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Friday, November 30, 2012

Piper's HOLIDAY Gift Guide 2012


 Emu Slippers
The perfect gift for anyone. These EMU slippers have a hard-wearing dark gum rubber sole and a classic sheepskin outer and inner, making them perfect for the comfort of your own home, or outside on the street. EMU is proud to use all Australian grown sheepskin products. See our full collection of Emu slippers for both men and women in store. $85

Books
We now have books from local publisher GINKO PRESS! Titles such as 101 Essential Rock Records, Silk Screen Basics, and Beautiful Decay  all make excellent gifts! Prices range from $20-$65.

 Wolverine 1000 Mile
Based on archival WOLVERINE patterns, the Courtland Boot is crafted with great attention to detail and consideration of contemporary function. Made in America, the Courtland features premium Horween® Chromexcel leather and classic Goodyear™ Welt construction. The leather outsole is equipped with a Vibram® rubber pad and heel lift for more protection and traction in wet environments. $365 

Wheelmen & Co. Backpacks
WHEELMEN & CO. was born from a strong family heritage in cycling, combined with a passion for classic tailoring. Their mission is to create functional and durable accessories using classic lines and styles reborn in the 21st century. Made in the USA and backed with a lifetime guarantee. This bag is bound to make both the gifter and the giftee happy campers. $159

Moonflower Jewelry
Handmade by our lovely mother, Angi Dega. MOONFLOWER jewelry is made with semi precious stones, fossils, and sterling silver. Every piece is made by Angi herself. From left to right: Ammonite Fossil Ring $148, Dendritic Quartz Ring $168, Cat Eye Ring $95. 

 Emu Scarf
Australia's love affair with wool stretches back to the arrival of sheep, with the First Fleet in 1788. The wool industry has dominated their economy, their agricultural practices, their collective imagination and their global reputation as a quality wool growing nation. Australian wool is considered the most premium wool in the world. Made with superfine Merino wool the EMU Australia 'Mt. Sabin' scarf feels amazing against the skin. $76

Vintage Schwinn Stingray
In store right now are two amazing vintage SCHWINN Stingrays! One in green built in 1969 in Chicago featuring a speedometer and headlight, all original, priced at $750. The second in copper made in 1968, also in Chicago featuring, a suicide shifter and sissy bar. Priced at $800.

Ethanmade Bag
ETHANMADE bags are all handmade by local San Francisco genius Ethan Jamison. He makes each bag from start to finish himself. Prices range from $195-$425 and come in different sizes and color ways. He even named one style after our own Penny Piper!

 Moonflower Leather Bracelets
Made with heavy bridle leather these uni-sex bracelets can be wrapped to fit any size arm. Like all MOONFLOWER jewelry these are handmade in the USA. $49-$59.

Brixton Beanie
In San Francisco one can never have too many beanies right? Not to mention they take up a lot of space in a stocking! We have a range of colors including orange (for those Giants fans) as well as basic black. Oh, and we almost forgot to mention they are made in the USA! $19 and up.

Emu Kids
 These kids' EMU boots are called 'Little Creatures'. Fully lined with Australian sheepskin to keep little toes warm all winter. We have kitties, sharks, monsters, and fish! Sizes range from 0 months to kids size 13. $45-$90

 Red Wing Boots
For more than a century, RED WING SHOE COMPANY has built a reputation for making tough, comfortable footwear for hard working Americans. Today, Red Wing Heritage boots and shoes are still crafted with skill in the United States by craftsmen who take the time to make sure each pair lasts. This '877' boot was worn by Jack Nicholson in the 1975 movie One Flew Over the Cuckcoo's Nest. $287 

 A Peace Treaty Scarf
A PEACE TREATY creates employment for skilled artisans working in places of socio-political strife, effectively supporting their technique and craft while elevating their products to the level of high design for an exclusive and international fashion audience. A PEACE TREATY employs artisans with above fair trade wages and invests in creating income generation opportunities for out-of-work artisans, disabled and widowed women. $265

Purple Creepers
Dangerously cool purple suede T.U.K will make someone's day for sure! Come see our wide selection of colors and styles for both men and women. $71

Izola Soaps
Perfect for stuffing a stocking! Authentic handcrafted IZOLA soaps in the fine style of the 18th century toiletries. This old world triple milled recipe is an all-vegetable base with the moisturizing benefit of olive oil. These are environmentally sensitive soaps made with vegetable oils and are free of animal testing. Raw materials are domestically sourced. $19 for set of 3.

