Sunday, September 14, 2008
News, Sports, A+E, Food, Life, In this Issue..., Style, Nightlife
The SP 100
Presenting the fourth annual SP 100: The Sunday Paper staff’s thoroughly researched, hotly debated and extremely opinionated list of Atlanta’s finest entertainers, restaurants, philanthropists, nights...
Style
Spark St. Jude
Sage
Courtesy of Knitch
Knitch
Spark St. Jude
Fickle Manor stocks plenty of fashionable goods.
Courtesy of Paul Wilmott Communications
Jada Loveless bag
Jason Mallory
A crowd gathers before the official opening of H&M in Atlantic Station in June.
SOLOMON BROTHERS FINE JEWELRY
WHY: Ice, ice, baby. This high-rise store in Buckhead is dripping in all kinds of bling—the real kind—and we can’t get enough of it. From modern designs from Jeff Cooper to Baccarat’s crystal to the platinum bridal jewelry of Tacori, Solomon Brothers stocks all the best brands, including its own eponymous label. The sales staff is wonderfully nice and knowledgeable—but never pushy. And that’s the real beauty of this place.
WHERE: 3340 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta. 404-266-0266. www.solomonbrothers.com.
KNITCH
WHY: People need hobbies, and knitting is enjoying a surging comeback. Whether you’re a beginner or a complete knit-wit, Knitch is a cozy salon in Virginia Highland perfect for getting tangled up in. There are endless amounts of luxury yarn in all imaginable colors, as well as needles, patterns and accessories to make that special baby blanket or a warm scarf for the upcoming chilly weather. Knitch offers a multitude of helpful classes and events throughout the year, too.
WHERE: 1052 St. Charles Ave., Atlanta. 404-745-9276. www.shopknitch.com.
SAGE
WHY: Shannon Kitchens is a pro at stocking her 21-year-old boutique with affordable fashions from hotter-than-hot designers like Tulle, Nelli (an Atlanta exclusive), Miss Me denim and Frenzii, as well as West Coast-inspired, laid-back chic pieces from By Boe jewelry and Dolce Vita knits. Sage is so beloved that it’s opening its third location at the Avenue Forsyth in Cumming in October; the other two are in Midtown and Buckhead.
WHERE: Multiple locations. www.sageclothing.com.
FICKLE MANOR
WHY: Score playful, flirty items perfect for a night on the town or an outdoor cocktail party at this Morningside boutique run by an equally fun owner, J.J. Tomlinson (and her golden retriever, Manor). Open for six years and counting, Fickle Manor supports local designers, and also offers more well-known labels like Alice & Trixie, Arko, BGN, Blue Cult, Cousin Johnny, Envi, Eva Franco, Fashion Spy, Johnny Was and Joystick.
WHERE: 1402-4 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-541-0960. www.ficklemanor.com.
JADA LOVELESS
WHY: An Atlanta-based handbag designer with a style all her own, Loveless uses the finest cuts of exotic skins to create oh-so-luxurious purses. Constructed by hand and sold at Jeffrey Atlanta, the elegant clutches and minaudieres feature signature gemstone-encrusted vermeil jewelry and are seen all over town (or at least in Buckhead!).
WHERE: www.jadaloveless.com.
LENOX SQUARE’S EXPANSION
WHY: More space and more stores means more shopping! This includes 52,000 square feet of retail space added to Neiman Marcus’ existing 153,722 square footage, plus 35,000 square feet of new, smaller shops, including Michael Kors and BVLGARI. Mays and Ed Hardy will be opening soon as well.
WHERE: 3393 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. 404-233-6767. www.lenoxsquare.com.
H&M
WHY: Where else can you find an ever-changing assortment of trend-setting styles at really affordable prices? This NYC-staple clothing chain from Sweden has finally made its way down South. Does this mean Atlanta’s the new Manhattan? It’s about damn time someone took notice!
WHERE: Atlantic Station, 231 18th St., Atlanta. 404-815-9430. Additional locations in North Point Mall and Town Center at Cobb, and coming soon to the Mall of Georgia. www.hm.com.
BEEHIVE CO-OP
WHY: What’s new is unique, creative, eye-catching and organic. We can’t say enough good stuff about this community of emerging designers and artists who make—and sell—an array of handmade items, including jewelry, clothing, handbags, stationery and home accessories in a former gallery space on Peachtree. Open since 2004, Beehive continues to offer the best alternative to your typical shopping mall.
WHERE: 1831 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. 404-351-1166. www.beehiveco-op.com.
ATLANTA CRAFT MAFIA
WHY: They’re just so crafty! Reformed in 2007 by seven local independent crafters, the Atlanta Craft Mafia supports members of the community who believe in handmade goods and DIY crafts by means of public events, networking opportunities and collaborative marketing. At their recent Atlantic Station craft festival, we could’ve knocked out our Christmas shopping for the next three years.
WHERE: www.atlcraftmafia.com.
YOKOO
WHY: Within the whirlwind of D.I.Y. culture in Atlanta, every now and then you’re lucky enough to stumble upon a designer who’s doing something really interesting. The oversized, scrunchy “warmers” and infinite “soopascarves” handmade by local designer Yokoo make us wish Atlanta could see just a bit of actual snow.
WHERE: www.yokoo.etsy.com.