Now at vive la femme

These are all repeat patterns, so here is your 2nd chance to grab them!  All at $65, there is a black and purple print, multi colored on a pale pink back ground and the very popular red floral on a white background.

April - Announcement

Big things are happening here a 2048 N Damen.... and across the street at 2031 N Damen, and I am very fortunate and excited to be a part of it.  Fear not, Redskew is still alive, well and taking orders.  Please check me out on Facebook to see current offerings.  I will also continue to update here.

CALLING ALL SHOE FREAKS! MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT!

WHAT: Kathryn Kerrigan Shoe Boutique opening
WHERE: North Bucktown, between Armitage and Webster
WHEN: May 2010
WHO: Stephanie Sack, owner of vive la femme; and Kathryn Kerrigan, owner and head designer of Kathryn Kerrigan, Inc.

INFORMATION: Local entrepreneurs Stephanie Sack and Kathryn Kerrigan are pleased to announce the upcoming opening of Chicago's first Kathryn Kerrigan Shoe Boutique, specializing in high-end, on-trend footwear in European sizes from 39 to 45. Although Kathryn Kerrigan caters to women that leave a larger imprint, a spectrum of sizes 36-46 is available at kathrynkerrigan.com, and Kathryn Kerrigan Libertyville, granting an enjoyable shopping experience for every woman.

Ms. Sack, an eight-year veteran of independent retail, also owns vive la femme, Chicago's only independent boutique exclusively featuring the latest looks and trends in sizes 12-24. Ms. Kerrigan is the visionary behind her eponymous line of luxury footwear catering to stylish women who wear and want shoes and boots up to a size 15.

It was only natural that the two women collaborate to bring the Kathryn Kerrigan line to the larger woman of Chicago. "I have been a fan and customer of Kathryn Kerrigan for years, and really admire who Kathryn is and what she does," explains Ms. Sack. "I constantly field requests for shoes from vive la femme's customers, and after hosting a number of successful trunk shows featuring Kathryn's gorgeous shoes, I decided to open up a Kathryn Kerrigan boutique of my own!"

The synergy between vive la femme's concept of offering flattering and feminine fashion in sizes 12 and up and Kathryn Kerrigan's goal to deliver chic footwear to women who wear Euro sizes 39 and up was undeniable. "Customers have been asking for a shop in Chicago, and I feel that Stephanie and vive la femme match the Kathryn Kerrigan label and lifestyle," explains Ms. Kerrigan. "We are thrilled to be working together!"

The Kathryn Kerrigan - Chicago boutique will carry sizes 39 to 45 and focus on timeless styles that can translate effortlessly from work to weekend and day to play.

Core styles include a range of comfortable and versatile flats in both neutral and "pop" colors, jean-friendly wedges with street-chic detailing, and classic kitten heels inspired by looks of the 1940s and 1950s. Styles were chosen collaboratively between Ms. Sack and Ms. Kerrigan to match the typical silhouettes at vive la femme, which currently include smart seasonal separates, work-friendly soft suiting, and Mad Men-esque silhouettes.

The new Kathryn Kerrigan shop is scheduled to open in May of 2010.

Location: Bucktown, Chicago

purple and grey...

There is a lot going on behind the scenes over here at Redskew and vive la femme, so the production has been off to a slow start this spring.... but I'm so excited about this skirt (and a few others in the pipeline) that I've got the sewing machine positively PURRRING this week.

This skirt is a purple body with a grey hem, popped with a grey/black/white stripe ribbon ($65).  It goes back to shades of grey, black and white.  Available this week at vive la femme.  Also, a magenta body with grey hem. 

Signs of Spring

Here I am modeling the first skirt of the season! Pale pink and coral flowers with shades of green on a black background - ready for you at vive la femme this weekend! 

Redskew skirt, $65; cardigan, $35

Goodies

I was dabbling with some of materials and worked up these little fleur pins for the weekend at vive la femme.  $12 and you can bring one home with you!

Progress

I'm working on my Etsy page, which should be up and running next week.  I'm planning to use it as my online catalog for retail and wholesale customers, and as an avenue for some of my more experimental projects.  Stay tuned!

Prepping

I am elbow deep in preparing for this spring - listening to some great tunes, sketching and sampling.  I'm excited about the direction and hope you will be too!  I will distribute my catalog by the end of January with some new looks (and more to come in Summer 2010).  If you are interested in being on my email list, please contact me : redskew at gmail dot com.

