Sazz Vintage Opens in Olde City

So DailyCandy is a daily email featuring cool stuff for "an affluent, influential female audience." They have local editions all over and one just for Philly and I found this one to be funny.

Last time he went out with the boys, he got thrown out of the champagne room.

Next time he wants to check out some nice racks, send him to Sazz, the newly opened men’s vintage store housed in what used to be Sailor Jerry’s Old City digs. Owner Amanda Saslow’s been hawking vintage for years, but her stock was taking over her house, so she opened up shop.

Clothing from the ’40s to the ’70s will turn the most fashion phobic guys into cravat wearing dandies. He’ll definitely want to check out the embroidered Western shirts and rockabilly gear, and pick up some buckles and hats to round out his look. They also stock bathing suits and lightweight shirts that’ll have him set for summer.

The staff is friendly enough to make him a repeat customer.

And he won’t get in trouble for groping the goods.

Sazz, 38 North Third Street (215-923-7299 or sazzvintage.com).

Reload Ten Year Anniversary Party Tonight

Congratulations to Reload Messenger Bags on ten years. Come out and celebrate at the Mad Decent Mausoleum.

The official R.E.Load 10-year anniversary party!

Friday, March 7th
Diplo's Mad Decent Mausoleum (531 N 12th st)
9pm - 2am
$5 door

Featuring Rock Tits, Immediate, and Strawberry Mansion on the decks
Visuals by Stemspot
We'll be raffling off 10th Anniversary limited edition bags; you can be one of the first anywhere to get one!
Philadelphia Brewing Company will be showing off their brand new beers!
Fabric Horse will have costumed servers running around!
Julius Reeves will be taking photos of you and your bag in our custom photo booth (so bring you fave R.E.Load bag)!

Come out and help us celebrate our first decade....other sponsors include Bicycle Revolutions, Bicycle Therapy, Cadence, Via Bikes, Monster Energy Drink, and Depot Cycle and Recycle.

R.E.Load Bags

Nicole Rae Styer

Local Philly designer has been getting plenty of love lately. Above is an interview taken from FlyGirls. Also just published is an interview over at Vimby. Purchase her designs in Philly at Topstitch, Vagabond, Art Star, Bambi or online from Etsy.


Nicole Rae Styer Space

Heat up your fashion

Boingboing.tv takes you inside the annual Crucible fashion show.

Sale at Digital Gravel

Digital Gravel is having a "Cyber(Black) Monday" sale. Woohooo, shopping buzzwords!!!1!1!

Black Friday Sales

Fun fact: According to Wikipedia, the term "Black Friday" actually originated in Philadelphia. It was first put into print in 1975.

• 30% - 50% off t's, shoes and more at Made to Order
• 30% off entire store at Pedestrian
• 30% off at Deep Sleep today and tomorrow for 1 year anniversary
• 30% - 40% off at WTHN
• Philebs has a roundup of other happening places to go, mostly for the ladies
  

The Flat

Starting December 1st, there will be a new destination to pick up or sell your wearable designs. The Flat is a bi-weekly designers market at the Neighborhood house in Old City. Tables are $100/space or $90/space for 4 consecutive weeks.

Contact The Flat on MySpace or at TheFlatPhilly.com

Fresh Melt Water

So we've mentioned Fresh Melt Water a few times on here before, most recently in the Blaqstarr - Shake it to the Ground video, and now their fall collection is out and it looks dope. By far, my favorite is the God Saves the Seeds design. Fresh Melt Water are composed of two designers who met in Philadelphia. FMW is completely founded, printed and designed by these two, no outside work, no outside printers, just FMW. Be sure to stop by Pedestrian (252 South Street) this weekend and if you pick up to FMW tees, you get a free 198Faux tee. Check their website at FreshMeltWater.com and pick up their full high res catalog here.

New Rebellion Customs

A whole bunch of brand new customs just dropped from Rebellion. Featured above are the works of Dave Mass. Come say goodbye to Dave where he will be DJing before he leaves for the military this Friday at the Straight Dope.

See the rest of the new kicks at Rebellion Customs MySpace.

