M.I.S.S. Interview on Vimby

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Marco Svizzero of Vimby came by Mama’s Kitchen to chat with Liz and me about Mama and M.I.S.S. Check out the video below!

French-based magazine, Lady Caprice wrote an article on M.I.S.S’s very own Lori Lobenstine, founder of Female Sneaker Fiend.  As members of FSF, Lori asked Liz and I to submit photos of our collections for the piece.  Check out the full story to see the photos - and shouts to other fabulous ladies featured including Pink Eye, Toofly and Mafia.

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I had the recent pleasure of getting together with Mama and her “locas” to shoot the lookbook for her Holiday collection. Taking it back to a theme she visited in the early days of Mama, her collection entitled “Mi Vida Loca” takes inspiration from classic, west coast Americana style of the lives of L.A. Chola’s depicted in the movie “Mi Vida Loca”. The collection takes us from the Zoot Suit Riots of the 1940’s, to the low rider culture of today.  I always love the research Gabriella puts into her collections. Paying close attention to detail in making sure her collections are true to the theme that inspires her. From the silhouettes of her pieces (can you say Derbay jacket!) to the artists she worked with, Gabriella never disappoints in taking you on a journey and telling a story as if she lived it herself. These are all qualities that come out in her collection every season and I look forward to whats to come! It’s always a pleasure to be the stylist to this star. Welcome to the West Siiiiiiiide!

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Ladies Lotto invited M.I.S.S. founders, Gabriella Davi-Khorasanee and Liz Baca, to speak tonight at the San Francisco chapter meeting from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. The meeting will be hosted by Ver Unica, a woman-owned vintage shop on Hayes Street. If you’ve never been, this is an excellent time to check out the vintage lovelies housed here. Bring your friends and come say hi!

DON’T FORGET TO RSVP: rsvpsf@ladieslotto.com

Thursday October 23, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Ver Unica at 437 Hayes Street suite B.

Food and drinks provided.
Save by pre-paying!
Cost: $10/pre-pay, $12/day-of
Pre-Pay: http://llsf10-08.notlong.com

Ladies Lotto invited M.I.S.S. founders, Gabriella Davi-Khorasanee and Liz Baca, to speak at this week’s San Francisco chapter meeting this Thursday, October 23rd, from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. The meeting will be hosted by Ver Unica, a woman-owned vintage shop on Hayes Street. If you’ve never been, this is an excellent time to check out the vintage lovelies housed here. Bring your friends and come say hi!

Thursday October 23, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Ver Unica at 437 Hayes Street suite B.

Food and drinks provided.
Save by pre-paying!
Cost: $10/pre-pay, $12/day-of
Pre-Pay: http://llsf10-08.notlong.com

Introducing the first of many more to come…An original editorial spread featuring the works of INSA. The most recent drop from INSA’s land, the “Hackney”, “Lewisham” and “Chelsea” are a series of heels not for the weak or faint of heart. We tied them up, locked them up and lubed up the latex for this series of shots exploring the world of “Le Rétifisme d’Insa” or The Shoe Fetish of INSA! View the entire spread here!

Shot in Oakland, CA by New York’s Shannon Sinclair. Modeled by Kimi of Lilofee. Hair by Merria Dearman and make-up by Chastity. Original concept by M.I.S.S. Styling by Liz Baca and produced by Gabriella Davi-Khorasanee. Heals are available at INSA-Heels, all hosiery by Agent Provocateur and all bondage accessories from Madame S.

Look out for an intimate chat with INSA tomorrow as we get personal with the man behind it all!!

Tara from Trash Bag Aesthetics sat down with Gabriella Davi-Khorasanee from Mama to talk about all things Mama from it’s origins, collaborations and future projects.  Read the interview here.

M.I.S.S. Crew/Mama’s own Gabriella Davi-Khorasanee was recently featured in the latest copy of Sneaker Freaker in a piece about vintage kicks. Check out her collection of LA Gears - many sourced for her by The Goods! and Rock-It-Retro.

And, to get a glimpse into upcoming collections, check out a feature The Label Lab just published which includes sneaky peak photos, write-up and video interview.  View it all here.

Label Networks posted an interview with Gabriella Davi-Khorasanee of Mama on LNTV. Check it for sneaky peaks of what’s to come!