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Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose

2010-01-06T19:56:00.000-08:00

A Part / Apart is replacing Openclothed. It's happening...

Get acquainted

more acquaintance

Weather-IZE

2009-11-09T16:22:00.001-08:00

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

Light Vision

2009-06-07T22:10:00.000-07:00

The new online shop, Light Vision the new online-shop is now carrying openclothed.

Check it out

Summer 08

2008-08-21T15:33:00.000-07:00

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Snap-TEE, heather grey over-size T with adjustable snaps
Inter-racial Couple*, linen with curtained back
Diversi-TEE*, bias linen with ribbed v-neck
Evening Tea, black french terry with scalloped beading and dropped back waistline
Roped Back, linen and cotton roped in back with pleated cap sleeves and back snap-closure
Holed Up, heather grey french terry with faced holes on front and left arm
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

2008-07-18T11:36:00.001-07:00

) (( ) is now at Stand Up Comedy

2008-04-15T17:48:00.000-07:00

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

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

Winter 2007

2007-12-20T13:46:00.000-08:00

)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.

Belated

2007-09-27T23:11:00.001-07:00

From spring 07 , the Portland Mercury Fashion show. Here are some of models getting ready and becoming cloud amoebas.

I think I have my sea legs now...

2007-09-27T00:56:00.001-07:00

Sea-legs stretch pants, back to front reversible for even more possibilities in sailing.

more Rhombezoid belts

2007-09-22T11:27:00.000-07:00

Rhombezoid belts

2007-09-21T17:40:00.000-07:00

quilted, lightly padded, ties with rubber band balled ends, one-of-a-kind shapes Sizes: small or large Colors: navy twill or gray plaid 40.00

Some backyard action...

2007-09-13T15:25:00.000-07:00

Allyn in Oxfords R Us shirt dress with navy band

Kathleen and Diana in ) (( ) face paint.

Kathleen in Samurai at a picnic jumpsuit with lavender tube top and red pockets. Diana in Latitude/Fatitude dress with quilted collar and hem.

Diana in Knots and Knips tank. Kathleen in Windows tank with striped under tube that can also become a skirt.

Kathleen in Flying Squirrel sweatshirt.

Kathleen in Flying Squirrel sweat shirt and pants with one lobster claw and one mitten pocket.

more Woolly photos

2007-09-07T22:01:00.000-07:00

Woolly Mammoth Comes To Dinner

2007-09-06T20:55:00.001-07:00

Here is my latest outfitting collaboration with Woolly, two-tone terry cloth jumpers, 30 orange acrylic nails and vulnerable water balloons.

more sooner bigger

2007-09-05T15:16:00.000-07:00

So this is a new extension of the website for my clothing line, ) (( ) for short.
More personal, direct, frequently updated with new work and images/video projects.
So expect more, sooner and bigger.
And even louder.