Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Artistry in Fashion 2012


Artistry in Fashion is one of my favorite events of the year. I have already put it on my calendar for this year.

I've talked about it before, but in case you missed it: It's a one-day event that benefits the fashion department at Canada College. It is held in Redwood City at their beautiful campus (about an hour south of SF and right off Hwy 280). In fact, they take over parts of the campus.

This year the guest speaker is Marsha McClintock, the owner of Saf T Pockets. There will be a fashion show of garments made from her patterns.

During the day, the fashion department is open for tours and, usually, a couple in-depth talks also given by in the fashion classroom by the guest speaker.

But my favorite aspect of the completely fun day is the shopping! Many booths will be selling juried treasures, including some wonderful lagenlook designers. And this year, for the first time, my friend Sue (whom I have mentioned in several posts) will be selling her handmade felt and straw hats!


If you plan to be in the area, save the date of September 29th! I will see you there. :)

20 comments:

  1. I am so very excited to be planning to make this the centerpiece of my upcoming CA visit. DH and I are flying out earlier that week to visit his dad at a retirement center in Gilroy and I chose the dates based on this event. Yes, see you there!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Maybe I have missed something but what is lagenlook?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Nancy, I've described the look here: http://communingwithfabric.blogspot.com/2011/04/lagenlook.html

      Most of my favorite designers are considered lagenlook.

      Delete
  3. I haven't gone in several years, but maybe this year... - Heather

    ReplyDelete
  4. Wow, wish I could go. I may need to put a trip on the calendar for next year!!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Wish I could come too---would be great to see you and meet all your creative friends! I'm putting the date down!
    Thanks for helping me get excited about creating again! you are the best!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Thanks so much for the reminder! I've gone before and loved it!
    Janet in Forest Knolls

    ReplyDelete
  7. Thanks so much for this info, Shams. I remember when you went last yr. I won;t come cross country for this, but I have bookmarked some of the websites. I have several items marked to purchase. Thanks!
    Karendee

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. An excellent plan, Karendee! It's much easier for locals. :)

      Delete
  8. This looks like so much fun! Wish I still lived down there. May-be I just need to plan a trip... (the relatives don't need to know the REAL reason...)

    ReplyDelete
  9. You know it's on my calednar! And I'm earmarking a bigger budget for it this year ;-)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yay, Jilly Be! By the way, you were missed today at the Gaultier exhibit. :)

      Delete