So, I’m addicted to Project Runway. And although Season 5 wrapped last week, I still try to catch the reruns when I can. And, I know no one actually liked Kenley, but no one can deny that the girl had serious personal style. So in the spirit of Kenley’s style, I give you my new favorite accessory: The Feather Headband.
The ones above are from VieModern out of Cali, and the one below is by A Farmer’s Daughter from Vancouver. They’re sweeping the continent, people!
Oh Fashion Week, how I love thee. Since I’ve been pouring over collection stills for the last couple hours, I figure I might as well share the fashion forecast with you.
Overall, there was an ethereal feeling on the runways this past week with lots of pastels and dimensional draping. Some designers (Calvin Klein) kept it simple and let the form be the focus while others (like Vera Wang) had some sort of embellishment or accessory on every model. Influences were obvious with Michael Kors and Erin Featherston drawing from retro fashion while collections from Anna Sui and Diane Von Furstenberg (love those headbands!) took viewers on a trip around the world.
Overall, spring looks like a bunch of fun and gives me just one more reason to wish we could skip winter!
An awesome indy clothing line out of L.A., Seed Clothing owner Amy creates “art that lives on in our everyday lives.” I love her super-fab dresses and the way she combines fabrics. She agreed to tell us a little more about her background and her business — enjoy!
How did you get started in fashion? I went to study fashion design in New York City at the Fashion Institute of Technology. After graduation I worked for Nanette Lepore, Calvin Klein, Pacific Sunwear and Chaps Ralph Lauren before starting my own line.
Where do you work? I currently work out of my home, but plan to get a studio off-site next year. I don’t have a full time staff, I use freelancers, contractors and part-time design assistants and sewers.
What are your inspirations? Vintage clothing! And fashion designers like Balenciaga, Isabel Toledo, Vivienne Westwood, Pauline Trigere. Fashion Magazines like Nylon and Vogue, Architecture, Interior design, life!
What’s next for seed clothing? Very hi-end mini collections offered at exclusive boutiques and on the internet. The collections will include full length coats, tailored jackets, couture blouses and specialty dresses. And teaching more local classes for lay people!
What else should the world know about you? I’m always striving to challenge myself as a designer but more importantly as an artist and craftsperson.
According to her etsy profile, you should buy Miss Bohl’s designs to support . . . her drinking habit. So maybe that’s not the best reason, here’s a better one:
This gorgeous chevron-striped A-line dress is totally adorable. Appropriate for everything from work to a cocktail party, this little cream and mint green number is one of my favorites! She also has tons of other great original designs — lots more stripes and plaids too — available here.
Another great indy designer I’ve recently discovered is Bonnie of katsai out of Barcelona, Spain. I love her military-inspired girly tops: They really embody this great dichotomy of hard and soft. She always manages to add just enough detail and embellishment to create a piece that’s special and unique, yet effortless.
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