When I was reading the Guide to Venice that our producer put together, I was surprised when she said Venice is a city known for its decay – I’ve never been there and am not very familiar with it, but from what I’ve seen it looks beautiful and far from decay. But it’s true, and (…) Read more »
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Home Decor Inspiration: Simplify
Aug 10, 2011I am one of those people who never throws things away, I always find some sort of sentimental reason to keep them around. But lately my place has been feeling really cluttered and I find myself craving simplicity… bare wood floors and clean walls, crisp white sheets and minimal clutter. (…) Read more »
Featured Jewelry Designer: Carol Marie
Aug 01, 2011Our featured jewelry designer this month is Carol Marie, a line launched by designers Jennifer Carol Kramer and Heather Marie White based on their love for statement pieces and belief that a certain piece of jewelry can transform your look. Their pieces are strong enough to be worn on their own, but designed to be (…) Read more »
August Calendar Download
Aug 01, 2011Visit our flickr page to get the August calendar download in the regular or widescreen version! Can you believe it’s August already? Slow down, summer. (…) Read more »
Vegan Leather Makes its Free People Debut
Jul 15, 2011I am beyond excited about the fact that Free People is now launching its very own line of vegan leather pieces! As I mentioned in the video, I am a vegetarian and although it doesn’t bother me when other people wear leather products, it’s not something I can bring myself to do. Which is torture, (…) Read more »
awesome job opportunity!
Jul 07, 2011If you answered yes to these questions, we have the perfect job for you: we are looking for a new design talent to join our print and color team! Please submit 3 prints that shows both your love and understanding of the Free People product and your vision of what the product should look like. (…) Read more »
r.o.c.k. in the u.s.a.
Jul 05, 2011remember liz, our brooklyn fp girl who makes rad vests? well she’s at it again…my jaw dropped when i opened my email this morning and saw her latest project! not only are her patriotic vests to die for, but these photos are so inspiring. thank you liz! you can check out her etsy shop here. (…) Read more »
Introducing Fp Spun
Jul 05, 2011Free People is introducing a luxury collection that takes sweater dressing to new heights. It is the first Free People capsule collection based around the craftsmanship of hand crochet and knitting. Inspired by a trip to Florence and a love of yarn, the collection breaths a life of elegance and sophistication into our upcoming line (…) Read more »
Savage Beauty
Jul 01, 2011“Beauty can come from the strangest of places even the most disgusting of places,It’s the ugly things I notice more, because other people tend to ignore the ugly things”- Alexander McQueen While I was studying fashion design at university, I was introduced to the wonderful and magnificent world that was created by Alexander McQueen. I (…) Read more »
july calendar download!
Jul 01, 2011you belong among the wildflowers you belong in a boat out at sea sail away, kill off the hours you belong somewhere you feel free - tom petty click on the image to go to our flickr page and download the large version in regular or widescreen :) (…) Read more »
designer we love: talon nyc
Jun 14, 2011emily hirsch was raised on a vineyard in the anderson valley where she grew up surrounded by the rich, earthy scents of northern california – mossy forests, redwood trees, fermenting grapes, warm earth and sea fog to name a few. she says, “i love how a smell can transport you to the time and place (…) Read more »
guest post from NYC: jack is in his corset, jane is in her vest…
Jun 08, 2011…and me i’m in a rock and roll band. Actually, my name is Liz. I am a young designer, a recent graduate from Parsons The New School for Design, and a current associate at Free People in Soho, NY. I started crocheting these vests this past year and asked some of the Free People girls (…) Read more »