4th on Fourth

4th on Fourth begins on October 24th, and takes place every 4th Wednesday of the month from 6 to 8PM. Establishments will stay open late, some offering wine & snacks, along with music, art, workshops and special discounts. This monthly event is free and open to the public.

Stop by Revelations Boutique (711 S. 4th) tonight from 6 - 8 and receive 20% off of your purchase.

Sneaker Pimps this Saturday

Holla! This saturday check out CNN at the Troc for Sneaker Pimps, a traveling sneaker festival. This is sure to be a busy night with 2 live acts, 6 DJs, a live skate demo, special guest Oxy Cottontail and live artist installations from Grand High and Rebellion Customs. Also there is the whole touring sneaker part which includes

over 1000 pairs of rare, limited edition, vintage, celebrity signed, artists collaborated sneakers and a collection of sneaker inspired artwork, fashion and photography.

Featuring original artworks by Futura, Stash, Doze, Shepard Fairey, Dave White, Cope2, Ghost, Ewok, JB Classics, Methamphibian, Jor One, SBTG, Kinsey, TechVector, C2, EricQ, Jeremy Fish.

Tickets are on sale now for $15 at The Troc during normal box office hours ( Mon thru Fri 11:30am - 6:00pm and at 11:30am - 5:00pm) or online at TicketMaster.com. Tickets jump to $20 at the door, so get them early.

SneakerPimps

Links

• Wow, how appropriate. Strictly Fitteds has taken up where Erock's awesome but short lived CapHappy left off. Seen above is the Philly Elite from Nike
• Fat Lace Magazine is back and now under the newly energized Rawkus Records
• Rick Rubin says Fuck You to the Industry so the industry hires him
  

Fashion Design Competition

Bamboo is looking for uniforms and you could design them. Full details on the flyer above. For more info contact Rosie Kim on MySpace or via RosieKim.com

Summer Sales for the Ladies

Mid Summer sales in full swing at various boutiques across the city.

What: Echochic
Why: Huge discounts on Mike & Chris, T Luxury, Sass and Bide, and Michelle Jonas.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 1700 Sansom St. (215-569-9555).

What: Head Start Shoes
Why: Up to 70 percent off Dries Van Noten, Fiorentini and Baker, Ixos, and Strategia.
When: Mon. & Tues., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 126 S. 17th St. (215-567-3247).

What: Grasshopper
Why: Grey Ant, Sarah Luna, and Spring & Clifton are marked down 30-75 percent.
When: Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 727 Walnut St. (215-925-3959).

What: Vagabond
Why: Huge discounts on select vintage, Charlotte Ronson, Mimo, and J Brand.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 37 N. Third St. (267-671-0737).

What: Modern Eye
Why: Select summer shades are 15 percent off when you mention DailyCandy.
When: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 145 S. 13th St. (215-922-3300).

Via Daily Candy

Plastic Little T Shirts Now Available

From Mr. Bombadillo aka Nobodys Child:

Plastic Little T-Shirts are now for sale in my ebay store. I made them, there are only a few left. Go get your grandma a present she'll never understand, but think is ooooh sooooo pretty. Maybe she might even put you back in the trust fund, because yes, these shirts are magical and can erase racism. So, for now on, whenever she dons one of these magical shirts, she'll totally accept the fact that you like to put your genitals together with those of "lesser" or "oppressive" races. Thanks to me, the world is now a better place.... you're welcome.

Buy Plastic Little Shirts, Plastic Little Space

New RVNG T's

Brand new shirts from the RVNG crew. This is only the third shirt produced and will likely sell out quickly at $20 including shipping.

We've made a new Rvng t-shirt. You may or may not remember the Get Rad t-shirts or Mutated Men before those but they were really fucking "special". These are no exception.

The design (by Kevin, durrr) is a loose spin on the rigid "R" logo that was stamped on our foreheads fresh from the conceptual womb. It's also an homage to the budget record label logos that grace some of our favorite 7"s and 12"s. It's also fucking fresh and we don't have to sell it to you, dude. Fuck authority.

These are printed on American Apparel Poly-Cotton Short Sleeve Crew Neck t-shirts.

