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Weather-IZE

The current ) (( ) project is based on the SEASONS and CLIMATE. Including a new collection of separates for 2010, it will serve as a format for various collections of communal events, non-utilitarian objects and visual information.

To further the possibilities of this project I ask for your participation:

My Part:
A compilation of the subjective experience of the atmosphere we live in which guides our apparel, moods, actions, architecture, food, routines and rituals, communal interaction, etc...

Your Part:
Please list* any associations you have with the 4 seasons under their title. They can be objects, actions, experiences, moods, weather, memories, whatever you want - subjective vs. universal, regional vs. national vs. global, tactile vs. ephemeral

SPRING

SUMMER

FALL

WINTER

*If describing an experience is more interesting than a list format that is great too. If you would like to stay anonymous, email your response and I'll keep the secret!

Thanks a lot!
-DL

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Summer 08

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1. Snap-TEE, heather grey over-size T with adjustable snaps
2. Inter-racial Couple*, linen with curtained back
   
3. Diversi-TEE*, bias linen with ribbed v-neck
4. Evening Tea, black french terry with scalloped beading and dropped back waistline
5. Roped Back, linen and cotton roped in back with pleated cap sleeves and back snap-closure
   
6. Holed Up, heather grey french terry with faced holes on front and left arm
7. Thumbed Pants, silk voile in light grey with "thumbed" pockets and elastic waist

*Diversity Series:
Nude pantyhose. Nude for who? Now you can mix and match your favorite skin-tones from around the world. Be classic, be daring, be diverse.
Separates to include: TEE, Inter-racial couple DRESS, TROUSERS, SCARF, BLAZER and SHOES with FIVE SKIN-TONED LINENS to choose from.

Additional clothing and accessories by Acne (jeans, t-shirt), Henrik Vibskov (trousers), Slow and Steady Wins the Race (sunglasses), Rachel Comey (shoes)
provided by Stand Up Comedy

Find ) (( ) at Stand Up Comedy

Photography: Chris Mulliken
Model: Beth Morgan
Special thanks to Rachel Silberstein and Lilly Chamberlain

2008

Everyone likes comedy acts

) (( ) is now at Stand Up Comedy

A BREWIN'
new stuff that is. On the horizon...

1. PUFFY PAINT
   
2. The "Diversity Series": clothing as a second skin
   
3. PEOPLE CLOUDS
   
4. Royal blue, Black, Techni-color plaids, a Purple so Magenta yet so Purple the brain gets fuzzy
5. BEADED DINGLEBERRIES
   
6. Skin tones
7. HALF AND HALF
   
8. Ergonomic Pockets
   

Winter 2007

)Fisherman's((wife)
reversible silk chartreuse blouse, hand quilted with pale gray inside and black button closures



)Sleeping((Bag)
reversible quilted vest with top gray button closures and silk chartreuse inside





)Milk((maid)
brown linen with curry raglan sleeves



)Salt ((Shaker)
front view with button closures and quilted vest bodice

)Salt((Shaker)
back view of skirt ruching and sporty tank bodice

All of these pieces were custom made for a client. They were taken from the first collection (as seen on the website) and reinvented. The originals were more raw and less wearable. It was great to go back after a year and reevaluate the designs and concepts.