Friday, September 23, 2016

A Visit With Katherine Soucie at Her Sanssoucie Studio, Vancouver, B.C.

I have long been fascinated with Katherine Soucie's clothing and accessories, ever since I read about her in Marilyn Wilson's book, "Life Outside The Box". I had been to a book launch and clothing swap and was lucky enough to get my hands on a hand dyed stretchy top, made from her own invention/creation of hosiery textiles. I have a photo of the blouse here.

I love her card quote: "Let Our Textiles Tell Your Story" and am always pleased to tell others about her remarkable achievements, awards, and glorious collections of clothing, accessories and other products. More, here: www.katherinesoucie.com

My story is all about vintage, thrifting, recycling, upcycling and repurposing. But, I am in awe of those who can design and sew. I especially admire her creative and very unique ways of making style from leftover textile waste, sourcing ethically, and producing eco friendly collections of wearable art. Something Katherine creates for you, will be multilayered, textured and colored. It will fit like a glove, yet will move and reflect a myriad of shades as you walk. It is impressive how she has turned mending techniques, inside out and uses those stitches as further design details.  So her studio is an art gallery of equipment, fabrics, knits, collections on the walls and tables, and people. Did I mention that her open studios are very popular and you meet so many other crafts people - like minds, but, all eyes are on Katherine, an excellent speaker and so passionate about eco and the clothing design world. By the way, I met her friend, Berlin Designer, Agente Costura,from whom I bought a funky gold silk men's tie, diamond patterned, turned into a cute 50's bow hair band, which I wore with my 50's outfit for Ivan Sayers "My 50 Year Love Affair with the Sally Ann", a vintage fashion show and celebration of his 70's birthday. (More at smoc.ca) By the way, Agente, was a guest artist, the previous evening with Lisa Simpson and Rob Matharu, who do music to accompany sewing, using the machines, voice and other instruments.

Katherine, your story continues and you bring us in as characters. Thank you for the tour! I want all of your creations! Thanks also for introducing me to Agente. I will be back, bringing everyone who will want to come with me, now.





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