The following weekend you can come find us in San Francisco at the Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion. Sat July 31, Sun Aug 1 11am-7pm.
Boom.
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Showing posts with label Fabric Horse. Show all posts
7.21.2010
FH coming to La this weekend, SF next weekend
I am about to embark on a west coast adventure. Fabric Horse will be in LA for the first time ever this weekend. You can find us at the Renegade Craft Fair at The Cornfield, located at 1245 N Spring Street. If you ever wanted to try stuff on in person or to see what size is best for you come say hello. I'll be there Sat July 24, Sun July 25 from 11am-7pm.
The following weekend you can come find us in San Francisco at the Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion. Sat July 31, Sun Aug 1 11am-7pm.
Boom.
The following weekend you can come find us in San Francisco at the Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion. Sat July 31, Sun Aug 1 11am-7pm.
Boom.
4.19.2010
Craft Fair City!
Well since we got the boot from our store front in the Piazza we are now all settled into our new space at 310 N. 11th St. 2nd Floor. Running a store is a lot of work so now that we have more time on our hands I have decided to do a craft fair tour with FH all summer. Starting with Bazaar Bizarre in San Mateo, CA on May 22 + 23rd.
sponsored in part by:
and in cahoots with The Bay Area Maker Fair
After I get back we will be almost ready for the Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn on June 5 + 6th at McCarren Park.
Giving us about a month after Brooklyn to gear up for a cross country trip where we will be hitting up LA, SF, and more up thru the Pacific Northwest if our car or bus allows...
Keep an eye out, we may be coming to a city near you....
sponsored in part by:
and in cahoots with The Bay Area Maker Fair
After I get back we will be almost ready for the Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn on June 5 + 6th at McCarren Park.
Giving us about a month after Brooklyn to gear up for a cross country trip where we will be hitting up LA, SF, and more up thru the Pacific Northwest if our car or bus allows...
Keep an eye out, we may be coming to a city near you....
4.01.2010
Spat love from LA
We love getting fan mail..... Missy Moore from LA sent us an email about how much love she has for her new FH spats.... and sent some photos to boot
3.27.2010
"Fabric Horse Moves" in City Paper
In case many of you are wondering about our move, why we are moving and where we are moving to.... read this article written by Felicia D'Ambrosio in this week's City Paper.
Carrie Collins, owner and designer of bicycle-centric accessories line Fabric Horse, will move her retail and production space out of NoLibs' Piazza at Schmidts at the end of the month. The move, executed just as the retail climate warms with the weather, was not her idea. "I signed a license agreement [with property developers Tower Investments] for two years," says Collins. "By the terms of the licensing agreement, either party could cancel it at any time with 30 days' notice. They said they had found an upscale boutique willing to pay three times my current rent."
Tower Investments — who did not return requests for comment — is exercising its right to relocate Fabric Horse to a retail space on the outside of the Piazza facing Germantown Avenue. "My rent would remain the same," says Collins, "but the space they want to relocate me to is half the size [600 square feet vs. 300]." Collins, who constructs her utility belts, spats and backpacks with one employee in the store, is opting instead to move in with her former employer R.E.Load (310 N. 11th St.), who handmake bicycle messenger bags. Customers may ring the outside bell to be buzzed up into the second floor of the R.E.Load/Fabric Horse showroom, or make an appointment if they wish.
"When the Piazza opened, Tower dropped the rents really low to bring in artists and small businesses," says Collins. "They wanted to create young energy. A year goes by, and they're shopping for somebody who can bring in more money. They are looking for different kinds of businesses."
(felicia.dambrosio@citypaper.net)
Carrie Collins, owner and designer of bicycle-centric accessories line Fabric Horse, will move her retail and production space out of NoLibs' Piazza at Schmidts at the end of the month. The move, executed just as the retail climate warms with the weather, was not her idea. "I signed a license agreement [with property developers Tower Investments] for two years," says Collins. "By the terms of the licensing agreement, either party could cancel it at any time with 30 days' notice. They said they had found an upscale boutique willing to pay three times my current rent."
