Sunday Smorgasboard

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.

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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

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TO LISTEN

Now available at ACAST or iTunes.

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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.

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NEW RELEASE

T- 4 days.

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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.

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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.

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

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