Through a family friend, I had the privilege to attend the House of Organic presentation of their Fall 2010 collection a couple weeks ago. The design collective presented outfits created a combined mix of their pieces from a handful of designers and artists who all carefully and fairly crafted their clothing out of organic and renewable materials.
I was struck by the simple sophistication of many of these items, in particular a classy but subtly quirky wool coat (unfortunately I didn't get a good photo) and these stunning yet delicate hand-painted pieces a la photos above.
Knowing that these pieces were carefully constructed, adjusted, and perfected individually (and for a large part, by hand) made me really miss this intimate, creative part of sewing and crafting. I've grown up oil painting, crocheting, and scrapbooking -all extremely hands-on activities, and while Photoshop is bomb diggs and all a lot of times it just doesn't feel intimate enough... I don't connect strongly with what I'm creating.
Basically, what I'm trying to say is I wish I could have hauled my sewing machine and painting easel across the country.
...oh well, I'll figure something out soon enough.
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Awww, I hope you can get back to doing what you do best and being creative! Can you buy a new sewing machine? xo
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You are still on time to get the machine. It is never late to start. The collection is beautiful.
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WHat an amazing experience. And this makes me wish I could sew AT ALL! I envy crafty people like you who have that talent.
ReplyDeletethese photos are fabulous !
ReplyDeleteand i really do hope you figure something out soon ;)
oh my! what a fantastic experience and your photos are really detailed. did i spot alec wek? if so, you've got skills :)
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@jacqueline & B - i knoww i need to soon. i just am still finalizing where i'm living and want to keep the amount of 'stuff' i have to carry with me to a minimum. but when i'm no longer a nomad i def will! =) thanks for the encouragement.
ReplyDeleteLuv ur pics babe!! Hope u can start doing what u luv : ) xxx
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ReplyDeletei'm loving your blog. and these photos - so classy.
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Great pieces thats for sure..i hear yah when it comes to sewing. I wish I put the time into making things and express my creativity through creating clothes.
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The kind of pride you get out of creating something and being able to touch what you made -- that gives me an immense sense of pride and satisfaction. I think that's the rewarding aspect of craft. (But on your point about photoshop, I get a lot of satisfaction after printing a gigantic poster print, and then feeling its warmth and the smell, hahaha, lame I know).
ReplyDeleteIn terms of the collection, I reallly like the smokey aspect on the fabric combined with the cut. Hand crafted clothing has such character and individualness
What a stunning collection! I love how "organic" everything feels - pun unintended.
ReplyDeletethe smokey pieces are gorgeous
ReplyDeleteahhh those tops make me want to work with india ink again!
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