We’ve adorned our shop with elegantly simple earrings and necklaces by Sarah McGuire Studio. Inspired by nature, Sarah’s jewelry is handmade in Chicago with recycled gold and silver —and the occasional glimmer of diamonds! We love how understated and pure her designs are. Check out the following gallery for earthy echoes of shoreline, water, grass and stone in our spring collection of her jewelry.

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Bright and beautiful colors abound in beaded designs from bluma project, a super fun new addition to our jewelry collection. Part fashion, part social enterprise, bluma project works with women’s cooperatives in Rwanda and Ghana to empower women and support their livelihoods. These handcrafted earrings and bracelets add a playful pop to any outfit, creating a modern take on color and texture. One look at the GALLERY and we know you’ll understand why we’re falling in love…

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The winner is LOCAL BUSINESS!!!

The Independent Weekly‘s annual Best of the Triangle poll is here again. Please show your local loyalty and cast your VOTE!

An Indy award gives free and fantastic publicity to all your local faves—your dentist, your sandwich shop, even that amazing non-profit you donate to. Your vote means a boost in business that supports our community. For every $100 spent locally, $45 stays right here. Compare that to $13 when you shop at a chain and zero, zilch, nada when you shop online.

Thanks to YOUR VOTE, vert & vogue has beared the honors of Best Local Women’s Boutique and Best Men’s Clothing two years in a row. Merci beaucoup!

Please give a big hug to the Triangle businesses you love. Vote RIGHT NOW! Polls close on Sunday, April 15. It’s a whole lot easier than filing your taxes, folks.

GROS BISOUS,
your local fashion darlings

Excitement wells within us each time we open up a box from our lovely designers, and our spring collection is an absolute hit parade! We’re so psyched to present to you a GALLERY of key looks from our women’s spring collection, with everything from immaculate dresses by SUNO to everyday chic comfort from James Perse. Breathe a sigh and feast on the rewards of your anticipation. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s something we see in our shop everyday. People like to feel connected to the clothes they wear. Trying on a pair of pants becomes extraordinary when you learn the story behind the designer and the folks who made them—by hand! It’s an authentic experience.

So it’s not surprising that more and more Americans are paying attention to clothing that’s made in the USA. About 56 percent of consumers say it makes a big difference when deciding whether or not to buy an item, according to a survey by the Cotton Lifestyle Monitor.

And it’s not just a trend. These days, when those consumers buy American, they do it to support the economy. More than 80 percent of those who said that the “made in USA” mark is important to them expressed a desire to support domestic manufacturing jobs and the businesses that provide them. (Check out the graph for a breakdown of the survey results.)

The Monitor published an article yesterday, focusing on designers who manufacture in the U.S., despite the lure of lower production costs elsewhere. To them, cost is less of a concern. Elizabeth Allen, who produces her Elizabeth Cotton line in New York City, said that “made in USA” is about quality. That is where she competes.

Whether or not consumers will pay the price for domestically-made fashion, 60 percent of those surveyed believe it’s higher quality than imported clothing. That means a product that will be worn for years to come—quality replaces quantity. It’s about authenticity!

It’s not just the warm spell here in the Carolinas that has us yearning for spring. It’s fresh silk prints from Tucker that conjure sweet memories of parks and picnics. Tucker’s sleeveless silk dress is paired here with a charming straw hat by Steven Alan. We’re quite enamored!

What else? Dresses, tops and bottoms from James Perse, the LA designer synonymous with all things casual and chic. Super soft cotton blends that are as flattering as they are comfortable.

We can’t make it to New York Fashion Week, so we’re experiencing it vicariously through the designers we love and admire. We were especially psyched to hear that our favorite non-automated jeansmiths at Raleigh Denim made their big debut this year, but we were even more surprised and pleased to see a collaboration between RD and Organic by John Patrick. Check out the Times Style Magazine article about the collab for more details.

december 2011

The holidays are creeping up like kudzu, but not to worry! v&v is here to make your gift giving an absolute delight.

Forgo the last minute mall trip and the tired, ho-hum (bug) offerings therein. We have gifts that rock worlds. Reclaimed cashmere hats, wool mittens, organic striped socks. The perfect stocking stuffers or special something for workmates, playdates or your deepest amour.

Annabuilt earrings are a dose of cool for any woman in your life. Made in Brooklyn from recycled tins and cans, these hip handcrafted earrings are available in an assortment of patterms and styles.

Or give the gift of leather-free luxury with accessories from Matt&Nat, like the wallet pictured. Made with recycled materials, Matt&Nat marries style and functionality to make irresistable accessories at a nice price.

Time to jazz up a boring-button-down-wearing man in your life? With its tailored perfection and polished looks, this slim fit Culturata shirt (pictured) might be just the thing he needs. Handcrafted in Italy and soft to the touch.

And behold, the luscious heritage leather briefcase from J.W. Hulme Co. A gift for the working warrior. Take comfort in its classic styling and lifetime guarantee. Can be worn over the shoulder or confidently gripped at the handles. Made in the USA.

DON’T LET YOUR GIFTS BE REGIFTED! Shop v&v and they’ll be loved forever.

We’ll be OPEN on Sunday, December 18th 12-5 pm and Monday, December 19 11-7 pm, in addition to our regular hours.

We wrap, ship and have v&v giftcards.

Bonnes Fêtes!
Your happy holiday helpers