Pick yours up now from IGetRvng.com

Sneakerheads: Undercrwn vs Adidas

Tonite at Arsenal 632 N. 2nd Street. See the unveiling of the Undercrwn vs Adidas collabo. Reception starts at 6 with 20 pairs on site out of 750 pairs available worldwide.

Upcoming Fashion Shows

Tonight: At XIX, the top floor of the Bellevue - 8PM



Friday: At Bamboo, starts at 8
don't miss this swimsuit fashion show 8pm!
open bar 8pm

be dressed for photos. nbc producer will be there.
Bamboo Lounge
20th & Arch St.
www.bamboophilly.com

hosted by rachel inc.
music by starchild
nbc will be involved!
info@rosiekim.com www.rosiekim.com

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Ubiq Reopened

Walking by Ubiq during the spring I'm sure you noticed that it was closed. Well now its back open and completely redesigned by renowned architect Rafael de Cardenas. Cardenas is also responsible for the aNYthing score among others in the LES and around the world.

the optically stimulating store vibrates with black-and-white patterns, intense and strategic lighting, and reflective surfaces. The back of the store holds a standout collection of men's clothing and accessories in a space designed to feel like an old Upper East Side living room. The exclusive footwear, including Ubiq's eponymous line, find special homes in bright glass cases that facilitate maximum ogling. And with an upstairs gallery that transforms into temporary pop-up shops, expect a string of exciting collaborations to come.

Pop-up shops excite me. I looked into setting up a pop-up shop and the realtor was real nervous. Hopefully in the future I can find realtors not quite so nervous. Stop by the new store and gawk and buy and pair of Dunks or AF1's or a shirt at 1509 Walnut. Check out some of Cardenas' other projects at Architecture at Large.

Link

Deep Sleep

Deep Sleep is yet another option for those into the Philly street / skate / etc boutique scene. Here is a sampling of brands you can find at 54. N. 3rd.

mama, WRATH ARCANE, SUGAR CANE JEANS, track+field bags, MHI by Maharishi, fucking awesome, pegleg nyc, staple design, steven shein, call of the wild, WeSC, alex and chloe, JOHNNY CUPCAKES, FLYING COFFIN, name ribbon, house 33, UARM, evisu, claw money, HELLZ BELLZ...

You may also remember Deep Sleep for being the location of the free Hail Social show last month. Expect more to come in the future.

Open tues-sat: noon 'til eight PM. sunday: one 'til six PM.

Check Deep Sleep on MySpace and their new DeepxSleep blog.

iN THE KNOW!

51:51 AND PEDESTRiAN HAVE LINKED UP FOR A NEW LITTLE THING, THING...WE ARE DOING A WEEKLY POST TO SHOW YOU WHAT WE GOT GOING ON...SO HERE IT GOES

THIS WEEK WE PICKED UP A NEW CLOTHING LABEL OUTTA PHiLLY CALLED "FRESH MELT WATER" THE COMBINED TALENTS OF AHA AND EZLM, YOU MAY HAVE HEARD OF THESE CATS BEFORE, BUT THEY TEAMED UP FOR THIS NEW LABEL...


WE ALSO ARE HAVING A WAREHOUSE PARTY AT THE SUGAR SHACK(1712 N. PHILLIP ST. NEAR 2ND AND CECIL B)FROM 10-4AM ON FRIDAY JUNE 8TH...THERE WILL BE A $10 COVER FOR ALL YOU CAN DRINK BOOZE, FULLY STOCKED BAR...WE ARE NOT RUNNING OUT, TRUST US...
THIS IS A MUST, GET THERE EARLY, CUZ WE WILL REACH FULL CAPACITY...
PARTY BROUGHT TO YOU BY PEDESTRiAN AND YEAH SON!

FIRST FLOOR:
ART BY FRESH MELT WATER AND ROEBAS ALONG WITH SWING KIDD AND OTHERS BRINGIN THE BEATS...

