Introducing Ryan Roche to McMullen

There are moments when I see a collection and fall in love. I've been watching Ryan Roche's collection for a couple of years now and during last February's buying trip to NYC, I finally felt like it was the right time to pick her up. I'm over the moon about the yummy knits..and it looks like others feel the same way because she is a CFDA/Vogue Fund Finalist. View her stunning new collection in store today

 Renowned for the attention to sustainable detail, Ryan brings conscientiousness to both her 

women’s collection which features exquisite cashmere knits made by a women’s co-operative in 

Nepal and her newly launched collection of angora wool hats made in 

New York.

Ryan Roche lives in an old stone house in upstate New York, with her husband and three children.

This blush cape and beautiful knits are available in store and soon online. xo Sherri ps- pictures and bio are taken from Ryan Roche's website.  Last picture taken from Vogue.com

Get to know our designers :: Erin Fetherston

We're welcoming some wonderful new designers to McMullen this month.
One that we've been anxiously awaiting the arrival of, is none other than the fabulously talented, Erin Fetherston!

Erin Fetherston, a Bay Area native, presented her first collection in 2004, establishing her signature ~ beautiful, feminine looks.  Whimsical and with a distinct romantic sensibility, she has earned a devoted following of press and celebrities over the years.

Her Spring 2012 collection is infused with a girlish, 1960's mod-vibe that we're absolutely crazy about!  Below you'll find photos from the collection as well as a beautiful post on Erin we found at Tales of Endearment! 

Enjoy!
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Getting to know
Erin Fetherston, designer   

Image via Tales of Endearment

“Tall, pale-skinned and strikingly blond, Fetherston is the ideal model for her clothes, which call to mind little girls at a garden tea party and rare birds in flight. There are organza party dresses, cascades of ruffles and a crimson hooded cape that is perfect for Little Red Riding Hood.”

—Peter Davis Paper Magazine

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 Erin Fetherston Spring 2012 Collection

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 Erin Featherston
on Tales of Endearment 

Image via Tales of Endearment

  “I would like to be the Betsey Johnson for the next generation!” I overhear Erin confide in a captivated audience of fans at Jane Pratt’s website launch dinner. Dressed in a slinky black dress with plunging neckline, rocking her new Vidal Sassoon-inspired bleach blonde bob and a pair of stern, black reading glasses, 20-something Erin Fetherston only remotely reminds me of the cartwheeling Alley Cat, but her work as a designer has surely earned her a comparable cult-following amongst fashion-fabulous teens and celebrities.

Click here to read more...

Image via Tales of Endearment

Image via Tales of Endearment

Image via Tales of Endearment

Stop by McMullen to shop Erin Fetherston ~ arriving this week! 

Or call 510.658.6906 to order or for more information.

October Designer Focus: Paul & Joe

Sophie Albou is the brains behind the popular French brand, Paul & Joe. Graduate of the French Fashion Institute, Sophie jump started her fashion career by joining design team, Azzedine Alaia, where her true talent and style began to blossom. She then became a stylist for Le Garage shirts and after six years of styling she embarked on a new journey to establish her own clothing brand.

The name, Paul & Joe, was named after Sophie's two sons. Her first collection was menswear, which was bright, colorful and exuded a retro and young vibe. Shortly after she launched her women's collection, which was strictly shirts and trousers which evolved to a fresh and colorful line, full of prints and femininity. The brand has taken off since the beginning and now is globally distributed.


Take a look at several McMullen's Paul & Joe Sister pieces in-store now:

 Stop by McMullen to see lovely pieces by Paul & Joe Sister!

September Designer Focus: Martine Sitbon

Born in Casablanca and partially raised Paris, Martine Sitbon graduated from fashion design school from the Studio Bercot, Paris, in 1974. Soon after graduating, she established blossoming career as a fashion consultant to freelance designer, which then brought her to present her first signature ready-to-wear collection in Paris in 1984.

