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Sweet, Sweet Nougat From London Has Arrived!

2009-07-01T14:20:00.000-07:00

Thread Lounge recently received a giant shipment of at least TEN racks of clothing from Nougat London, plus shoes, belts, handbags and swimsuits, all from Spring and Summer 2009! Get 'em while they're hot: beautiful silk maxi dresses ready for your next dinner in Sonoma, and bright summer frocks for your next brunch with the girls. Here's a little taste of what you can expect: Top left: maxi dress in silk chiffon print; our price $220, retail is $484. Top right: fitted 40s style tank dress; our price is $109, retail is $240. Bottom left: Persimmon red embroidered swirl short summer dress in 100 percent cotton; our price is $169, retail is $372. Last but obviously not least is the chiffon jaipur printed tie back 100 percent silk maxi dress; our price is $220, retail is $484. We received such a large number of Nougat items that we can't possibly put it all out on the floor. So if you don't see what you're looking for, just ask us!

Vivienne Westwood Is Here!

2009-06-23T20:12:00.000-07:00

VERY exciting news: Thread Lounge has just received a shipment of Vivienne Westwood's Anglomania line. Like all of her designs, this white jacket has the perfect balance of punk and sophistication. How awesome is this for summer evenings? Thread Lounge has it for $299, regular prices is $657. Deal! We also have this beach-ready wrap-dress for $289, regular price is $635. And we have a gray, sleeveless version as well. Lastly, the lovely charcoal cotton dress at Thread Lounge is $375, regular price is a whopping $942!

Guess What, You Totally Need a Yellow Leather Jacket

2009-06-19T13:31:00.000-07:00

A yellow, short-sleeved leather jacket? It's perhaps not what you woke up this morning thinking you needed. But it's exactly the kind of thing that you try on and immediately know you must have. So get your bad self to Thread Lounge in Hayes Valley and try on this baby, and hurry because it's the last one! (It's a small) But don't worry we have plenty of other Sister Solnicki jackets in other fabrics like terry cloth and nylon in a variety of colors. We also have Sister Solnicki jumpsuits, rompers and skirts in cotton -- just in time for your Father's Day picnic this weekend!

Casch Is King! And We Have a Big New Shipment

2009-06-19T12:21:00.000-07:00

Hmm, did we say Ivan Grundahl was our favorite Danish designer? Well, Casch definitely gives him a run for his money (pun intended!). We have a fresh new shipment from Casch, another longtime favorite at Thread Lounge, with pieces featuring FITs (fabrics of interesting texture) in subtly fashion-forward styles. We have the jacket shown here for $398, the top for $115, and the other jacket (those beautiful buttons are covered in white fabric) for $375. All are typically about twice the price!

New Merch Alert! Ivan Grundahl Is Here!

2009-06-19T11:58:00.000-07:00

Ivan Grundahl is a favorite of our regulars here at Thread Lounge, and it's not hard to understand why. His avant-garde but totally wearable designs are comfortable and flattering. We have the amazing white skirt shown here for $130; it retails for $550. Possibly the most versatile skirt EVAR -- it could seriously go from beach to bride. We have about a dozen more styles similar to this white skirt, as well as a plethora of fashion-forward tops and jackets from our favorite Danish designer.

Father's Day Idea: Summer Cashmere Cardigan

2009-06-14T10:42:00.000-07:00

I know I'm always moaning about it, but it's cold in the summer in San Francisco! Keep dad cozy while he's swinging the golf clubs or just hanging at Golden Gate Park with our fresh new shipment of CO2 cashmere cardigans and V-neck sweaters. He'll be super stylish and prepared for the fog on his special day. Our awesome price is $125; they typically retail for around $325. Yay for Thread Lounge perma-sample sale!

Sundresses and Cashmere Sweaters, Because They Go Together in San Francisco

2009-06-14T10:31:00.000-07:00

We've got some super cute new Single dresses in at Thread Lounge as always at fantastic prices. The dress here goes for $250; our price is $150. Yeah! We've got other equally lovely designs for as low as $90. And anyone who lives in San Francisco knows that if you wear a sundress out in SF and don't bring a sweater, it's a safe be you'll be in for a miserably chilly time indeed. So while you're here, check out our super soft CO2 cashmere hoodies and cardigans (retail $350, our price $150). Just the right cozy adornment for those stubbornly brisk Bay Area evenings.

Party Pics: Thread Lounge First Anniversary Celebration!

2009-05-11T13:31:00.000-07:00

Basil gimlets? Check. A rockin' DJ? Check. Amazing deals on top designers? Check. An adorable baby? Check. An adorable puppy? I imagine you've got the idea. All turned out for a fun night to celebrate the one year anniversary of Thread Lounge's Hayes Valley store. Check out the pics below. And if you missed it, not to worry. With always-amazing prices on the best designers, it's always a party at Thread Lounge.

Shoppers discover the previously reported deals on jewelry.

Ingrid models her hot new Walter dress.

The gimlets and the beats were flowing.

Cyrus was not for sale, but his incredible cuteness had many wanting to take him home.

