Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Linen Dress






The Linen Dress. open neck with a slight scoop/boat neck. the sleeves are around elbow length (can be made 3/4). the length of this dress should be mid-upper thigh, although it can be longer. two pleats at the waist in the front and back. mid-weight linen. two on-seam pockets. neck opening, sleeve openings, and hem are all finished by hand. the hem is 2inches deep, which provides weight.

colors - blue, grey, brown, mustard, natural, black, white.
please, know that some colors (sadly) can become unavailable.

prewashed
machine wash gentle, line dry

Sizes
S,M,L

$200usd

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Summer weight broad shirt




The broad shirt made in a very light, summer weight cotton. Very fine hand. Woven stripes. Four small shell buttons at the bib front, two button cuff. A generous fit. Gathers at the back yoke. Rounded collar. All seams are finished.
Wash gently, and line dry for best possible care.
Size S/M, and M/L
100% cotton
200$usd
Available until June 12th

Friday, April 10, 2009

linen sundress






A linen sundress with a straight body, and gathered skirt. Drop waist. Gathers at the front and back of the neck. Bound neck ,and arm openings. Finished seams throughout.
Available in blue, grey, brown, mustard, natural, black, white.
Sizes S, M, L
$175.00usd
Available until June 12th

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Broad Shirt - this fabric sold out




The broad shirt has a round collar, and a four button, bib front. Made of soft cotton shirting in cream with a double black stripe. The stripes look like tiny dots strung together. Two button cuff. Generous cut, many gathers at the back yoke. Back hangs longer than the front. All seams finished.
100% cotton
Wash gentle, dry gentle
Also, available in white, natural, and black linen.
Size S, M, L
$200.00usd

Tradition Dress - Adult, Vacation Linen






I fell in love with this saturated linen print. A sort of impressionist, modestly psychedelic print that looks like a blissful vacation (Tulum? Zihuatanejo?). The colors are green, yellow, orange, and pink all given the hot treatment, and all slightly mellowed by a caramel brown that keeps it in balance. Tuck pleats fall from the yoke front, and back. Two on seam pockets, and two side vents at the hem. The body is cut straight. Gentle scoop neck, and short sleeves. Fully lined with soft, white cotton voile.
Linen/rayon
Dry clean
Also, available in natural, black, and white linen.
Sizes XS, S, M, L
$250.00USD
Available until June 12th

Tradition Dress - Adult



A dress staple. The tradition dress is based on the traditional Mexican day dress. Tuck pleats fall from the yoke in front and back. The body of the dress is cut straight. Two on seam pockets, and two side vents at the hem. Gentle scoop neck. An easy, flattering casual dress. Here it as shown as a dress, and belted, as a top.
100% Cotton Twill
Wash gentle, dry gentle
Sizes XS, S, M, L
$180.00usd
Available until June 12th

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Fine Print Blouse




A very fine print blouse. Hand screened print of brown, charcoal, light tan on white ground. Silk and cotton voile. Boat neck, sleeves are just above the elbow, a bit square in the body with a slight taper at the hem. All edges are hemmed by hand. I wish I knew more about this material, but sadly, I do not. It's very special.
Silk, and Cotton.
Dry clean is best.
Size S, M, L
the length of this blouse can be made to your liking.
$225.00usd

Saturday, December 13, 2008

Bound Sweater




A scoop neck, elbow length sleeve sweater. Made of soft merino wool in an intricate thermal weave. The body is long, and the neck, sleeve ends, and hem are all bound with self material. Warm, and light weight.
100% wool, Italy
Color - Camel
Dry Clean for best results.
Worn over bound tshirt in seal.
Size S, M, L
$140.00USD
Available until June 12th

Thursday, December 11, 2008

2 Tuck Dress




A boat neck dress with a tuck detail at the front of the neck, and the back. Creating a more three dimensional volume. Also, 2 tucks at the bottom back hem. No seams at the shoulder. Finished with French seams throughout. Pockets made of vintage stripe. Generous cut. Hits just above the knee. Three quarter sleeves.
100% linen, Belgium.
Wash with like colors, tumble dry (item is pre-washed).
Also, available in natural linen.
Size S, M, L
$250.00USD

Vintage Stripe Top (sold out)



Cut so there are no shoulder seams, and made of a vintage woven stripe. Black, grey, white, gold, and brown stripes. Boat neck. Sleeves are a bit below the elbow. Inside finished with French seams. Hits at the hip.
Vintage fabric, most likely cotton/rayon blend.
Worn over the 2 tuck dress.
Size S, M, L
Wash cold, tumble low.
Also, available in white, black, and natural linen.
$160.00 USD

Monday, October 13, 2008

Broad Shirt - Grey/Off-White Stripe - Sold Out




The broad shirt has a round collar, and a four-button, bib front. Made of washed silk (matte texture). The stripes have a hand-printed quality. Single button cuff, shirt tail hem. Generous cut, many gathers at the center back.
100% silk from Japan
Worn with Charcoal Trousers, charcoal
Worn with old wool jacket, charcoal
Worn with Tsubi "scooter" jeans, black
Worn with old Bastad clogs, blue
Dry clean, or hand wash, line dry.
Also, available in Ivory cotton shirting (as seen below)
Sizes S, M, L

