As much as I loved it, I had grown weary of the flat shape of it. I also wanted it to be a little sexier and fitted. Enter: Ginger Root Design. So finally come mid-March, they were ready for me. Erin did the fitting for me and we had a grand old time in the […]

The lady tie makes its much-overdue return. I love this thing so damn much.  See more pictures at District of Chic.

Earlier this week I told you about the fashion show I attended and a local design team that designs and makes upcycled items.  The ladies of Ginger Root Design embody eco fashion.  Their pieces are one of kind designs that have been created from damaged items, vintage clothes or vintage fabric. They create these amazing necklace […]

Kristen Swenson and Erin Derge are yet another local pair to take the plunge into boutique ownership, this time with a twist. Ginger Root Design had its grand opening this past Saturday. Friends, family and customers alike came out to celebrate the rather intrepid journey the now business partners set out only a few months […]

How does the environment factor into your designs? In order to justify our involvement in the fashion industry, which thrives on the idea of disposable fashion, we had to figure out a way to reduce the waste, and get back to the basics. Whenever possible, we recycle, creating unique, yet classic, quality garments from secondhand […]

The popular “Lady Tie” (although it can also be worn by men) by Ginger Root Design at the ReadysetDC fashion:district Spring/Summer 2011 pop-up shop. The classic NASA fabric is fashionable nerd heaven! Check out the post on The President Wears Prada here!

Here’s ReadysetDC’s video interview with the Gingers by the lovely Ruddy of Ruddywashere blog. Video Interview: Ginger Root Design

Just what makes your clothing different from the regular dress or accessory you see on the street? First off, we personally design, pattern, and sew every one of our items. When you meet Erin and Kristen, you’ve met the people who have actually handmade your garment. Additionally, our garments/accessories are made from damaged or vintage […]

missLariss wrote an awesome blog post about our pop-up shop at Fashion:District: met my friend Katlin for the District: Spring / Summer Fashion Show.  We grabbed some cocktails and looped around the different DC based designers to scope everything out.  Our favorites by far were the chunky metal and stone necklaces from Ginger Root . […]