by Brooks | May 24, 2021 | Design
Storytelling and connecting threads has always been an interest of mine. Connecting threads is my way of surrounding myself with like-minded people. Meet EllynAnne Geisel, a kindred spirit. Our paths converged through a shared passion for vintage textiles as a means...
by Brooks | Jan 23, 2021 | Design
Couture Couture fashion has many aspects. Firstly, the meaning of couture is: “the design and manufacture of fashionable clothes to a client’s specific requirements and measurements.” (Dictionary quote) The piece Gabriela Hearst designed for Dr....
by Brooks | Aug 20, 2020 | Design
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...
by Brooks | Jun 10, 2020 | Design
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...
by Brooks | Apr 5, 2020 | Design, Made to Measure
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...
by Brooks | Mar 9, 2020 | Design
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...
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