Category: Sustainability

Sunday Smorgasboard

9/3/2017

Sunday, 17 August 2017 New York Times. "Jun Takahashi, The Sorcerer of Fashion" by Gaby Wood. Photos: Philip-Lorca diCorcia.

Hi there, Makers, Menders, and Constituents of Style!
Exciting developments have been rolling out this past month.
Let's get crackin.

TO READ

...In taking spectacular theatrical risks, reminiscent of Alexander McQueen, John Galliano and Vivienne Westwood,
Takahashi doesn’t just look forward,
but backward as well, to a seemingly
lost era of fashion showmanship. - Valerie Steele, Director of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Positively hooked on those honeycomb skirts.
Read on at T Magazine, "Jun Takahashi, The Sorcerer of Fashion" by Gaby Wood. 8/17/17

TO LISTEN

Now available at ACAST or iTunes.

TO SEW

The ReFashioners is on for 2017!
Last year's denim theme was fantastic - so many clever submissions!
Click here for this year's theme, plus
the blogger inspo line-up.

NEW RELEASE

T- 4 days.

TO THANK

Feeling thankful to all the fine folks out there working to fight fire.
These daring, brave souls not only jump out of planes into wildfire territory, they also sew and repair their own gear.
WHAT?!
Read more of Charles Post's story on the Filson blog:
The Life of a Smokejumper: Wait. Jump. Fight. Repeat.

TO DONATE

Video from CBS Sunday Morning

Our hearts go out to those affected by flood and fire.
It feels good to give and help.
Please watch this video
before donating materials
and remember monetary donations
make it easier on the organizations and the victims.

That's a wrap for now.
Until next time, friends.

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For the Love of Water: Volume 2

7/23/2017

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Pictured above are naturally dyed silks to be sewn into costumes for the upcoming short film, Future Cosmos Flow,
produced and directed by Fuchsia Lin. Image courtesy of Fuchsia Lin.

Last week we learned a bit about water usage in the making of a t-shirt,
how our thoughts and words can influence water molecules,
and were introduced to the beautiful and compelling work of Fuchsia's Crystals of Transformation.

Now let's go a little further.
Hang on to your hats, for this 2 minute clip is quite sobering.

River Blue, a 2016 documentary. For more information click here.

Thank you to the creators of River Blue
for helping us learn and acknowledge the problems we face.
Please condider these issues when purchasing new items.
Is is really needed?
Are there better options?

There are indeed safer ways of creating beautiful fabrics and
Fibershed is a great resource for learning more.
Creating dye from flowers and plants is a time-honored tradition,
as you will see in this next video.

Not just for landscaping or bouquets!
Flowers are also fantastic dye.
Pictured here is foxglove, among others, from the artist,
Monica Paz Soldan of Tiny Textiles.
Monica happens to be one of Fibershed's first official artisan producers and worked with Fuchsia to create custom hand-dyed organic silks
for Crystals of Transformation.
Read more about her work and connect here.
Photo courtesy of Fuchsia Lin.

As promised last week, more conversation
with Fuchsia on her upcoming project:
Future Cosmos Flow.
This interview with the lovely and talented Susannah Mars for Artslandia
will shed more light on this beautiful project
which you can help be part of!
Please enjoy these beautiful photos while you listen.

Head piece for Future Cosmos Flow in process. Image courtesy of Fuchsia Lin as well as the following images.

Sleeves in process.

Costume fitting for Future Cosmos Flow. Andrea Parson, courtesy of NW Dance Project.

Andrea Parson and Viktor Usov, both Princess Grace Award winners practice their choreography for the film.

Want to be part of this?
Updates, exclusives, limited edition drawings,
music, and more
are available with tax-deductible donations.
Learn more here
&
Thank You.

That's a wrap for this week.
See you soon with more news, stories, and resources
on our beautiful, textile world.
Until then, you know where to find
Styleposium!

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For the Love of Water

7/17/2017

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Shimmering Water by AneiA11 on DeviantArt

Summertime!!!
Greetings maker and menders!
Sure has been a while.
Thank you for being here.
I appreciate you!

Today is a special story on water in 3 parts.

Part 1 - It’s just a t-shirt -or- 2,720 liters of water.

Part 2 - Truth Stranger Than Fiction: Under the Microscope with Dr. Emoto.

Part 3 - Myth + Art + Conservation = Multidisciplinary Artist, Fuchsia Lin.

Part I

Please take this into consideration when getting rid of t-shirts and
when purchasing new ones.
A little tricky, since we like to commemorate special events with t-shirts:
concerts, marathons, conferences, vacation souvenirs, and for professing sports allegiances.
Keep your t-shirts looking good longer by line-drying them.
Mend tears and holes.
Cannibalize old t-shirts creatively: t-shirt quilts, rags, accessories,
More ideas and resources at the Styleposium Pinterest page.
See boards "Garment Care & Maintenance"
and "Embellish/Repair."

