Author Archives: Genevieve Wong
Winner of SFNY Photo Caption Contest
Let’s just say we were thoroughly impressed with the wit and sass (yes, I said SASS) that you all brought to the SFNY Photo Caption Contest. Reading these captions was like watching a room full of Joel McHale clones spitting out hysterical celebrity photo commentary on The Soup.
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Black HerStory Friday: The Outrageous, Androgynous, Grace Jones
Before Lady Gaga ever took the stage, there was Grace Jones. A Jamaican model, singer, and actress, Jones pushed the boundaries of style and sexuality in the 1970′s, all while churning out hit after disco hit like Slave to Rhythm and Private Life. Her glaringly irreverent, extreme haute-couture style has influenced the likes of pop queen Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Andy Warhol, who claimed Jones as his muse. Continue reading
2.26.11 – Step HEAVVY 1st Year Anniversary + Website Launch Party!
If you’ve never seen the work of Step HEAVVY, a San Francisco-based hair and makeup artist duo, you’ve obviously never seen urban beauty at its finest. Back in December, Retrofit Republic had the privilege of collaborating with Viet-Thi Tha and Geneive Jamarilla, the fiercely talented founders of Step HEAVVY – and we were beyond impressed with their edgy style and class act professionalism. Even with a jam-packed schedule, these ladies managed to style every last one of our models + extras in our Spring 2011 look book, and brought the Retrofit Republic outfits to life with their hair and makeup expertise. Check out their work here. Continue reading
Black HerStory Spotlight: Angela Davis, Her Afro, & How to Wear Volume Without Looking Like Bubble Wrap
There’s a lot we could say about Angela Davis. A lot. With her free flowing afro, high-waisted bellbottoms, riding boots, and slim denim jackets, Davis iconicized the Black is Beautiful movement in the 1970s. Her irreverent look inspired black women everywhere to toss the hair straightener and let their hair grow natural – spurning a revolution in black beauty and style. Continue reading
Um. What Exactly Do You Guys Do Anyway?
What is it that Retrofit Republic does and what do they stand for? Here are some FAQs. Continue reading
CONTEST: Who’s the Best Dressed?
Holy. Calamity. When we told you guys to bring the heat last Friday at our 1st ever trunk show and video look book launch party, you guys brought it. We spent hours pouring over the 600+ (yes, 600) photos for the Best Dressed contest with tears in our eyes from laughing hysterically. Who knew there were such hams and divas in our midst? Continue reading
Save the Date: The Video Look Book Launch Party is here.
Today marks the launch of Retrofit Republic’s Spring 2011 Look Book, and we’re beaming with pride and hopelessly giddy with excitement. In collaboration with our very talented partners, we’re proud to present to you the very best of our spring collection, and our most innovative project to date. Check it out here. Continue reading
Retrofit Republic: Where in the World? Contest Winners!
A huge thanks to everyone who participated in the Retrofit Republic: Where in the World? Contest! It was a huge testament to the fact that the Retrofit Republic community is, in fact, smarter than 5th graders. In all seriousness, the point of this contest was to demonstrate that every vintage item has a long and complicated history – and that we search far and wide to track these unique pieces down and bring them to you. It’s a tough life, but we love it. Continue reading
Retrofit Republic Contest: Where in the World? Part 2.
Folks, this is one of a kind Italian leather postman’s satchel. Want it? Here are the rules to win:
1. “Like” us on Facebook.
2. View the prize of the day (which will be posted on our blog and on Facebook).
3. Guess what city the prize is from and comment your answer on the picture of the bag that will be posted on our Facebook wall – we’ll give you ONE photo hint per prize. Continue reading
Retrofit Republic Contest: Where in the World?
Happy 2011 all! Whether your 2010 was amazing or god-awful, it’s time for a blank slate of new possibilities. In anticipation for our Spring 2011 look book [coming soon], we’re ringing in the new year with what we love most – free stuff.
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