleared my afternoon to check out the debut collection at the Viceroy Hotel nearby.
I'm so glad I did. The shoes, all Italian leather, made in Milan, are equal parts classic and fresh (something I find myself reaching for more often than my quirky, statement shoes to be honest). And Henri and his wife were a dream to hang out with for the afternoon. What was originally supposed to be a quick drop in turned into several hours of chatting over wine, admiring the view from the penthouse suite and swooning over beautiful shoes. I love unexpected and unplanned afternoons like that.
Huge thanks again to the Henri Lepore Dezert team for having this cold, weary traveler for the afternoon. I had a lovely time and am definitely your latest biggest fan.
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There's nothing I love more than having a trusted girlfriend pass along a new designer they've recently become obsessed with, which is why I enjoy sharing my designer crushes here with you! After all, it's all about paying it forward, right? And today's designer crush -- Jennifer Chun -- is a good one.
I've stalked Jennifer's work from afar for the past few months, so you can imagine my delight when I received a personal invitation to her showroom while I was in town for NYFW. While there was inevitably plenty of dress up to be had (can you blame me when the lookbooks are styled as eye catching as this?), I also loved chatting with Jennifer and picked her brain about how she got started working with Derek Lam and Brian Reyes, what really goes into designing prints from scratch and our common love for turtlenecks as the unsung styling heroes of any wardrobe. I've gathered just a few of my favorite outfits here from both her fall and spring collections and am beyond obsessed with the leather apron on the right in the third row. I know. A leather apron. Quirky, unexpected and yet, so darn cool. Which pretty much sums up why I love her work.
Jennifer, on behalf of San Francisco, please bring your pieces out west! I, for one, would be one happy shopper if you did.
This post was brought to you by the Conrad New York, who asked me to share a highlight from my fashion week trip. Meeting Jennifer was certainly a highlight and I hope we can meet again sometime soon!
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