SECOND FLOOR:
-DIRTY SOUTH JOE
-DAN THE SWEDE
-KENNETH MASTER AND KRAMSKI
-REEF THE LOST CAUZE

THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING MUCH MORE TO COME, MAKE SURE TO PEEP OUR BLOG AS WELL...NEXT WEEK LOOK FOR NEW ARRIVALS AND ANYTHING ELSE THAT MIGHT BE GOING DOWN...BIG UP TO 51:51 FOR LETTING US GET UP ON HERE...

Today: Topstitch Sidewalk Sale

From Babooshka:

So.........Today at TOPSTITCH boutique we will be having a SIDEWALK SALE.

All sidewalk items are marked down as well as some of the vintage inside the store. We are overflowing with amazing vintage pieces as well as local designer duds. So much that we have run out of hangers!! So here is the DEAL... ALL VINTAGE (no matter if it is already on sale or not) IS BUY ONE GET ONE HALF OFF. We also will have our $10 BIN as well.

NOTHING LIKE STARTING YOUR WEEKEND OFF RIGHT....

ALSO WE HAVE NEW EXTENDED HOURS AT TOPSTITCH BOUTIQUE!!!!

MON - WED 12 - 7
THURS - SAT 12 - 8
SUN 12 - 6

311 MARKET STREET
PHILADELPHIA PA 19106
267.322.4057

Photo Credit Kelly Turso

New arrivals for the ladies

Ladies: Deep Sleep has new threads for Mama in time for spring and summer. Check the fresh hoodie to the left and also check out this new blouse. Holla at Deep Sleep on MySpace or stop by in Old City at 54 N 3rd. St.

Meanwhile, Jackie Pepper is the proprietor of Fresh Heir “transforming the old into new” using classic vintage fabrics for fresh funky designs. Her latest design uses “vintage silk scarves with contrasting covered elastic in the back to keep your piece on straight. No bobby pins, no adjusting, no aggravation. The scarves wrap around the front of your head and each other to create a twist at the crown (a cool, unexpected detail). They’ll even stand up to errant bangs, strong winds, convertibles, and yachts.” Pick up one of each at Echochic, 1700 Sansom Street (215-569-9555). For custom scarves, e-mail jpepper {at} freshheir[dot]com. (via Daily Candy)

Citypaper Independent Style Fashion Show

Tonite from 7 - 9 check out Citypaper's Independent Style fashion show at the Penthouse Grill. See the latest spring fashion from local Philly designers now available at Delicious Boutique, Topstitch, Sugarcube, Conspiracy, Tony on Third, Lost + Found, Bonejour, Deborah Finn Rittenhouse and Esque Eyewear. Admission is only $10 which includes one drink, hors d'oeuvres & 20% off one dinner item. Proceeds benefit non profit Career Wardrobe.

Pedestrian Spring Line Available Now

Spring line for Pedestrian is now available. Check out more pics on the blog or on their MySpace or in real life at 252 South Street.

Citypaper 2007 Style Issue

This week the Citypaper published their annual style issue. Be sure to check it out online because half of the pages in the actual paper are black and white.

you won't find a more diverse crop of curiously clothed cityfolk than the amateur fashionistas who strut our crosswalks and subway platforms. Which is why we took our Style Issue straight to the streets.

We stopped strangers to chat about what they're wearing, and what their style says about them.

We pounded the pavement in Philly neighborhoods — some obvious (Old City, South Street), some not so obvious (the Great Northeast, West Philly) — for the best spring and summer finds.

We shopped for girl sneakers, funky hats, T-shirts, sharp specs and wacky nails.

We even asked local makeup artists to use faces like canvas to represent the 'hoods that most inspire them.

Here's hoping they inspire you.

Link, For more street fashion be sure to check out Broad&Market.

Cityscapes

Ropeadope has dropped another clothing line on our asses. Based on cities of dope isht this line of Tshirts are more relaxed and fun than their last politically minded line up of shirts.
I think the Philly shirt should become mandatory worldwide...remember thy love and thy soul!


as Ropeadope says...
STAND STRONG.

Shoe Exchange and Competition Today

Sneaker expo today at Temple. Exchange, collect, network and a competition as a kicker. Featured boutiques include Afficial, Deep Sleep, Exit Skate Shop, Pedestrian and more. Located at Mitten Hall, Broad and Berks, Temple University, goes from 6PM - 10PM.

