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Friday, July 4, 2008

Indie Designer Spotlight - Lemonstory

"Thanks for this - it is a great item and I cant wait to wear it!!! Will keep looking for more cool stuff..."

"The dress is beautifully made. Thank you !"

"i LOVE this shirt! i am so impressed with the style and the professional look...thanks!"

"Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! I cannot say anything bad about this dress. I love it."

These are just a few of the many positive responses fashion designer Anna Kim has received since starting her Brooklyn-based label Lemonstory in May 2008, just two months ago.

She came up with the name 'Lemonstory' because she thinks of the color lemon as bright and warm, so whoever wears their own Lemonstory item will feel happy and warm as well.

Anna attended Parsons The New School for Design where she received a Bachelor of Fine Art degree in fashion design. Since then, in addition to creating Lemonstory, she has worked for a fashion design company and also does freelance work for several companies at the moment.

Lemonstory offers quality clothing and accessories, all handmade by Anna, which are infused with style and abundant with exceptional details. All the designs are trendy, feminine and wearable so they would easily fit into the daily wardrobe of any fashionable lady.

According to Anna:

"A little piece of clothing is art that is going to be the closest thing from the body. It is going to change the look, the character, and the mind of a person wearing."

"I have always dreamed of creating something unique, beautiful, and one of kinds. Then I found Etsy, handmade market, which made me so happy to open my store with other amazing artists.

All items are from sketching, swatching, draping, pattern making...step by step. I spend many hours to find right designs. For Spring/Summer 2008 my inspiration is adolescence. I wanted to create something very pure, young, pretty also mature, unique. I am always inspired by art, colors, music, stories...so many things around me."

Each Lemonstory item is uniquely priced and current merchandise ranges from US$54 to US$110, with the exception of a brooch for US$18 (shown below).




To browse more of these lovely designs or to purchase your own, click here to go to the Lemonstory Etsy store.
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58 comments:

  1. Sharon July 4, 2008 at 3:04 PM

    Hi danz!! I love the grey/black dress-so totally stylish and creative!! Have a lovely weekend!

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  2. ShayJuly 4, 2008 at 4:49 PM

    the sleeve details are so pretty.

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  3. IdaJuly 4, 2008 at 5:00 PM

    Nice post. You are writing so professionally and objectively. Are you studying journalism, Danz? Been wondering for a while:)

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  4. Fashion AddictJuly 4, 2008 at 6:17 PM

    I have never heard of Lemonstry before; maybe that's because it's just 2 months after the launch. But the pieces look really great and I must take a look at her Etsy store. Thanks for posting about her!

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  5. Imelda Matt - The Despotic Queen of ShoesJuly 4, 2008 at 6:50 PM

    Interesting shapes but it's the brooch that's really got me interested.

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  6. Bang Bang StarzJuly 4, 2008 at 8:48 PM

    really cute clothes!! Brooklyn designers are definitly rising...

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  7. AnonymousJuly 5, 2008 at 1:26 AM

    everything is lovely, but i really like that brooch. and for 18 dollars you can't go wrong. =)

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  8. Hyaku JuuhachiJuly 5, 2008 at 1:51 AM

    barbados stand up!!

    118

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  9. nvJuly 5, 2008 at 6:11 AM

    that grey dress is gorgeous! <3<3<3

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  10. Ella GregoryJuly 5, 2008 at 7:05 AM

    That grey dress is so stunning. It looks like it is cut to perfection, and I love the detailing.

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  11. SiljesfashionJuly 5, 2008 at 9:11 AM

    Thanks for sharing!

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  12. Madame DiorJuly 5, 2008 at 9:12 AM

    that black dress is amazing! i'd be delighted to swap links! I've added you to my blogroll

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  13. Elisa KwonJuly 5, 2008 at 11:17 AM

    I love the frills and the simple beauty to the shirts. the way they look so light? yum.

    i also like the red shirt at the side of your blog...it's delicious

    i like how i use terms like "yum" and "delicious" to describe clothes...:)

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  14. FASHION CHALETJuly 5, 2008 at 11:50 AM

    Aw, your comment was so sweet. Thank you. I hope your 4th was great yesterday. Have a wonderful weekend, dear!! xx

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  15. SamJuly 5, 2008 at 11:52 AM

    i love this stuff!
    the ruffles are great.

