Fittings

One of the funnest parts of my internship has been to see virtually every single step it takes to build a collection from the ground up. From sample spotting to picking fabrics, to pattern makers and factories, to fittings and hiring fit models... Its amazing to see just how many aspects there are behind making a clothing line. I try to take pictures here and there all throughout the day but often forget, or my hands are too full. Here are a couple of pictures from the early early stages of production.

This is one of the first patterns our pattern-maker, René, worked on. This blouse has since been changed so much, you wouldn't even realize that this was the original idea. We have since added drapey ruffles cascading from the collar and taken out the pleats. 

These are the leather leggings sample. We have since made them much tighter and switched the outside ankle zippers to inside ankle zippers. I can't wait to get my hands on these!

Leather Factory

Last week I was sent on an errand to pick out the leather lining for the fur vest Judy designed for Beckley. I was honored that they respected my opinion enough, as an intern, to put me in charge of choosing the color and texture for the leather detailing. The factory was AMAZING. I spent an hour walking up and down and back up and back down the many isles. Every shade of every color you could ever imagine was there. I snapped a few pictures but none of which do the store any justice.

I chose a lavendar/greyish color with a rich texture. Everybody loved it. Can't wait to see the finished product!

Elizabeth & James Textile Party

Last night was one of the funnest nights of my life. Definitely one of the perks of interning for Judy Swartz is knowing the in's and out's of all things Mary Kate and Ashley. We were invited to join them in their launch for new denim styles for their branch Textile by Elizabeth and James at the Beverly Hills Hotel. It was an intimate party, with less then a hundred people. So although I am not in any of the pictures, beings I'm not a celebrity, I was right there with them! I got to meet and mingle with everybody and was surprised at how genuinely nice every one was.

Every one got to snag a free pair of jeans, I naturally said, "I want whatever shes wearing" and got the "Iggy Jean" that Ashley is wearing :)