Born Again Vintage: The Collective. {Bigger & Better!}

On Thursday April 25th, I had the pleasure of dropping in the fabulous new location of Born Again Vintage to visit and congratulate it's owner, my friend Bridgett Artise. It's barely 3 weeks old and yet it feels like a mainstay on this charming winding road that leads to Bloomfield Avenue and luckily, she sits only a few feet from the Glenridge Avenue/Bloomfield Avenue intersection. Location is EVERYTHING.
Bridgett is the proprietor and designer of the brand, Born Again Vintage, which is an eco-friendly line of upcycled/recycled vintage garments made new, FRESH, and post-modern.
Un-altered vintage clothing and accessories are sold here as well as her book, Born Again Vintage. 

Storefront window of BAV

Besides her line of fabulouness, Bridgett shares the spotlight with The Collective: her curated list of indie brands that she carries in this hip space.  Check out these designers' website or shop them in person. The boutique is a treasure trove of funky, fly designs; handmade body products;  and original art. You're certain to find something amazing there.

Vibrant, fashion-forward look from BAV

BAV on the runway

Fun t-shirts. Leather Skirts.

Vintage Chanel hardware becomes jewelry at BAV

Me (on left) with Bridgett Artise in her beautiful boutique with my gift to her, an upcycled fur pillow from my new collection Jypsea HOME.

Clothing:

BunnFunn collection

Lois eastlund
http://www.loiseastlund.com/

Clash and lime

http://clashandlime.wix.com/clash-and-lime2

Vintage by vintage Shaun

T-shirts:

Vernakular

http://www.vernakular.com/

The d-list

Indie Chicago designers

Accessories:

Eldenwa designs

http://www.eldenwadesigns.com/

Jewelry:

Banjo and bone

Blue Bettie's

Love me like a rock

Handbags:

Marcelle decaille 

Sarah Djarnie

http://www.sarahdjarnie.com/

Body:

Butter by keba

http://www.butterbykeba.com/

Fsl cosmetics

http://fslcosmetics.com/

Shop Born Again Vintage: The Collective at 219 Glenridge Ave., Montclair NJ 07042.

Wed - Sat: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sun: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Visit the website: www.b-artise.com and Like BAV on Facebook for updates, events, and fresh new haute merchandise!

Ultra FAB Giveaway: Exclusive!

Interior lounge at The Empire Hotel

On June 22, 2012, Jypsea Leathergoods in collaboration with Born Again Vintage will show its latest collection in a private viewing on the rooftop of the incredibly posh Empire Hotel.

Rooftop lounge at The Empire Hotel

The attendees of this viewing will strictly be the well-heeled patrons of the richly appointed hotel and fashion industry professionals from tri-state boutiques and related press/media.

Past work from Born Again Vintage

I am giving away these super exclusive invitations to  
10 Jypsea-nistas! Spend the evening lounging in paradise, overlooking the best city in the universe enjoying the fiercest looks from fashion's best new talent, handbag/accessory designer/author Meca McKinney (me!) and designer/author/boutique owner Bridgette Artise.

 What qualifies you as a Jypsea-nista?

• a recent Jypsea purchase (www.jypsea.etsy.com)
• being a fan of the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/jypsealeathergoods)
• being a follower of this blog (www.lota-n-c.blogspot.com)

I will choose 4 Jypsea customers, 3 fb fans, and 3 blog followers to send you and a plus-one to my ultra-luxe event in NYC.
Tip: Increase your odds of winning an invitation by doing ALL 3! Make a purchase, "LIKE" the fan page, AND follow this blog to greatly increase your chances of chilling on the ultra-luxe rooftop of The Empire Hotel at my fashion show.

Past work from Jypsea Leathergoods

Sip something sexy, sway to the mellow music, and grow your network all while feasting your eyes on the haute new looks from these 2 emerging fashion industry mavens.  

The winners will be announced on June 15th.
Best wishes!
Live luxe.
 ~Meca

{fine print: Accommodations and travel expenses to/from NYC are not provided. The Empire Hotel reserves the right to turn away anyone who is not ultra-fabulous whether they are on the guest list or not, so come correct.}

Rooftop pool at The Empire Hotel

About The Empire Hotel:
Nestled on West 63rd Street between two legendary New York City landmarks - Lincoln Center and Central Park - this boutique NYC hotel provides luxury accommodations overlooking the Broadway / Columbus Avenue gateway to the Upper West Side.

...earth tones from the park enhance an interior motif inspired by the stately modernism of Lincoln Center.
The Empire Hotel
44 West 63rd Street
New York, NY 10023

Rooftop deck at The Empire Hotel

Eco-Fashion in the Park Fashion Show

 

My sista in eco-design, Bridgette Artise, and her super dope line Born Again Vintage was featured in a fabulous fashion show called Eco-Fashion in the Park. It was held this past Saturday in

High Bridge Park located on Amsterdam Ave.

If you missed it, check out what you missed below and learn more about B. Artise at http://www.b-artise.com/