Wearable Art

I can't sew a straight line.  So, no one is more surprised than me, to have my own line of clothing! Designed using my fine art photographs, the clothing line includes breezy flare dresses for Spring and Summer, as well as lightweight kimonos, which are great for the beach, or curling up at home.

There are two versions of the Peacock Feathers flare dress - each with a mirror image of the front, on the back.  The dresses and kimonos are easy care, and quick drying.  Machine wash in cold water, and tumble dry on regular cycle - or, let drip dry.

 

The Peacock Feathers kimono is one of the designs which works for both men and women.  These are afterall, male peacock feathers!

The peacock feathers are part of a feather bouquet which I bought a few years ago, in Toronto's "Little India" district.  It is a six block area, which Tourism Toronto bills as the biggest South Asian market in North America.  They were part of the decoration for a Moroccan themed birthday dinner party for my husband.  Yes, I know Morocco is no where near India - we Canadians are masters of "fusion confusion".  

Bridal party season is almost here!  It is the trend for brides to give each bridesmaid her own kimono to wear while getting her hair and makeup done before the wedding.  Bridal photographs now include pictures of the bridal entourage all wearing their matching, or complimentary kimonos!  These vivid prints won't fade, and will be a lovely reminder of a happy day.

The kimonos would also be a lovely Mothers' Day gift!  Doesn't this say, "relax, rejuvenate"?!  It's great for a spa weekend away, or at home.

Ordering a kimono, or flare dress is just a click or two away.  On the right side of the blog, near the top, where it says, "Let's Go Shopping", you'll see a listing for my Art of Where shop.  If you click that, you'll see all of the kimono and dress designs, along with pricing and order information.  But wait, there's more...   

There are two versions of this kimono - great for best friends, sisters, or Mother-Daughter gifts.

Unlike the flare dresses, with a back and front that is a mirror image of the other, the front of each kimono design, is completely different from the back.

There are also two versions of the Birthday Bouquet flare dress.  One, showing the bouquet as it appears in the original photograph, the other is an inverted view, with the crystal vase forming the bodice of the dress.

This is the fine art floral photograph used in the kimono and flare dress design.  I called it, Birthday Bouquet, because it was made up of flowers in two different floral bouquets given to me on my birthday.  The crystal vase and flowers are reflected in a mirror.  

With the enviable exception of those in Vancouver and Victoria, Canadians live with snowflakes for many months of the year.  Yet, the snowy white blossoms of the Cherry tree enthrall us.  The photograph was taken last year, in Toronto's High Park, where thousands make an annual pilgrimage to celebrate the arrival of the blossoms, and Spring.  

The freshness of this flare dress captures the joy and optimism of the arrival of Spring.  

This is the front and back of one of the two versions of Cherry Blossoms Blue Sky. Since blossoms represent a new beginning, this kimono would make a lovely gift for a young graduate, bride, or a young mother.  

This is the other version of the Cherry Blossoms Blue Sky design.  

Stargazer Lily on Japanese Paper is the photograph which inspired this flare dress!

These Stargazer and white Oriental Lilies against the blue wall, inspired this flare dress design. There's a retro feel to this dress.  It reminds me of the Hawaiian prints from the 1940's and '50's.

As the sun slowly sinks in the West...the campfires begin to burn.  The Awesome October Rose image is of one of the Campfire Roses which bloomed on my balcony last Summer and Fall.

The flare dresses are perfect for a hot Summer day, or a hot Summer night on the dance floor.  The fabric is made in Canada, of 72% Ecopoly and 28% Spandex, and wicks away moisture. 

There are two versions of the Campfire Rose flare dress.  I like the ruffles created by the petals.

There are also two versions of the Campfire Rose kimono.

All the kimonos are made of lightweight silky knit 100% Ecopoly fabric, with a knit bamboo fabric trim, and chiffon belt. They are printed and sewn in Canada, on Canadian made fabric, and priced in Canadian dollars.

There are more designs...you'll find them, along with information on how to order at:

https://artofwhere.com/artists/ruth-adams-widow-s-endorphins-photographic-images-inc-/clothing

Clothing designs and original photographs copyright of:  Ruth Adams, Widow's Endorphins Photographic Images Incorporated.