FOLD : LIKE A PETAL
From small ideas come large expectations. What started out as little pieces for children, became something larger, for grown ups, with more simplicity, more refinement, and simple details. A large timber button, clasping a shaped fold derived from the shape of petals. A crisp piece of cotton, hand dyed in deep inky charcoal. Hand sewn hems. Hand sewn seams. Small gathers. Intricate shaping. Sleeves which finish at just the right spot. Hemlines, at just the right spot. Something to move in, something to feel grown up in.
[Available in the shop - if there's enough interest I will make more. A child's version to follow shortly]
so lovely alison. let me know if you make more.
Posted by: shari | September 16, 2008 at 10:57 PM
it's brilliant. how about a maternity version :)
Posted by: charlotte | September 16, 2008 at 11:25 PM
loving your style Alison - yes maternity would be fantastic!
Posted by: Zoe | September 17, 2008 at 01:11 AM
Holy cow...I jumped over to etsy and of course it was already gone! That's what I get for living half a world away in the States ;-) It is such a lovely garment, and its new owner is very lucky in deed.
Posted by: Niki | September 17, 2008 at 01:55 AM
My, that one went quickly! (and no surprise. lovely)
Posted by: cari | September 17, 2008 at 02:38 AM
Darn! Missed it in the shop. Very nice.
Posted by: Avice | September 17, 2008 at 03:51 AM
yes, please make some more for adults!
Posted by: amydawnrose | September 17, 2008 at 04:00 AM
aw hells yeah... one day if I wake up really early an am fast on etsy. Alison will dress me just like Pia too :)
Posted by: stinkerbell | September 17, 2008 at 05:14 AM
Ah yes, gone from the shop already. But very beautiful. I love the drape and the timber button.
Posted by: Hoppo Bumpo | September 17, 2008 at 07:23 AM
Alison, I really really want one.... Would you make more? Please :)
Posted by: Olga | September 17, 2008 at 10:18 AM
truly lovely, as always. and that february lady sweater is exquisite.
Posted by: mrspilkington | September 17, 2008 at 11:59 AM
Its lovely, the button is perfect.
Posted by: Lin | September 18, 2008 at 01:07 AM
Wow! Its extremly nice! Simple and Classy - a classic in the making :)
Posted by: Asiye | September 18, 2008 at 06:24 AM
you know how i feel about this already :) perfect, in every way. i am so excited.
xox
Posted by: amisha | September 18, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Dammit. I go off gardening for 3 days and look what happens... I missed out.
Bloody gorgeous!
Posted by: michelle | September 19, 2008 at 02:09 PM
Dammit. I go off gardening for 3 days and look what happens... I missed out.
Bloody gorgeous!
Posted by: michelle | September 19, 2008 at 02:09 PM
Dammit. I go off gardening for 3 days and look what happens... I missed out.
Bloody gorgeous!
Posted by: michelle | September 19, 2008 at 02:09 PM
I love the button! Super cute.
Posted by: Rima Aranha | September 20, 2008 at 01:10 AM
gorgeous - the button is fantastic.
ah well, hopefully next time.
Posted by: francesca | September 20, 2008 at 04:06 AM
This is sooo great! Very, very cool!!
Posted by: porter | September 23, 2008 at 06:38 AM
It must be coincidence but I am really surprised we made such a similar design!
Posted by: maki | September 24, 2008 at 01:21 AM
so beautifully understated. It looks very comfortable too:)
Posted by: martha | September 25, 2008 at 12:48 AM
hello alison! love this and would love to order one if that is possible. --and by the way am enjoying very much the little buttoned scarf I bought from you during the northern hemisphere summer, and am just now getting to wear as the weather chills here in chicago! d
Posted by: debra | September 27, 2008 at 11:43 PM
ooo I love this, i am way too late, will you be making any more?! Im such a huge fan of grey and also of wooden buttons - love!
Posted by: Rebecca | November 15, 2008 at 01:51 AM