Whats your Crow Thief style ?

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:43:13 +0000

Send us a snap shot of you in your Crow Thief attire and recieve 15% off your next purchase !

I love how he wore a tee over a collard shirt and tie with a blazer . Looks very well put together ! Thanks for sharing Yaniv!

(please note pictures sent may be shared on our facebook & news page)

March Giveaway !! ($42 value)

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:14:36 +0000

Check it out .. visit .. http://www.stylechick.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1946#post1946.. and post to win our Danderous paths tee !!

Entries MUST be posted by March 31 to win ! Good Luck!

PROJEKT 619

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:53:38 +0000

PROJEKT 619 is back for its second installment on SUNDAY, MARCH 7th – 12noon to 5pm! At least 10 Fashion/Jewelry brands including CROW THIEF participating in a boutique blowout sale! No cover, brunch menu, 3 Olives Vodka bloody mary hosted bar 1-2pm…join us!!

Stores world wide …

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:04:41 +0000

Crow Thief will be in Emerging Concepts at POOL , show casing our new fall/winter 2010 collection!! This collection embraces textures and quality fabrics from around the world and beautiful , edgy silhouette’s that will make your mouth water . Make an appointment today , contact Melissa at Melissa@crowthief.com .

We look forward to seeing you !!

L.A. Market Sees Retailers Thawing Out for Spring Season

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:42:07 +0000

by Andrew Asch, Erin Barajas, Deborah Belgum, Rhea Cortado and Alison A. Nieder October 23, 2009

The 824 Building was a destination for trendy Los Angeles stores Kitson, Live! On Sunset and Planet Funk and the East Coast chain South Moon Under, which has store locations in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and Pennsylvania. Clean basics at an affordable price were key for menswear buyers. “Price point continues to be the strongest category,” said Tim Padilla of the T&A Showroom. Basic tees in burnout treatments by Fluxus that wholesale for $18 to $28 and Gregory Quinn slouchy tees with a clean finish that wholesale from $22 to $45 were among the best sellers. Focus returns with ThreadContemporary apparel and accessories show Focus returned to the California Market Center’s 13th-floor penthouse with an expanded lineup that included Thread Select, a sampling of labels put together by San Diego–based consumer trade show Thread. Among the new exhibitors during the show’s Oct. 16–18 run was Amai Unmei, a 2-year-old contemporary collection based in Portland, Ore.Amai Unmei means “sweet destiny” in Japanese. Designer Allison Covington’s collection features flirty dresses and vintage-inspired coats, which are wholesale priced from $125 to $230. Sales representative Vanessa Urenda said the collection’s classic aesthetic has found a base in several boutiques on the West Coast—but not yet in Los Angeles.
Returning to Focus was San Diego–based Crow Thief, which is designed by Melissa Hendrix and Ray Lawson. Described by Hendrix as “urban-contemporary streetwear,” the men’s and women’s line includes printed tees, as well as a few tailored jackets, vests and dresses. Retail prices range from $44.00 to 190.00. “I’ve written orders, but it’s a little slow,” said Hendrix on the second day of the show. This was the first time that Anna Carey jewelry designs of Redondo Beach, Calif., attended Thread Select at Focus, said Vice President of Sales Star Rivera. The company has participated in Thread’s retail show in the past. Rivera was pleased with the turnout at Focus, noting, “I had appointments, so I did well.” The collection included silver- and gold-filled pieces mixed with semiprecious stones, precious-metal clay and fused glass. The 4-year-old line sells to Southern California–based contemporary boutiques, including Traffic, Beige and Moondance Jewelry Gallery. The company also maintains a workshop in New York and sells to East Coast boutiques, as well. (Apparel News )

A Successful Show for Local San Diego Apparel Company, Crow Thief

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:38:34 +0000

Last night on a foggy quiet corner, one restaurant was grooving with good style and great company. San Diego’s new apparel brand Crow Thief showed it’s spring/summer 2010 preview. They also had a viewing of their current fall/winter line. Layered photography by Kimo Easterwood from Random Elements was adorning the walls, and the place was buzzing.

Alchemy was an awesome host, and I just happened to pick a great seat to enjoy my 4 dollar Belgian brew and fashion show. Here are some shots I snapped of the line.

I was curious where designer Melissa Hendrix gets her inspiration. Turns out, she and her boyfriend Ray Lawson do the collaborating and designing together, and the collections are mostly a product of their lifestyle. The result is a raw feeling, reflective of their everyday lives. Ray is in the Navy full time, and you can see many of their pieces take on a slight military spin. Add some of hand sewn lambskin leather and you’ve got yourself an awesome fall piece that is going to set yourself apart from the crowd. See this jacket? I WANT IT!

Crow Thief strives to use all local supplies for production, and for the most part hits this target every time. “Sometimes I have to go to LA for things, but my sewers, pattern makers, cutters, everyone, are right here in San Diego”. That’s what we like to hear!What can we expect for future collections? Melissa explained that their upcoming pieces are going to be integrating more of Kimo’s artwork. Very cool.