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  16. YeshaJuly 5, 2008 at 1:13 PM

    like the second pic. simply amazing. ^^

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  17. SeekerJuly 5, 2008 at 4:10 PM

    Thank you my dear danz for sharing all this information.
    Never have heard about Lemonstry.

    I'll check it ;)

    Hope you'll have a great weekend.
    xoxo

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  18. TriciaJuly 5, 2008 at 5:47 PM

    love the first shirt and the brooch is charming. Go Brooklyn!

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  19. JessicaJuly 5, 2008 at 8:22 PM

    cool thanks for sharing.
    I love the gray dress.

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  20. WinnieJuly 5, 2008 at 8:41 PM

    I love the grey dress, the shape is lovely.

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  21. AnjeanetteJuly 5, 2008 at 10:05 PM

    Really interesting pieces. Looks really comfortable and stylish. Never heard of this company. Great tip! I added you to my blog roll, so now you can add me to yours! Great blog!

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  22. AnjeanetteJuly 5, 2008 at 10:06 PM

    Really interesting pieces. Looks really comfortable and stylish. Never heard of this company. Great tip! I added you to my blog roll, so now you can add me to yours! Great blog!

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  23. Bang Bang StarzJuly 6, 2008 at 1:52 AM

    by the way hun i taged you!

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  24. DianaJuly 6, 2008 at 2:38 AM

    Hi Danz

    She is amazing. Thanks for sharing indie designers with us. I hope one day I'll do the same, then you can write about me too : )

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  25. Dana (MODAna)July 6, 2008 at 4:33 AM

    I like how in depth you got, but I am not super excited about the clothes or brooch. OK, maybe the blouse. A little bit.

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  26. thetinylittlegirlJuly 6, 2008 at 5:48 AM

    wow!! so beautiful. love her work, i'm off to check out her etsy store right now!

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  27. MibyJuly 6, 2008 at 8:45 AM

    Lovely post, Lemonstory is such a great name, I like the idea of being warm and bright as well! The grey dress is just lovely, beautiful cut, specially the back! :)

    Ps. Adding you as well! :)

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  28. Vain and VapidJuly 6, 2008 at 9:32 AM

    Wow, her stuff is so lovely. Going to heart her shop right now. Thanks for the heads up!

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  29. ElizabethJuly 6, 2008 at 10:52 AM

    Those are cute things. I especially like that dusty teal top you showed first.

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  30. AnonymousJuly 6, 2008 at 12:25 PM

    wow those clothes are simply chic, great lines and effective tonality, love it! and sweet story behind the name itself :)

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  31. Couture CarrieJuly 6, 2008 at 12:28 PM

    Handmade clothing is so hard to find in boutiques these days . . . seems like she is really great with fold and draping. Those blousy shirts look both comfortable and pretty! Btw D, someday you and I should start our own IRL magazine!!!

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  32. STYLE AND THE CITY . COM - PARISJuly 6, 2008 at 1:08 PM

    talented as alway

    Hi from Paris stylish Danz

    I try to find time to alert stylish blogs and colleagues like yours that the Paris fashion week is over : alléluia ! and that i just posted a best of fashion week shoes that could inspire you.
    Please don't collapse ! lol
    i hope you'll like

    i've been proposed to create a fashion magazine in Paris as i wrote it in my blog (lots of volunteers ! lol). Let's keep in touch and exchange links !

    I wish you a wonderful day

    Kamel
    STYLE AND THE CITY - PARIS

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  33. SammieJuly 6, 2008 at 1:53 PM

    You have a great blog. The Lemonstory items are lovely!

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  34. EdirinJuly 6, 2008 at 6:06 PM

    i like the white...they are really simple but still very stylish

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  35. jessJuly 6, 2008 at 9:17 PM

    all of her stuff looks very nice

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  36. AshleyJuly 6, 2008 at 9:59 PM

    looove that grey dress!

