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read moreTake an active role in shaping fashionland
Consumer-driven fashion design and production are getting better all the time. Somebody[s] are gonna get this right soon and when they do… it will be AMAZING. There are already an abundance of custom shirt sites, which allow you to select from a variety of fabrics, styles, and accessories. Most importantly, they allow you to submit your exact measurements for a perfect fit. Check out Shirts My Way or Blank Label (on the iPad) for custom dress shirts, Fashion Playtes for girls, and of course, zafu for better-fitting women’s...
read moreStudioLeanne: Glass and Ceramic Art
Get your 20% off Coupon for StudioLeanne! We are going ‘down under’ to bring you a bold and fresh jewelry esthetic. Looking for something unique and a bit over the top for that next night out on the town? Check out StudioLeanne for that one piece that will make all the difference. When did you start designing jewelry? My more meaningful creative life began during my school years where I discovered a passion for pottery. I have been a potter for many years and during this time i discovered the magic of glass and have...
read moreWe want to see Forever Young!
Rachel DeCavage of Southington, CT is putting on a fashion show entitled “Forever Young” featuring 100 original pieces made entirely from “biggish”, “smallish”, and “miniscule” scraps. We love her colorful work and want to see her succeed. Help her out by: 1. Liking her on Facebook 2. Supporting her show with a donation on Kickstarter 3. Tweeting this post to your scrap-loving friends (upper right hand corner… up…...
read moreHow to Create a Set in Polyvore
We use Polyvore to create our Standout Styles, which are based off the Dressing Your Truth system. If you would like to create a Set in Polyvore using the DYT guidelines and share it with us, we would love to publish YOUR Standout Style here on The Clothing Co-op blog. Watch the video below for a quick refresher on the “how-to” of creating an Set (outfit) on Polyvore. Then check out this post for a more detailed look into the Polyvore world. You may also like:Pants-n-PocketsSorting the fabric worldBelts, Loops, Ribbons, and...
read moreKona NEW Color Contest
We happened across this contest almost a little too late, but want to add our two cents! We have been learning and sharing a lot about color these past few months. Something we have determined that is truly missing in the fabric world is pure HUES! Many times the fabrics found for quilts or clothes are toned down with gray. Finding really saturated Tints and Shades can also be a challenge. The tone world wins out the most when it comes to fabric options. Let’s change that! You can read more about our study of color and what...
read moreSpoonflower: Project Selvage Entries
Since I talked the talk, I wanted to walk the walk. So here are the simple designs I came up with for an entry to the Spoonflower & Michael Miller Project Selvage Contest. I can only submit one, so I would love to get your feedback (leave comments below) on which one you really like. (The contest theme is Baby Boy) I am in no means a fabric designer, but it is fun to see what you can create nonetheless. We were so lucky to connect with Tammy, who is an aspiring fabric designer with big dreams! We wanted to share what she has made for...
read moreNeon Trees
This band is rocking up a storm and making its way up in the music world. Just a bit of trivia for you. Q: What famous Western States fast food chain was the inspiration for this band’s name? A: In-N-Out Burger The name Neon Trees was chosen in 2005 by Tyler Glenn (vocals, keyboard), who was inspired by the lighted trees on the In-N-Out Burger neon lighted signs. As the band grew, it was later discovered that Branden Campell’s (bass guitar, vocals) Dad who designed neon lights in Las Vegas, helped design the lights that...
read moreHope Creations
Too Bad! You missed the 15% off coupon for Hope Creations! Keep checking around the site for other great coupons! Browsing through Hope Creations evokes a feeling of wanting to be outside and enjoy the beauty of nature. It is so inspiring to find a self-taught artisan that excels in her niche of design and makes her work so rich, earthy and inviting! Hope loves what she does and you can see it in the work she produces. Can’t you see her hard at work with her blow torch and metals? Patina finishes were never so beautiful! It is...
read moreUpdate: 8ighth of Judah
Since we last featured 8ighth of Judah in December 2010, they have been plugging along and have made great progress! Though they were not able to fund their original Kickstarter project, they continue to hold strong to their commitment of covering all start up costs with no debt. In January they made the long drive from Portland to LA in search of the perfect fabrics for their Samples. With all the patterns perfected they are ready to go! They must be even more excited to see their vision become reality as they recently received their...
read moreCONTINUUM: Computational Couture
Mary Huang is on the front lines of fashion though she might not say so herself. Mary has studied Design-Media Arts at UCLA and Interaction Design at CIID. She calls her latest project, Continuum: Computational Couture “the future of fashion.” We have to agree. Mary continues, “the future of consumer products in general, lies not only in more advanced technologies and materials, but also in reevaluating the very infrastructure of design, manufacture, and retail. By blending rapid fabrication, interactive software, and the...
read moreHarriets by Hekima
Hekima Hapa is a bold, forward-thinking textile artist and fashion designer. Her Brooklyn-based fashion house, Harriets Alter Ego (HAE), is known for mixing bold African fabrics with cutting edge, multi purpose, contemporary designs. We are excited to announce the new expansion of her brand in Harriets by Hekima. What impressed us the most was her creative use of scrap fabric. She calls it “The Patchwork Process: Re-Using Post Consumer Waste”. Watch her in action in this video at 1:38 and consider giving this fabulous lady a...
read moreWallflower™ Urban Garden
Haldane Martin has quite the creative project on his hands and earth-friendly urban designers should find his Wallflower™Urban Garden a do-able addition to their living space. Check out Haldane’s video on Kickstarter and give the guy a hand so that he can start production. I would *love* to see city streets lined with these beautiful green accents. And so easy to water!! Fantastic idea. Any designer with an apartment that looks like this within 48 hours of moving in definitely gets my vote. Follow his progress: You may also...
read moreHilary Caroline Jewelry
Simple, elegant, clean, and beautiful. These are just some of the words we would use to describe the jewelry created by Hilary Caroline. What a pleasure it’s been to browse her shop on Etsy and now to share with you a little bit more about the designer. She not only creates and sells her work, but encourages you to find your own creative spark at her other Etsy store called H.C. Supplies, where you can begin your own jewelry-making journey. Get inspired by her work, buy a necklace or ring for your next outing, and start seeing the...
read moreSpoonflower: Project Selvage
Are you ready to take all those creative ideas in your head and do something fun with them? Well here goes! Spoonflower and Michael Miller Fabrics have teamed up to bring you Project Selvage, the ultimate competition to find the NEXT licensed fabric designer for Michael Miller Fabrics. The MISSION: Design a new and original BABY BOY PRINT by Thursday, March 24th and enter it into the competition on Spoonflower.com To learn all the in’s and out’s of this amazing opportunity, visit Project Selvage. Make sure to read through...
read moreFacet Fashions
It is so refreshing to find a normal Fashion Designer. Don’t get me wrong. The things designers create can truly be walking pieces of art. But most of the time, I want the art to compliment ME. I don’t want to feel like the measly hanger for an amazing garment. Facet Fashions is headed in this direction with their new Fall/Winter 2011 line. Breaking onto the fashion scene only months ago, they have already had their clothing featured at the Belmont University Fashion Show. Their designs focus on quality staple pieces,...
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