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Local Designer Series: Michigan Native Moves Back to Detroit to Work on Jewelry Business Full Time

Local Designer Series: Michigan Native Moves Back to Detroit to Work on Jewelry Business Full Time

Libby Hopper of Goldeluxe Jewelry moved to New York City to learn everything she could about jewelry design and production. She had a great job with a small designer, but decided she wanted to use the skills she acquired and put them to use for something a little more personal. Libby packed her bags, headed home to the mitten and set up shop in Detroit. DG3: Tell us about Goldeluxe Jewelry? Libby Hopper: I originally took an interest in jewelry about six years ago. I had alwa

Wear It’s At: Confidant Cuffables

Wear It’s At: Confidant Cuffables

Make a statement this holiday season with a beautiful bracelet. Ornate cuffs are an effortless way to accessorize an outfit, and you don’t have to make sure someone is home to clasp anything for you. 1. Heavenly Honies The Detroit Cuff ™, $55, City Bird, 313.831.9146. Detroit always makes a statement, so why not wear it on your wrist? 2. LuxDanglez Cuff, $120, LuxDanglez, 248.835.6895. These cuffs are so versatile, they can be worn on your wrist or ankle and they will keep yo

Oh, Shop It: Luxury Consignment Boutique Adds New Store in Birmingham

Oh, Shop It: Luxury Consignment Boutique Adds New Store in Birmingham

Closet NV has opened a second location! Before the ladies of Closet NV started to sell clothes via brick and mortar, owners Lisa Rosenberg and Robin Bloom first sold items on Ebay for family and friends. “We knew in our hearts that we someday would want to open a luxury designer consignment store, thus came Closet NV,” says Robin. “It was truly a natural fit for the both of us with our knowledge of retail and beautiful designer items.” DG3 visited the new boutique after a lun

Oh, Shop It: The Somerset Collection CityLoft Opens in New Detroit Location

Oh, Shop It: The Somerset Collection CityLoft Opens in New Detroit Location

Located near the back of the First National Building in Detroit, the Somerset Collection CityLoft has taken up residence and brought more than 30 retailers with it. With stores including The Lego Store, 7 For All Mankind, Aveda and The Detroit Shoppe, it is truly one-stop shopping for you, family and friends. “[CityLoft] is a great addition to a lot of the retail that is coming in downtown Detroit,” said Dan Mullen, vice president of development, Bedrock Real Estate Services.

DG3’s Glamorous Gift Guide for Fabulous Females, Part 2

DG3’s Glamorous Gift Guide for Fabulous Females, Part 2

Part 2 of the DG3 Gift Guide includes a list of beautiful items that your work BFFs, girlfriends and motherly figures will love that won’t break the bank. 1. Luxe Faux Fur Tech Cases, $49, Restoration Hardware, 248.614.6984. This iPad case is a great buy because it can double as a stylish clutch. Use it to tow your tablet around during the day and then fill it with all of your nighttime essentials when you go out on the town. 2. Pave & Pearl Studs, $38, C. Wonder, 248.649.653

Local Designer Series: Handmade Leather Good Line Launched in Detroit

Local Designer Series: Handmade Leather Good Line Launched in Detroit

Husband and wife duo Shane and Melissa Douglas started with a passion for handmade leather goods, which blossomed into Douglas & Co. Detroit. Their goal: to create leather products as beautiful as the people who surrounded them in the city of Detroit. Each item created by Douglas & Co. Detroit is a labor of love deeply rooted in the city as 100% of their manufacturing process takes place locally. We spoke with Shane and got the scoop on their luxe new line that launched this

Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide

Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide

Sometimes, it’s the smallest gifts that are the most difficult to find. Stocking stuffers, while they can certainly be merry and bright, can also turn into a waste of money and effort as gift-givers search for cheap, often throwaway items to fill up loved-ones’ stockings. Give an abundance of small gifts that are fun and/or useful with our curated guide of stuffer essentials. Ladies 1. The Wine Deck Cards, $16, C. Wonder, 248.649.6536. 2. Starbucks VIA Ready Brew $8, Starbuck

Oh, Shop It: Handmade Leather Goods Line Launches in Detroit

Oh, Shop It: Handmade Leather Goods Line Launches in Detroit

Shane and Melissa Douglas have launched a handmade leather goods manufacturing business, Douglas & Co. Detroit. To celebrate, Douglas & Co. Detroit will host a preview party from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 22 at Nora Modern, and the event is open to the public. “The establishment of Douglas & Co. Detroit is a dream come true for us, and we are thrilled to bring high-quality leather products to the marketplace for people to enjoy,” Melissa said. Douglas & Co. Detroit

DG3’s Gift Guide for Guys: Part 1

DG3’s Gift Guide for Guys: Part 1

Guys can be hard to shop for, unless they tell you they specifically want a game for their new PlayStation 4 (which, let’s face it, you’d be on the fence about getting for them anyway). When choosing something for you dad, brother or significant other, it’s good to think about what they do on a daily basis, the kind of tech accessories they have and what their homes looks like. For this gift guide, we’ve assembled a collection of items that not only look sleek but also fit in

Local Designer Series: The Ladies of the VK Collection Share How They Got Into Willys Detroit (and M

Local Designer Series: The Ladies of the VK Collection Share How They Got Into Willys Detroit (and M

Image Courtesy of VK Collection Valentina and Krista of the VK Collection met as interns in the corporate world with many similarities – they both immigrated to the United States when they were younger and they had a serious passion for jewelry, for starters – and their friendship blossomed from there into a business partnership. Their jewelry has landed at Willys Detroit only months after launching their very first collection, and we got a chance to talk to them about their

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