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yoglood · Jul 8th, 2009, 05:25 PM

I love supporting solo/up-and-coming designers who may or may not be well known in the fashion industry. Plus I love the feeling of wearing something one of a kind and made to order!!

However, I find the Etsy website very hard to navigate, and with TONS of items for sale, almost impossible to browse completely!

So what are some of your favorite stores/designers? I'm hoping that starting this thread will make it easier for me to discover some new talent that I would've otherwise missed. Thanks!

annemerrick · Jul 8th, 2009, 05:28 PM

OOooohhhh....I would like to know also!

pearlisthegurl · Jul 8th, 2009, 05:30 PM

Edit: Opps I thought it was just sellers =(

For etsy I like:

isadoraclothing
DavieandChiyo

xlana · Jul 8th, 2009, 05:40 PM

^^
But the OP was asking for Etsy sellers...not ebay sellers and what not.

bellafleur · Jul 8th, 2009, 05:50 PM

I haven't actually bought anything from these people yet, but I intend to! These are sellers I have favorited because they have super cool booths:

ArtLab for beautiful and unique t's and dresses:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6329012

SparrowCollective, a co-op of independent designers from Milwaukee (my hometown):
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id...ller_usernames

Annlumred for stunning gowns and party dresses:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7119776

KAThousedesign for gorgeous sterling jewelry:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5749897

Louise Black for unique repurposed vintage jewelry and custom corsets:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5191694

Danielle Marie Design for reasonable custom bridal gowns:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6192030

Joanshum- I wish I could afford to have this woman design my wedding dress!
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5666108

Elementclaystudio for the funkiest pottery around:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5226330

Maggiejs for really unique leaf shaped jewelry:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5016364

And Leanimal, Leanne Marshall from project Runway!!
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5249055

sesrup · Jul 9th, 2009, 07:38 AM

I had no idea she was on Etsy!! Cool!

Originally Posted by bellafleur

And Leanimal, Leanne Marshall from project Runway!!
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5249055

sesrup · Jul 9th, 2009, 07:59 AM

One fav:http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5506356 iheartnorwegianwood

She's on vacation now but you can look at her sold items to get an idea of what she sells.
Her harnesses is so cute.

passerby · Jul 10th, 2009, 10:20 PM

passerby · Jul 10th, 2009, 10:38 PM

passerby · Jul 10th, 2009, 11:19 PM

There are so many talented jewelry sellers on Etsy ... I'll just write about three :)

Davidloong

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5390532

oblikatelier

(Her father, Slavko, an amazing artist, passed away in June. He's much missed)

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5335478

mythunderstood

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5863579

Nyria · Jul 13th, 2009, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by passerby

For hats, please check out this great seller:

BoringSidney

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5007565

Omigosh - I need to find a reason to wear a fabluous feather hair piece!!! Maybe I'll just be funky and wear them daily

shoulderache · Jul 13th, 2009, 08:28 PM

When I joined etsy a long time ago (at least in internet terms) it was AWFUL. Seriously, there were NO good clothing sellers on there. That seems to have totally changed in the last 6 months! This thread is great, keep the list coming!

A note about Leanne Marshall--I had one of her one-of-a-kind Leanne Marshall dresses from right after she won project runway and it was TERRIBLE. SERIOUSLY AWFUL. The fabric was something from the $1 rack at Joanne's and the technique was what I would expect from someone who was in their 1st month at fashion school. I was SORELY disappointed. I wanted it for my dress collection (yes, I collect dresses. I know. I'm a dork) and it was so bad that despite the fact that it was a one-of-a-kind by her I got rid of it and the most I got when I resold it was $15 because it was just abysmal. I seriously hope that her stuff has gotten better otherwise she isn't going to last much longer.

plain jane doe · Jul 13th, 2009, 09:06 PM

LOVE this thread. I have always found Etsy difficult to navigate and never had the patience to muck through and find good stores myself.

Originally Posted by passerby

iheartfink

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5197232

Are their tops TTS as described?

dmitchell15 · Jul 14th, 2009, 03:47 PM

I absolutely love etsy. Thank you for everyone giving names of great sellers.

carousel eyes · Jul 14th, 2009, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by Nyria

Omigosh - I need to find a reason to wear a fabluous feather hair piece!!! Maybe I'll just be funky and wear them daily

Attend a regatta or polo match!

Passerby - That headband is stunning! I wish I knew how heavy it was/how it would look on someone's head.

