Katie Bell Moore Photography

I've already introduced Katie Bell Moore recently, model and talented photographer from Athens. She's about to move to NYC, so expect to hear great things!


http://www.katiebellmoore.com/#1664757/-there-is-no-return

Interview With Our Lovely Lera Lynn on Refinery 29

http://www.refinery29.com/musical-muse-athens-newcomer-lera-lynn-mixes-americana-indie-with-country-strong?page=1


Interview by Athens fashion writer Amy Flurry

Katie Bell Moore

This is Katie Bell Moore, who was one of our models in the Community Service runway show. She is also a talented photographer. 


Check out her work at http://www.katiebellmoore.com. These portraits were taken by Athens photographer Ian McFarlane.

Community Service SS2011

Community Service is a redesigned vintage clothing line by Karen Freed and Sanni Baumgaertner, photos by Daniel Millwood of Ella Rue Photography, and Charles Ryan Barber; production and makeup by Maggie Benoit; hair by Mary Sigalas; graphic design by Don Chambers; models: Annie Howell, Mary-Hanley Coleman, Remington Feierbach; art by Andy Cherewick, Madeline Moore, Karen Freed, and Eve Nettles, support by Megan Swanson and Jessica Farley.

Athens Fashion Collective SS2011 Fashion Show

Backstage at the Athens Fashion Collective SS2011 Fashion Show. 


Photos by Katie Bell Moore.

Video from our SS2011 fashion show!

Inspiring Trip to NYC: Antique Sewing Machines

Just got back from NYC. There was so much to inspire me, but this store blew my mind. All Saints' window features a wall of antique Singer sewing machines, and throughout the store you find display and design elements from the garment industry's past. The clothes, bags, and shoes were spectacular, and I was surprised to even find a department with the coolest kid's clothes possible.

Recycled T-shirts by Ethan and Sanni

New revamps: Ethan and Sanni created these cropped oversized shirts from recycled T-shirts. They are now for sale at Community in different sizes and styles!

Welcome to the Community!

COMMUNITY is a boutique centered around the concept of sustainability without the sacrifice of style.

Opened in 2010 by Sanni Baumgärtner in Athens, Georgia, COMMUNITY seeks to bring chic clothing to our clients while encouraging them to buy locally and sustainably. All of our pieces are either made by Georgia artisans or they are vintage pieces, each one unique. Sanni methodically picks timeless clothing in order to make the shop a truly curated experience - only the best  and most well-made pieces make the cut. 

The name COMMUNITY also references another central goal of the boutique - to make our space one of comfort and creativity to everyone who enters the doors. In order to do this, we constantly seek new, local art and designsIn addition to local design, we also have an in-house brand of revamped vintage clothing - COMMUNITY SERVICE. Karen Freed and Sanni Baumgärtner work together to try to take vintage clothing that, while not initially flattering or up-to-date, can still be reused to make beautiful, timeless clothing. Whether that means hemming a dress or completely reworking a romper into a pleated blouse is up to Sanni and Karen, as they constantly try new ways to update and reuse vintage fabrics and clothing, always with current fashion as an inspiration for all revamps - from the bright colors of Prada to last season's '70s aesthetic, we will always try to bring you pieces that are both beautiful and functional.                                                                                   

So, please stay tuned to this blog! We will bring you interviews with our artisans, street fashion from around Athens, vintage pieces from our catalog and anything/everything we see fit to post (and perhaps even an Etsy store so everyone can participate!) Thank you so much for following our efforts!