October scene: Shop big, shop often

Uniqlo's original location in the Ginza shopping district of Tokyo/Image: C.Hope for Style Wylde

This month, we are starting off doing something we don't often do at Style Wylde, we are taking our focus off the small indie boutiques so we can check out some BIG events happening at the major-retailer flagship stores around the Bay. This is not to say that we don't encourage everyone to get out and shop local this weekend, (and we have some suggestions for that below)  but occasionally the big guys have some good stuff going down and this weekend that is exactly what is going down. 

First up the news all the Japanaphiles have been waiting for: Mega lifestyle brand Uniqlo opens in Union Square Today! Mega popular throughout all of Asia for their high quality yet affordable basics, and their one of a kind capsule collections, the Tokyo based retailer opens its doors at the flagship Powell street (formerly DSW) location today.  Packed with cutting edge tech such as dressing room mirrors that allow you to see color options in a particular selection without changing clothes,  the store is bound to be a major draw to the heart of the SF shopping district. 

Next up: A host of hot designers contribute to Anthropologie's Made in Kind capsule this Month. From Karen Walker  to Vineet Bahl some of New York's brightest rising stars have already contributed to the on-going Anthro project, this month sees two of our favorites join the fray: Samantha Pleet and Gregory Parkinson. 

 

Now on to the indies:

On Saturday,October 6 Refinery 29 host Project Runway designer Gretchen Jones, and designer Janessa Leone for a special trunk show at Hayes Valley's Rand + Statler. 1-5PM for more info visit Rand + Statler online. 

Also on Saturday, October 6:

Polk Gulch's Firehouse 8 hosts a pop-up shop and sale from locally beloved artist/designers Lemon Twist Studios, Kelly Hollis Jewelry, Menk Mens Jackets and The Weekend Store. 11am-6pm, Wrecking Ball coffee will be on hand so get there early!

On going and online: Northern California based Beklina, is offering 25% off orders of $500 or more. Just enter code 25palm500 at check out. Pro tip: take your time perusing the online selections, Beklina has a fantastic selection of hard to find designers such as Rachel Comey, and  Electric Feathers.