Tower Investments — who did not return requests for comment — is exercising its right to relocate Fabric Horse to a retail space on the outside of the Piazza facing Germantown Avenue. "My rent would remain the same," says Collins, "but the space they want to relocate me to is half the size [600 square feet vs. 300]." Collins, who constructs her utility belts, spats and backpacks with one employee in the store, is opting instead to move in with her former employer R.E.Load (310 N. 11th St.), who handmake bicycle messenger bags. Customers may ring the outside bell to be buzzed up into the second floor of the R.E.Load/Fabric Horse showroom, or make an appointment if they wish.
"When the Piazza opened, Tower dropped the rents really low to bring in artists and small businesses," says Collins. "They wanted to create young energy. A year goes by, and they're shopping for somebody who can bring in more money. They are looking for different kinds of businesses."
(felicia.dambrosio@citypaper.net)
3.16.2010
Moving out of the Piazza by the end of the month
and in with Reload Bags at 310 N. 11th St. 2nd Floor.
Come celebrate the first day of spring!
2.11.2010
FH in Keystone Edge
Dan Eldridge wrote a great article on the bicycle culture of Philadelphia for KeystoneEdge.com. He talks about our growing community and the people and organizations who help it thrive. You can read it HERE.
2.01.2010
FH Wool Cycling Jerseys
Our friend John is modeling these beautiful vintage De Marchi wool cycling jerseys for us. But the catch is that we only have a few, and they are size SMALL. Please read all the details of the jerseys before purchasing to make sure it will fit you and that you are stoked. We cannot return or exchange these guys, but if you on the smaller spectrum either guy/or gal, you will not be disappointed. First come, first serve for these guys. Jorge came across the jerseys and he loves his.
You can buy them HERE.
Email us if you have any questions.
1.25.2010
NEW **Lock Holster Belts**NEW
The Lock Holster Belt is our solution to those who still want a spot for their u-lock to rest but do not want to use our original Lock Holster because they don't wear belts to hold their pants up. This is also ideal for those who get annoyed having to switch out their holster from one pair of pants to the next.
The Holster Belt is meant to be worn on top of your clothes rather than strung through your pants. The u-lock holster is actually stitched to the waist belt itself so it will not move around. You can pick up a Belt Loop Key Ring and a iPhone/iPod Pouch and you will have yourself your own utility belt.
1.22.2010
Guest speaking at Make:Philly this Sunday
Make:Philly graciously invited me to come and speak during their January meeting. I will be giving a slide presentation (yes, slides...) on my thoughts of design and manufacturing. I will also tell the story of how FH was launched and how it keeps going.
Date: This Sunday, January 24
Time: 3PM sharp
Location: University of the Arts, 211 S. Broad Street, Terra Hall, 5th
Floor
ID: Bring your ID with you to sign in at the front desk
Cost: FREE
www.makephilly.com
12.07.2009
The best winter cycling cap.
I cannot say enough about this hat. In my humble opinion, it is the best winter cap out there. Don't get me wrong. I have many many hats, and I love most of them BUT this hat is the warmest hat for cycling I have come across. If you respect Fabric Horse for the functionality of our products, you will not be disappointed with this steal of a deal. This hat was designed by Gerik Forston, master applique artist of Reload Bags about 7 years ago when we all lived in Cincinnati. He made them under the name Gerikmade but has since ceased production. I have personally owned a few of these guys, and like I have already said, I love it. Not only is it a great fit, but with the stretch of the polar fleece and the elastic running across the back from ear to ear, cold air will not reach your ears. In the cold weather this is the only hat I wear.
Gerik and I worked out a deal and now this hat is the newest Fabric Horse product. We have 4 colorways to start with. I am willing to make other colors if people are down. I will also be taking a batch of these jems with me to SF next weekend for the Renegade Holiday Craft Fair.
Gerik and I worked out a deal and now this hat is the newest Fabric Horse product. We have 4 colorways to start with. I am willing to make other colors if people are down. I will also be taking a batch of these jems with me to SF next weekend for the Renegade Holiday Craft Fair.
