Refinery29’s Save Fashion Pop-up

by Maggie York-Worth Aimed at rejuvenating gloomy retail, the second edition of Save Fashion brings a curated mix of designers to NYC's Nolita neighborhood at recession-friendly prices for 10 days starting this Thursday. With an impressive line-up that includes April 77, Alex + Chloe, BBlessing, Bird, Built By Wendy, Dunderdon, Filippa K, Rag & Bone, CH pal They even produced some gorgeous eye candy in …

Karen O’Leary: Cut-Out Maps

by Maggie York-Worth Charlotte, NC-based artist The maps, haunting in their simplicity and startling visual potency, highlight the transient beauty of each city's skylines through their delicate construction. Says O'Leary, "Imagine all the sounds and smells and feelings of being in a large city…then try to transfer that to paper without using words, only by using a knife or a pen." via

The Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show: Two Highlights

by Adrienne So The Oregon Bicycle Constructors Association recently sponsored the 2009 Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show, a mecca for small-operation bike builders all over the country. Beloved Cycles (currently sold throughout Oregon, Washington and Texas) speak to the essence of Portland-based bike manufacturer Emile Lemoine's belief that "every lifetime deserves at least one." Beloved involves the customer at every step of the buying and fitting …