Amazing find through the Favorites list of fellow Etsyian, mydearthing. These gorgeous pieces come from the 2009 Signature Collection of Denver-based designer,
Tricia Hoke. The custom made pieces are on the pricey side, but most do fall into the convertible or "morphing" category, meaning you're making a good investment in procuring yourself a few wearable art looks for the price of one. And the details in all these pieces are just incredible. According to Tricia's
website, this collection "was an introspection on matrimony...with series of interlocking rings passing thru tubes, and [her] searching for a way to connect with nature using the natural element of wood." For example, those balls in the first black dress are wooden beads tied into the dress between layers! I do believe Tricia has attained her goal of creating a collection that showcases fashion as art, and yet is wearable for years to come. Sigh.
By the way, that grey 'purse' in the 3rd photo? It can morph into a hood, top, or dress. Don't believe me? Click
here, and look at the photo below. This piece just might cause me to lose sleep. And when paired with Tricia's '
not so knit top'! Perhaps my new favorite outfit, and a new item for My Top 3 Want List. Again, sigh.
Edit: Make sure Tricia is in your bookmarks, as her new collection will be coming out next February/March!
2 comments:
Another one of my Etsy favorites! So many of her designs not only can "morph" as a restyled garment but can become a different piece altogether! These are definitely my kind of travel clothes--carry your bag on the plane, wear it as a dress that night! Truly amazing!
Why didn't you tell me about her?!! Everyone needs to know about Tricia's work. As I've said before, I absolutely love convertible clothing, and it doesn't get any better than an accessory that can be a piece of clothing as well, rather than just a piece of clothing that can be worn a few different ways. Just genius!
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