11.26.2009
Black Friday + Weekend Sale
Now that you all are well fed and in a food coma you can finally start thinking about presents! Let's all agree that receiving presents is not as rewarding as giving them. So if you know that someone you like or love has been eyeing up something but just does not have the money saved up, perhaps you can surprise them this year. Whether it is for you or for someone you like....Fabric Horse will be having our one time annual sale. Starting Friday Nov. 27 and ending Sunday Nov. 29 everything in our store and online will be 15-20% off. (Fabric Horse items only).
Go get 'em!
11.03.2009
New Products!
Hey everyone...
I know, you all have been wondering when Fabric Horse is going to make new stuff. Well we have been, and now some of them are online. Go check them out here!
I know, you all have been wondering when Fabric Horse is going to make new stuff. Well we have been, and now some of them are online. Go check them out here!
11.02.2009
Fright of Fancy in PW photo gallery
The Philadelphia Weekly photo gallery has posted photos from Fright of Fancy. Taken by the one and only Inna Spivakova. You can see more of her photos from the night here.
Thanks for coming to Fright of Fancy
It was a great time! Thanks to everyone that came out and helped out. It would not have happened without you all. YOU know who you are.... in the mean time.... go check out some photos taken from Carina Romano. There will be more photos to come... Dont ya worry now child!
10.24.2009
Fright of Fancy: Halloween Extravaganza
Last month I was thinking to myself, and out loud with Alex and Major Snakes here at the FH headquarters. . . I was pondering how every year around this time I get so excited for Halloween, being my favorite holiday, yet there rarely is anything awesome to do. In fact I got a little angry about it. Too often I find myself all dressed up with nowhere to go.... IF you can relate to this, then get ready to be excited. I decided that Fabric Horse needed to throw its first ever promotional event. Since I am strictly doing Fabric Horse full time now that our store opened this summer, I deemed it worthy of a celebration.....
Fright of Fancy: Halloween Dance Party and Costume Fashion Show
Fabric Horse and Philly art stars re-do Halloween this year!
Contact:
Carrie Collins
215-694-9034
carrie@fabrichorse.com
Fabric Horse (www.fabrichorse.com), Philadelphia’s premier creative design outlet for utility belts, bags, lock holsters, and urban costuming; will be throwing, “Fright of Fancy, a huge Halloween inspired fashion show and dance party on Saturday October 31st at the Latvian Society of Philadelphia. Fabric Horse owner, Carrie Collins, whose new retail space recently opened in the Piazza; has assembled the best and brightest of the Philadelphia art scene to make custom made costumes, games, prizes, and performances for an epic Halloween blowout.
“Fright of Fancy” will feature a runway Fashion show of Halloween costumes with designs from many local artists including: Topstitch Boutique, Kristen Phillips (Safari Anomalou), Carrie Collins and Alex Powell (Fabric Horse), Dave Laverdure (Club Lyfestile), Audra Phillips, Sara McCorriston, Tip Flannery (The Vaudevillains), and more. The fashion show will be hosted by Sweatheart front-woman and former Trading Spaces contestant, Rose Luardo.
All attendees who come wearing a costume will be competing for prizes in categories such as: Best Group Costume”, “Best Michael Jackson”, “Best Inanimate Object”, “Scariest Costume”, and “Most Creative Costume.” The winners will receive custom made trophies by NY-based sculptor and master mold maker Sabrina Lessard.
The night will also feature a “head through the hole” photo-booth painted and designed by Space 1026 artists Thom Lessner and Chris “Salty Snax” Kline.
Lots of party games will be on hand as well including a custom made “Zombie Brain Toss” by artist Gerik Forston (Black Floor Gallery and R.E.Load Bags), a “Bloodsucking” Blackjack table by Roland Burns (co-founder of R.E.Load Bags), and there will even be free food in a “Build Your Own Tostada Bar” by 2009 Pew-Fellowship winner Ben Peterson and custom pastries by Rebecca Flax
The dance party will feature multiple DJ’s including KurtLife (AKA Kurt Hunte from Plastic Little), Hoagie Jawns, and AJ Ready Right (AKA Andrew Jeffrey Wright, Space 1026) as well as video projections with a live green screen dance floor provided by local filmmaker Ted Passon.
