The fabric for this piece was reclaimed from a remnant of upholstery fabric that would otherwise have gone to waste. The benefits of creating original clothing from remnants is twofold: it saves this material from going into a landfill, and takes the place of using another piece of fabric bought new. The Drop Skirt utilizes the reverse of the fabric for visible exterior pockets, and reclaimed bias tape for the front ‘drop’ detail.

Inspiration for these knitwear garments come from distress in nature. Something that once was pristine, such as a church or fresh blanket of snow, can become worn by the elements, and gain a new type of natural beauty. This translates to such techniques as drop stitches and imperfect hemlines, and use of delicate and natural yarn. This outfit was created on a standard size knitting machine, and consists of a high-low tank top, a high-waisted panty and above-the-knee socks. All yarns are a bamboo blend that were hand-dyed to have an earthy color palette.

Inspired by womenswear in the forties, this blouse offers a modern take on a classic peplum blouse. With its crop cowl sleeve and clean lines, it allows the wearer to create both a casual daytime look and a dressier evening outfit. It is made from a cream-colored crepe, and is easily paired with many garments. 

This cocktail dress has a bust-to-waist corset foundation and was draped specifically to fit the wearer. The base dress is a simple fitted strapless dress, and the overlay detail is an organdy panel. The organdy was hand pleated and stitched to enhance the overall look and elegance of the dress.