Oak 73 Preview

Produced in limited quantities to make for an exclusive, and not to mention American made, clothing and accessories line, Oak 73 presents an initiative that is yet to be matched in the fashion industry. Through local manufacturing and recycled materials, Oak 73, proves to be kind on the environment and kind on all wallets. Available only online, a full collection of handbags, accessories and clothing make for a well-rounded assortment of completely desireable products. 

To learn more, see more and to shop at Oak 73, click here.

Big Thanks to Melissa Duren of Jennifer Bett and Oak 73 Founder, Matthew Dunne for inviting us to this special preview and for making this publication possible!

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M 

David Lerner x Futureclaw x USA

Styling by Megan Averbuch

Photography by Charlie Rubin

A few outtakes from a photo shoot that is featured alongside Claire Hanan's article, entitled "The Patriot," running in the current issue of Futureclaw magazine. The piece covers David Lerner's place in the fashion world as well as his role as a political activist 

To learn more, see more, and to read this article in Futureclaw Magazine, click here.

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American x Grey Area

In conjunction with last week's election night, Grey Area hosted the opening of their Americana exhibition.  Contemporary art and fashions that looked into the country's visual identity were combinded with a live stream of the election as well as some good old American food.

To learn more, see more, and to visit/shop at Grey Area, click here.
The Americana Exhibition runs now through December 6, 2012.

To see more Belles&Rebelles coverage of Grey Area, click here and here.

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M

PACT Stars and Stripes 4th of July Giveaway

PACT Stars and Stripes Collection

PACT makes a pact to deliver products that are sourced according to the highest environmental standards and are designed to be worn every day. While supporting numerous causes, including Architecture for Humanity, Creative Growth, Sierra Club, EarthSpark International, Citizens Effect, Global Green USA, Oceana, 826 National, Forest Ethics, and GreenBelt Movement the PACT brand expresses their values and follows through on their passion to make a positive change in the world.

Inspired by the true American spirit, PACT launched their newest collection, named Stars and Stripes, just in time for the Independence Day holiday. To celebrate the Changemakers across the nation who support the their visions, PACT has offered to collaborate with us to give away three pairs of Handpainted Stars Crew Socks to three lucky winners. Scroll down for contest rules and regulations.

To Enter the PACT Stars and Stripes Crew Sock Giveaway

1. Follow us and leave a comment here on Blogger, stating how much you need some stars and stripes in your life! 

2. Add Belles&Rebelles (here) and PACT (here) on Twitter and tweet at us saying "@BELLESnREBELLES I want to @wearpact stars and stripes this Forth of July!!"

 3. Like Belles&Rebelles (here) and PACT (here) on Facebook and leave a comment under this post about how much you would like to win three new pairs of socks.

4. Or, lastly, just click the "like" button for this post once you've joined us at our Facebook Fan Page 

(here).

If you choose to do all of the above, you will be entered in the raffle four times (each action will guarantee you one raffle entry). The contest will run through the end of this week holiday week only, ending at midnight on Saturday, July 7,2012. 

(Contest deadline is midnight USA EST Time on Saturday, July 7, 2012. The winner will be announced and notified on Sunday, July 8, 2012.)

This giveaway is open to followers with addresses in the USA only.

To learn more, see more, and to shop for PACT, click here.

To purchase PACT Stars and Stripes Handpainted Stripe Crew Socks, click here.

Big Thanks to Adrienne Arieff and Sarah Medford of Arieff Communications for making this giveaway possible!

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M

American Uplifiting

Osama Bin Laden is dead.

USA! USA! USA!

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M

Fourth of July Holiday Weekend Kick Off

via johnnysbird

Why not kick off the holiday weekend with some sweet kicks? But please tell me why I can never find any realllllly dope Converse, like this American Flag pair - which would be so fun for any Fourth of July outfit (I mean...HOW festive?!) - or...better yet...how come I still can't I locate these!?

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M