Fashion Show Moments! My Faves, My clothes...

Here are just a few of my favorite things... all TiME ZoNE ViNTAGE fashions, an eclectic mix showcased from different fashion shows that I participated in this year, including a short video of my fashion show and car show on 6/2/2012 that I produced with the help of 'BayArea Fashion Week', Roger Francisco. There is more to come, so keep posted. ENJOY!

 TiME ZoNE ViNTAGE Fashion Show and Car Show 6/2/2012  (click on link)

note: to see full coverage of the 6/2/2012 fashion and car show (click on link below) to the TiME ZoNE ViNTAGE website, then on Newsletter Page scroll down towards the bottom and click on each link:
TiME ZoNE ViNTAGE website: full coverage of 6/2/2012 Fashion and Car Show 

 
PHOTOS

Best Shops For Cocktail Dresses In South Bay « CBS San Francisco

I came across this article recently about my store. It was a nice surprise! Thought I'd share.  (click on the link and scroll down to 'Time Zone Vintage')

Best Shops For Cocktail Dresses In South Bay « CBS San Francisco

Voilà!: Retro POP!

Voilà!: Retro POP! // {Mad Men}

Just a small blog on the 'Retro POP fashion show'
**Click on link to see the article. ENJOY!**

FASHION SHOW! 1960's 'Retro POP'

Link: Time Zone Vintage 'RetroPop fashion show'

TiME ZoNE ViNTAGE in collaboration with Studio Glam and Park Place Vintage, San Jose, is producing a Fashion Show called 'Retro POP' on Saturday March 24, 2012, doors open at 8:00 pm! To be held at the beautiful Landmark Ballroom, Women's Club, 75 South 11th Street, San Jose, CA 95112. Check out the link to see event highlights and purchase online tickets! order early tickets are $10 at the door.

Featuring live band music from The Inciters and The Champions Inc! Showcased are 1960's fashions: Madmen, Mod, GoGo and Flower Child (Hippie) with models dancing to the groove of 60's music spun by DJ, Derek See! Awsome vintage and retro vendors will be selling their wares! Yummy foods and traditional 60's drinks! So dress to impress!... 60's style that is!

Clear your calendar, come join me for a sneak peak of TiME ZoNE ViNTAGE fashions on stage, promise you'll be thrilled! All the fashions showcased in the show are for sale! There will be a designated area to try things on. Bring a friend, your honey, or yourself! just get on over for some fun, food, friends, fashion and music. See you there!
Click Link: Retro POP

TiME ZoNE ViNTAGE, has gone mobile! now a Pop-Up Retail Store

Hey guys! Well here it is... Time Zone Vintage closed it's physical location on Park Avenue in San Jose, CA in April 2011. We have now gone Mobile! Time Zone Vintage is now a Pop-Up Retail Store! My decision was based on necessity, the location on Park  Avenue was not working in the 3 years I was there. I decided some radical decisions needed to be addressed if the store was to continue. My time is valuable. After much research I discovered a new trend was emerging in the Bay Area, Pop-Up Retail Stores. This trend is actually not a brand new idea it's been around since early 2003, just recently it has become poplular in California and is the new trend phenomenon!  Please click on the following link to learn more about these trendy Pop-Up Shops: trendwatching.com/trends/POPUP_RETAIL.htm . Type in their search window: Pop-up Retail Store to read the article.

This was not a light decision on my part, it took alot of thought and planning and will be hard work, but in the end the benefits far outweighed the inconveniences. Namely I'm mobile! You see, I basically drive around different Bay Area cities looking for vacant commercial retail space, in a desirable area, nestled amongst or near same or similar type shops. When I find such a space I negotiate with the landlord a short term rental agreement, usually anywhere from a couple of weeks to a couple of months. I get the key and start to set up my temporary Pop-Up Retail Shop! There is alot of driving involved. Then there is packing, unpacking, setting up, afterwards tearing down, repacking and storing, all relatively in a short time span. Then doing it all over again, until the next time.  The upside is I still get to choose when and where I want to open and for how long! Basically, I'm limited by my own limitations, but now I have options! Didn't have that with the permanent location. Depending on what is going on at the time, I will try to schedule my Grand Opening on a day coinciding with a community event, neighborhood downtown festival or a holiday venue. The shop itself will be that of a full-scale retail clothing store, with a sidewalk window display and mannequins, inventory on racks, shelving, floor displays and dressing rooms. I will accept credit cards and local personal checks.

Nothing has really changed except my location, in this case many locations, many times over. There is no expensive overhead, no longterm lease, no lease at all. Electricity is paid only for the time I'm open. My cell is my business phone and the internet my target audience. I'll use my Website: www.timezonevintage.com, Facebook, Twitter and other means of social networking to get the word out for my next Pop-Up Retail Store location. The best part is I have friends and associates in the industry who want to join me in my Pop-Up Retail Shop! We all just split the rent, utilities and any out-of-pocket expenses and everyone keeps their own sales! An additional perk is meeting and making new friends and contacts at every new Pop-Up Retail Store location. What could be better than that!

Another change was introducing, new and gently worn Designer Labled clothing (when I come across it), Savvy sophisticated clothing, newer accessories and jewelry for both men and women. Including some unique collectibles. I will always carry more Vintage clothing than the latter, just because it's what I'm known for. I've always wanted to expand my clothing tastes, now I can. Not only do I feed the need for the Vintage Life-stylists, Vintage Enthusiasts, but also for the Fashion Conscious Divas! There will be a little something for everyone!

Last, but not least; I have opened an Ebay and ProStore (currently both are still under construction). Showcased will be same and simliar inventory as in the Pop-Up Shops.  The ProStore will have more collectibles and then some. An announcement will be made shortly, once the Ebay and ProStore are 100% up and running. I'm so excited for the new direction my store, TiME ZoNE ViNTAGE has taken and can't wait to share it with all of you; my fans, friends and customers. I will always continue to do fashion shoots, shows and spreads, it's the artist in me, and post them here and on my Website. As of today, right now, I've expanded my horizons and it's gonna be a Blast!

Slideshow: photography by www.moyafotografx.com

TiME ZoNE ViNTAGE, fashion show: blast from the past- 9/04

Blast from the past! Time Zone Vintage Fashion show at our Berkeley, Telegraph Avenue location. It took alot of planning and hardwork, but in the end it was all worth it! There were 21 models, modeling a mix of vintage, urban and designer fashions! Clothing showcased, came from 3 stores: Time Zone Vintage, Twisters Vintage and Happy Beats. Hats were supplied by the 'Berkeley Hat Company'. Also shown were Fashions by six local clothing designers, including student designers from the UC Berkeley Fashion Department. In addition, local Bay Area artists were invited to display their beautiful artwork: paintings, collages, mixed media, sculptures and photography. Which hung from the walls, displayed in shelves and on pedestals. A DJ was hired for the fashion show themes. A live band 'Ride the Blinds' entertained all the guests afterwards. There was food, friends, fun and merriment. Photography was shot by Michael Moya, www.moyafotografx.com. It truly was an epic night and fun for all.

Behind the scenes: 12/19/10 fashion shoot

Behind the scenes photographed in the Sainte Claire Hotel's beautiful Palm Room. Mike Moya, photographer directing the models. photography assistant: Ric Omphroy, stylist: Joann Perez, stylist assistant: Noelle Solidor. Models: Birtu Belete, Caroline Stone and Jason Corning. In the background hairstylist: Monica Garcia and makeup artist: Diana Cortez. Vintage gowns and tuxedo: Time Zone Vintage, www.timezonevintage.com.