April 29th, 2008 at 6:47pm |
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Simon Doonan just saw the release of his latest book, “Eccentric Glamour: Creating an Insanely More Fabulous You” here in the States. And this week, he jumps the pond to celebrate the release of his memoir “Beautiful People” (published in the US in 2005 under the title “Nasty”), which is […]
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April 28th, 2008 at 10:24am |
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
I didn’t get as much done on this blouse as I had planned today. But at least it is cut out, and the collar is completed!
Here is the collar, stitched, before turning. The seam allowances are only 1/4″. That is because I reduced the pattern’s 5/8″ allowances to 1/4″ before […]
Read the rest of THE COLLAR - HotPatterns Blouse, Continued…
April 28th, 2008 at 10:21am |
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
As mentioned in a previous post, I am choosing to make the HotPatterns Boxy Blouse as the demonstration garment during my time as “Cheerleader” for the Yahoo Groups Creative Machine’s “Shirt Challenge”.
The fabric has been chosen…a fabulous shirting fabric from Gorgeous Fabrics (purchased quite a while ago). A navy, white, […]
Read the rest of HotPatterns Plain and Simple Boxy Blouse, Let’s Start!
April 28th, 2008 at 10:17am |
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Well it’s kind of been a break. I have been working away in the background as and when my new little man allows me. Behind the scenes here at Brittique we were kept busy by London Fashion Week, London Fashion Weekend and now the arrival of all the new spring/summer 08 […]
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April 23rd, 2008 at 10:06am |
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
Oh Yes my friends, it’s NOT a pretty picture…but this is the resulting wash water as it went down the drain… after putting some very nice fabric through a plain warm water (no detergent!) wash….YUCK!
From my experience in the fabric business, visiting mills and converters, I think there are at […]
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April 23rd, 2008 at 10:02am |
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Since launching her eponymous handbag and footwear line in 2006, Joy Gryson’s accessories have become a fast favorite among fashion cognoscenti and celebs such as Michelle Williams and Jessica Biel.
The Korean-born, New York-based designer - who honed her chops at Coach, Calvin Klein and Marc Jacobs before going solo - […]
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April 22nd, 2008 at 5:36pm |
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“The West Village has gone through a real evolution over the past few years,” says Alexis Bittar. “There’s been this injection of energy, and it makes you want to just reach out and grab it. It’s one of those rare neighborhoods that is unbelievably commercial, yet still manages to remain […]
Read the rest of Alexis Bittar: Go West, Young Man!
April 21st, 2008 at 5:00pm |
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“I always feel that the collection evolves from the previous collection, so it was Schindler followed by Gaudi with Schindler influences, then [for Spring ’08] I did something informed by Gaudi and the Spanish influence from Mexico and the mission architecture of the American Southwest,” explained Yeohlee Teng of a […]
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April 21st, 2008 at 4:57pm |
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
Who says Men’s shirts have to be all buttoned-up with a collar on a stand? Not me!
I designed this casual shirt in 2003…and still continue to make it for clients today…..especially for my clients in very warm climates.
Made from a very lightweight hemp/linen blend, this shirt features modified double breasted […]
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April 18th, 2008 at 5:30pm |
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
In my search to streamline construction while maintaining the utmost quality of the shirts I design, I developed an easy way to ensure perfectly symmetrical pockets.
First, change your pocket pattern by reducing the side and bottom seam allowances to no more than 3/8″.
To help with accuracy while cutting, place your […]
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April 16th, 2008 at 11:10am |
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Some snaps from the Gap launch party celebrating their second annual Design Edition collaboration with CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists. This year’s designers are Band of Outsiders, Michael Bastian, Philip Crangi jewelry, 3.1 Phillip Lim and ThreeAsFour, all of whom were on hand to toast the project, as were about a […]
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April 16th, 2008 at 11:10am |
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Some snaps from the Gap launch party celebrating their second annual Design Edition collaboration with CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists. This year’s designers are Band of Outsiders, Michael Bastian, Philip Crangi jewelry, 3.1 Phillip Lim and ThreeAsFour, all of whom were on hand to toast the project, as were about a […]
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April 16th, 2008 at 11:10am |
Submitted by The Fashion Informer Blog
Some snaps from the Gap launch party celebrating their second annual Design Edition collaboration with CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists. This year’s designers are Band of Outsiders, Michael Bastian, Philip Crangi jewelry, 3.1 Phillip Lim and ThreeAsFour, all of whom were on hand to toast the project, as were about a […]
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April 14th, 2008 at 10:08am |
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“When I was a little girl, I’d be like, ‘Mom, when I grow up, I want to have an empire!’” said Meredith Kahn with a laugh. “That’s my thing; I want to have a whole platform of pieces that really communicate to people, head to toe.”
So far, Kahn’s got the […]
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April 14th, 2008 at 10:04am |
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
I am pleased to be hosting the Creative Machine (Yahoo Group)
this week, and kicking off the Shirt Challenge that will be running for the next 4 weeks! Join us at the Creative Machine (Yahoo Group) for all the details!
P.S. ..at the end of the challenge there will be a […]
Read the rest of Hosting The CREATIVE MACHINE this week!
April 8th, 2008 at 5:41pm |
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Zac Posen is as well known in fashion circles for his nightlife loving, bon vivant ways - and mischievously dandified personal style - as he is for the glamorous day dresses, feminine suiting and elegant evening gowns that have made him one of the main go-to designers for A-list socialites […]
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April 7th, 2008 at 11:51am |
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
I recently received an email from a sewing-friend who asked,
” …Sometimes even though I pre-shrink my fabrics, the seams of the shirts I sew will pucker slightly. I assume this is because my thread shrinks. Is there a thread I should be using that won’t shrink?”
This was my answer…
Chances […]
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April 7th, 2008 at 11:48am |
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So…What exactly *is* Weft Insertion Interfacing?
Essentially it is a combination of a woven and a knit interfacing in one!
A woven interfacing (like ProWoven Standard) has the lengthwise fiber threads (warp) and crosswise fiber threads (weft) woven together. With a weft-insertion Interfacing like ProWeft, the fiber threads are knit together and […]
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April 2nd, 2008 at 2:31pm |
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A few snaps from the style.com party for Laird Borrelli-Persson’s new book, “Fashion Illustration by Fashion Designers,” which was reviewed here on The Fashion Informer.
Held in the penthouse of the aptly-named Glass Houses in Chelsea, overlooking the Hudson River, the soiree drew some of fashion’s brightest talents - many of […]
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