Esquivel Handmade Shoes

by Eliminating the need to jet to Europe for a pair of gorgeous, handmade shoes, the new destination for custom soles isn't in Paris, London or Milan but in a back alley, by-appointment-shop in Los Angeles. Over the last fifteen years, Southern California native Georges Esquivel (recently Inspired by retro fashion, punk and the irreverent vibe of his city, the infectious high-low result blends painstaking …

Marianne Batlle

Of the many subversive crafts we've seen over the years—crocheted cupcakes, cameras and hamburgers come to mind— Her brooches pay homage to fashion legends Karl Lagerfeld, Yves St Laurent, Coco Chanel and John Galliano, along with Bob Dylan, representing the icons in finger-puppet size beadwork. You can buy these little wearable artworks online from

FAT Fall/Winter 2009 Collection

Tokyo-based clothing brand FAT (pronounced F.A.T) recently unveiled their upcoming Fall/Winter 2009 collection. We're liking the athletic and military influences combined with modern, borderline baggy cuts. Simple looks punctuated with saturated colors and clever logos make up the latest collection of shirts, pants, denim, cargos, sweats and cut-and-sew pieces. FATYO, their accessories line of hats, footwear, eyeglasses, luggage, ensures you're all suited up and matching …