Unbranded Session 5

Unbranded Deep Ellum pop-up ushers in funky fresh mix for session 5

Unbranded, presented by Need and Foot Cardigan, has only two sessions left in its Deep Ellum pop-up journey. For the last several weeks, Unbranded has offered free rent to a rotating menagerie of brands and artists, enabling them to reach a wider Dallas audience.

Starting December 10, in addition to items from its presenters, Unbranded welcomes Dallasites to discover goods from the following:

Akola Project. The line of textiles and accessories — handmade from paper, glass beads, horn and hand-cast Ethiopian metals — benefits development projects in Uganda, thanks to founder Brittany Merrill Underwood.
fM Fashion Music: The brainchild of fashion industry vet Velyna Morales and music enthusiast Jill Lynch, who combine the worlds of fashion and music to change the way people shop online.
Jewelry-Heir. Bold, handcrafted jewelry — think black onyx mixed with stainless steel and horn — from designer and founder Trudi B.
Moreau Boutique. Moreau searches the globe for unique fashion finds, from girly dresses, bottoms and coats to whimsical tees.
Darek Sanchez. The former soldier and Dallas-based artist uses recycled materials in all of his works.

Unbranded's hours are Wednesday-Friday, 3-7 pm, and Saturday, noon-7 pm. Join them for a happy hour on December 10, 5-7 pm. Visitors can also settle in with a cup of Tweed coffee during pop-up shop hours.

In previous rounds, Unbranded has welcomed menswear, jewelry designers, home and garden vendors, and a range of artists and photographers. Stay tuned for information about its grand finale week.

Akola Project

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FALL FÊTE

Dallas luxury boutique and Texas designer team up on new fall fashion line

Photo courtesy of Saint Bernard

Saint Bernard is teaming up with Houston-based designer Lyndsey Zorich for Love Note.

Dallas-born luxury boutique Saint Bernard is getting ready for fall with a new collection created alongside Houston style veteran Lyndsey Zorich. The fashion-forward retailer and the founder/designer of Mason's Daughter have teamed up to launch Love Note by Lyndsey Zorich, a new Saint Bernard-owned brand, that will roll out this fall.

Love Note officially launched on Thursday, September 10 at Saint Bernard stores in Dallas, Southlake, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin, as well as online. Shoppers can expect a feminine collection with a playful take on everyday dressing for women who want to look put together, but not too serious.

Customers will have to be patient, though, because the entire collection won’t debut at once. Instead, the brand will roll out in a series of monthly drops, each with its own seasonal point of view.

Saint Bernard x Lyndsey Zorich Love Note by Lyndsey Zorich is available at Saint Bernard stores across Texas.Photo courtesy of Saint Bernard

The Kick Off is the first drop in September. It's a game day-inspired collection with pieces designed for fall sports and weekend road trips.

In October, The Lean In will debut with more feminine silhouettes, followed by Getting Comfortable, which focuses on the perfect layering pieces for Texas’ warm fall weather.

A longtime Saint Bernard shopper herself, Zorich's unique style and Texas perspective gave her a greater understanding of what Texas customers want. She was involved in everything from the creative direction and textile development to fabrication and production of the brand. The partnership is even more special, as Saint Bernard typically doesn't collaborate with local designers on its branded releases.

“Getting dressed has always been one of my favorite forms of self-expression, and Love Note allowed me to take that idea from concept all the way through the finished product,” said Zorich. "Saint Bernard felt like the right partner, because I genuinely understand and love their customers. Love Note is meant to bring a little more playfulness to getting dressed, pieces that feel personal, special, and bring joy to everyday life.”

According to director of owned brands for Saint Bernard, Ashleigh Goyer, collaborating with Zorich gave Saint Bernard a fresh new way to provide customers with something both recognizable and unexpected.

"She shares her perspective, her lifestyle, and her love of fashion, and she has an incredible ability to make getting dressed feel effortless and personal," said Goyer.

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