Speaking of cuteness, no one could get enough of Colleen's new ridgeback puppy, Leila.

Even the dudes were loving the shopping!

Betsy (all the way from Pittsburgh, PA) does some sisterly shopping with Kristin.

More happy shoppers!

Amy, designer of the Thread Lounge website and mother of adorable Cyrus, is tempted by some bargains.

A couple of our very stylish customers.

More attractive shoppers :)

Jen and Jarda, AKA the king and queen of Hayes Valley, take a break from shopping with Pierre.

It's not a party until someone (or some puppy) is pooped.

Thread Lounge 1-Year Anniversary Party Friday!

2009-05-07T13:52:00.000-07:00

We can't believe it's been a whole year either. Or to some of us it might seem like even longer because it was such a tough one. The good news is everyone loves discounts during hard times, and everything is on sale all the time at Thread Lounge. So please come help us celebrate on Friday! Drinking, dancing and deals on designer clothing -- what could better? See you there!

San Francisco's Thread Lounge Has Amazing Prices on New Stock of Jewels

2009-04-29T18:19:00.000-07:00

Thread Lounge in San Francisco has a fresh new shipment of beautiful quartz, pearl and beaded jewelry at incredible prices. Who ever heard of a pearl necklace for $60? We did! We're looking at one right now and it's calling your name. And that's the longer length. The shorter version is just $50, bracelets are $25, earrings are $45, and rings are $25. The pieces are designed by David Hagele, who is a jewelry designer and pilot for United Airlines. No, we did not make that up.

The gorgeously chunky quartz necklaces are $60.

And we saved the best (prices) for last: the beaded beauties by Coco Belle you see in the photo below are a steal: earrings are $6, necklaces are $12, belts (separate photo) are $16, and bracelets are $12. You know you need some new beads to wear with those summer dresses. Come and get 'em while they last!!

Thread Lounge Chicago Store Opens!

2009-04-29T18:08:00.000-07:00

It's official, you can now get great Thread Lounge super awesome deals in the windy city. We know lately it seems like that should be San Francisco's moniker, but we're actually referring to Chicago. The spankin' new location is open for business, and it's beautiful! Check out the photographs below, and next time you find yourself in Chicago, stop by 918 W. Armitage Ave. and say hi. We're open from 11:00 to 8:00, Monday through Saturday; 12:00 to 6:00 on Sunday.

Paul Smith, Oliver Peoples, Mosley Tribes, Oh My!!

2009-04-16T17:13:00.000-07:00

The season of sunny days is upon us, and you're going to want to protect your eyes while you're driving along Route 1 towards Big Sur with the sun glinting off the beautiful Pacific below. Even more importantly, you're going to want to look as chic as possible en route. Well Thread Lounge can help on both accounts. We have gleaming new shipments of sunglasses from Oliver Peoples, Paul Smith, and Mosley Tribes (Jake Gyllenhaal is looking handsome in a pair here) -- all widely recognized as the the best names in eyewear. Typically they sell for $300 or more a pair, but why would you pay that much when you con get them at Thread Lounge for $100? We have them for both women and men, plastic or metal frames, polarized or tinted lenses. So whatcha waitin' on? The wind is finally dying down. Go shopping!

This Just In: Casual Cool Threads From C&C California

2009-04-16T16:54:00.000-07:00

The queen of California casual chic, C&C California is your go-to brand for that beachified, luxuriously relaxed look. And Thread Lounge is the place to get that look at the best prices. We've got long and short sleeved, incredibly soft pima cotton T-shirts in tons of colors -- solids and stripes. Short sleeves typically retail for $48; we got 'em for $24. The long sleeved T's retail for $55; score one at Thread Lounge for half that. We've got dresses too, perfect to get you ready for summer! Wear them with tights until the weather heats up (We feel your pain fellow San Franciscans. The tights will remain in place probably until September.) Our tres cute striped tank dress retails for $110; as always it's half off at the store.

That's Hayes and Laguna, ladies. Come on down and shop for yourself, your mom (Mother's Day is less than a month away, and we have great handbags and jewelry!), and even the man in your life. We have a great selection of Martin Gordon casual shirts (retail: $125, our price: $45) and sports jackets (retail $225, our price $80). See you soon!

Lilla P I Want to Take You Home With Me

2009-04-15T20:06:00.000-07:00

Lilla P is beloved by anyone who loves a new take on a T-shirt, and that's pretty much everyone. And lucky for everyone who lives in San Francisco (or happens to be visiting before we're sold out), Thread Lounge has a fresh new supply of Lilla P designs. How adorable is this fold-over drawstring skirt? We have it black, brown and pink for $25! (It retails for $78.) And that chunky turquoise choker with the yellow tank? Yes, please.

Also stop by to check out our cotton and modal blend Lilla P cardigans in a veritable rainbow of colors: red, green, white, and blue). They retail for $158; our price is: TA DA! $45. The 100 percent pima cotton version retails for $84; we've got it for $30. THIRTY DOLLARS people! With prices like that, you can just pretend there's no recession.

