I have lots of fabric in my studio that I have saved over the years as I’m sure any designer does. Pieces that are too beautiful to throw away.. This chintz was actually found by my husband in the trash of his studio building- a remnant from an upholstery shop.
cotton chintz and japanese cotton jacket for client
There was not enough fabric to make a whole jacket, so I found a Japanese cotton print that matched well and didn’t compete with the main fabric.
Back view - cotton chintz and japanese cotton jacket
My rule for adding and combining elements such as fabrics or even buttons is that at least 2 elements should relate and neither should distract or overpower the other. I had these buttons which matched very well, but gave the jacket too retro a look, so we went with the braided leather buttons.
There were some beautiful shows in NYC this Spring-
Èdouard Vuillard’s painting of a sewing workshop at Skarstedt Gallery
Leonor Fini - at Olney Gleason
suit for client - in progress
Aboriginal cotton shirt for client
Vlisco cotton print jacket for client
navy wool paisley suit and silk charmeuse blouse for client
I’ve always loved Matisse and found inspiration in his colors and exotic clothing
Matisse at Aquavella Gallery -
Silk Faille dress with Asian inspired detail
in my studio with work in progress
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