Monday, September 8, 2014


▲ CALIFORNIA GIRL ▲

Introducing a special new fashion editorial exclusive for Stay Wild Magazine featuring styling, photography and 1970s-80s vintage wardrobe by The Sunset Sessions...































JUST IN SHOP!
Entire wardrobe from 1970s-80s fashion editorial is NOW available for public purchase at: 
The Sunset Sessions SHOP - sunset-sessions.com

This special editorial was photographed on the classic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Summer 2014, and documents a day in the life of young firefox model & wildchild, Santa Cruz's own Savannah Kreisman, venturing out for a little (board)walk on the wild side—fully styled in 4 different 1970s, 1980s, vintage terry rompers from The Sunset Sessions' styling collection—photographed, art directed and styled exclusively for STAY WILD MAGAZINE.

Highlights from this editorial include a pair of INCREDIBLY rare 1980s multi-color neon Vans high tops! Check those hot kicks and more, HERE

And NOW thru end of September, 10% of ALL sales from sunset-sessions.com shop will be donated back to an amazing organization, SHE JUMPS whose mission is to increase womens participation in outdoor activities.

CREDITS:
Model pictured above: Savannah Kreisman - @SavannahEleven savannaheleven.tumblr.com
Art Direction & Photography for The Sunset Sessions - @graphicsdiva amanda-cooper.com
Hair & Make Up - Jasmine Gold

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Monday, August 4, 2014

▲ MUSIC MONDAY —Famous People with their Vinyl ▲

...because even when you're having a rough Monday—chilling with your music or visiting a record store seems to somehow make everything just a bit more manageable.

So here's a bit of #MondayMotivation with some classic icons of style, chillin' like villians fulfilling their vinyl additions:

Steve McQueen

Patti Smith

Marilyn Monroe

Debbie Harry & Chris Stein

Audrey Hepburn

John Lennon

Sophia Loren

Jimi Hendrix



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Monday, June 30, 2014


▲ ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE ▲

Introducing a very special limited-edition collaboration between
The Sunset Sessions and The Young And Brave Foundation...


JUST IN SHOP! NEW #AllYouNeedIsLove design
NOW avail! 

Starting today thru Monday July 14th, you can pre-order a limited-edition California-made women's white 100%
cotton tanktop with special handscreened aqua ink—designed to help support those battling cancer via amazing SoCal non-profit organization, The Young And Brave foundation. 

(Each tank top purchase donates $8 back to the organization.)

PRE-ORDER this $32 tank @ sunset-sessions.com until July 14—
all tank orders will then be processed/hand-screened to SHIP outbound week of July 28th.
(FREE S&H for USPS orders; International shipping available for $10-20 depending on location.)
About The Young And Brave:
The Young and Brave Foundation began from LOVE.
In 2010, founders Nathaniel Curran and Matt Coulter were hit with a devastating blow, when a loved one was diagnosed with the unthinkable: cancer. From this experience, Nathaniel and Matt’s passion for helping others was born and in March of 2011 The Young and Brave Foundation received its 501(c)(3) nonprofit status with the vision of helping young adults, children, and families with little ones diagnosed with all forms of cancer.
With every individual and family the Foundation takes a direct step into your corner helping you and those you love beat cancer. No matter the circumstance, they are dedicated to fighting alongside those young and brave. From the beginning the theme of the foundation has been LOVE. Cancer is one of the most difficult challenges anyone can face in their lifetime. “Always LOVE” has become their battle cry because with LOVE, absolutely anything is possible!

This special tank top is designed to incorporate The Young and Brave Foundation's mantra of "LOVE" fused with a classic music history (honorary The Beatles) nostalgia/inspiring The Sunset Session's vintage passions—this special "All You Need Is LOVE" tank is a perfect expression of Summer love style!

This fine white 100% cotton jersey racerback tank top is a casual tank with generously cut arm openings and a sporty yet feminine racerback, made in Los Angeles by American Apparel. Hand-screened with environmentally-friendly, non-toxic aqua screenprinting ink in San Francisco.



Model pictured above: Savannah Kreisman - @SavannahEleven savannaheleven.tumblr.com

Thanks for spreading the love xx

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Thursday, May 1, 2014


▲ FOR THE LOVE OF LYCRA —Celebrating the history of swimwear: 20s-80s ▲

Today marks the 1st of May, and as the surf is pounding and the sun is cooking this week—it's hard not to have swimwear on the brain when thinking about Summer style just around the corner...
As I'm pulling out vintage swimsuits from storage, prepping things for the shop and having coffee mtgs with designers unraveling swimwear sketches on cafe tables—the curious history-loving part of my brain starts firing and I can't help but think about the old days of watching my grandmother gracefully swim pool laps in her stylish polka-dotted bathers and floral swim caps, while I wonder about the exact date of the first bikinis...So, for all you Summer sun and sandy-bum, lycra-loving ladies (or guys) out there—this post is for you: 

Photo above by George Hoyningen-Huen e, 1928
Active, healthy, athletic women became symbols of a new period of fashion as sports clothes began to appear in the twenties. This image integrates a practical & stylish 2-piece wool jersey bathing suit by Patou with pose & props which conveyed the look of an era. 

By the 1930s, improvements in elasticated fabrics allowed for body-skimming bathing suits. Swimsuits no longer required an over-skirt and women opted for backless, low-cut suits with brief-style shorts.

Designers Jacques Heim and Louis Reard introduced the bikini in the summer of 1946. Although the bikini was published in Harper’s Bazaar in 1947, the skimpy two-piece bathing suit was not adopted by the general public and considered taboo until the 60s.

The swimwear of the 1950s resembled that of undergarments of the period. Strapless, boned one-pieces that nipped in the waist were worn, accentuating curves, vibrant colors and sexier feminine detailing.


In the early sixties, Bond Girl Ursula Andress sported a bikini with a hip holster throughout much of Dr. No, promoting the use of the skimpy suit. Soon after, it was accepted as fashionable swimwear. 


By the mid-1970s, the skimpy bikini had lost its shock value and swimsuit styles reverted back to one pieces, however, these one pieces were just as revealing. The body was still on display through crocheted fabrics or in thong-style bottoms.
The 1980s experienced a heightened awareness in health and an exercise craze that resulted in athletic style bathing suits, also incorporating high-cut briefs and deep-v neck designs, as well as leveraging fabrics including mesh & spandex.
Photo above: Iconic Cindy Crawford photographed by Herb Ritts, 1988


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