simone

simone | age 2

in organic flutter tunic & recycled cashmere cozy leggings

boutique

minor collection online boutique is now open!

boutique pieces are sold directly from our studio.

you can also get the current collection from the list of stores.

Gong Hay Fat Choy

I know, I have neglected my blogging duties.  I've been so busy this holiday season!  I hope everyone and their families had a wonderful holiday and New Year.  I finished my last production run of the luxe gilet for the fw08 collection with an XL size added per requests.   There are a few left at Secession Art & Design on Mission St .  Large sizes have been going fast, I think adults are trying to squeeze into them : )

fw 08 collection {luxe gilet}

recycled vintage faux fur lined in cashmere sweater knit

hook and eye closure

professionally clean by fur coat method

do not press or steam

mariposa

{flutter tunic in heather grey organic jersey with metallic stitch neckline detail} 

minor fw08 collection

cozy and soft

Here is the legging assortment for the Secession party this Friday.  We have recycled & reconditioned cashmere, cashmere blend, merino wool and a herringbone cotton knit.  I love all the yummy textures paired with the subtle colors.  I hope you will like them too!

mini debut at Secession this Friday 12.12.2008

FREE handmade gift for the first 10 people to purchase from the minor fw08 collection at Secession Art and Design.  Hope to see everyone there! xoxo

wearing all hats

I'm really a slacker when it comes to this blogging!  But, hey, I have been working HARD!  The past week, I've been perfecting the patterns, sewing samples, and paying my kids quarters and gummies to try things on (my son's a size 4, I don't tell him it's girl's clothes -- the leggings and tops look great on him!).  The organic cotton jersey and rib that was rushed from NearSeas Naturals are amazingly soft! They are going to be used for the tees and tunics.  I forgot that there's so much prep work when you are marking and cutting -- I had to lay out the fabrics to let them recover and rest, get creative with the fabric consumption when I laid out the graded patterns, cut-organize-bundle all the pieces for the sewers. Whew! I have to say that I'm pretty proud that I can get a concept going and 6 piece mini collection produced in a month.  Minor is still in its infancy stage at this point.  This past month was the easy stuff.  It isn't even touching on all the work that need to be done for the next step!

There will be sort of a preview and shop of minor's fw08 collection at Secession Art and Design, next week, Dec 12.  It would be great to see everybody and get feedback.  I'm working on a little gift with purchase incentive : ) Invite and details to follow.....

more from fw08 lookbook

{recycled vintage faux fur gilet, perfect T in organic 1x1 rib, reconditioned cashmere leggings}

images from fw08 lookbook

{flutter sleeve tunic in soft organic jersey}

back to basics

Here I am, dusting off my rulers, scissors, and manila....this brings back memories of fashion school and back to my roots starting off as a pattern/tech designer at Esprit.  It's all coming back to me now.....I'm not too rusty at all!  The Virgo in me loves the precise art of the drafting, cutting, sewing samples and problem solving.  I am so happy that I rediscovered this lost art!

{recycled vintage faux fur gilet lined in cashmere sweater knit from fw08 collection}

(yes, I know it's late to launch fw08.....but, I think it's going to be a long, cold winter.  who wouldn't want to cozy their kids up in a warm furry vest and cashmere leggings?  All sustainable, each one special and unique, and made with love & pride here in the bay area.)