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Designer Spotlight: Callahan

Designer Spotlight: Callahan

Typically, you wouldn't think of wearing knit pieces in Spring and Summer, especially here in Los Angeles where we really only have 2 seasons -- hot and hotter. But local designer, Michelle Callahan, is the master of creating beautiful knit pieces that work year-round, even for us down here in our warmer climate. Having graduated with a degree in Apparel Design & Textiles, Michelle realized how underdeveloped the knitwear market was and decided to shake things up by creating her namesake label, Callahan. Callahan pieces are inspired largely by LA's "cool-girl aesthetic" -- the designs are composed of unique and...

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Designer Spotlight: Eternal Sunshine Creations

Designer Spotlight: Eternal Sunshine Creations

The skies are still warm and sunny here in Los Angeles this fall, but just in case you need a little extra warmth with a cool California vibe, this month we bring you Eternal Sunshine Creations -- our newest designer spotlight! ESC was created by designer Naomi K Stills, after she moved from her native Tokyo to the breezy west coast. Having traveled worldwide, Stills' designs are influenced by many different lifestyles and cultures, but her main inspiration comes from California's laid back, bohemian nature. When you see her unique collection of crochet, hand knits, and contemporary sweaters this is...

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Designer Spotlight:  Charlotte Stone

Designer Spotlight: Charlotte Stone

This month’s designer spotlight is all about a girl’s real best friend – shoes! (Diamonds are a close second.) Here, in Los Angeles, we are always on the lookout for ultra comfy-yet-still-chic footwear, and Charlotte Stone’s designs are exactly that. Having grown up amongst interior and graphic designers, Charlotte’s minimalist-modern aesthetic literally shines through in her collections. Slides, easy to pull on boots, and mules are done up in an array of richly-hued and metallic leathers all with simple, elegant designs. Charlotte graduated from FIDM here in LA, having decided early on that she wanted to become a shoe designer. She later...

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Designer Spotlight: Black Orchid Denim

Designer Spotlight: Black Orchid Denim

Here at The Runway Outlet, we take our jeans very seriously -- that's why this month we're featuring our favorite denim brand, Black Orchid, in our designer spotlight series!  Black Orchid, designed here in Los Angeles by denim master, Julien Jarmoune, continues to be one of the leading brands on the market and has been spotted on just about every celebrity under the sun. And for a good reason! When Jarmoune set out to create Black Orchid, he wanted to craft a truly perfect jean -- figure flattering on all sizes, expert attention to detail, and cut from the best...

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