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Charcoal Trousers




Charcoal trousers made of Italian wool suiting. Elastic waist, side pockets, and a drop crotch. Relaxed, and baggy through the body, and the legs are straight.
100% wool from Italy
Worn with Broad shirt in grey stripe.
Worn with old Bastad clogs, blue.
Dry clean
Sizes S, M, L
$140.00usd

Friday, October 10, 2008

Back Pleat Top - Grey Stripe - Sold Out




Grey, and off-white stripe washed silk. The stripes have a hand-printed quality. Sleeves are elbow length. The round neck-line is high in the front with a dip in the back, and a small stand-up collar. The pleat at the back of the neck gives volume to the back of the shirt, and there is an elastic gathering the back hem. The front remains minimal.
100% silk from Japan
Dry clean, or gently wash by hand, and dry flat.
Also, available in black, and grey cotton.
Sizes S, M, L
$120.00usd

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Open Studio Blouse





This blouse is made of 100% very fine cotton shirting. The collar is wide and stands up, and a tie from the collar hangs over and down the front. There are gathers at the neck in front and back. The body is voluminous, and long (mid-thigh), and the sleeves are three quarter. This is the shirt that started it all.
Worn with Wool Floral Skirt.
Available in white, grey, black, green floral (like the tunic).
100% cotton
Machine wash, tumble dry.
Sizes 4T - 8
$88.00usd
Adult S, M, L ($140.00usd)

Wool Floral Skirt




A dirndl inspired skirt made of beautiful Italian wool. Charcoal ground with woven flowers in varying shades of grey. Fully lined with grey cotton shirting that peaks out from the hem. Elastic waist, and full shape.
Worn with Two Pleat Top, white.
Dry clean.
100% wool from Italy (lining, cotton)
Sizes S, M, L
$118.00usd

Outdoor Theatre Jacket with Button - Blue/Black






A round collared, round through the hip jacket with a single button closure at the neck. Short sleeves, and lined with navy cotton shirting. Made of Italian wool in a blue/black color with a diagonal weave.
This style can be made with two patch pockets ($20+).
Worn with Two Pleats Top, white, and Wool Floral Skirt.
100% wool from Italy (lining cotton)
Dry clean.
Sizes 4T - 8
$140.00usd
Adult S, M, L $220.00usd

Pull On Trousers - Grey




Pull on trousers made of grey cotton denim. Straight legs, and dropped crotch.
Worn with Tradition Dress, black (tucked in like a blouse).
100% cotton
Machine wash, tumble dry.
Sizes 4T - 8
$48.00usd

Tradition Tunic - Wool Floral






The tradition shape in a tunic length. Made of a very special, charcoal wool with a tumbling pattern of woven flowers in varying shades of grey. The wool is imported from Italy. The top is lined with grey cotton. Scoop neck, and side vents at the hem.
Worn with Tunic Dress, green floral, and Simple Linen Skirt, white.
Worn with Tunic Dress, grey.
100% wool from Italy
Dry clean, or very gently hand wash cold, dry flat.
Sizes 4T - 8
$128.00usd

Simple Linen Skirt - Black, White





Simple linen skirt with gathered elastic waist. Nice round shape, and fullness.
Worn with Two Pleats Top, grey/cream dots.
Also, available in natural linen, and ticking.
100% linen (mid-weight)
Machine Wash, tumble low.
Sizes S, M, L
$48.00usd

Tunic Dress - Grey





A tunic style dress with a sweet ruffle at the hem. Slight a-line shape. Perfect alone, or as a layering piece. Made of fine cotton shirting. Long sleeves. Two shell buttons at the neck.
100% cotton
Machine wash, tumble low.
Sizes 4T - 8
$78.00usd

Wide Leg Pants




Black linen pants with a leg that is wide throughout, but comes in a bit at the hem. Just below the knee length. Elastic waist. Easy going.
Worn with One Tuck Top, natural.
Machine wash, tumble low.
100% linen (mid-weight)
Sizes S, M, L
$48.00usd
Adult S, M, L $84.00usd

Essential Skirt




A modern feeling, grey, cotton bubble skirt with a soft, black jersey waistband, and black shorts built in (essential). Soft volume.
Worn with two pleats top, white.
100%cotton (the black jersey has a little stretch)
Machine wash, tumble dry.
Sizes 4T - 8
$62.00usd

Friday, October 3, 2008

Tunic Dress - Light Green Floral





A tunic style dress with a sweet ruffle at the hem. Slight a-line shape. Perfect alone, or as a layering piece. Made of woven cotton/rayon that has a washed silk feel. A vintage print of sepia rose clusters on a minty green ground. Two shell buttons close the neck. Long sleeves.
Worn with simple linen skirt, white.
Cotton/rayon
Dry clean, or hand wash cold, line dry.
Sizes 4T - 8
$80.00usd

