From periwinklebloom.blogspot.com
If I could horde these by the piles I would. Soft luxurious waves
of delicately reworked cashmere. Indeed, beautiful pieces to covet.
I must admit I already have several, wraps and scarves and shrugs,
oh my! As delightful to give as they are to get and all responsibly
created of reclaimed cashmere. Jen Sertl of Angelina Accoutrements,
has honored her Italian heritage of textile artisans and stitched her
way into solid footing amongst her family tree. Her work is exquisite;
trimmed in velvet, embellished with found beading and finished with
a bit of whimsy and romance. Whether lusciously thick or whispery
weightless, the reworked cashmere is hand-selected and cut with
care, finding unique form in every piece. Jen also happily works
directly with you to freshen up cashmere in your closet! Simply lovely
and effortlessly stylish, a seamless transition from crisp Winter to cool
sweet Spring. Adorn yourself (or give a subtle mention to your
Valentine) and look for her site and shop updates soon.
If I could horde these by the piles I would. Soft luxurious waves
of delicately reworked cashmere. Indeed, beautiful pieces to covet.
I must admit I already have several, wraps and scarves and shrugs,
oh my! As delightful to give as they are to get and all responsibly
created of reclaimed cashmere. Jen Sertl of Angelina Accoutrements,
has honored her Italian heritage of textile artisans and stitched her
way into solid footing amongst her family tree. Her work is exquisite;
trimmed in velvet, embellished with found beading and finished with
a bit of whimsy and romance. Whether lusciously thick or whispery
weightless, the reworked cashmere is hand-selected and cut with
care, finding unique form in every piece. Jen also happily works
directly with you to freshen up cashmere in your closet! Simply lovely
and effortlessly stylish, a seamless transition from crisp Winter to cool
sweet Spring. Adorn yourself (or give a subtle mention to your
Valentine) and look for her site and shop updates soon.
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| Since 2003, independent designer Jen Sertl has been deconstructing and restyling vintage cashmere into halters, wraps, sweaters, shrugs and scarves. Each piece is handcrafted by the designer and features thoughtful details like ruffling, hand beadwork, silk velvet and lace trims, and vintage pearl and rhinestone buttons. The result is a collection of exclusive, one-of- a-kind pieces that are versatile enough to be dressed up or down. Sertl also creates one-of-a-kind A-line wrap skirts of raw silk, silk organza and other fine textiles featuring ruffles and other hand- detailing designed to be feminine and flattering. Her inspiration is rooted in tradition: She is inspired by her grandmothers’ practice of utilizing what you have to create something new, by the idea of giving something a second life that is somehow more beautiful than the first, and by the idea that in doing so she is honoring her heritage. Jen gives trunk shows throughout the Midwest and had her first department store showing at Mark Shale in Atlanta in Fall 2008. She has received global attention for her ecofriendly designs, including features on treehugger.com and ecoluxe.com. Sertl donates a portion of sales each year to Amani ya Juu, a ministry teaching sewing skills to refugee women in Nairobi, Kenya so they can provide for themselves and their families. |