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🌙Lunacy Kaftan🌙
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The Lunacy Kaftan was designed after months of pondering a concept I heard about on a podcast. A band was experimenting with creating music around the phases of the moon. They were writing during waxing phases and releases during the full moon. I thought the idea was interesting and did a little research, following my curiosity. I liked the deadline aspect, especially as a self driven artist and designer. Living in the woods I have a beautiful view of the moon most nights. It shines through my windows and I notice it when I’m sitting in my chair, surrounded by...
Where to Purchase BlckBts 2018
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F/W 2018 is here and it's happening. While I have many pieces available here in my webstore, I also work with some really great brick and mortar stores that stock my collections. I've even added a brand new one that I'm super excited about. Here they are: Toile Atelier Toile Atelier is located at 1333 Frankford Ave in Philadelphia. Toile is owned by Designer Bianca De Pietro and features small, independent brands. Toile is a beautifully curated shop and Bianca styles looks perfectly. I currently have many one of a kind pieces from my Forged of Nature Collection as well as...
Draping Nunofelted Fabrics for the Drama Coat
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In this blog, I talk about creating a one of a kind collar and share a video highlighting the textures I've achieved.
New Pieces for FW18
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I talk about my FW18 Collection including inspiration, PRE-Ordering the pieces, and upcoming runway show "Forged of Nature."
Forged of Nature, Sept 29th at Delaware Contemporary
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Forged of Nature is a collaboration between Ellen Durkan and myself. The pieces will be shown during a Fashion Runway Show featuring our work both together and separately on Sept 29th at The Delaware Contemporary.