Crow Thief celebrities

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:32:41 +0000

Ashely Roberts from the Pussycat Dolls & Jamie Presley from ” My name is Earl”

L.A. Fashion Market Wrap Up

admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:44:14 +0000

Off I went on Saturday to the Fashion District in LA to cover the L.A. Fashion Market for the Fall/Winter 2009 collections – and I loved every minute of it. There was a lot to see, so expect a lot of posts related to it in the near future. I saw a ton of edgy lines, and all the showroom reps were more than willing to give me info whenever I asked (which was nice, I thought they’d retreat a bit when they realized I wasn’t a buyer). I’ve wanted to be a buyer since I was a young girl, but actually being at this show and seeing the buyers in action definitely made me realize that I would absolutely kill for that job….like, seriously, hand me a machete I’ll take someone out if it means becoming a buyer. It’s perfect for me. I’m the girl that, when I was 3 years old, would go to the store with her family and have to be reminded, “now, we’re just looking remember?” I was also convinced that I was born at Wal-Mart until I was about 4 years old….that’s how much consumerism and shopping has influenced my life.
Fall trends that were prevalent at every showroom were leather, tons of embellishments, studs, SEQUINS, tulle, metallic fabrics, ruffles and tiered pieces. Leggings are also a big ticket item for Fall. Overall, pieces emphasizing attention to detail were the mainstays – so expect to see a lot of that in the seasons to come. I was actually pleasantly surprised, I wasn’t expecting much of a wow-factor, considering the economy. But it was pretty apparent that some of the designers are confronting the economy head-on by refusing to cower or stifle their creativity.
WILLIAM RAST BRINGS THE HEATThe label that brought it, in my opinion, for Fall/Winter 2009 was definitely William Rast. I was actually the most excited to see what this showroom had to offer – I’ve been a big Justin Timberlake fan since I was 12 and I wanted to see if he really knew what he was doing when it came to fashion. Having a denim line is one thing, but making other substantial pieces is another. I know William Rast is a pretty big line and is carried just about everywhere, but that doesn’t mean they’ve lost their originality. I was more than impressed when I walked into their showroom on the 5th floor of the California Market Center. Now is the time to invest in non-traditional pieces from them. Yes, their denim is amazing, but I was intensely coveting their smooth-as-butter leather jackets, all studded and glorious! The line boasts a lot of leather, patches, studs, grommets and plaid. Everything is very rock + roll – and I love it! Some of my faves were navy blue studded cords, a studded lapel leather jacket (pictured above) and a sleeveless studded + patched up leather jacket. They also had a cream colored tuxedo style blazer with black lapels – which was pretty killer. The tees were also super soft and comfy, both for the men’s line and women’s line. If I was only able to buy clothes from one line for fall, it would have to be from William Rast. I could have stayed in that showroom all day and, again, would have busted out the machete if offered the opportunity to work for them in PR or something, but I had more to explore.
NEW, EDGY DESIGNERS MAKE THEMSELVES KNOWN THROUGH “FOCUS”FOCUS was a part of the Market showcasing edgy, street friendly labels – think Urban Outfitters and Nylon Magazine mashed up into one indie designer casserole. This showcase was held in the penthouse of the California Market Center and was, by far, my favorite part of the show. What is so great about designers like this is their enthusiasm for their label and their need to be known. True passion was shown at FOCUS because these designers are still all about their art and creativity, as opposed to some of the bigger labels who have gone corporate and lost their sense of identity. Among my favorites at FOCUS were:
Dustie Doll Clothing (amazing tees re-done in a way you wouldn’t expect, lots of details, fringe and studs)
Micha Design (killer, crazy, insane, one-of-a-kind statement necklaces made from vintage pieces)
Etched Clothing (comfy, super soft, edgy, graphic tees for men and women)
Crow Thief (probably the coolest military inspired jacket I’ve ever seen)
OTHER HIGHLIGHTSDesigners that chose not to show at the FOCUS showroom were placed in the various contemporary sections of the California Market Center. I gravitated toward the labels that really showed me something special – those that actually tried to produce something of interest. Anything different, detailed, funky, studded or shiny really caught my eye. As a consumer, I appreciate the fact that some designers faced the economy situation head-on, they didn’t cower and they weren’t afraid to show what they’ve really got. They brought out the big guns when times got tough. I think that is extremely important as it shows who is really in it for the right reasons. If I’m in a bit of financial trouble, I don’t want to look at fashion (one of the things that make me feel better about whatever situation I might be in), and see only bland neutrals and boring pieces. Seeing that will only remind me of my situation – it most definitely will NOT uplift me. Inspire me! Take me to another world! While the designers below smacked me in the forehead with their creativity and beauty, other designers were plainly afraid of taking risks – and that’s not going to work. Some of the ones who got it right are below. I stress the word “some.” These are the lines that impressed me so much that I managed to excitedly write them on my Moleskine, complete with about a million exclamation marks!