THREAD Show Fall 2010: Photo Gallery and Recaps

As a seasoned Threadster I feel obliged to tell you: This edition of THREAD show, was the best EVER.

The featured designers and exhibitors were so thoughtfully curated, the space felt far more open and vibrant, and even the selection of Men’s fashions was IMMENSELY better than it had been in years past. Even the newest addition to THREAD show, NOSH, turned out to be an enormous, and delicious success!

More photos and recaps after the jump!!

Although you would think that after all these years you think I would have learned my lesson: knowing full well that those sneaky Vodka-spiked, fruity-flavored mimosas concoctions have never failed to bring me swiftly to an obnoxious, giggly state. So needless to say, once again I went against all reason, and indulged: Allowing that no-good bubbly be my bad-decisions vessel throughout my shopping rounds.

Lured by sparkles and glimmers, I could actually feel my eyes quivering when I pointed my sights in the direction of For Love and Lemons and ShopModerne.com‘s side by side spaces. Hand-designed shimmery lovelies, stylish basics at taunting price points, flouncy colorful pretties, and complicated multi-finger rings. Umph. It’s not important to our purposes here to discuss the aftermath of that kryptonitical confrontation. I’d be on the cusp of post-Thread-credit-card-depression, if I didn’t look so fucking cute today.

Other visually tantalizing bits came from Liz Larios and Double Happiness, while my heart found its rightful home in a tucked away corner, occupied by the hand-screened creations by Sezio. You could actually feel the shift in space as jaws dropped as eyes set their lustful sights on Owlchemy Society‘s salacious selection of teeny bikini creations. The absolutely ahhhmazing line-up Owlchemy sent down the THREAD runway was so unbelievably chic and stunning; and was even a bit hipster — which we’re, unabashedly, all about.

The addition of an enormous artistic showcase by Art Kills Artists, that wrapped around the entirety of the somewhat secret hallway space, was absolutely astounding this year. Along with a live wheatpasting demonstration by AKA’s leader JFeather, that involved popping, dripping neontastic colors and pointillized Mr. T illustrations, standout pieces from Monty Montgomery’s bold colored & even some iridescent eye-catching bits to Kelli Murray’s lovely display of pristine paintings, it was an aesthetic touch that made for a memorable experience, aside from the inevitable spending spree…

Fashionistas and budget-minded epicureans alike saw eye-to-eye downstairs at NOSH: A THREAD first, NOSH was another successful element that worked well to round out the indie shopping experience with a lure for all savvy locavores. Although only four local eateries had the sensibility to set up culinary shop at NOSH, the selections from the tight-knit bunch were exceptional. Among my favorites were the generous and delicious heaping piles of fresh Ahi Poke from Voyeur, sweet & citrusy ceviche atop crispy tostadas at Sea Rocket Bistro, crumbly falafel goodness at Mama’s Bakery, and perfectly bite-sized Spicy Tuna rolls by Harney Sushi. It seemed no one shy-ed away from the $5 or less street fare challenge. Given San Diego’s inexperience in the street food trend, what I had expected to be sure disaster, the Negative in my Nancy fell victim to its arch-nemesis “Never say Never” that day… San Diego has once again surprised me; and delightfully at that!

There has been talks of possibly another THREAD show here in San Diego to go down just before the holidays; and I for one, am ALL for it!!!

THREAD show: Holiday 2010. Yes, please.

By: TD
Photos By Taylor Doms for TheMixster.com