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Style Crone Hosts Advanced Style’s Ari Seth Cohen in Denver Wearing Custom Brooks LTD

Brooks — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 23:38:02 +0000

It’s been quite an exciting winter already here at Brooks LTD! Before the hubbub of the holidays officially set in, I had a chance to meet someone whose work has been a tremendous inspiration to me – Ari Seth Cohen, creator of the Advanced Style blog. Ari’s blog has been at the forefront of the movement against ageism in fashion, with a mission to spotlight women over 60 who “live life to the fullest, age gracefully and continue to grow and challenge themselves” (via Advanced Style’s About page). Featuring street style photos that show the “sartorial savvy of the senior set,” Ari’s work has helped bring mainstream awareness to the idea that “you can be stylish, creative and vital at any age.” Needless to say, Ari and his blog have been influential in my own work to eradicate ageism as I make my way through life’s many stages as a fashion designer.

Advanced Style’s Ari Seth Cohen outside of his book signing, flanked by myself and Judith from Style Crone, wearing her custom Brooks LTD headpiece

Ari’s blog showcases some incredibly fabulous New York City women, as well as some closer to (our) home – including my dear friend (and Brooks LTD model) Judith Boyd of blog Style Crone. In addition to his blog, Ari also has written several books. His latest, “Advanced Love,” is a collection of couples’ portraits “who prove that love is bound by neither the constraints of age or time.” Judith had the honor of co-hosting Ari for his Denver book signing at local boutique Wild Flowers, along with shop proprietor Jonah Bradley. Of course the occasion called for pulling out all the stops in creative dressing. I was thrilled to find that Judith chose to wear her Brooks LTD oversized bow headpiece as a topper to her vintage purple dress. This was a style that I custom designed with her in mind as my muse – hence it’s official name, “The Judith.” I find that the more Judith and I work together, and the more our friendship evolves, her unique style consistently inspires me to discover new ways of expressing my craft.

Myself and two friends (both in Brooks LTD!) enjoying ourselves at Ari Seth Cohen’s book signing

Ari and Judith’s discussion that night left me with a newfound appreciation for the art of dressing. It was a joyful reminder that fashion can have deeper meaning than just being the clothes on your back. And oh how radiant Judith looked next to Ari in her vintage taffeta dress and Brooks LTD headpiece! It’s opportunities like these that bring an extra dose of excitement to what I do.

Advanced Style’s Ari Seth Cohen signing his latest book, Advanced Love

Latin Fashion WeekStyle Crone’s Judith Boyd backstage at Latin Fashion Week Colorado modeling her custom Brooks LTD headpiece, The Judith, along with a Brooks LTD artfully decorated jacket and sweater knit dress.

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Save the Date: Fall Trunk Show

Brooks — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 21:40:19 +0000

On Friday, October 25th and Saturday, October 26th I’ll be opening up my atelier for a fall trunk show, in conjunction with talented jewelry artist Andrea Li. Expect to find my latest fall ready-to-wear collection of draped, asymmetrical tops, along with some classic designs and of course the opportunity to check out the Golden Dreams couture collection that just debuted on the runway. Andrea will also have her latest collection of sculptural necklaces and earrings, titled Jewel Box, for sale. Bites and bubbles provided.

Save the date and RSVP by emailing designroom@brooksltd.net or on Facebook here. We’ll hope to see you there!

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Dare to Be Different: Find Your Unique Style

Brooks — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 22:34:00 +0000

Special occasions like galas, milestone birthday parties, and weddings all call for a truly unique ensemble that no one else will be wearing. And when you find some creative pieces that allow you to mix-and-match to create distinctly different looks each time, it makes getting dressed up all the more fun.

In the fashion industry, we thrive off of working one-on-one with women who let us go all out with our imagination to design dresses, tops and other outfits that are like nothing else out there. Give us creative freedom and we can make your dream day come true. They aren’t bought off the rack or made for just anyone; they’re created purely to give you joy and suit your lifestyle.

Today I wanted to highlight a recent styled shoot we participated in at The Dove Inn, a cute boutique bed and breakfast in Golden, Colorado. To create this piece, I’ve incorporated silk charmeuse, beaded lace and a casual shape to create this haltered gown. You can be the belle of the ball with this short and sassy look.

Lounging on this lovely couch at the Inn, Dorotka looks chic in this ensemble. Add some fun socks and pearls and this handcrafted piece will scream “artful living.”

We designed this three-piece ensemble to go with a French alencon lace pant. Our model showed it as a separate piece worn with a bustier. The choices can be endless!

I can even see the lace pant with an oversized cotton shirt for evening wear as another ensemble option. I constantly encourage women to wear their pieces creatively after the event: it’s a lifestyle statement and sustainable fashion.

We couldn’t have done it without the magical team that made this happen! Thank you to all these great vendors! It takes a village and I am appreciative of everyone.

Model: Dorotka T.

Photoshoot team:

John Oh Photography

Kai Davis Visuals

Joel Serrano Photo

Concept, styling and MUAH: Dorotka T.

Love this look? Check out other fashion designs by Brooks LTD!

View some of our other favorite styles for special occasions and lifestyle wear online! Reach out to Brooks today to create a custom ensemble with your lifestyle and personality in mind.

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