One Tuck Top







Three quarter sleeve top with a wide neck. Made of natural color linen. One tuck pleat at the center of the neck. Just above knee length, and slight a-line shape.
Worn with wide leg linen pants, black.
Also, available in Black linen.
100% linen (mid weight)
Wash gentle, tumble low.
Sizes 4T - 8
$78.00usd
Adult S,M,L $120.00

Alpaca Sweater





A very cozy, and furry black Alpaca sweater. Alpaca's insulating qualities, and softness are similar to cashmere. Perfect for chilly Autumn days and nights, and layering in the Winter. Short sleeves, wide, crew neck, pullover style. It's like a little bear sweater.
Worn with two pleats top, white and essential skirt, grey.
Worn with two pleats top, grey cream dot, and simple linen skirt, black.
Dry clean or hand wash cold, dry flat.
Sizes 4T - 8
$98.00usd
Adult S, M, L $140.00

Tradition Dress - White





A traditional Mexican day dress reconsidered in simple white linen. Scoop neck in front, and back. Pleats in front, and back. Both sides have a split at the hem. Short sleeves.
Worn (as a shirt) with ticking trousers.
Also, available in Natural, and Black linen, and Cotton Ticking
100% linen from Belgium
Wash and dry gently.
Sizes 4T - 8
$80.00usd

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Ticking Trousers






Easy pull-on trousers of cotton ticking.
Cotton from USA
Sizes S, M, L
Machine wash and dry.
Worn with tradition dress, white.
$48.00usd

Two Pleats Top - Grey / Cream Dots





A soft, woven, two-ply cotton top. The scoop neckline has two pleats on either side that creates a fullness in the front. The front hangs longer than the back. Short sleeves, and pullover style.
Also, available in Black, and Natural linen.
Worn with simple linen skirt, white.
100% cotton from Japan
Wash gently, and dry low.
The first wash will give the shirt a wobbly texture.
Sizes 4T-8
$48.00usd

Two Pleats Top - White Woven Cotton





Two pleats on either side of the scoop neck lend fullness, and movement to the front.
Made of beautiful woven cotton. The pattern is a vertical stripe with small dots and flower clusters. Very feminine, and pretty. Short sleeves, and pullover style.
Also, available in Natural, and Black linen.
Worn with Grey pull-on trousers.
Worn with Grey essential skirt.
100% cotton from Italy
Wash Gently, and dry low.
Sizes 4T-8
$48.00usd

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Top with pleat - Available in black cotton twill


Three tissue thin layers of taupe linen resulting in a fabric that is mid-weight. The most beautiful linen I have ever seen. The feel of it is dry, and the drape has a bias-cut feel. There is a subtle woven texture. On the body it can slouch perfectly, and hang elegantly. The sleeves are just above the elbow. There is a box pleat at the back of the neck, and a gathered back hem that gives the back of the top volume. The front remains minimal.
100%linen
Sizes S,M,L
dry clean

Available in black cotton twill! This linen is sold out!
$120.00USD

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Pants in a Japanese Style






Based on a Japanese Tai-Chi style. Modern drawstring pants with subtle, interesting details. The fit is loose, but not baggy with a straight cut hip, and an inset panel between the legs. The drawstring goes through the waistband twice, and is secured by two loops in the front (or the back depending on how one prefers to wear them). Very beautiful woven wool/metal in charcoal grey with a small white stripe. This fabric has a gorgeous hand, and the fine metal threads lend a refined rumpled quality as opposed to a shiny metallic thread quality.
Japanese Style Pants
wool/metal
wash cold, line dry, or dry clean
Adult Size S,M,L.
$120.00USD

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Broad Shirt

The Broad Shirt is a round-collared, four button, half placket shirt. Made of cotton shirting, ivory/cream color with a subtle woven stripe. Two button cuffs, shirt-tail hem, and many small tucks on the back yoke.
This shirt is of a generous nature.
100% cotton with shell buttons
Available in Small, Medium, Large
$160usd



Sunday, March 16, 2008

Tradtion Dress

A traditional Mexican style day dress reconsidered. Elegant, and simple in black linen. Pleats at the front and back of the yoke. Small side vents at the hem. Scoop neck, and pull on style. Generous volume.
Linen
Sizes 4T - 8
Hand wash cold, line dry.
please, inquire about other sizes (including adult)
$80.00usd, 51.00eur, 7,786jpy





рей Pocket Wool Pull - sold out

Based on a classic fishing smock. Made of very lovely natural wool (not dyed)that has been twisted into long fiber strands, and bound together with a heavy linen thread. The cuffs, and inside pockets are lined with a soft cotton that has an elegant, subtle brown/ecru stripe. The wool has a soft hand. Wide neck, the collar stands up, straight sleeves, generous body, and 3 pockets in the front.
Wool, Linen, Cotton.
Sizes 4T - 8
hand wash cold, dry flat, or dry clean
$180.00usd
please, inquire about larger sizes (including adult)