>> After getting familiar with the Bargello stitch via my TK Maxx Manoush coat find, my eyes are now automatically honing into anything that resembles something that came from an embroidery kit. Cross sitch is obviously one that is more familiar to pick out and I've found them criss-crossing their way into a debut collection by Olga Vilshenko who hails from the Ural region of Russia and watched her mother produce one-of-a-kind pieces of clothing from a young age that stood out amongst the Communist mono-garb of her childhood. Clearly Russian folkloric influences are at play which in this collection is a good example of 'inflections' of traditional or national dress rearing its head subtly without a full on onslaught. In addition, Vilshenko, who I believe used to design a label called Omela puts in some simpler, non-embroidered pieces that also stand on their own two feet. This is just one of many collections that I've picked up on the press day rounds that aren't deliberately trying to make an ultra directional statement but are turning out polished clothes that catch your eye with a little something-something… in this case, it's the nubbly stitches that I currently want adorning everything from my cushion to my shirt to a pair of shoes…
Crossed Paths
Ooooooh! Love love. I adore this kind of folk style embroidery, especially when reproduced on such sharply tailored pieces.
I love this. I am re-obsessed with cross stitch at the moment, after not touching it for 8 years or so… and I’m regretting giving away all my unused kits, heh.
I have been thinking about adorning some clothing as well, so this post came at a great time… hmm..
Really beautiful pieces. I visited Belarus this summer (oooh, get me etc) where there’s a tradition of embroidery. Embroidered cloths are used in weddings, and there’s even an embroidered strip down the national flag. When I saw some embroidered cloths in a shop I was tempted to buy one, but the implications of appropriating a national tradition made me feel weirdsies. But these garments? I could wear them. They’re beautiful and respectful of tradition.
That’s a lovely design. I like the style.
wow, that’s unique. I’ve never seen something like this before.
My mum has loads of stuff like this that she bought in India in the late 70’s
I love this post, it reminds me of Stephanie Hadlowski’s LP cover, and the general asthetic of the record label Singing Knives… I love it when design inspiration doesn’t come from what everyone else is doing!
Attention to detail!! I love subtle, interesting details on clothes. This is a pretty sweet collection =)
Gorgeous, I love it!
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too cute. love it!
so cool this collection!
kate
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WOW! I L.O.V.E. the details on those!
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I just came across your blog and I adore it!! I love the pictures with the magazines all lined up, its truly a work of art! Keep blogging! You’re doing FABULOUS!
Amazing works of art
Wow I love the cross stitch detail! And the leather strap dress is v nice xxx
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I’m not really a fan of embroidery. It just looks so “natural”, which generally isn’t my style. I do love that gorgeous blue dress with the leather straps though! Now that’s more like it!
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WHERE can you purchase this stuff? the blue wool/leather dress is amazing and i needs it.