Blog Updates
Brooks LTD
What are you learning during this pandemic?
What are you learning during this pandemic? What are you learning during this pandemic? From my business perspective and as a fashion designer I always thought I wanted to learn and be part that larger industry when I was just starting out. That was over 45 years...
Entertaining during covid
Back-yard entertaining during covid It's summertime and it seems like entertaining during covid is good thing to do, with the current restrictions in place of social distancing and few people. My lovely yard is large enough where social distancing would be very...
Fashion and Relevancy during the pandemic
Fashion and Relevancy Fashion and relevancy during the pandemic is self healing. Even in times of chaos, dressing can give us joy. Afterall isn't that one reason to dress up? As a fashion designer this quote from VOGUE resonates with me...... "We need to give hope,...
Brooks LTD/DenverLife Magazine
Brooks LTD/Denver Life Brooks LTD is featured in Denver Life Magazine. The magazine calls it "Brooks LTD rules Denver Fashion". How cool is that? Read the article here:BROOKS LTD’S - May 2020 issue copyJPEG Artisan designed playful sophisticated clothing with...
My work from home studio
My work from home studio My work from home studio is a bedroom converted into a work space. Nothing fancy, just my tools to complete smaller projects. Some of you have asked for behind the scenes photos so I decided to honor your requests. As you can see from the...
More than a few words of expression
There are more than few words of expression on my feelings about the week’s eruption: I am listening, learning and doing my best to understand the current situation in our country and the world. During this time of isolation, unrest and fear I am finding courage in...
Giving back by Sewing DIY Masks
I have been thinking of my best way of giving back during this pandemic 2020 crisis . I’ve been busy experimenting with different ways of designing what I think would be a perfect mask, one that is NOT medically protective, yet still somewhat protective. Because I...
Using Fabric as an Inspiration for a One-of-a-Kind Garment
Oftentimes clients will bring me their own fabric to use, which can be the inspiration point for creating a unique, custom design. This process has several different ways of being approached. The simpler way is to show the client what my current collection of design...
Spring 2020 Color Trends: Putting Joy Back in Fashion
While I pride myself on designing couture, one-of-a-kind and limited edition RTW garments that are timeless and classic - intended to last the client for a lifetime - I still like to stay on top of what's happening in the marketplace. Even a garment that is custom...
