Uesa will host a trunk show on the second weekend of the Temporium.
July 30-August 1
Uesa Robinson is the owner of UesaGoods – a vintage boutique & website on Capitol Hill selling one-of-a-kind vintage/designer clothing & accessories for women & men, ranging from Edwardian to 1980′s. She’s recently been featured in Washington Life magazine, The Georgetowner/Downtowner and FFP Lookbook.
Check out more from UesaGoods at www.uesagoods.com
The collection, Kristi Love, was started in 1997 by style ingénue and bon vivant namesake, Kristi Love. Few in Washington, DC were surprised by this venture, as the name Kristi Love was always synonymous with trend-setting, cutting edge style. Having worked for years as a wardrobe stylist for movies, music videos, print, tours as well as for celebrities and socialites, starting her own collection was a natural next step in her already illustrious fashion career. To categorize the look of Kristi Love is almost impossible. Mainly, because the elements that inspire the designer are so varied. Kristi Love’s biggest inspirations have always been the Park Avenue socialites of yesteryear, Studio 54 divas, old Hollywood glamour, and the over the top decadence of the 80s. These elements combined with the influence of Kristi’s southwestern and Main Line roots, results in an exciting eclectic collection of grand yet very wearable separates. There are a few Kristi Love signatures that have remained constants from the beginning of the collection+. Known at one time as the “Queen of Bling”, the use of Swarovski crystals and other hand embellishment techniques, including hand-dyeing, is perhaps the most recognizable Kristi Love signature. Unusual and luxurious fabric is another signature guaranteed in any Kristi Love collection. Last but not least, no one does denim like Kristi Love. Kristi Love’s over the top denim creations became all the rage amongst NBA and NFL wives and stylist for celebrities. Her one of kind denim creations are what undoubtedly put Kristi Love on the map in the early years and remain a staple in the collection. Today, the Kristi Love collection creatively has blossomed. The culmination of years of perfecting her craft, her vision and her talent for intuitively knowing what the fashion savvy customer wants, has resulted in a collection that is both show-stopping yet wearable. Each piece is special, an exciting “must have” in which the customer feels transformed.
See the latest from Hugh & Crye on the last weekend of the Temporium:
August 12 to 15.
Hugh & Crye is a Washington, DC based retailer of readymade men’s dress shirts. Recognizing that most men have a hard time finding shirts that fit off the rack, they introduced a new sizing system which solves the most common problems with ill-fitting dress shirts – extra fabric in the midsection, sloppy sleeves, and sagging shoulders.
All of their shirts are instant classics – designed to play a foundational role in any look, be it dressed up or worn casually. With 100% Egyptian cotton and two-ply construction, their shirts are meant to last too.
Founders Pranav Vora and Ernest Chrappah are excited to participate in Temporium, and will introduce a collection exclusively for the event.
To join the movement against ill-fitting dress shirts, visit http://www.hughandcrye.com/signup, and use invite code temporium.
Web: www.hughandcrye.com
FB: www.facebook.com/hughandcrye
Twitter: www.twitter.com/hughandcrye
Derringer Friday is a Washington, DC-based menswear company founded in 2010 by two friends expatriated from Athens, GA. Their ties and pocket squares are made by hand in the District in limited editions, and are meant for man who is looking for something a bit more expressive in his wardrobe—a confident flash that is equally at home in the office or at the bar. As they like to say, their clothes are not for everyone, but perhaps they are for you. For more information, visit their website at www.derringerfriday.com, or email them at info@derringerfriday.com.
Bill Johnson has worked in the Interior Design and Furniture Design field since 1989. In 1995 his passion for design and independence led him to start Bill Johnson Studio. Originally established as an Interior Design firm, it naturally progressed to include Furniture Design and fabrication.
In Furniture Design, Billy is guided by the various eras of furniture, and the variety of shapes, textures, and colors found in nature. Through expressions in art and design he encourages and emphasizes the natural beauty of interiors and the various elements within. His new line of work showcasing at the Temporium is entitled “Transient.,” a retrofuturistic line of apparel inspired by movements past and present. This includes transportation ideas like, funky motorcycles, track bikes, cars, etc.
Take a look at his work at http://www.bjstudio95.com/
Dana Ayanna Greaves, playfully known as Artistic AYA, lives and creates in
Washington, DC. She infuses her work with a art-chic aesthetic rich in
prints, texture, and form. Her creations range from one-of-a-kind clutches
to deconstructed jackets and silk dresses. Each piece reflects her
background in visual art, interest in music, and love of the stage.
Dana Ayanna recently completed an apprenticeship with the Shakespeare
Theatre’s Costume-Crafts department. She instructed jewelry workshops at
the Smithsonian American Art Museum and received the Eleni Epstein Award
from the Fashion Group International.
Her designs are worn by musician Erykah Badu and sell to a growing list of
international clients.
Check out her website at artisticaya.com