Brixton Hat
Inspired by music, culture, and the people who surround them, BRIXTON is the collaboration of three friends who wanted to convey their lifestyle through unique products. This round top short brimmed felt bowler hat with grosgrain band looks great on girls. $45

Pendleton Blankets
To a native Oregonian, there are few company names that inspire as much confidence and pride as PENDLETON WOOLEN MILLS. For six generations, the Bishop family has owned and operated a company that consistently produces woolens of incredible beauty and quality. All Pendleton blankets are made in the USA. $195-$278

Super Sunglasses
SUPER sunglasses are made to the highest possible standards, hand made in Italy by the best manufacturers and with the best materials. SUPER uses only German ZEISS lenses for maximum protection against the harmful UV rays from the sun. This just released style is extra large, extra strong, extra thick and made with solid black quality acetate paired with silver metal arms and hardware. $185

Miista Boots
Okay, so maybe these are one of those gifts that you give to yourself...but why not? These babies are the perfect boot for the holiday season. Made in Spain. Wear them with black tights and a dress! Foxy! $192

Billy Kirk
The BILLY KIRK Schoolboy Satchel takes inspiration from the old school satchels and Medic cases from WWII Europe. Leather divider inside separates bag into two separate compartments. Adjustable shoulder strap with dull nickel silver hardware. Hand-burnished and edged. 14" x 5" x 10". $365

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Thursday, December 1, 2011

Piper's Holiday Gift Guide

We wouldn't be Piper's if we didn't start this gift guide out with boots! Everyone needs and wants them. Make someone extra happy this year with a pair of Wolverine 1000 Miles or these lovely Miistas!!

We have a TON of jewelry made by local designers. These three are from San Francisco artists Hellbent, 1228, and What About Phoenix. Come see our entire jewelry selection! Prices for these particular pieces are $60, $112, and $88.

Chrome. So practical for this city. Made in the USA. Local. Functional. Easy. What more needs to be said. This limited color way "Mini Metro" bag is $120.

Make someone's year with these bad boys! Super Sunglasses are handmade in Italy, but don't wait too long, these things fly off the shelf! $175.

Mission Workshop. San Francisco's newest bike messenger bag company is a dream come true. Made in the USA, with a lifetime guarantee, this gift will last! The "Rambler" backpack doubles in capacity! $239.

Australian company EMU prides themselves on using all Australian grown sheepskin products. They were also the first brand in the world to develop water resistant sheepskin footwear! Perfect for kids who love to jump in puddles! Sizes start at 0 months and go to 18+ months for babies. We have kids styles has well! Starting at $39.

Zig Zag aka "winos" the ultimate "on-a-budget" gift for him this year. Originally from the 1970's this timeless, comfortable shoe is very affordable! $21-$27.

Found exclusively in SF at Piper's, Moonflower jewelry is all handmade using sterling silver and semi-precious stones and fossils. Feel good giving a gift that is not only beautiful, but made entirely by hand. Prices range from $90 to $270.

How can you go wrong with a pair of Dr. Martens? Super comfortable and they stand the test of time in both fashion and function! Did we mention they are also affordable? Both of these styles go for $120. Not too shabby.

We love Urbanears! A rainbow of colors to choose from, and your friends can plug their headphones into yours! So brilliant! $60. Get one for yourself, and all of your pals.

One of the best things about San Francisco is that it's cold enough to have a collection of beanies! Our new favorite is this thick waffle knit one by Brixton. The perfect stocking stuffer for only $24!
Now this is a gift! Ethanmade bags are all made by hand here in San Francisco. Wax coated canvas protects from the elements, as well as produces a rugged, unique look. Timeless, effortless, perfect. $195.