Home » Encounter » Culture »

Labels gone local

 

By Linda Brozyna 

Little Ocean

Thelma Dress >>

The vintage Thelma dress by Little Ocean is perfect for a day trip when paired with boots and red lipstick. Photo courtesy of Little Ocean.

Milwaukee resident and fashion designer Janelle Gramling is the mastermind behind the vintage Little Ocean label. All clothing items are made from special fabrics, made to order and limited edition. This V-neck empire waist dress is made with soft vintage stretch polyester and can be made to order in sizes 0-10.

Price ……. $98

Find it at ……. Little Ocean > littleocean.bigcartel.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kenton Sorenson Leather

Passport Wallet >>

The Kenton Sorenson Leather Passport Wallet is made with the global traveler in mind. Photo courtesy of Context.

Sold exclusively at Context in Madison and handmade in Wisconsin, this passport wallet is perfect for the jet setter who values a marriage between style and quality. Cut from natural vegetable tanned leather, this wallet becomes golden brown with continuous use.

Price ……. $150

Find it at ……. Context > 113 King St. Madison, Wis. > contextclothing.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lulu’s Petals

Holiday 2011 Collection Necklace >>

Make a statement with the latest necklace by Lulu's Petals. Photo courtesy of Staci Schemm.

Inspired by her mother-in-law’s vintage jewelry collection, Staci Schemm creates one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces that can make a statement in any wardrobe. The Audrey Necklace mixes pearls and rhinestones with classic elements and is part of the Holiday 2011 collection.

Price ……. $88

Find it at ……. Lela Boutique > 321 N Broadway Milwaukee, Wis. > luluspetalsart.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WiSKULLsin

The Green Bay Rib Cage Tee >>

This badass clothing line for both men and women has elevated the essence of Wisconsin pride.

The WiSKULLsin Green Bay Rib Cage T-shirt is available in styles for both men and women. Photo courtesy of WiSKULLsin.

Show your alliance to the green and gold with this top-selling Green Bay Rib Cage tee, also available for women.

Price ……. $26.99

Find it at ……. Wiskullsin > 1726 E. North Ave. Milwaukee, Wis. > wiskullsin.bigcartel.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stark Collection

The Matthew Coat >>

The Stark Collection Matthew Coat looks great with a pair of slim fit denim. Photo by Andrew Olson.

Appleton native Lauren Stark is showing the world that age is just a number. The recent UW-Stout grad already has an award-winning menswear collection under her belt. This collared black pea coat falls slightly above the knee and has white accent buttons.

Price ……. $295

Find it at ……. Atmosfere > 1426 W Lake St Minneapolis, Minn. > starkcollection.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jaxie

Athens Applique Headband >>

Jaxie Athens Applique Headband sparkles with intricate beads and sequins. Photo by Britt Lee Photography.

Born and raised in Milwaukee, designer Jackie Barutha is quickly becoming a household name among serious accessory aficionados in the Midwest. This large beaded and sequined appliqué headband with netting comes in silver as pictured, as well as black/brown. Couture customization is available upon individual request.

Price ……. $42

Find it at ……. Various boutiques across Wis. > shopjaxie.com


Related Posts:
  • Breathing new life into rural Wisconsin: Latino migration revives a school district
  • Finding Independence in Green Bay
  • Street reactions to law that criminalizes same-sex marriage
  • Revitalizing the Oneida language
  • The life of a language

    • Tags:

     

    About the author

    More posts by

     

    0 Comments

    You can be the first one to leave a comment.

    Leave a Comment