Although you might groan at the sight of snowmen and Santa Claus decking the halls of your local store so soon after Halloween, it's never too soon to think about what to get your loved ones for Christmas (or whatever holiday you celebrate after Thanksgiving). The iconic seat-belt bag maker hosts the Harveys Holiday Launch Party at its Factory N Co. in SanTana on Friday. In addition to Dos Chinos and Barley Forge serving tacos and suds, here's a list of the best vendors:
SARA M. LYONS. The Anaheim-based artist makes cutesy buttons and illustrations for fierce women who like humor with their girl power, cartoony designs on their nails and their zines about Lindsay Lohan. . . . Well, maybe not so much the last one. saramlyons.myshopify.com.
VALLEY CRUISE PRESS. VCP has blown up in the past couple of years, going from small-time publisher of artist zines to retailer of cool patches and enamel pins, all designed by different illustrators. Creations include E.T. and ALF (in non-pog form!); cool animals such as parrots, birds, poodles and frogs wearing sunglasses; and the dancing twin emoji, purchased by most famous fan Mindy Kaling. valleycruisepress.com.
HARVEYS. The company will offer a special discount on its products to folks who donate to the Toys for Tots toy drive—the perfect incentive to not look like a Don Bren. shopharveys.com.
BUNNY AND WOLF. The Long Beach-based vintage store has a Western, Americana feel to its finds, with cool retro boots, faux-fur coats and cozy holiday sweaters for your Ugly Sweater Party next month. instagram.com/bunnyandwolf.
Aimee Murillo is calendar editor and frequently covers film and previously contributed to the OCW’s long-running fashion column, Trendzilla. Don’t ask her what her favorite movie is unless you want to hear her lengthy defense of Showgirls.