There will also be a raffle where people can buy tickets to win fun prizes from Fabric Horse, Print Liberation, ReLoad Bags, Space 1026/Free News Projects, Jinxed, Luna Hair Salon, and many others.
The event will be held in the main party room of the historic Philadelphia Latvian Society at 531 N. 7th Street at 8:00pm on Saturday October 31st. Admission is $10.00 and the bar is open to individuals who are over 21. Drink specials include $2 Lionshead and $4 liquor. Presale tickets available at Fabric Horse.
Fright of Fancy: Halloween Dance Party and Costume Fashion Show
Fabric Horse and Philly art stars re-do Halloween this year!
Contact:
Carrie Collins
215-694-9034
carrie@fabrichorse.com
Fabric Horse (www.fabrichorse.com), Philadelphia’s premier creative design outlet for utility belts, bags, lock holsters, and urban costuming; will be throwing, “Fright of Fancy, a huge Halloween inspired fashion show and dance party on Saturday October 31st at the Latvian Society of Philadelphia. Fabric Horse owner, Carrie Collins, whose new retail space recently opened in the Piazza; has assembled the best and brightest of the Philadelphia art scene to make custom made costumes, games, prizes, and performances for an epic Halloween blowout.
“Fright of Fancy” will feature a runway Fashion show of Halloween costumes with designs from many local artists including: Topstitch Boutique, Kristen Phillips (Safari Anomalou), Carrie Collins and Alex Powell (Fabric Horse), Dave Laverdure (Club Lyfestile), Audra Phillips, Sara McCorriston, Tip Flannery (The Vaudevillains), and more. The fashion show will be hosted by Sweatheart front-woman and former Trading Spaces contestant, Rose Luardo.
All attendees who come wearing a costume will be competing for prizes in categories such as: Best Group Costume”, “Best Michael Jackson”, “Best Inanimate Object”, “Scariest Costume”, and “Most Creative Costume.” The winners will receive custom made trophies by NY-based sculptor and master mold maker Sabrina Lessard.
The night will also feature a “head through the hole” photo-booth painted and designed by Space 1026 artists Thom Lessner and Chris “Salty Snax” Kline.
Lots of party games will be on hand as well including a custom made “Zombie Brain Toss” by artist Gerik Forston (Black Floor Gallery and R.E.Load Bags), a “Bloodsucking” Blackjack table by Roland Burns (co-founder of R.E.Load Bags), and there will even be free food in a “Build Your Own Tostada Bar” by 2009 Pew-Fellowship winner Ben Peterson and custom pastries by Rebecca Flax
The dance party will feature multiple DJ’s including KurtLife (AKA Kurt Hunte from Plastic Little), Hoagie Jawns, and AJ Ready Right (AKA Andrew Jeffrey Wright, Space 1026) as well as video projections with a live green screen dance floor provided by local filmmaker Ted Passon.
There will also be a raffle where people can buy tickets to win fun prizes from Fabric Horse, Print Liberation, ReLoad Bags, Space 1026/Free News Projects, Jinxed, Luna Hair Salon, and many others.
The event will be held in the main party room of the historic Philadelphia Latvian Society at 531 N. 7th Street at 8:00pm on Saturday October 31st. Admission is $10.00 and the bar is open to individuals who are over 21. Drink specials include $2 Lionshead and $4 liquor. Presale tickets available at Fabric Horse.
9.18.2009
OBSESSED: Picks from Philly's Style Squad
Donna O'Brien, owner of Beautiful Blooms posted a sweet little tidbit about her new Superhero Utility Belt (she snagged a black/red/polka dot belt) in Philadelphia Magazine. You can read about it here
I am glad more and more people are catching on that these belts can be used for so much more than cycling!
9.10.2009
A photo from Berlin
We love getting emails from customers who love their FH goods. Andrew Ferguson just sent us this photo, riding around Berlin, Germany.
8.28.2009
Custom Halfbelts
I recently finished these two Halfbelts for a soldier who came in. He donated a pair of his ACUs for the cause, but luckily I saved him a pair of shorts out of the deal. The one with more pink on it is for his wife.
Pretty crazy.
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