Michaela. The fabric reminded me of this Michael Kors dress. So I made this one, with some changes. (The drama of the Kors dress was in the front, with the intricate pleating. On mine, the drama is at the top with the high collar.) I also did a raised waist to eliminate the need for a belt. I still named in Michaela, as a tribute to Kors, one of my favorite designers.
Great for a stretch satin print like this one.
Alex. For a client. These photos don’t do it justice. She looks absolutely stunning in this silk dupioni aqua swing skirt, that is a cousin of the Vintage. Perfect party skirt.
Weekender. A pullover dress with high neck and front kick slit, ¾ length sleeves. Perfect for fall – can be dressed down with a denim jacket for day, dressed up with heels and a belt for the office or evening. Made here in a midweight cotton knit.
The ‘Elleen’ dress made for a client in a mid-weight yellow wool crepe, giving it a much different feel than the original. Has hand-sewn florets at the neckline and along the back zipper; side pleats and hidden pockets. A perfect day-to evening look for fall.
Lola. This darted halter dress has both movement and structure. The ruffled hem detail is hand stitched. Perfect for a lightweight or midweight wool blend fabric like the slate gray crepe shown.
Mod. This ‘60s-inspired shift mini dress with a hand-sewn gathered neckline detail is a modern take on the mod look. It’s perfect for a retro geometric print knit fabric like the one shown.
Jackie Part II. A longer version of the Jackie dress with folded detailing along the neckline and a side kick vent. I made it to wear to a wedding last weekend.
Audrey - as in Hepburn. Retro-inspired sleeveless dress with high boat neck collar, full, softly-pleated skirt and side pockets is perfect for a cocktail party in a rich fabric like this jade green silk dupioni. In a more casual fabric like cotton broadcloth, it makes a polished work look.
Elleen. Silk dupioni retro-inspired bronze dress has hand-sewn details and beads at the neckline. Boatneck design with side panels that taper at the waist and hem. Hidden pockets. Back zipper.
Michelle - as in O. Sleeveless, mint green cotton broadcloth sundress with purple, orange and brown floral design. Inspired by the current First Lady. Pleated at waist and gathered at the knee to create a paper lantern-like effect. Side zipper. Scoop neck.
