Happy New Year!

I am busy closing out a very successful 2008 and am preparing for a HOT HOT HOT spring 2009! Be on the lookout for previews, fitting parties and my Spring 2009 line (March). As always, if you are travelling or have a need for some new, custom Redskew gear, drop me an email (redskew@gmail.com) or call vive la femme (773-772-7429) to chat!

Cheers to a fruitful 2009!

DEPART-ment

Look for Redskew at DEPART-ment (see banner above for location and times). I'll be working my shift at the jewelry island from 2-5 on Saturday, but I'll be floating around all weekend! Hope to see you there.

Here's the map to the location:

WHOOO!

So, I was off the map for a bit. I was away visiting family in Minnesota, and have lots of sewing to do now!

I also got the news that Redskew will be at the Holiday Depart-Ment here in Chicago, December 5-7. More details to come.

Not sure how this slipped by me, but here are two of my new designs...

Cherry Red Stretch Corduroy, with ginham applique and ricrack trim

Stretch cotton twill, with print trim and coordinating applique

Fall Skirts

Stephanie in Redskew Denim

Here are pics of the skirts that are on the floor at vive this week - Denim and medium weight twill. these waisted styles are typical of what Redskew is doing this fall. A variety of twill, denim and corduroy will be available, along with add-ons like pockets and trims, will be available for customization at FALL SKIRTS AND SWEETS, Thursday, October 23rd at vive la femme.



Typical fall collection waist detail, medium weight denim.

Fall skirts

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Here is the back of the new style for fall, in brown corduroy with avocado trim.

Pics R Up

I put up pics of my late summer/early Fall skirts here.

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Come and gone

So, I managed to NOT post about August IN August... short story short, with my assistant Amanda (no, I'm not kidding), we filled all the orders from the Skirts and Sweets party and all of my vive la femme orders for the month.

September will see the final summer-weight skirts, in beautiful transitional patterns and palettes and the realization of my next silhouette in corduroy. Pics to come.

July Recap - pt 7 (the last one)

With the big storm that blew through Chicago last week, my studio got flooded. I had a lot of cleanup, but didn't loose much of value. After that episode, I lost a little steam...

But, after spending time on my brand new couch this weekend (and as I write this :) ), I am feeling rejuvenated. Good thing, too, since I have orders to fill and my fall looks to develop!




Keep an eye out for corduroy and denim skirts, a print top and a fall outdoor piece...

July Recap - pt 6

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Here are the treats, from Sweet Cakes Bakery. The mini cupcakes (in about 5 different flavors, including Root Beer Float!) were divine!

July Recap - pt 5

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The Skirts and Sweets party was solid- about 10 orders. Here are the treats, from Sweet Cakes Bakery.They decorated the cookies with "skirts" in different patterns and colors!

July Recap - pt 4

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For the Bucktown/WIcker Park sidewalk sale, I worked up a few sachets. Here's one. It's smells of lavender. Other scents include "Ocean Mist", and Vanilla. There are still some at vive, $5 each, or 2 for $8.

July Recap - pt 3

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So, on the knitting front, I had been working on (and finished on time) a pillow for my friend Andrea, who moved to Seattle. The pillow is based on a Kaffe Fasett blanket pattern. I made the back out of a med-weight denim. Andrea loved it!

July Recap - pt 2

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Originally uploaded by redskewknits

July 17, vive la femme partnered with John Fleuvog shoes and Eye Want for a little soiree. I, along with Stephanie and about 5 others modeled vive fashions, snazzy eyeware from Eye Want and killer shoes from Fleuvog. I came away with a BEAUTIFUL pair of teal boots....

July Recap - pt 1

Steph in Redskew
Originally uploaded by redskewknits

Things have been a little whirlwind, but the overall pace has sped up and will continue to do so... So I will catch you up as much as I can...
I debuted a little shift, which I will re-release in the spring (after some tweaking).
Stephanie models.

Skirts and Sweets - You're Invited!

Here's the info - check out the full evite here

Host:	vive la femme and Redskew
Location:	vive la femme 2048 N Damen, Chicago, IL 60647 US View Map |
When:	Thursday, July 31, 5:00PM
Phone:	773.772.7429
vive la femme and Redskew invite you to our first ever Skirts and Sweets shopping soiree! Currently exclusive to vive la femme, Redskew is the brainchild of one Amanda Johanson. Her simple handmade a-line skirts have been a smashing cornerstone of vive la femme's street chic style! Join us to order your own late summer and early fall skirts -- and check out the newest skirt and dress silhouettes! Customers will choose their materials and trim, and Amanda will deliver the skirt to you in three weeks. As fabric comes in small orders, these skirts are limited edtion and made with love right in vive la femme's basement! If you can't make the 31st, please stop by the 30th or 1st during business hours to place your order. Call or email to make your reservation. Friends and family are welcome -- please keep in mind these skirts run size 12-24. Sweets by Sweet Cakes!

Tonight's Event

Host:	John Flurvog Shoes, vive la femme, and Eye Want
Location:	John Fluevog Shoes 1539 N Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60622 US View Map |
When:	Thursday, July 17, 6:00PM
Phone:	773.772.1983, 773.772.7429
John Fluevog Shoes, vive la femme, and Eye Want celebrate the larger footprint with X Elle! Wicker Park and Bucktown neighbors John Fluevog, vive la femme, and Eye Want are pleased to announced their first-ever joint event, X Elle! Focusing on sizes too often overlooked by most designers, the shops will showcase shoes sizes 9 to 12 and clothes sizes 18-24. X Elle will pamper larger women with a dazzling array of fashion and footwear just for them. Informal modeling will take place with vive la femme customers and staff between size 18 and 24 highlighting late summer and early fall looks paired with the perfect Fluevog shoes. Customers can also purchase clothing from vive la femme and make pre-orders for fall shoes up to a size 12. X Elle will also feature glasses from Eye Want, purveyors of the finest eyewear that expresses curvaceous customers' unique qualities. Light refreshments and champagne will be served. Media sponsorship provided by Newcity.

Florals for mid July

This week I've got a pop Black and Purple print and a pretty, vintage look tan and blue... look for them at the store Friday, July 11.

Skirts for the Fourth

I got out a sharp stripe skirt and a slick black print out on the floor for July 4th.

Back in the Swing

Jeff and I moved last week soI took the week off. This week, I'm expecting a HUGE faric shipment and in addition to this week's skirt order, I'm beginning preparations for my Skirts and Sweets Party at the end of the month. Be on the lookout for more pics this week.

New Skirt Style

Last week I worked up a new, long skirt. It has a clever drawstring at the back that gathers the fabric and creates a small, modern bustle.

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