Year End

Tomorrow--December 31, 2013-- is the final day to save 35% on your purchase at https://www.etsy.com/shop/flyTieClothing!

Following that time most of the items in the shop will be removed, and I'll be adding some new pieces.

After designing and making garments for the past eight years--making any and everything that came to mind or that just happened during the creative process--I've decided to do work that's more focused.  I've always enjoyed creating my signature patchwork pieces and doing what I call creating my own fabrics via the patchwork process.  

Additionally, I like to create basic styles with just a touch of some contrasting print or color to make them pop.  These denim skirts are a good example.

This type of work is becoming my focus.  It's really what I love to do when designing garments. 

I recently photographed a skirt that was made a couple of months ago.  

Knit Maxi Style Skirt with Batik Contrast, Inseam Pockets, Waistband by flyTie Clothing

This skirt is reflective of a new line of garments that will be one-of-a-kind.  Prices will begin at $70 and go up from there.  

I'll be sharing more soon from this new line. In the meantime, please be sure to take advantage of the massive SALE currently happening on Etsy!  Remember to use code DEC35 at checkout for savings.

Peace!

Basquiat

Earlier today I watched a film about artist Jean-Michel Basquiat  (which I thought I'd already seen but apparently had not), and I was so moved by this particular clip:

I'm still working on adjusting to not having the space that I used to now that I'm in a new living situation. There's something about the wide open space in this clip and his freedom to create however he wanted--freely, uninhibited-- that reminds me of my vision of myself when I work. To me, being able to make art happen in this way may just be the most beautiful and crucial aspect of creation.  

More than or in addition to a clothing designer in the sense of whatever it is people usually take that to mean, I mostly envision myself as an artist, as I suppose many garment designers do.  It's really a process of adding, taking away, meditating, going to something else, then coming back to whatever it was I was working on in the first place. That's typically my process, so I really relate to this portrayal of how he painted.

Basquiat undoubtedly had a lot to contend with in his personal life.  However, every since I learned of  him several years ago, I've been inspired by his vision for his work and his willingness to approach it in his unique artistic way.

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Don't forget to shop and save 35% off of your total purchase now through December 31, at https://www.etsy.com/shop/flyTieClothing !!!!

Many items listed were already on sale, so with the discount you have access to some unbelievable deals on handmade, one-of-a-kind garments!

Don't Miss Out!!!

Save

There's a major year-end clearance going on right now in my Etsy store.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/flyTieClothing?ref=si_shop

This clearance includes all sale and regularly priced merchandise.

All unsold items will be removed from the shop for the new year. I'm working on fresh merchandise to be added January 1.

Don't miss out!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/flyTieClothing?ref=si_shop

Have a great week.

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