Published August 2019 My Ukrainian heritage is a constant source of inspiration. Sometimes it might just be the work ethic. I have been known to work with clients on projects I think are important even when they ultimately cost me money. But other times the inspiration is bit more obvious. Today, I am sharing photos of my new Ukrainian inspired jacket. This jacket is made with Argentinean cognac calf leather and...
Dark Green Wool Jacket
Published 10/22/2018 Here is a recent custom ordered sports jacket for women. Wool Leather Jacket for Women: ~100% heavy satin dark green wool ~Dark brown real Italian leather cuffs ~ Belted and cinched waist ~Deep lapels to waist (made with bespoke tailoring techniques and hand stitches) ~Fully Lined with modal textiles (Website sells the jacket with silk lining) ~ Gold and Brown Eagle buttons (The center button is supposed to represent the Ravenclaw...
Champagne Wool Coat
Published 09/05/2018 I was in NYC last spring training with a bespoke tailor. It was an incredible experience. I especially enjoyed visiting some of the old churches during my free time. I am going to share some of these experiences with you through some new projects. Today I begin with: Champagne Wool & White Leather Color Block Women’s Coat. This coat is influenced by one of my favorites, St. Peter Roman...
Red Tweed and Leather Jackets
Published 02/11/2016 Shop similar jackets for women here: Sustainable Fashion for Women Shop Anagrassia childrenswear here: Contemporary Luxury Childrenswear Photos by Photography by Anastassia Have you ever found a beautiful fabric that was so perfect that you were afraid to do anything with it? A bad design or an errant cut could ruin it forever (or so you think). This red tweed was definitely such a challenge. During a Christmas 2014...
Navy Wool Jacket with Leather Cuffs
Published August 30, 2019 Below are more photos and details for Girl #1’s Coat from the Sustainable Fashion Plaid Jackets blog post. Navy Wool Coat: This is the same coat design as the Plaid Tweed Wool Jacket, Navy Wool Jacket, and Dark Green Wool Jacket. However, I adjusted the shoulders, sleeves, and length to better fit a teenager. (I think the shoulders on the original patterns were originally a bit too wide. I...
Sustainable Fashion Plaid Jackets, Solid Wool Cape, and Wool Leather Coats for Midwest Family
What will the world look like in 20 or 30 years? Will people continue to wear disposable clothing? (The average life span of a garment is 3 years.) Will fast fashion companies exist? Will the fashion industry continue to be the #2 polluter in the world? These are the questions being asked in the fashion industry right now. Not only are fashion companies wasting millions of pounds of unsold garments...