Find that vintage look - at affordable price - at best of Oakland's thrift shops
Blog entry by Pilar Vree.
Last updated at Mon, 16 Jan at 11:40am.

It’s the New Year, which means it’s time for a new look. Or maybe just a sweater or two.

But rather than shelling out top dollar for a fancy new sweater or compromising quality for cost at another bargain chain store, you can have your cake and eat it, too.

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Oaklandish to open store on Broadway
Article by Noah Rosen.
Last updated at Tue, 21 Jun at 11:51pm.

Oaklandish - the beloved locally focused clothing company, slash community advocate - opens its first permanent retail store and community space in July at Read the whole story...

HB-N-3D fashion show debuts new collection, gives glimpse of possibilities
Article by Niema Jordan.
Last updated at Sun, 21 Nov at 8:52am.

An electric violinist took the stage capturing everyone's attention and informing the crowd that the show had officially started.

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Tonight! Headbangers Fashion Show HB-N-3D at The Crucible: Fireworks in all directions
Article by Niema Jordan.
Last updated at Fri, 19 Nov at 10:20am.

The ladies of Head Banger Accessories are known for their big and bold designs. No surprise then that when they throw an event, it is a production.

This weekend’s HB-N-3D fashion show is all about a fresh aesthetic. "Where Forges Roar & Sparks Fly" begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at The Crucible in West Oakland.

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Bay Area native creates T-shirt line, redefines "rich"

Article by Niema Jordan.
Last updated at Tue, 12 Oct at 6:48pm.

The shirt says “Rich Girl,” but designer Jacquelynne Lethridge wants to set the record straight.

“This is not about how much money you have,” she said. “It’s about how rich your qualities are as a woman.”

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T-shirt Tuesdays: '5733' turns Tees into edgy social commentary
Article by Niema Jordan.
Last updated at Tue, 12 Oct at 6:48pm.

“We started the company wanting to talk about certain iconic people,” explains Loretta Nguyen, co-owner of Oakland-based apparel company fiftyseven-thirtythree.

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Vintage Clothing and Style Festival a smash hit, roaring good time (Review)
Article by Moya Stone.
Last updated at Sun, 22 Aug at 9:26am.

This past weekend, attendees from as far away as Los Angeles arrived at the Alameda Elks Lodge for the Second Annual Vintage Clothing and Style Festival.

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All that is vintage comes to East Bay in festival this weekend

Article by Moya Stone.
Last updated at Fri, 20 Aug at 8:48am.

After a successful debut last fall, the Vintage Clothing & Style Festival is back for two days of vintage clothing, music, cocktails and more this weekend, Aug. 14 and 15 at the Alameda Elks Lodge.

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