Tag: Fashion Design and Construction
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Fashion in Portland: Cloth, Construct, Culture
I visited the Cloth, Construct, Culture exhibit at the Parallax Center in Portland recently. The curator of the exhibit, Rhonda P. Hill, lives in Portland and has written extensively about each artist. I’ve included links to her posts for each of the designers below whose work caught my eye. All photos are by me, 2023.…
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V&A Africa Fashion at PAM
I had the opportunity to see the traveling Victoria & Albert Africa Fashion exhibit at the only West Coast location, the Portland Art Museum. The exhibit includes over 50 outfits by more than 40 designers from 21 countries. Below are some of the ensembles that caught my eye. Note: In some cases to focus on…
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The Jasika Blazer is Finished!
When you really want a suit jacket but can’t find one in the fabric you want or that fits you, make your own.
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Guo Pei’s Couture Fantasy Report
While much has been written about China’s global couturier Guo Pei, what touched me most was her focus on the details.
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5 Must Have Sewing Apps: No. 2
So you’ve bought some fabric to make something. Who is it for? What are the measurements you need to use? This is the second of five posts covering five must-have sewing apps to make more of what you love. Full disclosure: I have no financial interest in the apps, nor do I know the developers.…
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