ahhh, runway

The zipper from the Heaven Gallery Show. Why yes, Tony's red cords coordinate with the red turtleneck on AJ behind him. Accident? I think not.

photo credit: Eddie Eng
http://eddo.zenfolio.com/

Well folks, another day, another show. And this one was *such* a good one! I couldn't be more thrilled with how everything turned out! I'd like to thank Christina Elizabeth for coming to shoot the lookbook, and to Sean Stevenson for the amazing makeup. To my boys, Erik, Brian, Benjamin, Jake, Tony, Joseph, Matt, and AJ, you are my heartsong. I make the clothes, you make them magic, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Once again I was completely blown away and humbled by the tremendous amount of support I received from my family and friends. To see your faces in the crowd, to know that your weekend included a night for me, there are no words that can express my gratitude. Thank you all so very much!
Now I'm looking forward to the Spring/Summer collection! I hope you all are ready for some color!

special thanks to Lexie Hassinger for designing the poster and to Robert San Martin for the photogrpahy.

Fashion Show

Erin Gotwals and I just went to Wicker Park to reserve a spot at Rodan for an after party. Any and all people in or around Chicago on JANUARY 16 should probably come to Heaven Gallery 1550 N. Milwaukee Ave. at 8pm for our fashion show!
In addition to our Winter collections you'll get the first peek at the new Spring lines from both our houses! (okay, so our "fashion houses" are still our actual apartments, but you KNOW it's only a matter of time before we have our own fashion houses out in the real world, and that doesn't negate the fact that we're making some pretty amazing new designs!)
I hope to see all of you there!

January 16
Heaven Gallery 1550 N Milwaukee
Doors open at 7, show starts at 8
$10 suggested donation at the door

Happy Holidays! Here are a few new images from a photo shoot we did for the upcoming show at Heaven Gallery on January 16. I'll have the poster on here soon. I have a new day job teaching preschool art. So I've been busy with that, and have also started making my new collection. Expect lots of bold colors and tons of tie-dye and hand painted jersey knits. FUN stuff! Hope everyone is having a great Holiday Season!

Fashion Cafe Pics

Hi all!
Anna Marevska from Fahion Files magazine just informed me that my jeans are pictured, along with all the other great menswear from the latest Fashion Cafe at the Chicago Cultural Center. Check out the website http://fashionfilesmag.com/ffm/?cat=1 it's a must read for all fashion lovers!

saddle tramps at Heaven Gallery

Last night Brian (middle) and I went to see the Saddle Tramps show at Heaven Gallery. My models are branching out! Benjamin (left) was in the show, it was fun to watch him walk in a show, since I'm usually backstage when he's peddling my wares!
EXCITING NEWS!!!! I'm in talks to have a show at Heaven Gallery next month! I'll keep you all posted on exact time and date!
It was a really fun night. The Saddle Tramps collection was interesting. It was a men's and women's line that was heavily inspired by the current trend of cut-outs and asymmetry in design. They used some really nice chunky felted wool as fringe. It almost had a dread locks look too it. Also really nice were the bib front shirts with snap detail. While the collection was small (seven looks total) it had an accompanying video that showcased the collection in outdoor settings, set to atmospheric music. It felt a bit expected and literal; the clothes stood up on their own without it. But a nice idea anyway. If I used projections/video to accompany a collection it would be a little more abstract.
Kudos to Danny and Erin for putting on a great show!