Images from Fashion Revolution.org

Part II

The above video is a good introduction to the work of
Dr. Masaru Emoto.
Truly astounding and awesome.
I think of it often. Thank you to my friend and colleague, Fuchsia Lin for introducing me to Emoto's work.

Part III

From left to right: Detail of dye garden. Dyed organic silk yardage. First fitting with Andrea.
The above images are copyright and courtesy of Fuchsia Lin.

Speaking of my friend and fellow costume designer,
I'd like to introduce you to Fuchsia Lin.
Fuchsia has been a great inspiration to me on many levels and
I'm pleased to share her work with you today.
Below is a trailer for the first installation of her dance film trilogy,
Crystals of Transformation.
It screens at NW Film Center in Portland, OR on
Wednesday, 26 July
at 7;00pm
Tickets and info click here.

Crystals of Transformation Trailer from Fuchsia Lin on Vimeo.

Part 2 is in the works
with a great group of artist collaborators.
Below, Fuchsia, in her own words.

Future Cosmos Flow Fundraising from Fuchsia Lin on Vimeo.

Thank you for visiting The Maker and Mender's Styleposium.
Next week we will continue the water theme,
including more photos and conversation with Fuchsia Lin!
Until then, you know where to find us!

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Native American Heritage Month: Part 3. Finale.

11/27/2016

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Christi Belcourt's "Water Song." Acrylic on canvas. 2010-2011 79" x 153" Purchased 2011 by National Gallery of Canada.

November is coming to a close and with that comes the end of Native American Heritage Month.

Capping it off, is a hopeful story of collaboration and sustainability.

Read more here about Metis artist,
Christi Belcourt
and how luxury Italian label,
Valentino,
collaborated with her for their
2016 resort collection.

That's how you do it, folks.
Below, a small selection
posted on Vogue.

Next up
a good read by
Theresa Avila at Mic, called
"Native American Designers
Are Behind More Clothes
Than You May Realize."
You'll recognize the work of costume designer, Pilar Agoyo and perhaps be surprised by others - hello, First Lady fashioner, Frankie Welch!

…only if we can produce beautiful things that remind people of our responsibilities as human beings to the environment and to each other."
- Christi Belcourt

That concludes this weeks post!
See you next week for more inspiring stories and resources on personal style and slow fashion.
Until then, you know where to find us!

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The Styleposium Treasury of Gift Giving

11/24/2016

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If you're like us, you've been trying to avoid the encroaching din of holiday
this and that since Halloween.

Now that Thanksgiving has been celebrated, it feels like an appropriate time to embrace the holidays.

Assembled this week for you Makers, Menders, and Constituents of Style,
the Styleposium Treasury of Gift Giving.

1. A Subscription to selvedge Magazine

Nothing but love for this beautiful, inspiring, educational periodical.
Subscriptions come in a variety of options from 2 months to 3 years.

2. Merchant & Mills Tools and Supplies

15 pounds or $19.08 USD

All the necessary bits beautifully and thoughtfully packaged
within a tin reminiscent of an Altoids container.
Useful and convenient.
Just one of many such items at
Merchant & Mills.

3. Colette Maker Book

$28 from the team at Colette Patterns.

Details, details. It's all in the details with sewing.
Igor Stravinsky once said,
"Just as appetite comes by eating, so work brings inspiration."

The act of sewing can generate many ideas, and before you know it, you have at least 3 projects in the mix - and counting!

Keep track of said details, refer to swatches, notate your brilliant ideas and maintain an efficient inventory of supplies with this
7"x9" planner in the bag.

4. Mood Guide to Fabrics

For the novice and professional, The Mood Guide to Fabric and Fashion is a useful reference guide when considering materials.
Industry tips, like textile certifications and fun facts about the history of the iconic fashion headquarters.

5. Organic Cotton Plus

Organic Cotton Throw Kit, $36.95

As a stitcher in the know, you may find shopping
for affordable, quality home goods exasperating.

Organic Cotton Plus is a wonderful resource
for organic, colorgrown, made in the USA textiles and notions.
This kit comes with thread, bias binding, and cozy blanket yardage to
assemble yourself or give as a gift to the handy hands in your life.
Gift certificates available too.

Ready, set, go!
Have a good week and see you next Monday.
Until then, you know the drill.

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For the Love of Water: Volume 2

For the Love of Water

Native American Heritage Month: Part 3. Finale.

The Styleposium Treasury of Gift Giving

HELLO THERE

Categories:﻿

Archives

"Arrange what pieces come your way." - Virgina Wolfe

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