Archive for the ‘Design Process’ Category
Sunday, January 10th, 2010
Yes I'm doing it again. No I'm not leaving Chicago just moving into a different studio. Hey, no one has ever accused me of being afraid of change. I know it's only been 6 months at the current place. And I really like my space. And I'm all settled ...
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Saturday, January 9th, 2010
Every clothing company struggles with garment fit to some extent. Women come in so many shapes and sizes. Fabrics drape in different ways. Pattern makers vary in skill. The element of fit that's been on my mind lately is what's called design ease. That's the degree of fullness or garment ...
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Friday, December 11th, 2009
I haven't written in quite some time. Been busy, busy, busy prepping for holiday shows and working on new styles. Last weekend was the One of a Kind show in Chicago. My first time. Wow, what an experience. Certainly the most professionally run event I've done so far. I've learned ...
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Thursday, October 8th, 2009
I did this knit top awhile back that I never moved into production. Somehow the concept in my head just hadn't quite translated into the garment. So I set it aside because I love the neckline and wanted play with it some more. Last week I pulled it off the ...
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Friday, August 28th, 2009
I've been neglectful in posting some shots of the studio in-process. When these were taken I was still waiting for a machine delivery and a few other odds and ends. The new space is great and I'm much more productive now. Still need more lighting, more rack storage, and another ...
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Thursday, July 16th, 2009
The boxes are mostly unpacked at this point, well, that is except for my work stuff. I've decided to make the big leap and move the biz out of the house and into an outside studio space. One of the big benefits of my move to Chicago is that I ...
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Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
Do you know the designer Rick Owens? I'm a fan of his line. It's pricey, a little too hard edged for me at times but always something that pushes the creative button. His draping is what I really love. Well Barney's had a full department set up for him this ...
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Sunday, March 29th, 2009
Haven't written in awhile. Too many other things taking up my time. Luckily it's mostly been fun stuff like developing new samples, filling orders, and working on the transition from Garnish to Killion. One of the extra expenses in making this switch has been new labels for my garments. Always ...
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Monday, March 2nd, 2009
Well, a lot or a little depending on the name and the situation I guess. It's something that's been on my mind, on and off, for quite some time. Recently I had someone ask "where did the name Garnish come from?" And my answer was truthful, but sure sounded pathetic ...
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Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
Don't you hate January? I know it's supposed to be a time of planning, organizing, cleaning out the damn closets ... But for me it's the month that should be 28 days long because I just want to get it over. It's gray, cold, and ugly. So I did next ...
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