Blog
Apr 28, 2021
A Bonding Experience
I had the pleasure this week of Kathy Bond stopping by my studio to pose in several of my new Spring styles. In addition to being a model with Masala Model & Talent, Kathy is well known in Saskatoon as the Owner and Director of Saskatoon Pilates Centre.
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Apr 26, 2021
Layer Me Beautiful!
My goal as a clothing designer is to help you create a wardrobe that makes you look and feel your best. I also want you to have a wardrobe that gives you lots of flexibility, making the most of your clothing investment. My approach for achieving these goals is layering.
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Apr 19, 2021
It's a Wrap (with Layers)!
You're probably coming to the conclusion that I like layers - you're right! 😊 Mixing and matching styles gives you lots of flexibility, letting you put together the perfect outfit whatever the occasion. For this spring I've created my Shawl Collar Wrap Coat in a beautiful ivory-coloured cotton/linen blend.
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Apr 15, 2021
Inspiration and a New Season!
It’s been a long winter but I'm sure you're as happy as I am that Spring is just about to burst forth! And, with the inspiration of Spring, I am so pleased to share with you my creations for the new season!
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Jan 28, 2021
Connected to Colour: Pink
The cochineal insect (Dactylopius coccus) is a gift from nature. It creates a glorious pink. Pink is often associated with love and romance. Often thought of as a feminine colour, pink is associated with the qualities of softness, kindness, nurturance, and compassion.
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Jan 15, 2021
SLOW FASHION FRIDAY
As a clothing designer who produces garments locally, and in small batches, I consider myself to be an adherent of slow fashion. I've also spent a number of years travelling encountering artisans and other practitioners of slow fashion in Europe, Asia and Africa.
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Jan 4, 2021
2021 Colours of the Year
I've never been one to follow trends, however it's always interesting knowing what's out there and what informs a lot of design trends in the world. Have a look at some of the decision-making behind the Pantone colours for 2021.
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Dec 29, 2020
'Colours of Nature' with Charlotte Kwon
This amazing 4-day workshop was with master dyer Charlotte Kwon from Maiwa Handprints in Vancouver. An in-depth study and preparation of many different kinds of fabrics.
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Dec 16, 2020
Memory Lane - SALON METIERS D'ARTS 2019 - Montreal
Pleasant memories of a year ago in Montreal, attending Salon Metier Des Arts 2019.
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Nov 15, 2020
Connected to Colour: Orange
Nature is a refuge where we connect with our essence and open our senses, seeing, hearing, smelling and feeling more vibrantly. And we revel in the stunning colours of nature - greens, yellows, blues, reds, pinks, and, yes, the colour orange.
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Sep 27, 2020
The Magic of Indigo
For anyone who has had the pleasure of dyeing with indigo there is a beauty and magic to this natural dye, derived from the indigo plant. If you work with indigo, you don't just dye with it, you have a relationship with it.
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