Topsy Design Announces Grand Opening of New Online Store

Online, June 14, 2010 (Newswire.com) - (Los Angeles, CA) MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2010 - After years of careful selection and an eye for the finest of oddities, stylists Jared Frank and Samantha Jacober officially open their online store today at TopsyDesign.com. The site is set up in an easy-to-follow blog format, so that shoppers can subscribe to the email, rss, twitter, or facebook feeds and follow Jared and Sam's new acquisitions as they go live. Since most items are one of a kind, the first to know will often be the first to own. In addition, editorial shorts, fashion shoots, news, and inspirations are posted regularly so that a community of people interested in vintage fashion and design can join along. More than a store, the collection is a resource for editors, designers, stylists, as well as students of material culture.

A couple who live and work together, Jared and Sam moved to Los Angeles from Brooklyn in 2009. Their curated collection strikes a balance between east coast traditionalism and west coast ease, rugged simplicity and delicate ornament. They are particularly inspired by hunting and camping gear, military surplus, fraternal lodges, the southwest, the industrial look of early manufacturing, and the art and ephemera of science and medicine.

Vintage objects carry the rich histories of the people who made, wore, used, and cherished them. A humble or mysterious origin contributes to a sense of authenticity but it is an item's ability to remain relevant, fascinating, and useful now, which earns it place in the collection. Jared and Sam hope you discover things at Topsy Design that enrich your wardrobe and your life.

For photography, press kits, and requests please contact Jared at (203) 247 0939 or by email at [email protected]