Apr 14
Label Love: Fall In Love With Tie Dye By Shabd
Posted in: Uncategorized  | Growing up in San Francisco makes me no stranger to the aging hippies from the 1960s and the colorful tie-dye shirts they like to wear. While they’re fun to look at, they never conveyed the feeling of sophistication I like to strive for. Fashion is all about changing people’s minds (afterall, I didn’t like leggings when they first popped up and now I can’t imagine life without them!) and that’s why designer Shabd Simon-Alexander has definitely changed my view on tie-dye. The Brooklyn based designer hand-dyes her collection of tank tops, tee shirts, and even tights all made with quality fabrics such as silk charmeuse and organic cotton. The garments aren’t your typical tie-dye rings, but are inspired by Hubble telescope images of space or abstract drawings done by her young niece. Shabd’s clothing designs were originally a side project to pay the bills while attending NYU, but it’s obvious that it’s a full-time talent. Take a look at my slideshow to see her Spring 2010 collection! |
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