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		<title>Custom Wearable Art Fashion</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The process of designing a custom artful wearable fashion for my client&#8217;s son&#8217;s wedding was a collaborative and creative experience.  Listening to Betty&#8217;s needs and preferences, I was able to create a unique and comfortable custom artful wearable that reflected her personal style.  It was more about her style, her wishes and her comfort than [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">The process of designing a custom artful wearable fashion for my client&#8217;s son&#8217;s wedding was a collaborative and creative experience.  Listening to Betty&#8217;s needs and preferences, I was able to create a unique and comfortable custom artful wearable that reflected her personal style.  It was more about her style, her wishes and her comfort than what an ordinary Mother of the Bride or Groom&#8217;s ensemble that would kick butt!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">In fact Betty will wear both pieces again, which is a testmament to the timeliness of my pieces.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Betty is a bad ass and we had a great time collaborating.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-5811 size-full" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_1255.jpeg" alt="" width="1179" height="2199" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_1255.jpeg 1179w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_1255-980x1828.jpeg 980w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_1255-480x895.jpeg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1179px, 100vw" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Timeless jacket style will be worn again and again with wardrobe choices already in her closet.</em></p>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">Working with Betty to create this look gave me so much joy.</h1>
<h2 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;">Meet Betty</h2>
<p style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;">Betty is an avid traveler, very athletic, likes to swim with the dolphins, follow Bruce Springsteen wherever he may land and is curious about many things.  She has many hobbies and is an artist in her own right.  When her son announced his engagement, she was thrilled.   Since she is athletic, she wanted to emphasize her good form, posture and cover her arms as she gets cold.   One of the requirements was a certain color of blue.  Moreover, when you are restricted, it becomes a daunting task not to mention dresses are hard to fit and a bit confining for those who like to move with grace and ease.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;">After much research Betty reached out to me, came to the atelier and tried on several prototypes.   She asked if a full tulle skirt would be appropriate for a Mother of the Groom for a luxurious Chicago wedding venue.    Of course, I said yes and we were off and running.  She chose a short, cropped jacket(part of my prototypes) with a back flared detail in a specific color of blue silk shantung.  For the skirt (another prototype) we worked together to determine the layers of colors of tulle to create depth and interest when she walked down the aisle.  It was like layering paints on a canvas to come up with just the right mixture.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-5805 size-full" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Betty-scaled.jpeg" alt="" width="1610" height="2560" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Betty-scaled.jpeg 1610w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Betty-1280x2035.jpeg 1280w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Betty-980x1558.jpeg 980w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Betty-480x763.jpeg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1610px, 100vw" /></p>
<h1><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-5815 size-full" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_7281-1.jpeg" alt="" width="1269" height="1636" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_7281-1.jpeg 1269w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_7281-1-980x1263.jpeg 980w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_7281-1-480x619.jpeg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1269px, 100vw" /></h1>
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<h2 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;">New Look, custom artful wearable</h2>
<p style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;">I like to think of this ensemble as a spin-off of Dior’s 1950’s design called the <a href="https://artsandculture.google.com/story/christian-dior-the-new-look-the-metropolitan-museum-of-art/kwWhkHJ-Ok8UIg?hl=en ." target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Look </a></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;">. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-5804 size-large" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/New-Look-792x1024.png" alt="" width="792" height="1024" /></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;">My design is different as I am a firm believer in comfort first.  Betty’s jacket was tailored to her figure, and skimmed her body in just the right places so when she moved the jacket moved with her.  If she lifted her arms to hug her friends, the jacket moved with her.  When she danced the skirt was a delight to maneuver in.  It was playful and whimsical.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-5806 size-large" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_7274-676x1024.jpeg" alt="" width="676" height="1024" /></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Problem Solving</h2>
<p style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;">I am in the business of <strong><a href="https://shop.brooksltd.net/custom-made-for-you/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">helping humans</a></strong> with solving problems in how they want to dress.  Betty had some ideas, I listened and with that we came up with the most comfortable appropriate ensemble where Betty got compliments all evening from both peers and her son’s friends.</p>
<p>At her son&#8217;s wedding reception, Betty was touched by an unexpected compliment in the ladies&#8217; room. A friend of her son’s stopped her, and commented:<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>“Betty, your outfit is stunning,&#8221; the young woman gushed. &#8220;When I get married, I want my mother to look as cool and comfortable as you.&#8221; Betty felt a warm glow of pride by this kind gesture.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;">It’s always nice to feel that age is not a factor when dressing for important events and still achieve comfort and style along with elegance wearing classic designs.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-5809 size-full" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_9969-scaled.jpeg" alt="" width="1920" height="2560" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_9969-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_9969-1280x1707.jpeg 1280w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_9969-980x1307.jpeg 980w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_9969-480x640.jpeg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw" /></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Reuse</h2>
<p style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;">I trust Betty will separate the pieces as an additional way to include them in her wardrobe.  Her exuberant display when we had our fittings is apparent in the photograph below.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;">We believe that to reuse is an important feature to cherish pieces while keeping them out of the landfill.  Its a win win situtation.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-5811 size-full" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_1255.jpeg" alt="" width="1179" height="2199" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_1255.jpeg 1179w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_1255-980x1828.jpeg 980w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_1255-480x895.jpeg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1179px, 100vw" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Working with Betty and others who appreciate attention to details with an artistic flaire where collaborating and having a creative experience is what we have become known for.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.brooksltd.net/contact/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reach out here if you are interested in working with us.  </a></p>
