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spring 2008 ivey abitz ensembles

Ivey Abitz Double Blog Premiere
featuring Q&A and client stories

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Q and A: question and answer with designer Cynthia Ivey Abitz.

The purpose? For Cynthia, the designer, to connect with all of you Ivey Abitz aficionados and newcomers alike. To answer popular questions, and hopefully spread the joy of Ivey Abitz apparel.

Submit your question for Cynthia here. You may even see it answered in the next blog entry!

Here's a sample from today's post:

Q: Designing clothing seems like a dream job. What's it like?

A: Work work work. And more work. Then more work after that. And after a little more work, throw some more work into the mix. Am I drawing an image yet? (laughter) Seriously though, it's an enormous commitment, in terms of time and energy, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I can't imagine only giving a part of myself to it. Because I put every...




Voices: Life Stories Wearing Ivey Abitz

The purpose? For you, the people that live your every day lives in Ivey Abitz garments, to have a voice and share it with others.

Since the debut of Ivey Abitz in 2006, we have heard from clients around the world, sharing their personal reactions and experiences while wearing Ivey Abitz garments. These originally came in the form of emails and conversations with us, and some clients have transcribed their thoughts into actual journals, describing their personal journeys while wearing Ivey Abitz wearable art.

Here's a sample:

from Maeve in Minnesota, entry 1
life stories wearing Ivey Abitz
posted 02.14.08
 
I have recently experienced a kind of healing through the personal expression of wearable art.
 
I am an older woman now. As fluidity would have it, my sense of self has been changing. I am once again rebuilding my identity with the circumstances of my life. I have moved to an area of the country that is breathtakingly gorgeous but rather remote. Over the past several years, I noticed that I had lost some of my...


click here to read more of Maeve's story 


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Spring 2008 1st Order Deadline
Sunday, Feb. 17

You've been drooling over the new designs and fabrics for a week; now it's time to make your decisions so fabrics can be reserved for you, in the tradition of bespoke designs!

The first order deadline is this Sunday, February 17th. We're already running low on some fabrics; it's time to order (at least your first round for spring!).

We're here to help with any questions you might have while putting your ensembles together. Email or call 906.847.8045.

fabrics for spring 2008 ivey abitz collection
 



Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.  ~William Shakespeare

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