All Entries Tagged With: "fashion"
The Challenges of Garment Production in Portland, Oregon
When it comes to purchasing goods, there is a hierarchy of consumerism that goes something like this: knowing a product was made in America, good; knowing a product was made in Oregon, better; knowing a product was made right here in Portland, super bananas awesome. This line of thinking drives us to support farmers’ markets [...]
‘Fast Fashion’: Italians Wary Of Chinese On Their Turf
“A Chinese employee works in a textile firm in the Macrolotto area in Prato, the biggest textile district in Europe, in 2005. The town has become home to the largest concentration of Chinese residents in Europe — many of whom are not legal.”
by Sylvia Poggioli
For more than a thousand years, the Italian town of [...]
The Palmer\Pletsch Fall 2010 E-Magazine is Here! Plus it is Free.
The Fall 2010 Fashion for Real People e-magazine is here and ready to view!
The issues include:
Part 1: The Look of the Season.
Part 2: Sewing with Pati and Marta.
Part 3: Meet Amanda and Nicole.
Part 4: News and Views
Click the links above for more details of each page.
Courtesy of palmerpletsch.com.
Fashion News: Oscar de la Renta’s Fanciful Fall Florals
Renata Espinosa
December 04th, 2007 @ 10:53 AM – New York
Florals for fall was the big message at Oscar de la Renta’s pre-Fall 2008 collection, which the designer showed to an audience of press, buyers and socialites on Park Avenue in New York on Monday, Dec. 3, who sat theater-in-the-round style around the runway.
Large flower [...]
Fashion News: What’s Hot in Fashion, Designer A.F. Vandevorst
The Label
Despite much critical acclaim, AF Vandevorst, launched in 1998 by Antwerp-based duo Filip Arickx and An Vandevorst, remains one of the more under-the-radar lines of the distinctly Belgian breed that includes Dries Van Noten, Martin Margiela, Olivier Theyskens, and Raf Simons. What’s often described as an artsy and intellectual aesthetic translates into imaginatively tailored, [...]
How to dye your Jeans using Coffee Grounds: Video Clip Tutorial
Video clip tutorial on dying your jeans using of coffee grounds.
Altering Clothing: Tips on Altering Garments
Do you have old clothes in you closet that you wish to upgrade? Here, I am giving you few great tips on how you can alter your garments into stylish fashions. You will also be able to shop at your local discount or thrift stores and transform outdated clothes to the latest fashion trends.
Sewing Books I Love
Here are some great books I recommend for reading. Below is a fun selection of books that are perfect for beginners, the experience, kids and teens. This selection consists of everything from making your own patterns, sewing guides, home decor projects to garment construction. Hey, I am the type of person that loves creating [...]