UPDATE: I don't know how to tell time.

Mad Decent x Wowch Collabo

• New sclusive!, limited edition, tour T-shirt collabo from Mad Decent and Wowch. Preorder it from Blue Collar Distro also check out the store and pick up the the Mad Decent x Mishka, limited quantities still available.

• If you haven't heard Mad Decent Radio #14, you definitely need to. It features Blaqstarr mixing it up with real, hard hitting Baltimore club. Listen to it here and subscribe with iTunes here.

• Blaqstarr's Supastarr EP available now at iTunes and on wax at Turntable Lab.

• Philly, don't forget Diplo and Questlove at Reading Terminal April 5th and Bonde Do Role, Plastic Little and more at Danger! Danger Thursday March 29th.

Sale at Pedestrian

Sale at Pedestrian this weekend. Up to 70% off select items. Pedestrian is located at 252 South Street.

New shirts from Moonblood

MoonblooD has just released their newest line of tees featuring super hero styling for both men and women. The prints feature intricate details and are created by a couple who currently live in No. Libs.

Created in early 2006 by soon-to-be-wed Amy Eldon and Leo Voloshin, MoonblooD is a men's and women's t-shirt label. Inspired by the couple's love of tribal textiles and travel, the line exhibits a wintered and worn aesthetic fusing intricate, hand-drawn graphics on hand-dyed shirts.

From Cool Hunting:

Not unlike their first collection of Egyptian-inspired motifs and Native American imagery, the result is a modern tribal look that takes the tee beyond predictable centered-graphic designs.

The tees start at $38 and include shipping anywhere in the US and Canada.

In her spare time Amy also runs the fashion blog Seamsters commenting on the latest fashion news and trends. This week features guest blogger Ann Marie commenting on NY Fashion Week. (Philly, when are you going to have a fashion week?)

MoonblooD tees

WTHN Sale this Weekend

The flyer says it all. Sale at WTHN this weekend.

Streetwear Sales

Streetwear sales going on at WTHN now and at Pedestrian starting Friday..

WTHN has slashed prices 40% on Lemar And Dauley, Mishka, In4mation, Reason Brand, The Hundreds and King Stampede now until they are gone.

Pedestrian, recently opened at 252 South Street, is having an MLK Weekend sale with 30% off the entire shop including the above brands and more including New Era, Kilo Goods, shop exclusives and more.


More Info: WTHN, Pedestrian 252

The Love Movement at Threadless

The Love Movement is an incredible art collective originally based out of Philly but now in LA still loving and representing Philly always. Check out what Ropeadope has to say:

Trippin through Philly I picked up on the scent of The Love Movement - one of the city's more prolific and creative coalitions. With love as the backbone, and social awareness as the neckbone, art & design take over as the weapons of choice. Dropping bits and pieces of objects in the community that beautifies and educates. An idea worth emulating.

Their main social awareness project right now has to deal
TLM currently has three tee shirts up on Threadless for you to vote on. Check 'em out as they're killer. My personal favorites are the one above and this one asking the all important question, "What if Saddam Skated?"


All money from the Darfur shirt will go to benefit the efforts with SaveDarfur.org. Click now to sign the pledge.

Additionally, all sales from The Love Movement art go to a village in the West African nation of Benin. Their most recent project was to build a well.

Vote now for With Our Two Hands, Save Darfur, What if Saddam Skated? and NBA or Art?

Post Holiday Sales Abound

Sales abound in our fair city (mostly for the fairer sex) and Daily Candy has the wrap up from stores including Sugarcube, Vagabond (both of which you can check out tonight during First Friday), Echochic and more.
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Cassete Playa

Words cannot describe this. Long live acid rave.


I think this is some sort of fashion company that takes their inspiration from 1992 acid back when drum n bass was hardcore and Storm was taking over NYC. Clearly with the influx of ugly colorful clothes, I can see this being the next hot line. Sadly its only available in London, Tokyo and Paris.

Music by shitmat. Cassete Playa website and their myspace. (via A Silent Flute)