Five Days Left Until Christmas....

Who's left on your list? Check out the jewelry at 437 Hayes for great last minute gift ideas from local artists!

Sweet Bird

Ver Unica's very own Metal Smith

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Gorgeous Wallets down at 437 Hayes!

Check out all of these and more great accessories at our 437 Hayes shop for all of your gifting needs. Incredible jewelry, clutches, and scarves, plus fun treats like vintage Playboys and quirky cufflinks. There's something for everyone on your list!

Joan Kemp Gowns at Ver Unica

Ver Unica is proud to welcome a collection of vintage gowns owned by 50's model and actress Joan Kemp into the 526 Hayes shop this holiday season. These gorgeous dresses span several decades and are impecably preserved- stop in to see them in person before they're all gone!

For a fun retro treat, check out this Budweiser commercial from 1960 featuring Kemp!

Fancy Fine models Norma Kamali at Ver Unica!

Our favorite fashion blogger, Ashley Ording of Fancy Fine, paid us a visit last week to try on pieces from our exclusive 1980's Norma Kamali collection. Read all about it here! Ashley's friend Joshua snapped the pics while Ashley modeled, and the resulting shoot shows off the incredible drape of the Kamali pieces (and Ashley's fabulous modeling skills!). Here are a few shots from their visit:

Thanks for coming to see us, Ashley, the images are incredible!

**photos by Joshua Cobos courtesey of Fancy Fine

New Jewelry in the Shop!

Looking to add a little vintage sparkle to your Christmas wishlist? Check out these gems just posted in our eBay shop:

Art Deco Clip Earrings

Mexican Sterling Silver Bracelet

Hattie Carnegie Brooch (comes with matching earrings!)

Mexican Sterling Bangle

Valentino Cast Resin and Gold Bead Necklace

Happy Halloween from Ver Unica!

Don't worry if you haven't found the perfect costume yet, Ver Unica's racks are stocked with fantastic costume inspiration from every decade. Whether you're feeling a little deco or a little disco, we can help you turn it out in style this Halloween.

Stop by our store at 437 Hayes to scope out our haunting windows and pick out the perfect vintage garb for your Halloween events!

Trunk Show and Art Show at 437 Hayes

Join us Friday, October 14 for a fabulous event showcasing two up and coming artists we love. Enjoy music, refreshments, and peruse jewelry by Metal Smith and new paintings by Jennifer Mercede (in her first ever San Francisco exhibition!).

Where: 437 Hayes
When: 6-9 pm

Hope to see you there!

Kit Kit Dodge now at Ver Unica!

Come by our 526 Hayes location to check out 20 exclusive new pieces from Kit Kit Dodge's collection straight from her Portland showroom. The collection features sumptuous silks, sensual satins, and classic Kit Kit Dodge handmade details throughout. This collection is perfect for spring!

Introducing Sebastian Signs!

Ver Unica is proud to welcome LA-based fragrance company Sebastian Signs to our Hayes Valley stores! Sebastian Signs was created by Sherri Sebastian, a chemist and former “nose” for high end fragrance houses. Sherri launched her personal collection based on the philosophy that luxury and indulgence are essential parts of enjoying life, and that luxurious fragrances don’t have to come loaded with chemicals. Her rich, delectable fragrances are made in small batches of oils sourced by Sherri herself and made by the world’s best farmers. That attention to detail shows in her No 17 and No 35 pure perfume oils ($42) and goats milk soaps ($11), stocked at Ver Unica in limited quantities.

No 17- A light, creamy fragrance of amber, dark chocolate, sandalwood, vanilla, and just a hint of Nag Champa. 

No 35- A dreamy floral concoction of bergamot, corriander, Bulgarian rose, jasmine, and vanilla bean.

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A sneak peek at Ver Unica's new windows....

New Mary Oros Jewelry Collection at Ver Unica!

We could not be more excited to show you the latest jewelry collection to hit Ver Unica's stores! Famed bay area sculptor and artist Mary Oros created an iconic and highly sought-after jewelry line from 1986 to 1990, and we have been lucky enough to get a large collection of dead stock pieces for our stores! Each piece is made of cast resin, colored individually in vibrant metallics paint hand selected by Mary herself, and covered in acrylic for shine and durability. Some pieces are made to look like they have stones, others are made to look like brass and silver, and all are outstanding statements. Mary's work was featured in Bazaar and other high-end fashion magazines in the late 80's and has attained a highly collectible status since then. Here are just a few of the pieces we have to offer....

...and here are some of Mary's beautiful press images. We love the shot of young supermodel Paulina Porizkova decked out in Mary's bangles in Bazaar!

These amazing pieces are only a drop in the bucket- both of our shops are filled with Mary's amazing work. Stop by soon to take a look for yourself before they're all gone!

Book Release Party at Ver Unica Recap

Last Thursday we had the pleasure of hosting author Erin McKean's release party for her delightful novel The Secret Lives of Dresses, and we had a blast! Guests showed up in their best vintage dresses, and Erin made up one line "secret lives" for anyone who took home a new frock that night (typed on her own vintage typewriter, no less!). She also sold autographed copies of the book and gave out simply darling customized tape measures as party favors. Erin couldn't have looked more lovely in her handmade book dress and was a most gracious and humble party host.

Thanks, Erin, we loved helping you celebrate!

Valentine's Day Sale, now on at 437B!

It's time for our annual Valentine's Day jewelry sale, and this one is better than ever! Tons upon tons of new baubles, jewels, and findings that would make great gifts for a special someone or sweet treats for you! The sale lasts until February 14th, and things are going fast!

Book Release Party at Ver Unica, Feb 10!

As a special treat, all dresses in the shop will be 30% off that night only- you won't want to miss it!