2011 Pret-A-Porter SF (Line-Up)
ALPHYN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Our goal is to help our customers enjoy the full potential of 21st century technologies, and to create garments and products that serve multiple functions and address daily necessities. A T-shirt can be more then just a shirt if you begin the design process with novel fibers. All of our products are designed, developed and manufactured right here in the USA, using top of the line production and quality control methods to ensure that our products are manufactured with great care and are of the highest quality. The Alphyn Wearcom™ line really addresses the need of using the devices regularly and wearing them comfortably. We are also incredibly proud of our ЯGen™ Silver Armor brand, garments that are truly advanced at the microscopic level and protect the wearer from invisible but dangerous environmental hazards.
/ ANYA TATARENKO
Anya Tatarenko is an emerging fashion designer residing in San Francisco, CA. The looks can be worn from day to evening with confidence, comfort and style. She attended Apparel Arts, a San Francisco Fashion Design School in 2004, graduated with Pattern Making and Design Certificate in June 2008 and produced her first line.
Since then Anya has been working on expanding her collection and has shown at several high profile fashion events in SF. Digital Summer event in August 2009, Autumn Attitudes show was held at an chic Posh salon. Anya has a stocklist of selected garments at SF boutique Loft 1513 and also is a freelance designer for several private clients.
/ CAROLE WANG
Carole Wang is a designer label with over 25 years of experience in the contemporary missy market. Carole Wang has proven in the past to provide the utmost style and elegance using Classic Velveen Knits, sold through specialty stores and major retailers such as Neiman Marcus and Nordstrum. Because of past health issues with her family and the abuse of our natural environment, there is nothing more important to Carole Wang than being able to look into the future and help preserve our earth for future generations. It is for this reason that Carole Wang has decided to go green by offering two all natural fiber lines – Carole Wang knits and Dragon by Carole Wang. For all Carole Wang Classic couture handloom knit customers, you can go green by replacing the traditional Velveen to 100% eco-friendly bamboo.
Frankees Samad is a new fashion designer from the Bay Area. She recently graduated from the University of California, Davis majoring in Fashion Design, with a minor in Textiles and Clothing, and Global International Studies. As an undergraduate, Frankees received the Presidential Undergraduate Fellowship Grant, a competitive scholarly grant to carry out her first fashion collection, which was based on Islamic Art and Architecture using digitally printed fabrics and structural designs. Frankees has also studied abroad and interned in London, England for a well known London based designer who she helped work on the costumes for the upcoming “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt 2” movie. She has also worked with a local San Francisco designer who she helped create unique knit and wool garments that were shown at World of Wearable Art. She has also assisted another Bay Area designer with couture remodeling of vintage wedding gowns. She was also Publicity Coordinator for the Runway Designers Club which puts on 2 fashion shows each year. All of her experiences have prepared her to start her own collection of clothing.
/ KAJAN PADRAIG
Kajan Padraig started on December 4, 2009 by Kanjana (Cake) Carlos and Patrick Steber, who have built the company from the ground up. Our first collection was made up of knit T’s, dresses, and tunic style tops. Which became a highly successful collection, because of the quality of fabric, the cut of the designs and Kajan Padraig’s unique design elements.
We are both highly educated and trained in the design and construction of couture, made-to-measure clothing. This experience is what sets us apart from other designers. We see the subtle differences from woman to woman and know how to make beautiful clothing to make all women feel beautiful. The caliber of design has not gone unnoticed, and after just 6 months, Kajan Padraig was commissioned to design and fabricate two gowns for the San Francisco Opera Gala in September of 2010.
/ LAUREN HYDE CRAFFORD
Executive Designer and Owner Lauren Hyde Crafford, created LHC Couture as a collection of easy-to-wear styles that fit and flatter every body type. With simplistic chic silhouettes and unique detailing, LHC Couture stands out from other knitwear lines. Lauren started her career with a degree in Merchandise Product Development from FIDM in Los Angeles. She then worked as a textile designer and color specialist for two well known design houses before starting her own collection. LHC Couture styles can be purchased online at www.lhccouture.com.
/ SONAS JEANS
Sonas Denim was founded by Gerry Kelly an Irish born festival enthusiast living in San Francisco since 2000. Gerry was born in Dublin, Ireland. At the young age of 20, he got an itch for travelling after spending a few weeks on holiday in Greece. The following Summer, he returned to Greece where he sold t-shirts and jewelry on the beach to other fun loving travelers. When the holiday season came to an end in Greece, he moved on to Turkey, Israel, Sinai and Egypt where he continued to buy clothing and jewelry to sell to fellow travelers to fund his own travelling. His tastes in fashion were a hit!
After a few years on the road, Gerry went back home to Dublin to visit his family and to rest for a few months before setting out upon the world again. He had, as they say, “the travel bug.” He decided to continue his ongoing search of fun music festivals and good times. He especially loved to meet passionate party people. He traveled constantly to different festivals and raves around the world, living his dream of partying and meeting new friends.
WorkPlayDate originated with the concept “exciting jewelry for beautiful people.” All of the jewelry in WorkPlayDate is handmade and completely original. Each piece is made freestyle and as a piece of art, combining raw materials, vintage items, new jewelry and old jewelry and deconstructing them to create superb new pieces. We are proud of the unique and eye-catching quality of all our jewelry.
