Monthly Archives: January 2015

Craft & Design News You Want, How You Want It!

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As we are in the studio today, creating the throwbacks of tomorrow, getting ready to pack up our booth and build a pop-up shop with our new designs somewhere, the question is,

 

How will you know WHERE to find us and the fabulous other creators we show with?

 

We all have our favorite Social Media platforms where we get our info, so pick one that is right for you.

 

You will get info on show locations, admission coupons, new designs, pop-up events, and yes, occasional sample sales!

HERE ARE YOUR CHOICES!

 

Follow this blog, to receive an email when a new post is up (once or twice/week max) Design, Show, and Inspiration News.

Hit follow button to the right

 

Email me to be put on show announcement emails (Show news only)

 

Facebook Toshiki & Maryszka where I repost blog entrys, repost other designers or show committee news

 

Twitter @maryszka , same as above, plus a good way to follow show committee tweets as well

 

Pinterest, @maryszka O, you know, a bulletin board for a wide range of Syle inspiration

Instagram, veryspecialjackets for a daily single image gem of design, process, and what goes on in a slow fashion studio!

 

and now for a tbt, me in a hand cut lambskin lace jacket, (early ’90’s?)

only about five or so made, if you have one, we would LOVE A PIC OF YOU IN IT!

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Weekend Update, Looking for Inspiration

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We walked the streets of New York this weekend to see what was going on uptown in fashion, in display, something to move us mentally forward

as we begin the new year. The city itself is always inspiring, but the takeaway was, HANDMADE rules.

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The pussy willows on Central Park South made us pause

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As did the Dodo Boutique, with its fabulous wall of flowers

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But the absolutely BEST was Vogue Knitting Live, if you are a fiber lover,

Met up with fellow makers, jeweler Cara Romano who incorporates fiber into her pieces

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Long Island Livestock Co., who have a line of wonderful natural yarns, and truth be told I visit their farm whenever possible to see the gorgeous creatures, Llamas, Alpacas, Sheep their fibers come from

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And the BEST of all Felt Makers, Miriam Carter, whose collection of Hats and Garment are beyond compare!

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New Direction, Black on Black

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We just finished a shearling for the most beautiful girl in the world (You got it, our daughter!)

A play of the suede shearling paired with the napa in geometric cut outs, plus the contrast of a skinny silouette with an oversized hood, results in a very modern father/daughter collaboration.

She will definitely need it in this frigid New York City winter!

tbt to Last Week!-New Years Eve, Feeling Refreshed

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Ending the year with good friends, good food, art, and a walk on the beach.

We are ready to design anew, create a new collection!

To get the juices flowing we visited The Parrish Museum in Water Mill on the East End of Long Island, to see

Steven and William Ladd:Mary Queen of the Universe

Alan Sheilds:In Motion

and wandering all the exhibits in this wonderful space

Here’s a review in the NY Times

Take a peek at our day, or better yet, get there yourself before January 19

and check our 2015 show schedule……updated as we know!

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