Big Cartel has been around for a wee while now providing clothing designers, bands, jewellery makers, crafters, and other artists with a customisable store to sell things online. Do you want to be an early adopter and be the envy of my friends when they say, “Wherever did you find that natty little item?” Of course you do.

Accordingly, here are my top six current must-haves to encourage you on your Big Cartel way. Top fives are so hackneyed—am I right?

1. Reservoir Dogs pencil set from One Up Designs. I also have a modest crush on their Twin Peaks set.

2. Made-to-measure knits from Pearl Knits. Did you want to have that perfect little cardigan that makes you look like a cross between Audrey Hepburn and Courtney Love?  Now you finally can.

3. Bold lapis lazuli ring from Erstwhile Jewelry. It’s Escher-meets-Moschino but more elegant.

4. Blanket bomb belt from Loop. It’s all-leather by Australian designer, Adam Tregear who grew up in the leather business. It’s the right amount of Chanel handbag and leather Chesterfield sofa. You deserve this.

5. One for the man in your life. Maybe that’s you! Echolocatie shirt from Akzidents.

6. I really would trade two of my other friends. I feel like you and I have a real connection. But only to you—not to those other heartless people reading this list. Card from Sycamore Street Press.

 

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