Attending FIT in 1970 and graduating that summer- I never looked back.   Fashion school was a rewarding experience and I was able to continue on a fashion path ever since.  Whenver my travels take me to NY I am able to find my way to the fashion district to shop for fabric for my clients. Never in a million years would I have thought that I would be making masks for protection as well as for fashion.

Science has reported that covering your face during the pandemic of 2020 is a safe way to be in community situtations.

Mask making has enabled me to carry on most of this summer 2020. Dress fabric became the fabric of my soft but stylish cotton knit masks.  It’s keeping my hands busy and helping so many people feel safe.  I am happy to be able to help for that protection.  Here are some of the masks that were featured in the video:

Photographers in order:  EJCARR/EJCARR/STYLECRONE/CAROLYN FINERON/HARDYKLAHOLD

Preview the FIT video here

With the ongoing pandemic I will continue to make masks, one at a time because that is how we do things, one at a time as I believe in slow fashion!

See more of my masks here.

Please wear a mask when in public, I protect you, you protect me!

Stay safe out there.

A collage of my first masks made in early March 2020.

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All in all, it is always an inspiring thing for me to do and I love going to NYC every year. The inspirations are everywhere – I get so much joy out of being in the middle of the fashion capital in the United States as I experience it though my eyes. I come home and sort out the things that I think will resonate with my clients.

The sky was always blue, just like in Colorado, but the heat was like being inside an oven!

Day One: I need to mellow into the environment. I usually go the the Metropolitian Museum to see their yearly fashion exhibit, and this year was called Heavenly Bodies. There always seems to be a bridal gown at these yearly exhibits, and this one did not disappoint!

Along the way, I like to window shop and this year at Saks Fifth Avenue I was touched by this display, as last season I incorporated the word TRUTH into my collection. I must be on to something! I think you’ll see it again in 2018.

As I shop for new fabrics on 7th Ave, I am always amazed by how casual people are. This young gentleman was gracious when I asked if I could snap his photo. I loved his hair and his hat.

While I was shopping on the street, I fell in love with this stylish family. The young lady was so put together when I asked if I could snap her photo, her siblings insisted they join in the fun. All of them were so put together, I wonder if they needed their mom’s help when getting dressed!

The most recent trend (in New York) is shine. Everything is shiny, including sneakers. Not sure how this will resonate in Colorado yet.

I may incorporate shine in trims that I choose.

The most inspiring retail store for me was in Soho.  The newly opened Gucci Store was a sight to be seen. There were lots of interactive pieces within the large space, including theatre-like venues with large screen TVs, with headphones and theatre seating for the public to enjoy. It’s definitely a place to see and be seen.

Here is only one example of many of the merchandise in the store:

The people I met up with were entertaining, helpful, professional and you will definitely see the influences they had on my visit. Follow me on Instagram to see how it all develops, you won’t be disappointed!

I am lucky to say that I will continue on this journey soon. Next stop: Aspen, and then LA!

Thanks for coming along on my journey.

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