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Here we are in this crazy year unlike any I've yet experienced. And yet, we here at the store in Brooklyn are continuing to do what we do: bring you beautiful, well made items, fight for the things we believe in, and offer a haven of warmth, beauty, and commitment to kindness. Come see us anytime.

Some notes on what's new:

A deepening collection of buttons and cards featuring rad women we admire and appreciate from Brooklyn artist Jenny Belin, whose paintings are up in the store now.

Fresh fall loveliness from favorite designers new and old, especially pieces from Xirena, Velvet, Hartford Baggu, Prairie Underground, and Modaspia, are populating our shelves. 

Along with new jewelry from Verre, and me, too!

xDiana

Hey loves,

Mother's Day and May and the end of the school year and so many things are suddenly right around the corner.

The store is stocked with all sorts of warm weather goodness, including cork heeled wedge sandals handmade in Spain; plentiful stripes and fresh t shirts from Velvet; Prairie's constant sustainable made-in-Seattle super flattering pieces; fresh dresses and tops and sarongs and scarves from Matta; NEW buttons from Jenny Belin (Michelle!!!), and a host of other things. 

Black tanks back in stock just in time for the sunshine

Torz's show of photographs from the January Women's March on Washington (feels like a lifetime ago, right?!) are up and giving me hope every day. If you haven't stopped by yet- do come check it out- it'll make your heart feel good, and who doesn't need that?

My door's open!

xDiana

PS- Martha Plimpton wore #FeministGold to the opening of The Handmaid's Tale!!!

Martha Plimpton has been rocking my world since the 80s (yes, I'm that old).

“For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.”

                                    —Walt Whitman, Song of Myself

 Feminism and resistance take center stage in the exhibition Nope: The Women’s March on Washington, Photography by Torz Dallison, currently on view at Diana Kane’s project space in Brooklyn. Dallison’s photographs capture the vitality, human compassion, and strength of the millions of protestors who participated in the Women’s March on January 21, 2017. On this historic day, an overwhelming sense of synchronicity and collective unrest unified the nation and the globe in the pursuit of a commitment to human rights and equality. Dallison’s singular portraits and large-scale panoramas respond to a universal and incisive question: Why do we march? Embodied among the strident interlocked figures, and the solitary heroines, we find a reservoir of tenacity, urgency, and activism. Above all else, Dallison’s photographs seize the subtle yet critical directive of the Women’s March to assemble and resist with civility.

 Accompanying the installation is a beautiful catalogue for purchase, with an introduction by art historian Aliza Edelman, featuring over fifty images by Dallison. Nope is Diana Kane’s second feminist project following the presentation of Portraits of Women: Icons and Feminists, and will be on view through May 17. A closing party will be held at Diana Kane on Saturday, May 13, 5-8PM.

Come out TONIGHT to meet the lovely Jenni Li from Intiearth. Jenni brings beautiful textiles back from her country of heritage: Peru. She's bringing a bunch of warm, soft, colorful pieces to us for a trunk show TONIGHT. Her wares are special, many are one-of-a-kind, and all are handmade. The frazadas, her particular specialty, can be used as a rug, blanket, wall hanging, or decorative throw. They are woven by hand and colored with natural dyes using methods passed down for centuries in the rural communities outside of Cusco.

You can see a group of her frazadas in the store now, and online here. And plenty more tonight.

We'll have wine and nibbles and fun. 
We'd love to see you there.
5:30-8pm, at Diana Kane, 229 Fifth Avenue

Yup. It is. What's happening in your macro life is effected by what's happening out there on the world stage and right this moment what's happening is the revelation of national misogyny on an shocking level.

What can you do? VOTE. Vote for the first woman president. Make history. 

To that end we are hosting an event at the store on Wednesday, October 19th from 6-9pm.

With the election mere weeks away it's time for a last push. Come out to contribute: Raise funds for the campaign, connect with others who want ot Get Out The Vote, get your own (very limited edition) Vote Feminist (Feminist Gold meets #ImWithHer) Tee, make buttons, buy raffle tickets and other swag (who couldn't use a spa day at d'mai??), pick up a copy of the official Hillary Clinton Coloring book that Selina Alko and Sean Qualls contributed to, drink wine and hot cider, and generally keep the momentum going.

Judy Goldberg will help you organize- if you're interested in traveling to a swing state to canvass, but have never done it before or even if you have, she'll hook you up. Or if phonebanking is more your speed, she can help you there too.
It ain't over people. And it's not too late to make a difference.
Bring your friends, bring your (older) kids, bring yourself.
Suggested Donation: $10 

See the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1366919546666453/

Eliza Gran's beautiful baskets are fun, colorful, and embody the New Bohemian spirit. Natural Morrocan baskets festooned with her handmade pompons brighten every space. I use them for housing soft toys, and linens, but you can use them for anything you want.

Eliza is a former Brooklynite now based in Venice California, and we're happy to represent her on her former home turf. 

Baskets come in assorted color combinations. Come see for yourself.

 x Diana

Here's a quick photo recap of the opening party for Portraits of Women: Icons and Feminists. As usual, I managed to take a few quick snaps at the very beginning and then again at the end. In the middle was a blur of smiling faces and wonderful connections.

I'm happy so many of the artists managed to get here, it was great seeing them with their work, and meeting each other as well. We were packed all night long. but fortunately the wine and bubbly held up- thanks again to our local sponsors: Red, White, and Bubbly, and Acme Wines and Spirits. If you didn't make it, please come check it out anytime- these pieces will be up until 10/15. If you are an artist interested in participating in a future iteration of this show, don't hesitate to get in touch. There are an endless supply of worthy subjects.

I'm very pleased to say our lovely neighbors, Red, White, and Bubbly, and Acme Wines & Spirits are sponsoring our opening party for Portraits of Women: Icons and Feminists Thank you to Adam and Donald for your generosity, we will raise a glass to you. 

I'm also happy to report that Brooklyn Frameworks is offering a framing deal to any of you who purchase pieces from the show. There will be examples of the frame style (simple, clean, modern) on a few of the pieces so you can see them. George does excellent work and has been a pillar of our community for over 18 years..

Shop local people, and appreciate the small businesses in your community who contribute to making us the vibrant community we are!

x Diana