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  37. Human RacingJuly 6, 2008 at 10:33 PM

    I really like her clean desings. Great designer highlight!

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  38. L.I.NJuly 7, 2008 at 12:30 AM

    wow. lovely detailing on the blouses.

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  39. Lil MidgetJuly 7, 2008 at 1:18 AM

    The blue shirt is gorgeous! I love the ruffles :)

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  40. LaurelJuly 7, 2008 at 3:25 AM

    Gorgeous girl! How the heck are you? I missed you like crazy! Thank you for the sweet comment, I had such a lovely time. It was tough to come back, but I'm glad to be home safe!

    I really did buy way too much, put a lovely dent in the Visa and need to stay away from shopping for a good while. For your last post, I picked up a pair of super awesome white jeans in SF, I can't wait to wear them! EE!

    Thanks for recommending Lemonstory, she has such a great eye for detailing, don't you think!? I love the tailoring to that black dress!

    I hope you're doing well, how are things? Update me! Miss you bella,
    xoxoxo

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  41. AnonymousJuly 7, 2008 at 3:58 AM

    Never heard about this as well. Amazing ))) Love the 1st and the 2nd models.

    Hugs from Angel.

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  42. Guirec MunierJuly 7, 2008 at 4:37 AM

    U r a fashion addict ! If u want, I invite u to come to see some of the most beautiful heels, dresses and bags of the Paris fashion week !

    See u !

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  43. AnonymousJuly 7, 2008 at 9:18 AM

    Interesting shapes!!

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  44. LucyJuly 7, 2008 at 11:52 AM

    wow, these pieces look so well cut! great find!
    also, i've added you to my blogroll

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  45. WendyBJuly 7, 2008 at 2:42 PM

    Cute stuff!

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  46. PamcassoJuly 7, 2008 at 4:37 PM

    great post, great shop. Love the dark dress with all the details on the shoulders.

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  47. AsianCajunsJuly 7, 2008 at 9:23 PM

    Thanks for the heads-up- those pieces are beautiful!

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  48. Always In StyleJuly 7, 2008 at 11:08 PM

    Oh my that last white blouse is simply scrumptious...did I just say scrumptious? Heck yeah!

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  49. thatgirl!July 7, 2008 at 11:37 PM

    their pieces look pretty nice. lets exchange links dahling!

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  50. thesilJuly 8, 2008 at 7:36 AM

    Love this style. It is very minimalist

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  51. Times of GloryJuly 8, 2008 at 10:21 AM

    Dear, it is such a great review and introduces me to this sweet brand! Anna has the magic touch to make pick-me-up items! Her structured garments have this cute character!

    I love the grey dress a lot! It gives smoke dress some new injections! Danz, you are so great to explain everything!

    lots of love xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  52. AnonymousJuly 8, 2008 at 11:03 AM

    ooh the pleating on that black dress is superb. i love the general shape.

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  53. Cheryl Lynn Pastor July 8, 2008 at 1:37 PM

    Hi, Baby. Hope you had a wonderful 4th weekend.

    You know, it's funny, every time I read one of your designer showcases, or your fashion history posts, I always feel like I've walked away with a wealth of information. Your style of writing is very professional and concise.

    I love this particular spotlight. The pieces are light, and beautifully constructed. Kudos to you for this fabulous find.

    Have a great day, sweetie.

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  54. STYLE DU MONDEJuly 8, 2008 at 7:47 PM

    Thank you for the info! Interesting post!

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  55. AnonymousJuly 8, 2008 at 8:58 PM

    The black dress is super cute.

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  56. TerrenJuly 10, 2008 at 1:47 AM

    that black dress is lovely

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  57. CULTURE CREATORSJuly 10, 2008 at 2:29 PM

    That black dress is gorgeous...






    xCC

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  58. Blonde hair, Blue jeansJuly 11, 2008 at 3:42 PM

    the second dress and the brooch are so nice!

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