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Brooks LTD
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...
Brooks LTD x Andrea Li Spring Lookbook Shoot
As my Brooks LTD label has evolved over the years, I've found that collaborating with other artists and designers in the Denver community has been a great way to stretch myself creatively. It helps to have a fresh perspective on something you've been doing a long...
Unique Wedding Ensembles For Creative Women
A couple weeks ago I blogged about a special bride and her family whom I had the pleasure of working with last year. Specifically, I wrote about the family heirloom that I transformed into a headpiece for the bride. These ladies were such fun! Not only did I get to...
A Custom Wedding Dress Fit For a Mountain Wedding
We're lucky to live in a state that many couples travel long distances to for their destination weddings. Every year Colorado plays host to thousands of mountain weddings, from Vail to Aspen, to Telluride to Estes Park. As a Colorado-based couture fashion designer,...
Turning an Heirloom Into a Creative Accessory for Your Wedding Look
Engagement season is upon us (hello, holiday proposal!), and that means brides are beginning to think about the wedding dress and bridal accessories. Custom, alternative wedding dresses - i.e. styles that are not your run-of-the-mill, off-the-rack look that reflect...
Style Crone Hosts Advanced Style’s Ari Seth Cohen in Denver Wearing Custom Brooks LTD
It's been quite an exciting winter already here at Brooks LTD! Before the hubbub of the holidays officially set in, I had a chance to meet someone whose work has been a tremendous inspiration to me - Ari Seth Cohen, creator of the Advanced Style blog. Ari's blog has...
A Week of Gratitude: Celebrating 30 Years Cancer-Free
This December I celebrate my 30th year of being cancer-free! In some ways it’s hard to believe that much time has passed, as the memories still feel vivid and palpable. But as Thanksgiving was just upon us, I can’t help but feel grateful for life, and for this huge...
