Jean jackets have been part of our core closets for well over 100 years. The first was created by Levi Strauss for cowboys, railroad engineers and miners to wear during the gold rush. Since that time, women have adopted them and made them a staple as they are the 4th piece of our capsule wardrobe.
A fashion designer is responsible for creating the specific look of individual garments - including a garment's - including a garment's shape, color, fabric, trimmings, and other aspects of the whole. Fashion designers hold a special place in the world. Their contributions have changes our lives, our choices, and what we wear every day. Today we look at the fabrics, the fit, and the details of several designs and begin to understand why one may cost more than another.
A fashion designer is responsible for creating the specific look of individual garments - including a garment's - including a garment's shape, color, fabric, trimmings, and other aspects of the whole. Fashion designers hold a special place in the world. Their contributions have changes our lives, our choices, and what we wear every day. Today we look at the fabrics, the fit, and the details of several designs and begin to understand why one may cost more than another.
"I have wanted to be a fashion designer my whole life", are the words of many young boys and girls while only a few actually reach this level of accomplishment. Today on Fit 2 Stich, we meet CD Greene. An amazing talent. Join us as we take an inside peak at his NY Offices, watch him sketch, and hear his story. From Chicago to NY, he worked for Tommy Hilfiger for a short time, CD has turned every lemon in his life into lemonade and is not planning on slowing down.
"I have wanted to be a fashion designer my whole life", are the words of many young boys and girls while only a few actually reach this level of accomplishment. Today on Fit 2 Stich, we meet CD Greene. An amazing talent. Join us as we take an inside peak at his NY Offices, watch him sketch, and hear his story. From Chicago to NY, he worked for Tommy Hilfiger for a short time, CD has turned every lemon in his life into lemonade and is not planning on slowing down.
"I have wanted to be a fashion designer my whole life", are the words of many young boys and girls while only a few actually reach this level of accomplishment. Today on Fit 2 Stich, we meet CD Greene. An amazing talent. Join us as we take an inside peak at his NY Offices, watch him sketch, and hear his story. From Chicago to NY, he worked for Tommy Hilfiger for a short time, CD has turned every lemon in his life into lemonade and is not planning on slowing down.
Karle Lagerfel has said, "One is never over-dressed or underdressed with a Little Black Dress." Another quote: "What is it about wearing that little black dress, that makes us feel confident, beautiful, splendid, even invincible? We put on a dress and suddenly we become extraordinary. On the days when you feel low and invisible, why not try this on for size: imagine you are wearing a stunning black dress. And then proceed with your day." Today on Fit 2 Stitch, we learn the power of that little black dress.
Karle Lagerfel has said, "One is never over-dressed or underdressed with a Little Black Dress." Another quote: "What is it about wearing that little black dress, that makes us feel confident, beautiful, splendid, even invincible? We put on a dress and suddenly we become extraordinary. On the days when you feel low and invisible, why not try this on for size: imagine you are wearing a stunning black dress. And then proceed with your day." Today on Fit 2 Stitch, we learn the power of that little black dress.
Karle Lagerfel has said, "One is never over-dressed or underdressed with a Little Black Dress." Another quote: "What is it about wearing that little black dress, that makes us feel confident, beautiful, splendid, even invincible? We put on a dress and suddenly we become extraordinary. On the days when you feel low and invisible, why not try this on for size: imagine you are wearing a stunning black dress. And then proceed with your day." Today on Fit 2 Stitch, we learn the power of that little black dress.
Once in a while, we can say, "I knew her when". With our guest today, I can say "I knew her when she was first making those coats. Going back 20+ years, I first met Donna Salyers from out sewing trade show days. But this visionary has said good bye to those trade show days, moved from her garage into a massive work space and now sells and ships to all the big names in retail, including Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergforf Good man. Donna Salyers and Fabulous Furs. Today on Fit 2 Stitch.
Once in a while, we can say, "I knew her when". With our guest today, I can say "I knew her when she was first making those coats. Going back 20+ years, I first met Donna Salyers from out sewing trade show days. But this visionary has said good bye to those trade show days, moved from her garage into a massive work space and now sells and ships to all the big names in retail, including Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergforf Good man. Donna Salyers and Fabulous Furs. Today on Fit 2 Stitch.
Once in a while, we can say, "I knew her when". With our guest today, I can say "I knew her when she was first making those coats. Going back 20+ years, I first met Donna Salyers from out sewing trade show days. But this visionary has said good bye to those trade show days, moved from her garage into a massive work space and now sells and ships to all the big names in retail, including Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergforf Good man. Donna Salyers and Fabulous Furs. Today on Fit 2 Stitch.
It has been said, "The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but in seeing with new eyes." I think I could watch and listen to our next guest for hours. His mind, his experience, his expertise, all things I know I want to learn more about. Robert Danes, with a line of dresses in Bergdorf Goodman in NY is our guest today. Be sure to watch with new eyes as Robert takes the ordinary and turns it into so much more. All today on Fit 2 Stitch.
It has been said, "The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but in seeing with new eyes." I think I could watch and listen to our next guest for hours. His mind, his experience, his expertise, all things I know I want to learn more about. Robert Danes, with a line of dresses in Bergdorf Goodman in NY is our guest today. Be sure to watch with new eyes as Robert takes the ordinary and turns it into so much more. All today on Fit 2 Stitch.
It has been said, "The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but in seeing with new eyes." I think I could watch and listen to our next guest for hours. His mind, his experience, his expertise, all things I know I want to learn more about. Robert Danes, with a line of dresses in Bergdorf Goodman in NY is our guest today. Be sure to watch with new eyes as Robert takes the ordinary and turns it into so much more. All today on Fit 2 Stitch.
The Art of the Bead, is one of the most beautiful art forms imaginable. Our guest today, Robert Haven has created works for A-listers and clients worldwide. Many of his works are in museums around the world as few can duplicate the masterful are as he can. Sometimes, when we look at a high-end piece, we simply watch to appreciated the work and not necessarily master it ourselves. Today might be one of those times, but let's watch, learn and see what happens. All today on Fit 2 Stitch.
Elizabeth Taylor has said "A woman without a scarf is a woman without a future." But my favorite quote is: "Not all superheros wear caps, some wear scarves" Today we will help all of you embrace scarves. We learn the shapes, sized, and finishes to help you love wearing them and make sure they don't wear you. Then some tips about sweing with fur and fur finishes. Also 2 facing options for the little black dress that you will love. All today, on Fit 2 Stitch.
As long as we have a neckline, we can make a collar. Short, narrow, wide, large, removable, fur, and much more today as we learn how to make collars simply by tracing the neck edge. Many designers make these collars removable to add value to their garments and also to charge more or justify their costs. Collars give us versatility and change the look, but let's learn the basics and beyond, all tody on Fit 2 Stitch.
Although it is often claimed that Dian von Furstenberg 'invented' the wrap dress in 1972, there were earlier wrap dresses. During the Great Depression, house dresses called "Hooverettes" were popular which employed a wrap design. Wrap dresses by Elza Schiaparelli in the 1930s and by Claire Mc-Car-Dell in the 1940s, whose original 'popover' design became the basis for a variety of wrap-around dresses. Today on Fit 2 Stitch, we master the drape to keep that wrap, all wrapped up.
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