Get the unique pieces from When Simon Met Ralph at discounted prices this weekend. (This rarely happens).
Fiat Lux's annual jewelry competition is also taking place and you can vote for the winner. Taylor Jay is opening a store in Union Square and lots of other amazing things.
Red alert! Simon Ungless and When Simon Met Ralph are having a very big sale this weekend.
Fashion folks, you'd be remiss if you didn't stop by Sausalito this weekend. The inimitable graphic designer icon Simon Ungless and his partner and (When Simon Met Ralph) label Jody Niederkohr are hosting a big sale in their Marin studio.
You'll find unique fall collection styles for men and women, as well as archival pieces and select spring/summer items. Ungless' iconic prints, as well as faded, felted and rubberized worn-in clothing (made from vintage, surplus and discarded clothing) are on offer. An example of what you will find:
- Men's Shirts for $250 (Originally $400)
- Blazer for $500 (originally $700)
- Dresses for $900 (originally $1200)
- Coats for $900 (originally $1200)
Happy (big sale) shopping. I would also like to warmly congratulate Simon and Jody on their recent wedding.
// 112 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, January 25 and 26; Marinship Studios, 1265 Gate 5 Road (Sausalito), simonungless, whensimonmetralph
The Fiat Lux jewelry competition is open! Vote for your favorite and get the chance to win the champion bling.
One of the entries for the Fiat Lux Maker's Competition. (Courtesy of Fiat Lux)
Let the games begin! SF jeweler Fiat Lux is back with its highly anticipated (ninth) annual maker's competition, pitting jewelry artists against each other until a brilliant piece is declared the winner – decided by your votes. Twelve artists took part in the Squint Games this year, a theme all about optical illusions. New (blind) submissions will be posted on FL's Instagram by Sunday, February 9th.
Voting will take place February 10-12 and the winner will be announced on Thursday, February 13. Not only will you be treated to a veritable feast of sparkling creativity, but by voting you'll also receive a raffle ticket for the chance to win Squint Games Champion Bling. Want even more raffle tickets? Business. Through February 12th, with any purchase (including piercing jewelry), you can spend up to $1,000 on one additional entry and spend more than $1,000 on two additional entries.
To celebrate the completion of the games and the artist/raffle winners, Fiat Lux's Mission Store is hosting a party on February 13th (5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.). Join us and secure jewelry discounts and first rewards when purchasing the other SG listings – as well as other surprises. RSVP here.
// Fiat Lux Mission is located at 3169 16th St., fiatluxsf.com.
With the help of Vacant to Vibrant, Taylor Jay opens a store in Union Square.
Taylor Jay in front of her new Union Square store. (Courtesy of SF New Deal)
As big fans of Taylor Jay – the woman and the sustainable brand – we are excited to announce that you can now shop the elevated, comfortable and inclusive women's clothing at 220 O'Farrell Street in Union Square. The long-term pop-up is the first of a handful of new stores opening as part of Vacant to Vibrant's latest initiative to boost retail activity in Union Square while helping small businesses, artists and entrepreneurs.
Needless to say, Jay, an SF native, is effusive about her inpatient offspring. “I’m excited to bring new energy to Union Square with a focus on comfort, confidence and sustainability,” she says. “I hope to inspire people not only with my designs, but also with the welcoming and inclusive space we create.”
Opening a bright and beautiful boutique just before Christmas was a wonderful end to a tough year for Jay: her two Oakland stores were broken into several times in 2024; Ultimately, she decided to close her Rockridge location while the Broadway flagship remains open.
Jay continues to radiate positivity and hopes to inspire others: “Vacant to Vibrant is more than an initiative to support local small businesses like mine – it's a movement that shows what's possible when creativity and opportunity meet. “This seems to be the perfect alignment with my vision and values, and I am grateful to be part of such a forward-thinking initiative,” she says.
// 220 O'Farrell Street (Union Square), taylorjay.com
Do you have any (brew) milk? Rye Beauty's new brow tint is a real eye-opener.
(Courtesy of Rye Beauty)
Like its thirst-quenching namesake, Tinted Brow Milk ($32) benefits the body. Brows of all types (and shades) will undoubtedly benefit from using Rye Beauty's gel-pomade hybrid. The just-launched product tones and fills the windows to the soul with a few quick swipes and contains nourishing, growth-supporting and strengthening peptides and plant extracts. The creamy formula thickens and colors brows for an effortlessly polished result. The hold is both strong and soft.
After a long time in the making, Bay Area's leading eyebrow guru and RB founder Michele Holmes is excited to finally introduce her baby. “Tinted Brow Milk is my dream luxury product for tinted brows,” she says. “It fills and fluffs with the perfect amount of color and doesn't flake or dry out. We tried dozens of different squeegees and brushes to make getting the right amount of paint to apply a breeze.”
TBM is available in four shades based on the most popular colors Holmes mixes for clients in her Corte Madera studio: Cool Blonde, Soft Brown, Medium Brown and Black-Brown.
// Tinted Brow Milk is $32 and is available online and at Credo Beauty, ryebeauty.com
Celebrate the Lunar New Year in style at the Westfield Valley Fair's fashion-meets-flowers exhibition.
(Courtesy of Fleur de Villes)
The only thing better than fashion and flowers? fashion In Flowers. From Wednesday, January 29 through Sunday, February 2, that's exactly what you'll see (and smell) at West Valley Fair's free, immersive exhibit. Moon. More than a dozenMannequins in modern couture designs made entirely of fresh flowers will blow your mind. (You'll never look at those supermarket bouquets the same way again.)
The living sculptures, inspired by the traditions of Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake, feature the work of 15 talented Bay Area floral artists. The San Jose show is produced by Fleurs de Villes. His mission? We celebrate the best local florists, designers, growers and nurseries through tailored events that bring together creative communities in cities around the world.
PS: If you would like to watch the florists build their masterpieces, visit WVFl on Tuesday, January 28th.
// 2685 Stevens Creek Blvd (Santa Clara,), westfield.com