Here's a clip from a performance piece I participated in earlier this year. 
It's part of a body of work by artists Todd and Marrakesh Frugia.  Here's their website http://roomsgallery.com/documentation.
This meditative piece was very much in keeping with the work I did with artist/choreographer Sally Gross last year.  So happy to be a part of such a gorgeous piece. :)

Nova is a STAR

Novalie is one of the coolest kids I've ever met.  Totally into music, art, and fashion.  Super smart and funny.  Beautiful and kind.  And living with Cystic Fibrosis.

I'm so excited to be working with the Make-a-Wish Foundation in Madison to create an "artfit" for Miss Novalie who will be starring in a music video; performing her own version of Katie Perry's "Firework".  

Working from Nova's original sketches we came up with a concept that included: purple hair, a purple tutu, purple matching boots, and a sparkly top with a heart, and pretty much as many sequins and sparkles as we could possibly add.  (did I mention we have the exact same design aesthetic?)

On my recent trip to Chicago I sourced the beginnings of what will surely be every 7-year-old girls' (and my) dream outfit.  She's going to look every bit the Pop Star that she is in her heart! 

It is the absolute BEST when my loves of art, fashion, and kids comes together!  

I feel so blessed to be a part of making Nova's dream come true!  It's no wonder Nova means Star, because this girl has star quality written all-over her!!!

All that glitters is GOLD

Gold was the accent color for 

the F/W collection. 

Klint wears the Napolean jacket paired with a full metallic turtleneck.

William wears the charcoal turtleneck sweater with gold shoulder detail paired with brown/gold pinstripe pants. 

Photos by: Connie Roling

MODA Fashion Show

UW-Madison, Union South

March 15, 2013

Models: Klint Flowers

                 William Aquite

the MUST HAVE weekender

 Introducing the Cory Allen F/W 2013 Weekender Bag.  Dandelion weatherproof quilted body, black vinyl center panel featuring batik pocket with hand-printed Stag icon. 20"L,14"H,7"W  

 

I'm really lucky to have the greatest most supportive parents.  They even pose for red carpet photos, even if they don't want to.  At UW Fashion Week Finale Show, sponsored by MODA magazine.  University of Wisconsin-Madison, Union South, Varsity Hall

Beach House "Wishes" Directed by Eric Wareheim

Fall/Winter 2013 was all about heritage at Cory Allen.  Using my northern Wisconsin upbringing as a jumping off point I played with plaids, leathers, and the image of a stag.  This hunting jacket features a shearling lining, antique brass hardware, toggle closure on the collar, and leather detailing.  The back is couched with a line drawing of a proud stag.  The hunter and the hunted. 
Runway photo: Gabrielle Pedriani
Studio photos: Cory Linsmeyer

Corysel Club?

So I've been thinking about my brand, and how I want it to look.  I've also been allowing myself to dream the dream of one day owning a Cory Allen boutique, and thinking about what I want it to look like.  Well, I want it to have all the glamor and panache of The Carousel Club from the movie White Christmas.  Mixed with my own style of course.  But it'll definitely be a point of reference when I'm designing the space.  Who WOULDN'T want to shop there????