The THREAD Show comes to San Francisco twice a year, and when I went yesterday they amazed me once again. At 12:15, the top floor of the Metreon Theater was packed with merchandise, buyers, conversation, and mimosas. Everyone wanted a chance to see everything, and merchants were happy to oblige and talk about what they do best, create! Jewelry artists of all kinds, along with eco-friendly, and innovative designers were all there to promote and sell. People were in a frenzy to make sure they didn’t miss a booth for potential shopping.

Fashion lovers, this is an event where you are sure to find something unique that no one else has, and mostly everything is on some sort of discount! This is the second time I’ve been to THREAD now and even though there were a lot of new vendors, it still had the friendly vibe that makes anyone feel welcome to shop at. THREAD had over 40 vendors, all of whom had unique style and a lot of refreshing spirit. Here are some vendors that really stood out to me:

Grammatique is an eco-friendly jewelry company that makes mostly everything out of used records. Krystina Grammatica, the designer, is either given broken records from her DJ friends or thrifts old records that she can use for her next unique masterpiece. “All Grammatique items are ‘one of a kind’ or limited run. Each garment or accessory is to be enjoyed as a piece of art. “-grammatique.com Krystina really has an eye for jewelry, and truly does create one-of-a-kind pieces that become special to the wearer. Krystina’s rare style breathes through her designs, which make her jewelry even more unforgettable.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT THREAD SHOW — San Francisco, Sunday November 20th

THREAD is a one-day fashion shopping, art and music event. With more than 3,000 people slated to attend, you’ll get the chance to meet lots of cool, hip,industry people while adding San Francisco’s signature fashion event to your resume.

For more information about THREAD please check out our website.

HOW TO APPLY Please respond to heather@threadshow.com with your:

• Name
• What area of the show you are interested in working — we will do our best
• to accommodate
• A few sentences on what experience you can contribute
• Resume if available
• Contact telephone number & email
• You must be available for all hours required — we cannot do splits
• You must be over 18 to volunteer at THREAD Show

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Thread Show, your one stop shop for the best indie designers, artisans, jewelery makers, and so much more, is coming to San Francisco this weekend! This Sunday, November 20th, Thread Show will take place at the Metreon Shopping Center at 101 4th Street. They’re filling 2011 with the things you know and love, and introducing new stuff to make you want more. Just when you thought THREAD couldn’t get any better, check out what they’ve got planned for this year…

• Shop from loads of trendsetting designers bringing you men’s and women’s clothing, accessories, shoes, jewelry and more!
• Do it yourself (because nobody does it better)at the DIY gift wrapping station
• Sip away on amazing signature cocktails
• Join us for a mini-mani from an hot local nail salon
• Snatch up the designer and sponsor giveaways coming from the DJ booth all day long
• Make it a memory in the THREAD Photo Booth
• Chill out with quick rub down in the THREAD Well Lounge
• Check out the top designer looks at the Fashion Art Installation
• Get styled with a new do and a make-up touch up in the Style Lounge
• Art gallery featuring top local artists
• Snacks, drinks, magazines and loads of free stuff

You can check out the entire list of exhibitors here -  so many amazing, unique things to choose from! Tickets are $5 in advance, and $10 at the door – you can RSVP for advance tickets here.

This is something you definitely don’t want to miss, as it only comes once a year. It’s the perfect time to pick up gifts for friends and family, and of course a little something for yourself too!

Thread Show SF

Thread Show returns to San Francisco, bringing you the best emerging designers and independent fashion and accessories. There will also be cocktails, a mini nail salon, giveaways, a DJ, and so much more! It’s the perfect place to purchase unique gifts for friends and family, and maybe a little something for yourself too! For more info, click here.

WHEN: Sunday, November 20 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

WHERE: Metreon Shopping Center – 101 4th Street, San Francisco

Louisa Parris Trunk Show

Local designer (and former School of Fashion faculty-member) Louisa Parris will be holding her first San Francisco accessories trunk show this Thursday, November 17. You can shop her gorgeous scarf collection (at speial holiday prices!), enjoy a cocktail, and explore all of the gorgeous books, prints, and papers at Press: Works on Paper. For more info click here.

WHEN: Thursday, November 17th from 4:00 – 7:00 PM

WHERE: Press: Works on Paper – 3492 22nd Street at Dolores, San Francisco

John Tiffany Book Signing

John Tiffany, author of Eleanor Lambert: Still Here and our Industry Interview subject this week, is holding a book signing. On Friday, November 18th John will be at Luna Boutique signing his book and reminiscing about the fabulous Miss Lambert and you’re invited!

WHEN: Friday, November 18th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM

WHERE: Luna Boutique – 3615 Sacramento Street, San Francisco

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This amazing woman is Eleanor Lambert – creator of the fashion public relations industry, founder of the Costume Institute at the Met, the CFDA, and the International Best Dressed List, creator of Fashion Week – her list of accomplishments honestly goes on and on. Basically, the fashion industry would not exist as it does today if it weren’t for Miss Lambert, one of the hardest working women of all time.

Congrats to Yufei and Brenda M who both guessed correctly!! You will both receive a ticket to Thread Show SF!

To see more of our “Who’s That?” Contests, click here.

Sally Spackman

Liah Roebuck and Sophie Littin

Sally Spackman, Liah Roebuck, and Sophie Littin! How amazing that three of our exchange students from Massey University in New Zealand came up with the most creative costumes! They truly embraced the spirit of Halloween, creating spooky ensembles that would scare Freddy Krueger himself. Congrats ladies – you’ve won the tickets to Thread Show San Francisco!!

Thank you to everyone else who submitted photos – all of your costumes were fabulous! If you want to buy tickets to Thread Show SF, click here.

Photo Credit: John Sciulli

It’s every fashion student’s favorite (or almost favorite) holiday – Halloween!! We know you have some amazing costume ideas up your sleeve and we want to see them! Send us pictures of your craziest get-ups all weekend long and be featured on Fashion School Daily!

Even better – we have prizes! This year we are giving away three tickets to the Thread Show  – your one stop shop for curated Indie Design and Fashion. Thread is coming to San Francisco on Sunday, November 20th. They’ll be at the Metreon Shopping Center from 11 AM to 5 PM, bringing you the best local fashion and jewelry designers, make-up tips, and giveaways.

So be sure to send your photos to fashionschooldaily@gmail.com. Entries will be accepted until Tuesday at 6 PM, and the three lucky winners will be announced Wednesday. Costumes will be judged on creativity and overall execution.

Happy Trick-or-Treating, dancing and drinking, baking and eating – however you plan to celebrate the weekend!

Join THREAD Show for a brilliant day of shopping the latest spring trends created by local designers. Plus, enjoy cocktails, gift bags, photo booths, DJs, giveaways, a style lounge, DIY Lounge, Nail Bar, Live Style Series, THREAD Well Lounge and a Man Cave. Here are the details:

WHEN? 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, April 10

WHERE? Metreon City View Room, 101 4th Street, 4th Level, San Francisco

For full details on the event visit their website. Here’s a little tip: if you RSVP now, you’ll get in for half-price!