behind the style

I’m afraid, that you will have to wait for more fashion-pics, well, longer, because the operator behind camera and sewing-machine is currenly out of order.

First of all, Merry Winter Festivities to all of you – whichever you may celebrate!

It’s been a bit quiet around here lately and I’m terribly sorry for that, but at the moment I’m seriously out of photographic material. Well, of course I’m not out of stuff, that I’d like to show to you!! Yesterday I found a little sparetime, just enough to take some pictures of my latest hat creations.

Here we go!

1. Ikebana No.1:  A little crown-like, Lotusflower made of Sinamay with a crystal ball inside, white ostrich-quills, mounted on a tiny pillbox.
2. Felt Feathers: Entirely made of felt! I took so many photos, so you may have a better look at it’s twisted and futuristic shape. (A recent commission)
3. Swan Lake: Various feathers mounted on a Buckram and millinery-wire base.
4. The Night Sky and Full Moon: Crystals and separate bands made of cotton duchesse mounted on a Buckram and wire-base. Shiny!!

I think, it’s always interresting to show what clothes look like, when they’re not brand new or just worn for a very few times. This particular little wintercoat is now several years old and worn on kinda daily base. For everthing, not only for a nice stroll through the city but also for shopping groceries for example (you know, lifting heavy bottle crates, digging through the vegetables and so on).

So you can see, why made to measure-garments done by a professional dressmaker are almost always a rather costly thing? Look at what you actually get! A wellmade piece that will last you many many years — or even a lifetime, if you take proper care. Of course the material will show some superficial signs of wear after several years, especially under the arms or on the shoulder, when you frequently carry a handbag, but that ist pretty normal. There are no tears, no ripped open seams and – most important – there is no deformation.

Coat made from woollen cloth and high quality fake fur, fully lined with cotton satin, closed in front with hooks and eyes.

First piece of today will be a very wide and very warm long coat made from wollen fabric, high quality fake fur and cotton satin for the lining. It’s cut in Kimono-style and comes with a matching muff. Inspiration is again the fashion of 1910-20.

Today’s second piece will follow in the evening, so stay tuned!

You love Rococo und Fifties-fashion as much as I do? You would like to wear it literally every day? Here’s my advice.

First take a pair of front and backlacing stays made from rather coarse linen, then add a woollen skirt in “walking length” — which means ankle-free or even shorter — and don’t forget a pair of nice and cosy knit mittens.You might also add a voluminous petticoat. Combine it with almost any shirt you like. Turtleneck, v-neck with collar, wide neck, long or short sleeves, there are lots of options.

If you like it rather casual, then prefer an unlined jacket made from Chanel-style fabrics with fringed edges and a belt to tie it. For a more dashing look you might like a woollen and entirely lined peplum jacket with cutaway-front, wide collar and nice sharp cuffs.