Top: Made by Yours Truly, Dress: Target, Necklace: Vintage, Shoes: by Pass
a blog about unique ideas in fashion that inspire the present and the future
Friday, May 13, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
An Obsession
I'm sorry I missed you girls, but I promise I will go see you the next time you come back to the city.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
The Animal Within
Amazing....This ring is so animalistic and raw. The photography is so great on this. This ring made Species by the Thousands can be purchased at Supermarket.com.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
One Order of Denim Coming Right Up
Based on this video we will be able to buy denim like we order Chinese food!
I assure you that even in production it takes longer than 12 minutes to make, but it does amaze me at how simple they make this look.
I assure you that even in production it takes longer than 12 minutes to make, but it does amaze me at how simple they make this look.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Featured Artist: Holly Slayton
Head piece featured in Swoon Magazine. |
Holly Slayton, owner of Artikal Handcrafted Millinery, has been producing custom hats for over 9 years for both men and women. Here's what Holly had to say about her designs:
1. What inspires your designs?
- I love vintage silhouettes so even if I'm not trying most of my hats look like they have come out of the 30's. I make mostly cloches, fedoras and large brim hats out of straw and velour.
2. Do you make new collections each season?
- Yes and I am always creating new designs. I also do a lot of custom bridal and cocktail hats.
"(I) love (bridal) because I can be creative with every piece and make it special." Photography by Marie Labbancz
- I just did a lot of new designs for fall fashion week. I made hats for Terri Stevens line for project runway season 5. She requested fedoras so I just finished a line of fedoras some with large brims and some with a lot of drapes. (The theme was a mix of) Diana Ross and 70's sexy super fly.
- Steamer, sewing machine, hat stretcher and a lot of hand stitching.
"(This) is my signature piece. I love incorporating drapes in to my pieces." |
- Everything is hand blocked and hand made by me in NYC.
- A few days. It needs to dry on the block overnight. My panama straws are handwoven in Equador and take about 5 days to weave before the straw is imported and I then start making the hats.
- I only sell exclusively online, in my studio which is open 2 nights a week, and at craft fairs and trunk shows. I had up to 8 stores carrying my line, but prefer to sell it myself and have created a large customer base this way. Plus I ship everywhere so the internet is easy to reach a lot more people.
Bridal piece featured in Novias InFashion Magazine. |
8. Now that fashion week is over, what do you see happening for Fall 2011 for accessories?
- More hats...
Thanks Holly for sharing!
Holly also offers workshops so you can make your own custom hat at her East Village studio. I think it's great that she is willing to share her knowledge. For more info on when she offers workshops, check out her schedule.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
No Profiles Please....Or Maybe Just One
I usually avoid using profile shots as it reminds me that I have a big nose, but today I totally abandoned that rule and look what I found. A piece to a puzzle. Who would have thought?
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Silly Rabbit
I think I may be weird, but I am totally in love this ring. It's just a great mix of simple and folk.
You can purchase this ring from Nullnetwork on Shapeways.com |
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