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		<title>Barbie Shapes Imagination</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:08:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Barbie shapes imaginations of all ages.  She had an affect on many by defining lifestyle choices, curiosity, and imagination.  From her glamorous gowns to trendy sunglasses, I realized that Barbie&#8217;s influence extended beyond just clothing. She embodied a certain casual and carefree attitude that I unconsciously adapted in my everyday life. While I may not [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Barbie shapes imaginations of all ages.  She had an affect on many by defining lifestyle choices, curiosity, and imagination.  From her glamorous gowns to trendy sunglasses, I realized that Barbie&#8217;s influence extended beyond just clothing. She embodied a certain casual and carefree attitude that I unconsciously adapted in my everyday life. While I may not wear Birkenstock&#8217;s, I do strive to maintain that same laid-back vibe that Barbie embodies. Her influence has not only impacted my personal style, but also my imagination. Through interacting with Barbie dolls and imagining different scenarios, I developed a rich and creative inner world. Overall, Barbie has had an impact on my life and will always hold a special place in my heart.</p>
<p>I never really thought much about the Barbie craze until I saw the movie. The New York TImes describes the movie Barbie and is well titled <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/movies/barbie-movie-review.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">On the Road and Out of the Box.</a></p>
<h2>My vintage Barbie</h2>
<p>Below you will see my real vintage Barbie dressed in a taffeta gown with a fur wrap. Yes, I had to dig her out of storage after I saw the movie.  I added the sunglasses to give her a more casual vibe.  From gowns to sunglasses I began to relate to how she affected my life and how Barbie shapes imagination.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-5642 size-large" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_6127-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" width="768" height="1024" /></p>
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<h2>Dreams do come true as Barbie shapes imagination</h2>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">One thing Barbie has tried to show girls is that dreams do come true. And making those dreams a reality requires persistence, drive and the will to experiment.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Some of my childhood dreams was to create pieces for the red carpet and for high profile stars.  My most recent &#8216;red carpet&#8217; moment -I was honored to create a bodice for the Grammy&#8217;s Red Carpet one year ago, read about that <a href="https://www.brooksltd.net/made-to-measure/2023-grammys-the-red-carpet-vogue-magazine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link-type="web">HERE </a></p>
<p>In addition,  I also had the honor to create a custom jacket for Shania Twain, it was intended for her to wear as a lifestyle piece and I did see her on Instagram wearing it.  What a thrill!</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Now Shania is being recognized as a Barbie role model <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shaniatwain/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@shaniatwain</a>  said,  &#8220;All I’ve wanted to do my whole life is tell stories of empowerment, independence and self-expression through my songwriting. Getting to do that and inspire women and girls along the way is the dream. It means a lot to expand my responsibility as a role model into the Barbie world, thank you <a href="https://www.instagram.com/barbie/">@barbie</a> and Mattel for creating this reflection of me.”</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">I feel the same about the pieces I create. The garments I’ve made for my clients are all pieces from my heart. My hope is that they will always give my clients a feeling of empowerment, self-expression and independence every time they wear them.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-5766 size-full" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_4912.jpeg" alt="" width="1284" height="2200" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_4912.jpeg 1284w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_4912-1280x2193.jpeg 1280w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_4912-980x1679.jpeg 980w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_4912-480x822.jpeg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1284px, 100vw" /></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">So thank you, Barbie, for inspiring us all to reimagine the many ways our lives can be well lived.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>When Cheryl B. Englehardt from CBE music reached out to me to design an edgy bodice for her to wear at the 2023 Grammys I was all over it. Having our designs worn on The Red Carpet, Vogue Magazine and The Grammys are all dreams of mine since falling in love with fashion, at the [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;">When Cheryl B. Englehardt from CBE music reached out to me to design an edgy bodice for her to wear at the 2023 Grammys I was all over it. Having our designs worn on The Red Carpet, Vogue Magazine and The Grammys are all dreams of mine since falling in love with fashion, at the age of 12.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-5446 size-full" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0889.jpeg" alt="" width="1246" height="1870" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0889.jpeg 1246w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0889-980x1471.jpeg 980w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0889-480x720.jpeg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1246px, 100vw" /></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;">Cheryl B. Engelhardt’s album, “The Passenger” (written and recorded on a train), was nominated for Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album for the <a href="https://www.eonline.com/ca/videos/351472/cheryl-b-engelhardt-grammys-2023-e-glambot" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2023 Grammy Nomination</a></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;">Her Amtrak journey took her through the Colorado Rockies which she immediately fell in love with.  Turns out one of her best friends and collaborator (Kevin) grew up in my hometown of Lakewood, Colorado there was yet another connection for her storytelling.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;">Cheryl had been collecting the signatures of her friends,family and fans.  It was Cheryl’s intention to take her fans with her to the Grammys awards presentation. What a wonderful idea to bring your loved ones along as passengers on such a joyous journey!</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-5451 size-full" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0609-scaled.jpeg" alt="" width="2546" height="2560" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0609-scaled.jpeg 2546w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0609-1280x1287.jpeg 1280w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0609-980x985.jpeg 980w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0609-480x483.jpeg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2546px, 100vw" /></p>
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<h1 style="text-align: center;">The Process</h1>
<p style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;">After many discussions with Cheryl we decided to have the signatures transferred onto silk taffeta, the same fabrication as the skirt.  I  took those signatures shaped and formed them and appliqued each one by one to her custom <a href="https://shop.brooksltd.net/custom-made-for-you/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooks LTD</a> bustier-crop top. Each edge of the 100+ appliques were hand frayed and stitched on a soft undergarment of knit  fabric allowing comfort and ease of movement the entire night.</p>
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<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-5445 size-full" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0887.jpeg" alt="" width="920" height="777" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0887.jpeg 920w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0887-480x405.jpeg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 920px, 100vw" /></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;">First, I did sketches of options for the top. Once she selected the style she liked(I gave her 3 choices) my work began.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-5436 size-full" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0379-scaled.jpeg" alt="" width="1920" height="2560" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0379-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0379-1280x1707.jpeg 1280w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0379-980x1307.jpeg 980w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0379-480x640.jpeg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw" /></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"> I draped the choice in muslin so she could see the vision(it did change somewhat).</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-5440 size-full" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0378-1.jpeg" alt="" width="1080" height="1080" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0378-1.jpeg 1080w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0378-1-980x980.jpeg 980w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0378-1-480x480.jpeg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw" /></p>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>The tedious work.</em></strong></h4>
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<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-5433 size-full" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/D43ECB51-A910-4D8E-8C81-1CDAB05C3F74.jpeg" alt="" width="1181" height="1189" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/D43ECB51-A910-4D8E-8C81-1CDAB05C3F74.jpeg 1181w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/D43ECB51-A910-4D8E-8C81-1CDAB05C3F74-980x987.jpeg 980w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/D43ECB51-A910-4D8E-8C81-1CDAB05C3F74-480x483.jpeg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1181px, 100vw" /></p>
<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>&#8220;Admittedly, I thoroughly enjoyed the process of stitching the appliques one at a time. Many Zen moments for sure.&#8221;</em></strong></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-5442 size-full" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0617-scaled.jpeg" alt="" width="1920" height="2560" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0617-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0617-1280x1707.jpeg 1280w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0617-980x1307.jpeg 980w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0617-480x640.jpeg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw" /></p>
<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>&#8220;Couture Details makes my heart sing.&#8221;</em></strong></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-5441 size-full" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0616-scaled.jpeg" alt="" width="1920" height="2560" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0616-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0616-1280x1707.jpeg 1280w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0616-980x1307.jpeg 980w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0616-480x640.jpeg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw" /></p>
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<h1 style="text-align: center;">On the Red Carpet</h1>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Being able to work remotely with like-minded professionals reminded me that the world really is our oyster, as we have so many more avenues of connection. Using Zoom for meetings made the process seamless. We collaborated with an Atelier in Darian, Connecticut near Cheryl&#8217;s hometown, called SOKAYRI Atelier.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">As time went on the chic, sophiscated look morphed into what  <a href="https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/slideshow/2718707/mermaidcore-looks-red-carpet-photos/">She Knows </a>says &#8220;Composer Cheryl B. Engelhardt stunned everyone at the 2023 Grammys in this mermaid-esque, custom blue SOKAYRI ATELIER skirt and a floral white top from Brooks LTD.&#8221;</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-5470 size-full" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0842.jpeg" alt="" width="1197" height="2079" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0842.jpeg 1197w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0842-980x1702.jpeg 980w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0842-480x834.jpeg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1197px, 100vw" /></p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">The complete ensemble</h2>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">The ball gown skirt was the perfect complement for the ensemble, both pieces can be worn again .  I returned all of the scraps of the signatures and the team at Sokayri Atelier put together the perfect chocker to compete the look.  As fashion designers we like to utilize all parts of the fabric, so it doesn’t end up in the landfill, we call it zero waste.</p>
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<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-5439 size-full" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Getty-Image-1-1.jpg" alt="" width="1041" height="1709" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Getty-Image-1-1.jpg 1041w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Getty-Image-1-1-980x1609.jpg 980w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Getty-Image-1-1-480x788.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1041px, 100vw" /></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Cheryl finished her chic 2023 Grammy ensemble with a pair of sneakers to add a touch of playfulness.  Here&#8217;s to looking and being fabulous!</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I can’t wait to see how she styles her crop top with jeans or other choices for her lifestyle. This is what I like to think of as investment dressing &#8211; where it’s #funtobedressedup I am a big fan of use and reuse.</span></p>
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<h1 style="text-align: center;">We are in Vogue Magazine!</h1>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Cheryl was so perfectly put together by her team of creatives Vogue Magazine(along with many others) thought it worthy of a photo op. As a result, I couldn’t be more pleased. A dream come true for many of us who worked together on this project.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Everything is available across the continent just by <a href="mailto:designroom@brooksltd.net">reaching out</a> to make your dream a reality.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-5453 size-full" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0858-1.jpeg" alt="" width="1100" height="1412" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0858-1.jpeg 1100w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0858-1-980x1258.jpeg 980w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0858-1-480x616.jpeg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1100px, 100vw" /></p>
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<p>Follow Cheryl’s music <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=the+passenger+by+cheryl+englehart&amp;client=safari&amp;rls=en&amp;ei=OOr0Y9zeJ5OB0PEP0ueosAQ&amp;oq=the+passenger+by+cheryl+engle&amp;gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQARgBMgUIIRCgATIFCCEQoAEyBQghEKABOg0IABDxBBAeEKIEELADOgoIABAeEKIEELADOggIABCiBBCwAzoFCCEQqwI6CwghEBYQHhDxBBAdSgQIQRgBUJIFWOUOYOoeaAFwAHgAgAF2iAHtBJIBAzIuNJgBAKABAcgBBMABAQ&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp#imgrc=IipA7MtEW7rzOM%253A" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here. </a>I trust this is only the beginning of a long future in the New Age, Ambient Music arena. Thank you for having me as a ‘passenger’ on your journey. I look forward to your next <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cbemusic/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nomination.</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Credits:</p>
<p>Model/Composer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cbemusic/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@cbemusic</a></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Top: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brooksltd/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@brooksltd</a></p>
<p>Skirt and Choker: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sokayri_custom_couture/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@sokayri_custom_couture</a></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Hair and makeup: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/daniellebaumbeauty/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@daniellebaumbeauty</a></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Jewelry: compliments of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hudsonvalleygoldsmith/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@hudsonvalleygoldsmith</a></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"> Shoes: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/juicycouture/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@juicycouture</a></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Publicity: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diyprinc/">@diyprinc</a></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Champagne (in blood stream but not pictures): <a href="https://www.instagram.com/whitecliffvineyard/">@whitecliffvineyard</a></p>
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<p>Online publications:</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/grammys-2023-fashion-live-from-the-red-carpet#intcid=_vogue-right-rail_89e9c216-fb97-41ce-9404-2762607c2d44_popular4-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vogue</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/slideshow/2718707/mermaidcore-looks-red-carpet-photos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">She Knows</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.eonline.com/ca/videos/351472/cheryl-b-engelhardt-grammys-2023-e-glambot" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eonline</a></strong></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Deadstock Fabric What is deadstock fabric?  Deadstock isn’t a word you come upon every day. When you hear it, it doesn’t exactly bring to mind beautiful clothing and environmental wellness. But, that’s exactly what it means to us at Brooks LTD. You might ask, “What exactly is deadstock?”. Good question, dear reader!  Deadstock is the [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Deadstock Fabric</h1>
<p>What is deadstock fabric?  Deadstock isn’t a word you come upon every day. When you hear it, it doesn’t exactly bring to mind beautiful clothing and environmental wellness. But, that’s exactly what it means to us at Brooks LTD.</p>
<p>You might ask, “What exactly is deadstock?”. Good question, dear reader!  Deadstock is the surplus fabric manufacturers(including our own brand) haven’t used during their production process. Basically in our mind, really pretty leftovers. In the past, these fabrics often found their way into landfills, adding to the already overloaded and damaging textile waste supply. Since companies need to clear out this extra material to maintain their low-cost inventories, small businesses like Brooks LTD., are able to purchase these fabric remains.  This keeps the textiles out of landfills and instead, using them to create new designs for their customers. In addition, other deadstock fabric could be a quilt top your Great Grandmother made and you&#8217;ve stored it in a chest of drawers.  We can fix that, read what we&#8217;ve done with one client&#8217;s textile she wanted to be made into a wearable <strong><a href="https://www.brooksltd.net/fashion-trends/upcycling-style/">here. </a></strong></p>
<h2>Sustainability and style</h2>
<p>Sustainability and style are pillars to the design process at Brooks LTD. Our goal is always to create clothing that is unique, comfortable and easy-to-wear. Using deadstock fabric  in conjunction with modern fabrics allows us to do just that.  This simultaneously limits textile waste and lowers the environmental impact of the garment industry. It’s a win-win and keeps us authentic to our aesthetic.</p>
<p>We always select notable fabrics to use in our designs so most everything we create using deadstock is one-of-a-kind. There’s just not enough of the extra material to mass produce any particular item. We take a couple approaches to working with our beautiful deadstock fabrics. Sometimes we use the entire piece of deadstock to create a special item like this linen duster. The fabric was leftover from a home goods store and we added hand stitching and beautiful appliques to create a fun, seasonless topper.  See this piece <a href="https://shop.brooksltd.net/product/ida-linen-long/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a></p>
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<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-4922 size-large" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_6279-1024x1024.jpeg" alt="" width="1024" height="1024" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_6279-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_6279-980x980.jpeg 980w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_6279-480x480.jpeg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw" /></a></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-4921 size-large" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_6280-1024x1024.jpeg" alt="" width="1024" height="1024" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_6280-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_6280-980x980.jpeg 980w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_6280-480x480.jpeg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw" /></p>
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<p>Other times, we may have smaller amounts of modern textiles that we combine with different fabrics to create a patchwork effect. The Ida shirt is a great example of this technique – we combined the excess modern fabric from garments we made last year with vintage tablecloths. This allowed us to add fun details like the accents at the wrist and the attention-getting back to a simple style making a piece that is easy and fun to wear.  See more of this piece <strong><a href="https://shop.brooksltd.net/product/ida-short-topper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a></strong></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-4924 size-large" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_6277-1024x1024.jpeg" alt="" width="1024" height="1024" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_6277-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_6277-980x980.jpeg 980w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_6277-480x480.jpeg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw" /></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-4923 size-large" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_6278-1024x1024.jpeg" alt="" width="1024" height="1024" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_6278-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_6278-980x980.jpeg 980w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_6278-480x480.jpeg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw" /></p>
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<h1>Our priority</h1>
<p>I hope this has given you some insight to how we create pieces for our customers that can never be duplicated thanks to the use of deadstock. And how reducing the amount of textile waste is a priority for us at Brooks LTD. Utilizing deadstock allows us to do our part for the environment, it pushes us creatively, and ends up resulting in unique and exceptional clothing for our cherished customers to enjoy for years to come.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Fashion West Fashion West is a newly developed and well curated fashion show featuring designers from the West.  Often one thinks of Fashion in the West as purely western style.  Think cowboy boots, hats, bandanas and other such traditional things.  Additionally western can mean many things to many people. The range of talent in this [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1 class="entry-content" style="text-align: center;">Fashion West</h1>
<p class="entry-content" style="text-align: center;">Fashion West is a newly developed and well curated fashion show featuring designers from the West.  Often one thinks of Fashion in the West as purely western style.  Think cowboy boots, hats, bandanas and other such traditional things.  Additionally western can mean many things to many people. The range of talent in this show will be very modern and nothing like one expects. Above all, I am honored to be a part of the whole and I am excited to show you my vision of Fashion in the West.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">It&#8217;s more than western style, or western dress, it&#8217;s an attitude.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-4152" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Im-showing-at-Fashion-West-300x300.png" alt="" width="364" height="364" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Additionaly, In preparation for the show I was recently  interviewed by Charlie Price for the upcoming Fashion West Fashion Show in Denver Colorado.  There are alot of insights as to the tranformation I have recently gone through being in isolation for the 2020 year of Covid.  If in the Denver area, the show is August 16  doors open at 5PM at the Exdo Center.</p>
<div id="attachment_4151" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4151" class="size-medium wp-image-4151" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Fashion-West-Dorokta-Shel-Abby-300x300.png" alt="" width="300" height="300" /><p id="caption-attachment-4151" class="wp-caption-text">Cow Punk? Absolutely.<br />Cow Chic? Indeed.<br />Cow Town? Not on your life.</p></div>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>From the interview in Fashion West:</strong></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>You have such a range of work in your showroom, how would you describe your design style?</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">My aesthetic radiates a sophistication that is attained by using interesting textiles, handmade qualities, patterned with a semi tailored effect.  My design style is consciously curating perfectly made garments that have a sense of whimsy, artful details with a flair for femininity.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Why are you – and – what is the thing you love most about being a citizen of The West? </strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">I am forever grateful of my environment and it is constantly influencing my design and color choices.  The noise of the fashion industry is tempered by my choice to live, play and work in The West.  Being a creative has its advantages not necessarily where you live – as the world has become smaller. Things are more attainable with the Internet being so easy to adapt to.  Of course the fashion mecca’s of the world also has its advantages. I choose slow fashion where I can be the Creative Director and maker of how and why my brand remains sustainable.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Your creations are often quite fluid – is that something you specifically intend and what are your favorite fabrics to create with?  </strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">Fluid fabrics enable the wearer to move seamlessly and joyfully. Women adore feeling feminine and being able to move in their clothes.  I love to drape designs and let each textile speak to me. I am using my instinct and intuition rather than traditional methods learned. Fluidity has always been as aspect of what I achieve…now even more so since I have recently let go of many rules. As I create I am becoming one with each piece that is a new exploration of design with confidence and quality. Every piece has a story and people are very interested in listening to those stories and working directly with the creator. My voice is being heard!</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>You are a trailblazing business woman in Denver – and have been working as an independent designer for decades in Denver – a city some say disregards fashion – What made you launch here – how has it been and has the business and your clientele changed in recent years?  </strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">As a native after attending design school at Fashion Institute of Technology (1972) I made a conscious decision to take lifestyle over career.  I always felt that executing and creating my craft could exist wherever I chose to be, all I needed were the right tools and equipment.  Being in Denver has had its challenges and I have had to adapt to paring down some of my outrageous design aspects in order to maintain a sustainable business.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Being in business for over 45 years has made me adapt, pivot and recreate my business model and my clientele. More so this year (2020-21), than ever before.  I am proud to say that some of my clientele is multigenerational. My designs have proven to trickle down from generation to generation as I am continuing to meet daughters of women I have worked with as far back as the beginning.  With the influx of people moving to our Mile High City people have brought with them their sophistication but with a sense of comfort and ease.  Environments have a tendency to change desires in how one presents themselves to the world when they dress.  I say “Welcome to Colorado, embrace our sense of style, ease and comfort while living your best life”.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>What fashion trend do you loathe and what fashion trend do you love?</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">As I look back at many archives I see a reflection of a continuous flow of a tailored effect mixed with a flair for creativity and whimsy. It just comes out that way; the mixture keeps it wearable for many women, conservative or edgy. I love that mixture, unexpected and definitely something I strive for in my designs so that they are a recognizable brand. I loathe garments that are not made with care and attention to details, seams that pucker, insides that aren’t finished and hanging threads (unless it’s intentional). Quality fabrics and workmanship are just as important as the design.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">View the entire magazine <a href="http://fashionwest.org/magazine">HERE</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Interview by <a href="http://charliepricehair.com/">Charlie Price</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Edited by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tiajamaisondebeaute/?hl=en">Tiaja Pierre</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">©2021 Fashion West | Design by <a href="http://www.davidrossadesign.com/">David Rossa Design</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">If in the Denver area, the show is August 16 at the Exdo Center.  Tickets available <a href="https://tickets.exdoevents.com/tc-events/fashion-west-night-two-ilk/">here.</a></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">View my designs</h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">I am keeping my newest designs under rap until the show,  however, you will be able to see them after August 16th.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> For those of you in the Rocky Mountain Region I will have an open studio August 20-21 11-4 each day.  Save the date!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">In the meantime check out my new page on my site <a href="https://shop.brooksltd.net/sale/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE.</a></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Engaging in social media to help your favorite brands is an important feature that some of us do not understand.  I&#8217;ve invited McLernon &#38; Co to explain why and how your can help elevate your favorite brands, local or globally. Four Ways to Support Independent Artists on Social Media Hi there, it’s nice to meet [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Engaging in social media to help your favorite brands is an important feature that some of us do not understand.  I&#8217;ve invited McLernon &amp; Co to explain why and how your can help elevate your favorite brands, local or globally.</p>
<h1><strong>Four Ways to Support Independent Artists on Social Media</strong></h1>
<p>Hi there, it’s nice to meet you! We are McLernon &amp; Co., a social media agency, and we’re also friends with Brooks Luby here at Brooks Ltd. She invited us to write an article for her email newsletter about why  engaging in social media with your favorite creators can elevate their prescence.</p>
<p>Many of our favorite local artists, designers, and creators &#8211; even those who have brick &amp; mortar storefronts &#8211; rely heavily on their digital presence to build their audience, connect with their communities, and as a result, make more sales.</p>
<h2><strong>Here are four ways you can support independent artists in your community with social media:</strong></h2>
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<h3><strong>Follow them on social media, and like their posts</strong></h3>
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<p>Show your appreciation for their art and work by following your favorite artists on social media! This helps them achieve more credibility and clout online, and also has the added benefit of filling your feed with beautiful works of art.</p>
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<h3><strong>Comment on their posts</strong></h3>
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<p>On one level, engaging with posts helps them achieve a higher reach; the higher a post’s engagement rate, the more the Instagram or Facebook algorithm will favor the post. In turn, more people will see the post.</p>
<p>But on another level, the comments section also allows you to connect with the artist on an individual, human level, and encourage them to keep sharing their work by <a href="http://keepsocialmediasocial.com/">Keeping Social Media Social™</a>! If you don’t want to write a full sentence, even something as simple as a single word or an emoji can be very supportive.</p>
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<h3><strong>Save and share!</strong></h3>
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<p>Saving posts (by tapping the bookmark icon on an Instagram post) is the best way to tell the Instagram algorithm that you want to consistently see a given account’s posts on your newsfeed. Saving is also a great way to keep track of artists, pieces, or items you love and want to be able to find again, and you can even sort your saved posts into different categories! <a href="https://help.instagram.com/1744643532522513">Click here</a> to learn more about saving Instagram posts.</p>
<p>Sharing (by tapping the airplane icon on an Instagram post)  is a great way to #KeepSocialMediaSocial, allowing you to connect with others on social media by sending posts and pieces that made you think of them. This also helps expand the reach of the artist’s account!</p>
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<h3><strong>Make a purchase</strong></h3>
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<p>The best way to support the artists you love is to pay them for their work. If you do purchase a piece from an artist you follow on social media, be sure to share your new art on your own social media profiles and tag them so they see it!</p>
<p>If you are an artist or brand who wants help developing and managing your own social media strategy, you can learn more about the Keep Social Media Social™ mission and community at <a href="http://keepsocialmediasocial.com/">keepsocialmediasocial.com</a>, or work with McLernon &amp; Co. to up your social media game at <a href="https://www.mclernonandco.com/">mclernonandco.com</a>. We hope to see you in our inbox soon!</p>
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<h1>Thank you for the tips!</h1>
<p>Thank you McLernon &amp; Co for these helpful tips. The more we educate how important it is for everyone to help our favorite brands the better .  Engaging instead of just surfing elevates the rank of a brand.  As said above, just one word makes a difference.  If you are social on social media, please like and engage on my page <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brooksltd/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.  If you are interested in what you see, shop the looks <a href="https://shop.brooksltd.net/product/devica-houndstooth-caftan-with-exposed-shoulder-detail/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>!</p>
<div id="attachment_4052" style="width: 323px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4052" class="wp-image-4052" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_1534-225x300.jpeg" alt="Keep Social Media Social" width="313" height="417" /><p id="caption-attachment-4052" class="wp-caption-text">Having fun being social</p></div>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Mother of the Bride &#38; Groom dresses has me engaged in a new exciting creative way. My new learned technique is filtering into current pieces be it for social occasions or lifestyle events.  Maybe these are one in the same?  When Barbara&#8217;s (a long time client), Son decided to get married the first thing Barbara did [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">Mother of the Bride &amp; Groom dresses has me engaged in a new exciting creative way. My new learned technique is filtering into current pieces be it for social occasions or lifestyle events.  Maybe these are one in the same?  When Barbara&#8217;s (a long time client), Son decided to get married the first thing Barbara did was call me for her ensemble.She understands by aesthetic and appreciates the work behind it.   Barbara didn&#8217;t want a fancy dress she wanted to have an artisan piece that she could wear with a simple basic Eileen Fisher dress.  Of course it would fit into her closet nicely for other reasons.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&#8221; Now, moms are encouraged to wear a look that makes them feel fashionable and confident (with the bride&#8217;s approval of course)&#8221; a quote from The Knot by by <span class=" body1--fd844">Sarah Hanlon.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I know Barbara well, she&#8217;s been a follower for years.  She loves blue. Pulling out all  stops with a special textile (pleather and tulle) with blue as the accent color.  Working around that theme I  put together different shades of blue in different textiles, all 100% silk.  With my current knowlege of the Art of Japense Draping I began the process which can be appropriate for Mother of the Groom or Mother of the Bride as well as for a speaking engagement, or any event that you may be participating in in the near future.</p>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">Documenting the finished product</h1>
<p style="text-align: center;">I choose to make artisan clothing for Mother of the Bride &amp; Groom which has delightful interesting details.  View the front, back and up close in these photos:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-3177 size-large" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_8022-871x1024.jpeg" alt="" width="871" height="1024" />  <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-3176 size-large" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/image-837x1024.jpeg" alt="" width="837" height="1024" />  <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-3175 size-medium" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_8030-300x292.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="292" /></p>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">The wedding event</h1>
<p style="text-align: center;">Fast forward to the actual event that took place in September 2020, with Covid restrictions in effect.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Barbara, the Mother of the Groom looks very happy in her artisan clothing piece.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-3178 size-full" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/camy-josh-wedding-COsprings-fam-jojuliaphotography-49-1.jpeg" alt="" width="1000" height="1165" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/camy-josh-wedding-COsprings-fam-jojuliaphotography-49-1.jpeg 1000w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/camy-josh-wedding-COsprings-fam-jojuliaphotography-49-1-980x1142.jpeg 980w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/camy-josh-wedding-COsprings-fam-jojuliaphotography-49-1-480x559.jpeg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Jo Julia Photography</em></p>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">Relationships</h1>
<p style="text-align: center;">With each artful piece I create I&#8217;m lucky to say that important relationships are created.  I love working one on one with women helping them to create handmade clothing that speaks to their personal style.  Fashion has no age limits as I believe that age doesn&#8217;t matter. Whether it&#8217;s for a special occasion or your everyday lifestyle choice, it&#8217;s all about how you present yourself to the world.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-3174 size-large" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_8103-946x1024.jpeg" alt="" width="946" height="1024" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I  help you with your fashion needs, including a mask that might be appropriate for the occasion. In my newly revised web site I take you through the steps on how easy it is to work with me.  Read about it <a href="https://www.brooksltd.net/dressmaking-from-concept-to-reality/">here</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">We are all about one stitch at a time, slow fashion at it&#8217;s finest.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> If you have a need for a special garment or know someone in the market, send them our way!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Lastly, we&#8217;ve got you covered, literally!  We help you reveal your favorite body parts and conceal ones you&#8217;d like to hide.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Here&#8217;s to your well being,</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Brooks</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Creative photoshoots during Covid has energized me.  One creative photoshoot of note is at my friend, Suzanne Hagmaier&#8217;s ranch.  Suzanne is a fellow Cancer Survivor and now equine trainer with breast cancer patients and survivors in mind.  The non profit organization she is executive director of is called Hope Held by a Horse, a non profit, [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Creative photoshoots during Covid has energized me.  One creative photoshoot of note is at my friend, Suzanne Hagmaier&#8217;s ranch.  Suzanne is a fellow Cancer Survivor and now equine trainer with breast cancer patients and survivors in mind.  The non profit organization she is executive director of is called Hope Held by a Horse, a non profit, which provides a safe, positive environment, in the company of horses, to support women with breast cancer to learn, grow, and heal.  Suzanne and I both know the importance of feeling powerful while dealing with breast cancer and these horses really make a difference.</p>
<p>Our team of creatives consists of 3 models, 5 Clydesdale horses, photographer, jeweler, myself and an assistant.  The photos are an awesome visual that is based on our vision of lifestyle choices on a ranch,<em> Colorado style</em>. With collaborative efforts one encounters unique ideas, whose combination always results in something great.  This is our somethiing <strong>great! </strong></p>
<p>Follow along to see more of the day, I will post more weekly as there is so much to share, I created many looks for this shoot.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-3155 size-full" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Promo-piece.jpg" alt="" width="2500" height="1667" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Promo-piece.jpg 2500w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Promo-piece-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Promo-piece-980x653.jpg 980w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Promo-piece-480x320.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2500px, 100vw" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>These new artful jackets can be found on my <a href="https://shop.brooksltd.net/jackets-vests/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shop page.  </a>The red dress is<a href="https://shop.brooksltd.net/product/faye/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here. </a></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>I&#8217;ve made sure they are available to you, but remember they are one of a kind!  Once gone they are gone!</em></p>
<h3>The creative team</h3>
<p>A shout out to <a href="https://www.hardyklaholdphotography.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hardy Klahold</a> for the photos, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChristineMarguerite" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Christine Marguerite Designs</a> for her custom made jewelry, <a href="http://goldiemaeproductions.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">models</a> Aidana Tokenova, Danshay Martinez and Alyssa Wahr and Suzanne Hagmaier with her friendly horses.  A portion of the sales of these items go back to<a href="https://hopeheldbyahorse.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Hope Held by a Horse</a> a non profit organization for breast cancer survivors.  Support local artists and look fabulous doing it!</p>
<p>I miss my community but am hopeful that reaching out by blogging keeps us connected.  Having these creative photoshoots are my way of also staying connected in an interesting way.</p>
<p>Any comments are greatly appreciated.  I am learning that your interaction with my posts helps me stay in the virtual world game, so don&#8217;t be shy, please comment!  Help me be visible to that huge virtual world!  It would be much appreciated.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2019 16:45:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>One of the things I love most about fashion is how one fun and beautiful fabric can be used in a variety of women&#8217;s wardrobes. Over the last 40 years, I have experimented with several different clothing categories to brand my company with, from bridal gowns and mother of the bride dresses to lifestyle designs [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the things I love most about fashion is how one fun and beautiful fabric can be used in a variety of women&#8217;s wardrobes.</p>
<p>Over the last 40 years, I have experimented with several different clothing categories to brand my company with, from bridal gowns and <a href="https://www.brooksltd.net/mother-of-the-bride-mother-of-the-groom/">mother of the bride dresses</a> to <a href="https://www.brooksltd.net/about-town/">lifestyle designs</a> and custom party ensembles. Choosing a specific niche in fashion is one way to define and attract clients. But with the modern way of communicating through social media today, I now believe that categorizing your brand is not as beneficial as it was when I first began.</p>
<p>I love being diverse in my designs and seeing women of all ages and shapes wear my aesthetic. It&#8217;s so gratifying that I can dress women across the board, not just one body type or style.</p>
<p>This newspaper print in the images below is one of those fabrics. I found it in New York and fell in love instantly. It&#8217;s the perfect choice for my timeless tunic designs. Women of all ages are fond of the newspaper print fabric, and the style is so easy to wear in a variety of ways. The fabric also travels well and feels luxurious, even for more casual outings and lifestyles!</p>
<p>Below, you can see several women all wearing the same classic tunic design in their own unique way &#8212; it&#8217;s not about age, it&#8217;s about style!</p>
<p><center><iframe loading="lazy" class="giphy-embed" src="https://giphy.com/embed/4SXVMapBrjOarwTs69" width="320" height="480" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></center><center>Meet <a href="https://www.instagram.com/voyavanessa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vanessa</a> a blogger living in New York City.</center></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-1864" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Dayle-2-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="700" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Dayle-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Dayle-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Dayle-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Dayle-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Dayle-2-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Dayle-2.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/artfulcitystyle/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Artfulcitystyle</a> influencer , Photo by <a href="http://dentontaylor.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Denton Taylor</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1865" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Newspaper-PrintMalloryJudith.jpg" alt="newspaper print tunic top custom womens clothing designer" width="664" height="797" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Newspaper-PrintMalloryJudith.jpg 664w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Newspaper-PrintMalloryJudith-250x300.jpg 250w" sizes="(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Meet <a href="https://www.instagram.com/malloryhigh/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mallory</a> (on the left) <a href="https://stylecrone.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stylecrone</a>(on the right), fashion influencers living in Denver, Colorado having coffee at <a href="http://Themavenhotel.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Maven Hotel</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> Photo by <a href="https://www.jjconstantine.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener">JJ Constantine</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-1867" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_6667-768x1024.jpg" alt="newspaper print tunic top custom womens clothing designer" width="768" height="1024" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_6667-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_6667-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_6667-1080x1440.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Meet Hannah, at the time she was a graduating High School Senior.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-1866" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Vanessa-side-1-683x1024.jpg" alt="newspaper print tunic top custom womens clothing designer" width="683" height="1024" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Vanessa-side-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Vanessa-side-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Vanessa-side-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Vanessa-side-1-1080x1620.jpg 1080w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Vanessa-side-1.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Vanessa wearing the tunic during <a href="http://nyfw.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Fashion Week, 2019</a>.</p>
<p>Love the shirt? Tell me in the comments how you&#8217;d wear it! Or <a href="https://shop.brooksltd.net/product/mesh-tunic/">view this item in the shop online!</a></p>
<h2>Lifestyle Clothing Designer in Denver, CO</h2>
