More Birthday Pics

We love these great shots of some of our littlest customers. Like we always say, start them shopping early!

Mom, how do I look in this floral tunic? Work the mirror, baby!


Waiting outside for mom and stylin' in a cool straw hat.


Already color coordinating: shirt, hat AND balloon!


I believe you need the 4-legged style.

As Promised

Our 1st birthday bash was better than we ever could of imagined. Thanks to everyone for coming out and celebrating with us! This past year has been amazing and we hope to have many more wonderful years with all of you.

Grace helps a customer fit a dress by Prizy Sebastian


Someone found the Red Vines!


Our friends (Adams Morgan Day volunteers for the day) stop by for a refreshment


Customers relax and shop


Alishia and Tamara working Unsung's booth at Adams Morgan Day


Keep on coming!


Our 'hood

Yeah Unsung!

Our 1st birthday party was a huge success thanks to all our loyal customers, old and new, our amazing designers whose creativity keeps us excited, and our beloved friends who pitch in to help us time and time again. More pictures to come soon!

Unsung Supports Fenty for D.C. Mayor!

D.C. Mayoral candidate Adrian Fenty dropped by Unsung on our 1st birthday! Here is Mr. Fenty with Unsung co-owner Alishia Frey.Unsung supports Fenty because of his track record as a D.C. council member and his roots in D.C. His family owns our favorite local store for running and athletic shoes: Fleet Feet. They're one of the dwindling numbers of independent stores still remaining in Adams Morgan (Unsung's neighborhood) and they are THE go-to place for runners. In fact, my friend who lives in NYC still buys her running shoes at Fleet Feet on trips to D.C if that tells you anything. We think Fenty is the best candidate to revitalize downtown neighborhoods by making them small-business friendly.
At right, Fenty talks shop with co-owners Grace Wang and Alishia Frey.

Don't forget to vote on November 7th! Go to http://www.fenty06.com/ to read more about Fenty's vision for D.C. and find your voting place.

Zygo and 44N Make a Great Party Un****believable!

We want to give our "refreshment" sponsors a MASSIVE THANK YOU for supplying us with amazing vodkas and drink recipes. So many of our customers asked what was in those fruity delish drinks, we had to share.

Zygo Energy Vodka is a slightly peach flavored vodka with natural stimulants like Yerba Mate and Guarana. No wonder they call it the "morning vodka." Our new favorite drink: 1 part Zygo, 1 part pink grapefruit juice, splash of soda. Serve on ice. Be happy!

As for 44N, well it's just the Huckleberry Goodness from Idaho. We mixed this one with lemonade and cranberry. Mmm, mmmm.

Bartender Brant mixing up a new batch of Zygo Punch.

We're 1! Come to Our Party! Sweet Sale Online!

Labor Day Sale at Unsung!

Online and in our D.C. showroom. After the September 10th, these styles are gone for good.

Saltlick Tee in Yeah Yeah Yeahs Video!

Did anyone notice that Karen O is wearing a Saltlick Ribs Tee in the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Turn Into video?

Get yours at unsungdesigners.com. And check out Saltlick's other great applique tees. You can also meet Saltlick in person at D.C.'s Crafty Bastards festival on Sunday, Oct. 1!

Gina Michele in Coveted NY Times Sunday Styles

Excerpted from "A Different Beat" (The New York Times, Sunday, August 20, 2006): A mod twist on a tweed coat by Gina Michele is $210.

And what better time to show off this shawl-collar wide cuff coat--which will be available at unsungdesigners.com in September--and Gina Michele's other gorgeous pieces than right before Labor Day (when summer is unofficially over, booo!). We can't do anything about the end of summer, but we're super excited for Gina Michele's Fall collection of tweeds, corduroys and luxe printed satins (think pinecones, bonsai trees, unlikely color combinations, a whole lot of fun!).

You'll want to grab some of Gina Michele's spring/summer pieces on sale at Unsung now. Very limited quantities of her popular Bianca Dress, Owl Tank, and Bottle Top (as seen in Daily Candy) are still in stock, but not for long.

Phyl Casual Couture in September Lucky

We want to give a shout out to the talented designer of Phyl Casual Couture, who was featured as a "great pick" in the September issue of Lucky. Phyl Couture is understated, elegant, comfortable and always pretty. We love the soft jersey dresses with details like beading and lace trim because they travel like a charm (they take up no space in a suitcase and resist wrinkles) and they look great from day to night. Shop Phyl at unsungdesigners.com now!

Who Has Better Hair?

Daniel V. from season 2

OR

Alison from this season?

They both have the deep side part thing going. And great bangs. I love Alison's shade of blonde, plus she's adorable. But then again so is Daniel. I'm going with Alison on this one. Alison has the best hair of all the designers so far.

(photos from BravoTV/ProjectRunway)

Our Interview In BussBuss.com

Take a look at our interview in BussBuss.com (your guide to totally haute stuff), where we talk about the importance of buying indie. BussBuss is a style & shopping guide/blog with sections like 'haute clicks,' 'haute talk,' haute shops,' and 'total hauties.' And while you're at it, sign up to receive your Daily Buss.

gr.dano in WWD

Always a best-seller at Unsung, Bay-area indie designer gr.dano was recently featured in WWD. This comes off the heels of the 7x7 magazine "The Very Best of SF"
edition naming gr.dano "Best Fall Fashions to Covet Now" as well as receiving the "Masterminds" award in the SF Weekly "Best of SF" edition. Congrats!

You can shop gr.dano now, or check back with us in September for their Fall collection. Remember, we ship worldwide.

Our Fave Show: Season 3

I almost forgot that season 3 of Project Runway starts tonight! I can't imagine getting as sucked in by the drama as I did last season--Frau Klum's pregnancy S&M outfits, Kara's breakdowns, Michael Kors' crazy irrelevant critiques, Daniel V's hair, the Tim & Andre show, Santino in general... so emotionally draining. Everyone watch at 9 and we'll discuss who we hate tomorrow.

Keeping America Beautiful, Homeboy Style

We hate how some people get to bask in the limelight while others--usually the ones doing all the real work--get no credit at all. So we're here to give a MASSIVE and HEARTFELT THANK YOU to the Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District cleaning crew.

Not only do they keep the neighborhood and our beloved alley in ship shape, but they do it with a sense of humor and a whole lotta style. Pictured here is one of the fellas, who stepped in to relieve our tired model during our last photo shoot. Maybe he should try another line of work? Looking good guys!