CAPSULE Design Festival 2011

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Do not mistake the CAPSULE Design Festival as a designer craft fair. CAPSULE is a street festival taking place in the heart of the Hayes Valley showcasing the great talent and originality of over a 130 independent designers; in the categories of men’s, women’s, kid’s, accessories, paper goods, glassware, and unique home décor. On trend and unique artistic items presented have captured the attention fashionistas and the Bay Area’s artistic community alike and made CAPSULE a must attend event for the past seven years. This is due to CAPSULE’s careful selection of participating designers making sure that they reach a great level of quality, originality, cleverness, and method of sustainability in their designs.

CAPSULE’s success has allowed this event to expand to Los Angeles and will be renaming itself to Urban Air Market in Los Angeles. The festival will continue to be held bi-annually in the Los Angeles and San Francisco areas allowing Missing Piece LLC, founders of CAPSULE, to select and even merge the diverse talent pool independent designers from both areas.

MODE BAY AREA is proud to be a sponsor for the 2011 Fall CAPSULE Design Festival and look forward to seeing the work from all the participating designers. Come out Sunday September 18th from 11am to 6pm at the Hayes Valley and be a part of this fun event and who knows you might find that item that your friends will envy.

Here is a peek at some of the independent designers that will be present at CAPSULE and a look at previous festivals.

Finding a unique pair of feather earrings are on many girl’s wish list. Abstract Element Design Pieces, by Patricia, uses a different style of putting jewelry together with the perfect chain and leather additions- creating a look unlike what you’ll generally see out there on the market. Their jewelry will make a alluring statement.

For those looking for romantic vintage pieces from Vinspirationals are one of a kind originally designed garments and jewelry adornments made from authentic vintage, recycled, repurposed and reclaimed materials. Each piece is made from authentic vintage fabrics and trims. In most cases, actual Victorian trims are used.

A sweet find for your newborn or toddler KIRA a line of kids clothing uses Soft and unique fabrics with cool colors and clever graphics to capture the personalities of little ones. Charming and mischievous children’s clothes with a modern twist, KIRA apparel will surely be one that both mothers and toddlers will love.