February 6, 2014. 15 photos.
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In The Good Eye this week, our style columnist hits the Essential Oliver fashion party and brand launch. The hand-dyed, locally-sewn apparel line was inspired by vintage work wear, so the lumber factory was a fitting locale. -
Delta Millworks is the nation’s leading supplier of Shou-Sugi-Ban, which I bet you didn’t know is a Japanese style of burned wood siding.Back to column. -
Conveyor belts and heavy machinery make great cocktail tables. Pay no attention to that sign in the corner.Back to column. -
A hip-hugging toolbelt looked right at home on the factory floor, as did a brown felt hat. Is it just me or is there a Harrison Ford homage thing going on here?Back to column. -
Street style maven Shelley Neuman sparkles in blue and black. Erin Freeman styles a floaty printed mini-dress with Doc Martens.Back to column. -
Jillian Newman wore a structured Eighties jacket from Charm School Vintage over a sparkly bustier and a statement necklace from Anthropologie.Back to column. -
Nicole Labry’s look featured a cascade of black leather scales down one arm and a futuristic necklace.Back to column. -
Adrienne Aybar’s throwback earrings were to die for, but the best part of her thrifted outfit was that none of the components cost more than $5.Back to column. -
Playing it glam with crushed velvet, a chain ladder neckace, and faux fur.Back to column. -
Going single-file, for booze this time.Back to column. -
Shots and a bright, loopy necklace at Republic Tequila.Back to column. -
Pompadours ahoy!Back to column. -
Hand-dyed jumpsuits featured patch pockets and tropical trim.Back to column. -
Contrast-trim button-downs, mottle-dyed tees, and drawstring work pants on the runway.Back to column. -
My favorite piece? The cropped women’s jumpsuit. Accessorize with a shirtless hunk, and you’re good to go.Back to column.
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