Burnt Orange, Flocked linen, Shark jaws and Other Swankety Wonders
There will be no February gloominess around Swankety Swank! If you need a boost of light and air, stop by the shop and luxuriate in the glow of handmade, artisan goods! Yabette and many of our other artists have some fabulous new items in the store. Take a peak!
Edwardian Ball 2012: A Fresh Approach
Edwardian Ball is near! Do you have your look together? If you are looking for something new and swankety, we’ve got you covered with some of the Bay Area’s sexiest finery. We asked one of our favorite models, Ann, to show off some hot looks to inspire you. From dangerous beauty to elegant lady, you’ll [...]
This particular Monday…
…happens to be called “Columbus Day”. I like that my son’s school calls it “Indigenous People’s Day”. This is a great video explanation of exactly why that is correct. If you have the day off, why not spend it in a community-positive way by enjoying the city and making a visit to Divisadero and Swankety Swank? [...]
Inspired by Autumn, Around the Shop
Wait, wait! Now, if you’re in San Francisco, you are not only enjoying autumn, you’re also enjoying Indian Summer! Happily, we are still carrying some beautiful, perfect for lounging at Golden Gate park, or for an evening of outdoor cocktails around the city. (Just remember to bring a shawl, wrap or cardigan!)
We won a San Francisco Travel Grant!
I am thrilled to announce that we are on the list of winners for the 2011-2012 Neighborhood Partnership Grant from SF Travel. Here’s what the San Francisco Travel Association said about that. Now in its second year, the grant program was created to extend the economic impact of San Francisco’s tourism industry into the city’s diverse [...]
The Cabinet of Wonders Wrap Up
How excited and thrilled I am to have such an amazing crowd attend last Friday’s event at Swankety Swank. We’ve come a long way baby and I am happily anticipating the future adventures of magick and merriment that continue to enthrall and awaken in San Francisco. Here’s a sampling of the fun for those of [...]
Sexi Seaweed and Awesome Art Walkers Made Our Night!
Thanks to everyone who came out for the Divisadero Art Walk! If you didn’t make this time, you should come out for the next one! The Divisadero community is growing, come be a part of it! One of our favorite designers, Amelia of Sexi Seaweed, debuted new accessories, and a new line of leather wear [...]
Sexi Seaweed at the Divisadero Artwalk August 11, 2011
Sexi Seaweed Meet & Greet! As part of this month’s Divisadero Artwalk we welcome fans and shoppers of Sexi Seaweed!
Arriving in August
The House of Swankety Swank presents Cabinet of Wonders August 19, 2011 7-11pm Join us as we celebrate all things curious and creative inspired by Stacy Carlson’s newly published work, Among the Wonderful. “…in the darkness I could always feel some ethereal charge that alerted me to the silken threads that bound reality together. It [...]
Welcome Intern Anna!
This was Anna’s first week as a summer intern for Swankety Swank. She’s been very helpful and it’s been good for me to expand my teaching skills. Being a Sophomore in high school, she brings a very fresh perspective to my work here, and is exploring her interest in fashion design. Check out Anna’s blog [...]