Jul 8th, 2009, 05:25 PM	#1
yoglood OP Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 681	Your favorite Etsy store/designer? I love supporting solo/up-and-coming designers who may or may not be well known in the fashion industry. Plus I love the feeling of wearing something one of a kind and made to order!! However, I find the Etsy website very hard to navigate, and with TONS of items for sale, almost impossible to browse completely! So what are some of your favorite stores/designers? I'm hoping that starting this thread will make it easier for me to discover some new talent that I would've otherwise missed. Thanks!
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Jul 8th, 2009, 05:28 PM	#2
annemerrick Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Desperately Seeking Deals Posts: 5,293	OOooohhhh....I would like to know also!
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Jul 8th, 2009, 05:30 PM	#3
pearlisthegurl Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,862	Edit: Opps I thought it was just sellers =( For etsy I like: isadoraclothing DavieandChiyo
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Jul 8th, 2009, 05:40 PM	#4
xlana Gizmo Loves RM Too! Joined: Sep 2006 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 3,965	^^ But the OP was asking for Etsy sellers...not ebay sellers and what not.
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Jul 8th, 2009, 05:50 PM	#5
bellafleur Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,627	I haven't actually bought anything from these people yet, but I intend to! These are sellers I have favorited because they have super cool booths: ArtLab for beautiful and unique t's and dresses: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6329012 SparrowCollective, a co-op of independent designers from Milwaukee (my hometown): http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id...ller_usernames Annlumred for stunning gowns and party dresses: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7119776 KAThousedesign for gorgeous sterling jewelry: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5749897 Louise Black for unique repurposed vintage jewelry and custom corsets: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5191694 Danielle Marie Design for reasonable custom bridal gowns: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6192030 Joanshum- I wish I could afford to have this woman design my wedding dress! http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5666108 Elementclaystudio for the funkiest pottery around: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5226330 Maggiejs for really unique leaf shaped jewelry: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5016364 And Leanimal, Leanne Marshall from project Runway!! http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5249055
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Jul 9th, 2009, 07:59 AM	#7
sesrup Purses, backwards ;) Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 659	One fav:http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5506356 iheartnorwegianwood She's on vacation now but you can look at her sold items to get an idea of what she sells. Her harnesses is so cute.
sesrup Purses, backwards ;) Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 659	__________________ ...it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy. Last edited by sesrup; Jul 9th, 2009 at 08:15 AM.

Jul 10th, 2009, 10:20 PM	#8
passerby Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,529	Thank you for this thread. Some fabulous sellers here: treehouse28 http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5003506 attiladesign http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6604229 Ureshii http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5980872 AftonRiver http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5835248 EmilyRyan http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6245787 AmandaArcher http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5614943 MaisyBrownReproRetro http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5051175 larimeloom http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5223091 bunnymassacre http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5290384 iheartfink http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5197232 poppyswickedgarden http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=58317 Armoursananguish http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5907841 sarahseven http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5978864
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Jul 10th, 2009, 10:38 PM	#9
passerby Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,529	For hats, please check out this great seller: BoringSidney http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5007565 Now back to dresses ... SecretLentil http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5139727 muirhughes http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6132997 kalioseano http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6808315 carolhannah http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7052780 RunzwithScissors http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5968 Hyena http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5968 LesEnfantsSauvages http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5365989
passerby Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,529

Jul 10th, 2009, 11:19 PM	#10
passerby Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,529	There are so many talented jewelry sellers on Etsy ... I'll just write about three :) Davidloong http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5390532 oblikatelier (Her father, Slavko, an amazing artist, passed away in June. He's much missed) http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5335478 mythunderstood http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5863579
passerby Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,529

Jul 13th, 2009, 08:28 PM	#12
shoulderache Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 957	When I joined etsy a long time ago (at least in internet terms) it was AWFUL. Seriously, there were NO good clothing sellers on there. That seems to have totally changed in the last 6 months! This thread is great, keep the list coming! A note about Leanne Marshall--I had one of her one-of-a-kind Leanne Marshall dresses from right after she won project runway and it was TERRIBLE. SERIOUSLY AWFUL. The fabric was something from the $1 rack at Joanne's and the technique was what I would expect from someone who was in their 1st month at fashion school. I was SORELY disappointed. I wanted it for my dress collection (yes, I collect dresses. I know. I'm a dork) and it was so bad that despite the fact that it was a one-of-a-kind by her I got rid of it and the most I got when I resold it was $15 because it was just abysmal. I seriously hope that her stuff has gotten better otherwise she isn't going to last much longer.
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Jul 14th, 2009, 03:47 PM	#14
dmitchell15 Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,640	I absolutely love etsy. Thank you for everyone giving names of great sellers.
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