Spring’s collections are an outlandish hodgepodge of over-the-top texture, pattern, fringe, and color. It’s a level of maximalism perfectly suited to the ferocious individualism and bohemian power of Oakland’s burgeoning artist community. Here are some of our favorite looks:
1. Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein ivory silk viscose threaded evening dress (price upon request). Saint Laurent Paris booties ($895). Miles Eastman cactus ring, vintage star pin ($69) at Decades of Fashion.
2. Prada
Prada ribbed knit top ($430), embellished skirt ($5,200), and dress ($2,800). Vintage striped suede vest ($325) at Torso. Vintage silver boots ($65) at Wasteland. Lynn Ban black diamond stackable jagged rings, black knuckle ring ($290), and monique pean fossilized woolly mammoth tusk bracelet ($5,520), all at Barneys New York. Hat from the collection of artist Leighton Kelly.
3. Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger neoprene swimsuit ($149). Alexander Mcqueen floral print leggings ($685) at Saks Fifth Avenue. Vintage silver boots ($65) and denim jacket ($35) at Wasteland. Miles Eastman cactus ring in sterling silver ($375) at Basil Racuk.
4. Valentino
Valentino black embroidered jumpsuit ($8,390). Vintage cropped blazer ($35) at Wasteland. Pamela Love heavy silver cuff ($410) at Barneys New York. Lanvin crystal bracelet ($585) at Neiman Marcus. Gold crown from the collection of artist Sansa Asylum.
5. Thakoon
Thakoon laser-cut backless dress ($2,590). Vintage sweater ($65) and suede fringe jacket ($65) at Wasteland. Lanvin eagle pendant necklace ($1,870) at Neiman Marcus. Lynn Ban black diamond stackable jagged rings ($710 each), at Barneys New York. Shell bracelet, stylist’s own.
6. Prada
Prada embellished overcoat ($6,100). Vintage T-shirt ($38) and jeweled vest ($35) at Wasteland. Levi’s high-rise washed-out jeans ($78). Graff Diamonds Lotus Collection diamond and sapphire earrings (price upon request). Miles Eastman cactus ring. Lynn Ban black diamond stackable jagged rings; leather wrap bracelets, stylist’s own.
7. Miu Miu
Miu Miu parrot printed dress ($3,665), mandarino cotton tights ($275), patent leather bracelet ($520), and multi-color necklace ($570). Levi’s denim vest ($68). Lanvin crystal bracelet ($585) at Neiman Marcus. Belt, stylist’s own.
8. Marni
Marni shorts ($780) at Neiman Marcus. Vintage Mickey Mouse sweatshirt ($22) at Wasteland. Miu Miu leather slip-ons ($490) at Saks Fifth Avenue. Lynn Ban black diamond stackable jagged rings; Miles Eastman cactus ring.
This article was published in 7x7's March issue. Click here to subscribe.