John and Thomas Fownes established Fownes Brothers and Co., Inc. in Worcester, England. It all began in 1777. Gloves were their main focus. The company was the very first to industrialize the performance of preparing leather, cutting, trimming, and sewing.

The industry hit it's peak between 1790 - 1820. Half of British gloves were made in Worcester. Success increased as they entered the American market in 1887. New York City holds their office. It is sill maintained even to this day! It became the global headquarters for sales, merchandising, and design.

Fashion Designer, Betsey Johnson uses her passion and love of art, fashion, and design to creative an incredibly successful career.

"Kick up your heels, wear some flowers and jangle your bangles for Cinco de Mayo" 

Ink and watercolor Art by Nancy Smeltzer @nancy501

All my excitement and expectations over this exhibit were a spot on match: Rich, wonderful and all the good things in between!!

  

Granted yes, I'm a bit bias, as I have admired their work for a long time...

It all started with Ruben's fascinating and so very unique illustrations for Nordstrom. They were published in Vogue around the late 90s/early 2000s.

Back then I had the pleasure to meet him while representing Nordstrom during a private dinner party in Columbus, OH. The night was a delight... Cuba - Colors - Fashion - Texture - Design - Drawing - Style and so much more interesting conversations..

 

They did a terrific job putting this together! Great work! If you are in town, make sure to go see it. Happening now thru 6.18.2017

 

Be Bold. Be fearless. Be gorgeous. Be talented. Be Kind. 

See you next time!

 

Priscila, talkingfashion founder

The Naga people of Northeast India and Northwest Burma are a conglomeration of different tribes, united under the “Naga”. The jewelry and beadwork for which they are known have been considered by some scholars to be the “most beautiful, elaborate ornamentations of any tribal culture”, I have to agree with that statement! 

Another fascinating element about the Naga Jewelry is the fact that their ornamentations are not mere decoration – they’re a part of the wearer’s identity and that of the tribe to which the wearer belongs.

A rich and bold necklace inspired this post. It is definitely one of my top faves of all times. You can find it here: https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/talkingfashionnet/tools/listings/query:naga/184052638

Are you familiar with Naga Jewelry? What do you think of its style? We would love to hear from you and, in case you are already a Naga collector, we would love to see what you got!! Cant ever get tired of looking beautiful pieces of jewelry, specially ethnic ones from the Naga Tribe....Oh my.....

Be Fearless. Be Bold. Be Brave. Wear what you love everyday.

See you next time.

Priscila, talkingfashion founder