For the month of March you can find Happy French Gang jumpsuits at Dandelion Post! Happy French Gang is designed by Sandra Dejanovic in San Francisco. Sandra then works closely with artisans in India to produce the fabrics and jumpsuits using traditional techniques, delivering hand-dyed and hand-made products.

.1. birds tank : po-em
.2. black glazed mule : zou xou
.3. parker shirt : furo
.4. spiced wine top : bella dahl
.5. leather zipper pouch : shilsol
.6. sontag top : furo
.7. whisper higher ground jeans : 3 x 1 denim
.8. navy riviera dress : 3rd season designs

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.1. green simone jeans : loup nyc
.2. jarvus champis sunglases : carla colour
.3. luna striped tee : just female
.4. seagrasses tank : north of west
.5. jug tank : po-em
.6. forti dress : gravel & gold
.7. nude saga clog : nina z
.8. arrow jeans : prairie underground
.9. kokomo one piece : pali swim

Here at Dandelion Post, we are constantly finding inspiration around our beloved city of Oakland - whether it be the local architecture, vibrant street art, a sidewalk vendor's floral arrangement or just a good old fashion sunset. In an effort to hold on to and share these moments, we have taken to translating them into wearable outfits -- just for you!

For our first go, we stuck close to home. If you have popped into our store location, I am sure you stopped to admire the mural on the side of our building done by incredible local artist, Lena Gustafson. This mural has us feeling the coolness of the navy as it coincides with the vibrant pops of color; of finding or making your own paradise while remaining in a city dwelling.

To truly appreciate the Corinne Collection, you need to touch and feel the fabric. Susan Kim, the owner and designer of Corinne, sources gloriously soft fabrics that are knitted in the USA using threads that are spun and dyed by a family-run Los Angeles, California mill. Each garment is then cut, sewn, and packed by Susan herself. It's no wonder why this carefully crafted brand has become a customer favorite. 

We had a chance to meet Susan at her new studio, located in a historic Los Angeles building, to view her 2018 Spring collection and ask a few questions about her and her brand. 

Q&A with Susan Kim

Your collections are made of locally-made knits. What made you decide to work with these fabrics? 

Before I started Corinne, I always gravitated towards clothing of higher quality fabric so when I went in search of sourcing for fabric, I found that the better quality knits were made locally. The cost for fabric was higher than fabric made in China but it just made sense to work with this fabric because I could not get over the quality.

What is your favorite piece in the Fall 2017 collection?

It definitely has to be the Devin Jumpsuit—I wear it so much that it is really embarrassing. 

What drove you to clothing design?

I was always creative and interested in art but found that clothing design was immensely gratifying in that it is constantly evolving and changing. 

Where does your label name, Corinne, come from?

Corinne means ‘beautiful maiden’ in French and in the Urban Dictionary it means the ‘best of the best and the girl you want to be’. I loved the meaning of the name and it had street cred so I knew I had to use Corinne as the label’s name. 

Living in Los Angeles must be fun, tell us what you like to do in your free time. Any favorite shops or food spots?

I work really long hours so I don’t go out very much but since my studio is in Downtown Los Angeles, I try to go to new places around the area. I recently found a place that has the best acai bowls called Om Nom Organics. Their Mystic Paleo - Black Magic has almond butter and toasted coconut granola that is absolutely amazing. And, Gentle Monster recently opened up their flagship not too far from my studio and it is just a dream to be in there.

My BFF and I got together to give you some holiday outfit inspiration. 

L: Cozy Dress + Spell Necklace | R: Raisin Cafe Dress + Uset Necklace

L: Tomato Vallarius Dress + Bowie Necklace | R: Adelina Lace dress

Sydney Dress + Speckled Bra

L: Oxblood Off-shoulder Top + Blue Stone Skirt R: Glacier Tank + Volta Pants + Tassel Bolo

Lonely Blazer + Manhattan Rose Top

There is still plenty of rain to fall in California and while it is much needed and welcomed, it's okay to long for those sunnier days to come. We are thinking about perfectly warm weather for wearing these Spring/Summer pieces by Loup. 

Designed by Danielle Ribner and manufactured in New York City's garment district, Loup has a distinct style that combines modern shapes with a nostalgic French twist. This season showcases crinkle cottons, denim, chambray, and Ikat in an Americana (uh or French) color palette. 

Here are some pieces looking oh so cute on the Loup model (with her amazing hair) that we will have in the shop and online in February and March. 

-----White Sea Dress--------Carrie Denim Skirt----------Rose Jill Tank----

--Black Luca Skirt--Black Dana Tank & Rose Chloe Pant--Bella Denim Dress--

Our exclusive designs for Dandelion Post by Hackwith Design House.

Based in Minneapolis, MN, Lisa Hackwith of HDH creates designs specifically for the boutiques in which they are sold and sews them using fine deadstock fabrics found around the world. We put together a blush, black, and olive story for this collection and chose designs that have a classic feel that pair nicely with each other and other Dandelion Post's designers. (photos by Hackwith Design House)

Blush Razi Dress

Gerard Top

Olive Kimono Jacket

Black Doon Dress

Grid Tank

Gowan Skirt

Olive Sheath Dress