What inspires Martine Sitbon in her designs is 70's rock music which translates in her edgy details integrated with classic designs and aesthetics.

We're beyond excited for the arrival of MS by Martine Sitbon fall handbags!

 

Stop by McMullen for an up close look and feel of the rich colors, amazing structure and super soft leather handbags by MS by Martine Sitbon.

August Designer Focus: Equipment

Founded in 1975, Equipment is renowned for their understated elegance. Inspired by classic men's shirting, the brand was relaunched in 2010. Expect chic simplicity, with masculine silhouettes, crafted in luxurious silks.

Take a look at a couple of our styles from Equipment below:

Find your classic, staple blouse by Equipment at McMullen!

July Designer Focus: LemLem

Lemlem, a women's and children's line launched in February 2007, by super model and actress, Liya Kebede, cherishes and celebrates hand-woven fabrics and the art of weaving.

On a visit to her native country, Ethiopia, she saw that traditional weavers no longer had a market to sell their products, which inspired Liya to help maintain their art form and tradition. Lemlem, meaning flourish or bloom in Amharic, is rejuvinating the traditional weaving industry in Ethiopia, by creating job opportunities. All Lemlem pieces are completely hand-made in Ethiopia.

We're excited to carry a beautiful line of hand made fabrics, apparel and accessories that supports an economy.

Scroll down for a peek at future Lemlem arrivals at McMullen.

June Designer Focus: 49 Square Miles

New to McMullen, 49 Square Miles is a San Francisco based accessory brand where their designs reflect the San Francisco Bay Area culture, landscapes and people. 49 Square Miles utilizes rich Italian leathers in amazing colors, artisan craftsmanship, minimal hardware and exposed stitching. Each piece is packed with practical chambers and compartments for everday wear.

We're excited to carry 49 Square Miles handbags and accessories!

Check out the following looks available at McMullen:

Serra Shopper in Italian Calf Skin

Cut and Dry Satchel (available in Sand)

Triple Threat Satchel in Hemp

Beatrice Wallet in Indigo

Beatrice Wallet in Mustard

For more info on 49 Square Miles, click here .

Stop by McMullen to see the looks! We look forward to seeing you!

May Designer Focus: Rachel Roy

American fashion designer, Rachel Roy, began her booming career after graduating from Columbia Union College majoring in liberal arts. Soon afterwards, she continued her work in retail, as a stylist for magazines and music videos and interning with the founders of Rocawear. Rachel Roy then launched her first collection in Spring 2005. After this point her career took off at lightning speed where she appeared as a guest on the Oprah Winfrey show, was inducted as a new member into the CFDA.



Check out several looks below:








These pieces plus more of her collection is available at McMullen. Stop by to shop and see her looks in person.

Rag and Bone Week: April 11th - 17th

During the month of April, McMullen is featuring a designer each week. Starting April 11th, we will be featuring Rag and Bone.

Rag and Bone is a lifestyle brand that embodies understated, wearable and modern relaxed pieces constructed from high quality fabric. Each Rag and Bone soft knit, tailored denim, fun accessory and detailed jacket effortlessly exudes a classic and relaxed feel.

Check out the looks below:









Stop by McMullen to see the classic and relaxed looks in person!

Hope to see you soon!

Vince Week: April 4rd - 10th

McMullen featuring Vince Spring 2011 Collection April 4th - 10th

For the month of April, McMullen will be highlighting four designer brands that embody ease and relaxed style. During April 4rd - 10th we will be featuring Vince's Spring 2011 collection. Vince offers a complete line of luxurious and timeless staples with clean lines, rich fabrics and phenomenal details. Vince is a lifestyle brand that evokes confidence from within and adds classic taste.

Stop by McMullen to shop Vince spring collection that is full of easy knits, relaxed chinos and linen trousers, sequin tops and linen sweaters in shades of desert sand, caramel and soft ivory with a little pop of orange!

See you soon!

For a sneak peek at our Spring picks, take a glance below: