by Brooks | Jul 10, 2026 | Design
A week at Anderson Ranch Art Center from conceptual design to a handmade marionette. Wearing a face shield, and no idea what I was doing. A block of wood turned into pieces to create my conceptual design. Band saws, electric sanders, drill presses, and blow torches —...
by Brooks | Jun 17, 2026 | Design, Fashion Trends
Upcycling And Why Brooks LTD Does It Differently. Upcycling is not recycling. It is not thrifting. It is not alterations. Upcycling is taking something that already exists — something worn, forgotten, or unused — and transforming it into something of greater value....
by Brooks | May 27, 2025 | Fashion Trends
Understanding Vintage vs. Thrifted: More Than Just Secondhand Shopping Do you know the difference between vintage vs thrifted? Let me explain…..with rising costs and new tariffs affecting retail prices, many of you are discovering the world of thrifting and...
by Brooks | Feb 26, 2025 | Fashion Trends
The Character in Worn Threads: The Art and Ethics of Clothing Repair This photo shows my husband’s hoodie of Character in Worn threads. Teaching myself how to embroider a heart, titled “Be Still My Heart,” with my dog looking on curiously. Memories...
by Brooks | Aug 31, 2023 | Events, Fashion Trends
Mending cherished textiles in the form of clothing, shawls, and sweaters has been at the forefront of the fashion and textile industry for some time. It extends the life of the garment and supports a less wasteful existence. By working with your hands, the process of...
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