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Spiral Sewn Taffeta Hat

20 Saturday Apr 2013

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alice, iridescent, purple, sewing, spiral, taffeta, top hat

alice-frenz-purple-hat-side-fiber-and-pixelsI found this hat at a local thrift shop. It’s made of iridescent taffeta which appears to shift from more red purple (magenta) to more blue purple (blue violet). The color shift is due to different color threads used for the warp than the weft, blue and red. They optically mix to create purple. Continue reading →

IMA Fashion Exhibition & African Gallery

10 Wednesday Oct 2012

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african art, fashion history, Halston, IMA, Stephen Sprouse

alice-frenz-IMA-10-6-12The exhibition – An American Legacy: Norell, Blass, Halston, and Sprouse at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, highlights the work of innovative fashion designers Norman Norell, Bill Blass, Stephen Sprouse, and Halston. All 4 designers were from Indiana, and many of the works exhibited are from the museum’s comprehensive collection.  Continue reading →

Asian Style Conical Hat

30 Sunday Sep 2012

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asian hat, coolie, paint texture, reeds

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I found this hat at a local thrift shop. The simple shape has a pleasing proportion of diameter to height.  Continue reading →

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