Hoping you are having a fab 2010!!!

Redskew in the News

Happy Day over here at Redskew!  My birdie skirt is featured in today's Sun Times Chicago Gift Guide!(online and in print!)

Holiday Preview - #1

These skirts were too cute to not share before they were quite finished!
First up, a plum corduroy skirt with dusty rose and grey flower motif (there's even beads!) $100 at vive la femme.


















Then, on a mocha corduroy skirt, teal and golden poppies, with ribbon stems. $100 at vive la femme.

I'm in LOVE

I'm SO EXCITED about the latest installment of the Birdie Skirt! This one's so hot for the season - a grey body, in my signature stretch cotton, adorned with a BIRD in hot violets sitting on a branch with warm plum flowers and leaves. Goes back to black, grey and many shades of purple!!! Available this weekend, at vive la femme.

Grey Birdie Skirt, $100; Karen Kane v-neck, $100

(and P.S.... vive la femme is also having a killer sale this month: everything in the store is up for grabs in this progressive sale. 1st item= 10% off, 2nd item= 20% off, and so on until 90% off. The store is stocked full of beautiful clothes waiting to go home with YOU)

SOOO CUTE

Birdie Skirt, green body with black and white applique. $100, exclusively at vive la femme.

I have been busy as bee... or a bird!

I'd like to welcome the newest store to the Redskew family : Fiero Bella in Richmond, Virginia! I also had the pleasure of meeting Myra while she was visiting Chicago.


Also, Look at whats' new at vive la femme:

Left, Stephanie models the RAD brown mod print skirt

Right, I model the NEWEST birdie skirt - browns and golds on a bold teal body. Get yours today!

BIRDIE SKIRT!!!!!!

Detail of my Birdie Skirt prototype. Multi-color applique on a brown back ground. Will retail for $100-$125. Working on other colorways. Please email me if you are interested, either for an individual commission or for wholesale orders at redskew@gmail.com

New Styles on their Way

Samples only right now, but these new basics will be available in very soon!

The first pic is a naughty secretary pencil skirt and the second is a naughty librarian long skirt. SO EXCITED!

No skirts, but Bracelets

I've been busy sewing a big order and making some bracelets (glass, resin, acrylic, metal, wood). The bracelets are at vive la femme right now.

Hot Skirt

This black and multi colored skirt is a great way to transition all your fun pop summer tops into fall. Warm yellow, violet, red, lime and turquoise floral on a black background is sure to be a hit! See it at vive la femme this weekend and in Seattle at Pink Ginger shortly thereafter!

New Boutique

We welcome Nikki London in Philadelphia to the Redskew family! They received their first Redskew order on Friday.

I'm busy working up a couple of new pieces for the Fall...back to the sewing machine!

Sharp!

New skirt - Navy twill with a very preppy and sharp green/white ribbon ($65). Top is Kingley and Posh ($75). Will transition into fall with a navy, white or green cardi and a tank. SO cute!

Exciting news at Redskew

My newest retail outlet, Pink Ginger, in Seattle, is already nearly sold out of Redskew skirts, and I'm working on getting her some new swatches soon.

I'm wrapping up this week's skirts for vive la femme, where we just got in the CUTEST new line of stylish workwear, Kingley and Posh! Fresia, the owner and designer, did a trunk show at vive on Tuesday and she and I had a blast chatting about design and all that good stuff.

Here is this week's skirt at VLF: a black with white leaf motif ($65), shown with Kingley and Posh Peasant Blouse ($75). Would also be fab with a red patent belt!

July

Not entirely sure how time passes so quickly!!!! Here we are, nearing the end of July, and I've got another back log of skirts to post about! I'm also working on some one of a kind hand bags and new pieces for fall.

For now, a burst of color and white in which to enjoy the dog days of summer! These skirts most easily go back to a white top, but be daring and pop a coordinating (see notes) or contrasting tank and a denim jacket for a fun look!


Chocolate and white Bandana print skirt, Redskew, $65, Karen Kane eyelet tee, $100. I would also put grass green, cherry red or sunny yellow with this chocolate brown.





















Red-orange and white floral skirt, Redskew, $65; Navy Maitai tunic, $35. I do LOVE navy with this intense color, but it many shades of blue work, as well as white or brown.




















Yellow and white graphic floral print skirt, Redskew, $65; Karen Kane eyelet blouse, $125. Purple, grey, magenta and cobalt also look hot with this yellow.