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

 Opening week: Nov 16-19 in Milan 

“Fashion & Politics in Vogue Italia” exhibition's juror Judith Thurman wrote “It’s snobbish and provincial to dismiss fashion as mere frivolity. It occupies too great a place in the culture. It’s a language, a drama, an arena. Clothes speak. About power, beauty, pleasure, sex, money, class, desire, gender, age—the aspirations and desperations of millions of people.” 

Photo credits: Vogue Italia

Just found some pretty fashion creations and want to share with all peeps out there who admire illustration art, specially Paper Dolls. This talented woman, Melissa Jacie offers her creations online with free printable versions, for color and play. They are all darling! If you are a paper doll gal, go check her site out:

www.melissajacie.com