<p>If you’ve found a beautiful fabric or textile but aren’t sure what to use it for, talk to Brooks LTD. We may be able to collaborate together to transform your unique material into something you can wear and love for years to come. <a href="https://www.brooksltd.net/contact/">Contact me online</a> or call 303-573-3801.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2019 15:41:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>If you haven’t already heard, Dior: From Paris to the World is currently exhibiting in my hometown of Denver, Colorado — and it will be the only place in the U.S. to house the show! I’ve been anxiously waiting to see this exhibit come to life. I recently attended the show alone, since a friend [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you haven’t already heard, </span><a href="https://denverartmuseum.org/exhibitions/dior" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dior: From Paris to the World</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is currently exhibiting in my hometown of Denver, Colorado — and it will be the only place in the U.S. to house the show! I’ve been anxiously waiting to see this exhibit come to life. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I recently attended the show alone, since a friend was not able to attend the preview that day. It was cold and rainy outside, which made it the perfect time to see such an exciting event indoors. I thought it was very interesting for me to see the show by myself, and I think I retained more of the details since I could really concentrate on the entire show. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I saw over 200 couture designs, as well as videos, sketches and dozens of great photographs. The curator, </span><a href="https://denverlifemagazine.com/2017/12/florence-muller/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Florence Müller</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, did a beautiful job articulating many designs in her audio review. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-1819" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Me-in-front-of-sketches-282x300.jpg" alt="dior in denver art museum" width="500" height="532" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Me-in-front-of-sketches-282x300.jpg 282w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Me-in-front-of-sketches-768x817.jpg 768w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Me-in-front-of-sketches-963x1024.jpg 963w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Me-in-front-of-sketches-1080x1148.jpg 1080w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Me-in-front-of-sketches.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The fashion house of Dior was first founded in 1947, after World War II, and the exhibit’s first display showed the “New Look” of their initial couture garment from this time period. The piece is very tailored, but with a softness and a feeling of femininity — hopeful that women were longing for that femininity after the war.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Although the design looks simple, the intricate shaping and details make it iconic and revolutionary for its time. Not everyone was happy about the turn of this kind of fashion after the devastating war, especially since it was a luxury collection available only to the wealthy during a time of rebuilding for the world. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fast forward to today, and this look has been the inspiration for the future designers of the house. The exhibit featured an updated dress modeled after the original New Look from 1947, with new details adding a soft, yet strong sense of tailoring to create a feminine look. The pleated sleeves are creatively attached at the shoulder, the waist is softly defined and the contrasting pleated skirt is alluring and feminine. As you can see in the image below, there’s even a beautiful headpiece to go with the look, created by </span><a href="https://denverartmuseum.org/calendar/history-dior-hats-milliner-stars-stephen-jones"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stephen Jones of Dior</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> — who I was fortunate enough to hear speak at this event before the show opened!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-1821" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_9966-768x1024.jpg" alt="dior in denver art museum" width="600" height="800" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_9966-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_9966-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_9966.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yves_Saint_Laurent_(designer)"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Yves St Laurent</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> was Dior’s protege at the time of his death and became the head designer, and each time I walk through the exhibit (to date I have attended four times), a quote from him resonates with how I interpret what I design: </span></p>
<p><strong>“Being a fashion designer is to make women attractive by taking into account their body, their gestures and their attitudes.”</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Having this exhibit at my fingertips has enabled me to understand what I set out to do in my own small way over 40 years ago. I love to help women feel beautiful by expressing how they feel when they wear a beautiful design — made especially for them.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Below are a few photos from the exhibit (on the left) alongside of some of my own designs (on the right). We are all heavily influenced by our surroundings and other people. Seeing this exhibit helps me feel that I am on the right track. My blue gown has hand made 3D embellishments. My stylized bow (bottom right photo) is placed stragetically at the center back neck.   There are many details in the garments displayed that I have learned from and I trust my memory will somehow incorporate something from this exhibit in my future collections. I appreciate always learning something new. You can even check out some of my latest <a href="https://www.brooksltd.net/about-town/">lifestyle fashion designs here</a>! </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-1822" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-01-21_0001-1024x672.jpg" alt="custom dress designer in denver colorado" width="801" height="525" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-01-21_0001-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-01-21_0001-300x197.jpg 300w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-01-21_0001-768x504.jpg 768w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-01-21_0001-1080x708.jpg 1080w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-01-21_0001.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-1823" src="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-01-21_0002-1024x597.jpg" alt="custom dress designer in denver colorado" width="1024" height="597" srcset="https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-01-21_0002-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-01-21_0002-300x175.jpg 300w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-01-21_0002-768x448.jpg 768w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-01-21_0002-1080x630.jpg 1080w, https://www.brooksltd.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-01-21_0002.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">My favorite room from the exhibit was the flower garden. Dior and his predecessors loved flowers and gardening and it’s apparent in the clothing designs. Not only was I overwhelmed  with the elegant garments, but the mannequins even looked like they were floating on an invisible display. I can’t imagine the work it took to get each detail perfect when setting up this show. Needless to say I floated out of this room with a huge smile on my face. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Take a look at this video which features how the dresses were transported and set up for these magical displays:</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe loading="lazy" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tn2SW7dc9ec" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Dior exhibit is a learning experience that all ages and genders can relate to. After all, as the curator Florence Müller explains in the audio:</span></p>
<p><strong>“Fashion is a form of art that deals with human beings. This is what makes it unique among the arts and makes it so challenging. The body is a shape that is restless, always moving, always changing, just like the imagination of the couturier.”</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There have been moments in my 40+ year career when I’ve been told that my clothes are, “too much fashion and not enough fantasy.” I found that to be quite a challenge as I believe that art and fashion go hand in hand no matter if it’s fantasy, reality or a little of both. This exhibit confirms my belief.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I can’t wait to go back, time and time again, until the show ends after March 3rd. If you’re hoping to visit the exhibit, head on over to the </span><a href="https://denverartmuseum.org/exhibitions/dior" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Denver Art Museum’s website</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for more information. </span></p>
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