Helena de Natalio Clutches and More: Half Off Retail at Thread Lounge

2009-04-06T19:04:00.000-07:00

You've read about Helen Hoppocks' incredibly soft and gorgeous Helena de Natalio line of leather bags in Lucky, the San Francisco Chronicle, Daily Candy and probably lots of other publications. After joining the Peace Corps in 2003 and moving to Natalio, Paraguay, Hoppocks honed her sewing skills as well as a South American aesthetic. In 2005 she moved to Buenos Aeries and launched Helena de Natalio. The craftsmanship and style of her bags are so fantastic that you might not mind paying $220 for an adorable chevron-stripe fold-over clutch. But you don't have to. Thread Lounge has them for half that ($110) in purple, turquoise, gray and green. Come visit us in Hayes Valley to shop the Helena de Natalio clutches as well as her other beautiful Argentinian leather handbags at deeply discounted prices!

'Tis the Season to Wear a Julie Brown Maxi Dress!

2009-04-06T18:07:00.000-07:00

Get your summer sexy on with a silk jersey maxi dress designed by the peerless Julie Brown (no, not the one from downtown). The buttery silk printed fabric (which she designs herself) are her trademark, but you typically have to shell out $300 or more. We're not suggesting you can't afford that, but perhaps in this economy your conscience won't allow you to spend that kind of money on a dress. Well at Thread Lounge you can have a spankin' new Julie Brown dress for just $70. You read that right! Every dress is $70 and every top is $50. Note: We don't have this exact print in the maxi style, but we have several other adorable prints and tops to choose from. Come in and get ready to rock that easy breezy summer look.

Lola Faturoti: She Made the Obama Dress and Lots More

2009-04-02T17:31:00.000-07:00

If you've been jonesing for a creation from the woman who designed the famous commemorative Obama dress, it's you're lucky day. Thread Lounge has a great selection of Lola Faturoti dresses at deeply discounted prices. Her African-inspired print frocks are often priced between $500 and $700 -- we got 'em for between $200 and $300. Hurry in, we have just one left of many of these gorgeous, silk jersey and silk chiffon dresses, like the lovely specimen shown here!

Visit With Walter, Your BFF, at Thread Lounge

2009-03-31T21:05:00.000-07:00

Thread Lounge, your favorite permanent sample sale, is currently carrying a wide variety of hard-to-find beloved Walter designs. The jacket shown here is sold out most places, but we still got 'em -- and for a steal. MSRP: $398, our price: $159. Perfectly elegant for those chilly spring nights. Dress up a pair of jeans or top off your flirty spring dresses with this tiered, satin-finish jacket. And we're dying over the cuteness of the front pockets.

We also have several versions of this top, made of a gorgeous, watercolor satin fabric. And look out for some beautiful, exposed-zipper pastel dresses -- just in time for Easter! That's just a sampling of the many pieces we have from Walter's spring line.

Gender Bias at Thread Lounge

2009-01-30T18:10:00.000-08:00

Don't worry, the kind of Gender Bias we're talking about won't garner any lawsuits. It's actually a gorgeous line of dresses, tops and jackets that just arrived at Thread Lounge. You MUST come in to see the ruffled wrap ($125) -- tres chic and incredibly versatile. Ingrid is wearing it on at the moment and we're all coveting it. We're working on getting a photograph. In the meantime, do come visit!

New Lewis Cho Merchandise (Amazing Prices!)

2009-01-30T15:51:00.000-08:00

We've just added some great pieces to our collection from celebrated design duo Lewis Cho, and the prices are unbelievable. Some tops are just $20 and some dresses are $50! (the dress here is $125) Get 'em while you can!

New Christopher Collins Line Would Make Prince Proud

2009-01-30T15:25:00.000-08:00

We're so excited here at Thread Lounge about our brand new shipment from San Francisco designer Christopher Collins. His knee-length wool coats(shown here) are a little bit Prince, a little bit Jane Austen, and completely awesome. We have a hooded short version, blouses of a similar ilk, and denim wrap-around vests that are completely unique. Come visit us in Hayes Valley and check them out!

Welcome to LoungeThreads!

2009-01-23T11:42:00.000-08:00

We get new arrivals daily at Thread Lounge Designer Sample Sale, so we figured we should launch a blog to keep our lovely clientele informed! Subscribeto LoungeThreads RSS feed to get the latest news on our designer merchandise marked at least half off the retail price. Right now we have gorgeous tops and dresses from design duo Lewis Cho, the party-readiest dresses and tops you’ve ever seen from Interlud, unique pieces from Copenhagen’s Casch, and amazing, handmade leather handbags from Johnny Farah (we have the best prices you’ll see on his bags, some are just $164 marked down from $395!)

If, like us, you’re ready for Spring break, we have
new sizes and styles of Birdie Jo bikinis. Tropical climes are calling!

We hope that gives you a taste of what you’ll find at our must-see sample sale store in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley (597 Hayes at Laguna). Follow LoungeThreads to be the first to discover our new arrivals, store favorites, traveling sales and more!