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Update #14: Chicago Fashion Focus 2011.
Hello and happy Monday everyone!
I have some exciting news that I've been dying to share. I will be showing the Dollparts Spring 2012 collection during Chicago's fashion week, Fashion Focus on October 20th.
Fashion Focus takes place in Millennium Park from October 17 - 23. The four headlining shows include CFI presented by Macy's, Inspiredesign presented by Mario Tricoci and vitaminwater, Vert Couture presented by Conscious Planet Media and The Art of Fashion presented by Style Chicago. I will be showing in the Vert Couture show which will be showcasing sustainable designers. To purchase tickets, please visit VertCouture.com.
I of course can't give away too much, but wanted to give you a teeny tiny peek at some designs...
Update #13: Disco Picnic Collection
Hello all!
Hope you are having a wonderful summer so far! I apologize if this note is repetitive, but I wanted to introduce my Disco Picnic Collection to all my lovely backers. This collection was presented at Chez Mignon: A House of Pretty Things Fashion Show in April and is now up for sale on my shop. To view the photo album, please click here. Or to view more photos, take a look on the Dollparts Shop!
Thanks again for all your support!
<3, Michelle
Update #12: Spring 2011 Collection Launch!!
Hello all!!
I have been designing, patternmaking, and sewing since I reached my goal in October and will proudly launch my Dollparts Spring 2011 collection this Friday at Chez Mignon: A House of Pretty Things.
I was inspired by springtime, butterflies, wings and the 70s. Bright colors, florals and elements of disco are included. My line, along with Yellow Birdd Vintage, Alidade, Dethrose Vintage, Nonnie Johns and Caroline Borucki will walk the runway at 7:30 pm to Sewing Pattern's original jams at Elastic Arts Foundation in Logan Square.
Also enjoy photos by Shannon Driscoll, Rebecca Lyon, Finley J., AlderEgo, Bodywallet and Carmen Onida and live music by Deep Deep Diver.
Hope to see you there!!
<3, Michelle
Update #11: dollparts!!
I can't believe these last 30 days!! Phew! As of 2am this morning, I have reached my Kickstarter goal! Beyond exciting!!
Thanks so much for everyone who generously donated and supported dollparts! Knowing that you all believe in me and my clothing line keeps me motivated to succeed.
So what next you ask??
Well. Lots.
I will be spending the next month or so on getting out all of your rewards and planning for production on some new designs. I have lots of ideas!
I also plan to get some vintage menswear and fabric/notions up for sale on my shop (http://dollpartsdesign.myshopify.com/) within the next month or two. Keep your eyes peeled...
I will be sure to keep you all updated as I make progress!
<3 Michelle
Update #10: 14 hours!
I can't believe I made it to my last 14 hours! Thank you so much for all your support and pledges so far. I am getting my workspace organized this week so I can get start patterns and production for some new designs!
<3 Michelle
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Custom designed and fitted evening gown or wedding dress made from recycled textiles. Includes consultation and 6-12 fittings. All fittings/consultations will be done in Chicago.
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Michelle Dimitris grew up loving fashion and art and always knew she would pursue a career involving creativity. She quickly realized that making millions on her wannabe Bob Ross paintings was nearly impossible, so she moved on to the fashion industry to design and manufacture clothing. Michelle currently works as a freelance designer in Chicago, pattern making for other designers and custom designing and constructing clothing for private clients.
Michelle’s designs and style are inspired by the 60s and 70s and by elements of clothing that remind her of what she used to see and wear as a child. Her favorite items to wear are cozy sweaters, boots, anything colorful and lots of layers.
