Mission Mission

UPDATE (3/11/2010): We noticed that this post has been getting a lot of traffic, and we have deduced that it’s because of Sasha Grey, so we decided to add this visual foreword hipping you to a number of other beautiful and talented women we’ve come across:

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A notice in the window at 988 Valencia Street confirms the city will hold a hearing on Thursday, February 5, at 1:30pm, to consider the viability of an American Apparel in the Mission:

Sasha Grey American Apparel Ad courtesy of The Reverse Cowgirl.

Previously:

American Apparel Comes to the Mission (with lots of healthy debate in the comments)

Hey Cal Slippers and Pajama Pants, what’s for dinner?

By my count, the last eight Fashionist posts all come from the Mission (and most of them feature closeups of shoes). Are Missionites more fashionable than the rest of the city? Click each to view the full post.

Hella Breezys has the behind-the-scenes scoop on the shooting of Mama Clothing’s latest look book. Link.

Note that post author La Moussy equates Dolores Park to Echo Park — further proof that the Mission and Los Angeles are two peas in a pod.

Photos by One Hit Wonder.

Killer ensemble! (via Fashionist)

Nice ensemble! (via Fashionist)

Remember a couple weeks ago I saw a sticker somewhere of the Gumball Baby Head in the top left quadrant of the above photograph? Turns out, it’s the work of an artist named Paul Insect, and he’s got a show up at Fifty24SF right now (pictured), and it’s pretty good. Lots more baby heads filled with interesting things. Plus some non-baby-head stuff for those of you not as enamored of these as me.

AND at the opening on Thursday I heard rumblings about the possibility of Upper Playground producing some exclusive Paul Insect baby head apparel! I’m crossing my fingers and holding my thumbs for an Eyeball Baby Head hoodie.

SF Art & Design Lover has show details and lots more here.

Gangs of San Francisco is a series of t-shirts celebrating the various “gangs” that tore shit up in San Francisco throughout history. Ohlone Chiefs apparently hailed from the Mission District, back before the Gang Injunction Zone. See rival gang t-shirts here, but, well, clearly the Ohlone Chiefs could kick the Fleishhacker Diving Club’s ass. (Thanks, Plug1!)

Previously on Mission Mission:

Homo Habilis Sweethearts Shirt

Fuck Cars Shirt

Titty City Shirt

Reader Chris spotted this item on SFist’s anonymous tip page: After this election thing is done, American Apparel will take over the space currently occupied by the Sanchez campaign. Chris says, “Not sure how I feel about it personally. It’s definitely not the type of development the mission needs.” Why not? You got a problem with my extra-short American Apparel gym shorts?

Update: Elly says:

I asked some mark sanchez reps about this when they doorknocked me yesterday and they told me that AA has actually had the lease on that space for years and not been able to move in because the zoning on valencia doesn’t allow franchises. they seemed to think that AA will never be able to open up there due to that, and pointed out how irritating it is that they’ve been paying like 8k a month to hold the space and keep it from other local businesses that the neighbs might actually want.

Link.

Our friend Sonia (not pictured) recently got sent to India on business. This morning, she learned of Bombay’s hottest new fashion trend (pictured), and she couldn’t wait to share:

so, i was having my breakfast and reading the times of india this morning when i came across this delightful little article in the bombay-specific section. i started cracking up and i was sitting all by myself and the over-attentive waiters came rushing over to make sure i was ok. it was so good that i had to type it up and share it with you guys (yeah…work’s still a little slow). the associated pictures were of two fanny packs looking STRAIGHT of the 80s, or the mission circa 2008 i guess.

have a read. (i typed what was printed, there are no typos.)

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hug that waist
the fashion conscious in the city are making a style statement with the trendy multipurpose waist bags

if you want to light up a plain boring outfit just wrap a trendy waist bag around your demins or dresses, and it will instantly lend you a cool funky look. waist bags are gaining immense popularity amongst people from all genres of life. a college student flaunts a new waist bag to stand out in a crowd of students carrying backpacks, and women in their twenties wraps her slim waist in leather waist pouch like a belt to freely dance at the pub.

“camouflaged military prints are really in vogue. a simple one-colour dress with a military waist pouch spells some great style. leather waistbands with a small pouch to keep your mobile and wallet will look great with your clubbing outfit,” says nachiket barve, fashion designer.

waist bags add zing to your outfits with a playful attitude. plenty of active men and women who often car travelling across the city or on tours are opting for these bags.

waist bags give the women a sharper look, which is different from the regular girly look. these bags also enhance your waistline giving you a good shape. silk waist bags with moroccan prints, and camouflaged flowery prints, block print and lastly the waist pouches are the new trends. “whether you are travelling to the mountains or taking a sunny beach break, the waist bags can be taken anywhere, anytime,” adds barve.

the multipurposes of the bag for many, are the reason of popularity. “i love carrying waist pouches to clubs and it serves the purpose of a bag and accessory as well. also, during outstation shoots, i don’t have to bother about leaving my hand bag anywhere since the waist pouch fits in my cell phone, camera, cards, etc.,” says aanchal kumar, model.

these bags are available across a wide price range depending upon your requirment. you can pick up a trendy waist bag of the colaba causeway streets or fashion street for just rs 300. if you are into branded apparels, you can go to any of the branded stores and shop for a leather waist pouches for anything between rs 800-1500.

so, the next time you go to the pub at night, give your waist that extra zing and party hard.

I can’t wait to visit Bombay! Thanks, Times of India! Thanks, Sonia!

Photo by buildingsandwires.