We are so excited about this next workshop. We love jewelry. We love DIY.... and we love everything about this mixed media madness. Our second Venice Workshop is happening October 5 at Circular Library! Just in time to upcycle that old watch, broken necklace or weird 80's earrings (you like the color of but never wore) into a gift for yourself or someone you love! This trend is inspired by DIY and eclectic, colorful, gender neutral styling. Whether it be mixing pearls with chunky chains and hiking clips, upcycling watch faces as charms or simply creating a collage of heirlooms and talismans, this abstract design is fun and very re-creatable. Think of it as a charm bracelet, but evolved. Here are some of our favorite examples and inspiration!
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Remember when you were a kid and you had the time of your life painting nothing in particular, just for fun? Well, fabric painting brings us back to that feeling. We've been so inspired by the creative freedom of abstract painting (as well as the presence it brings) and think its the perfect way to redesign a retired piece in your closet, and an even better way to hide un unsightly spot you can't seem to get out of your jeans. We have created a Fabric Painting Workshop around this process and cannot wait to share it with you! Our inspiration comes from runway pieces from Alexander McQueen, Christopher Kane, Margiela, Off-White, Marni, Bottega Veneta and Yohji Yamamoto. Here are some of our favorites, starting with the most iconic runway moment from Alexander McQueen's 1999 No.13, featuring Shalom Harlowe being painted by Robots.
Alexander McQueen
Celine SS17
Maison Martin Margiela
Marni
Christopher Kane
Off-White SS20
Dolce & Gabbana FW20
Bottega Veneta
Yohji Yamamoto AW13
Our Fabric Painting Workshop this Summer will be July 14, 2024 1PM-4PM PST
Create a new piece with us and learn how to DIY a custom design through fabric painting techniques. Love DIY? We do too! Learn from our designers, IRL. In this workshop, we'll teach you to upcycle an old piece you never wear into a colorful new hand painted style.
Industry Designers will be there to guide you along the way. Inspiration, paint, paint brushes, palettes and leather swatches will be provided. We'll teach you a new technique, and help brainstorm new ideas with you.Â
Bring your imagination and an item of clothing or an accessory that you would like to renew and redesign. It could be anything from a t-shirt, a pair of pants, a dress or jacket, a bag or even a pair of shoes. Natural fiber contents, heavier weight wovens are ideal (think canvas, denim or even leather).  Bring what you have, and your curiosity. We'll help with the rest!
LOCATION:
1221 Abbot Kinney Blvd
 Venice, CA 90291
We are continuing our embellishment and mending series, this time we're repairing sweaterknits. This month's Other Lives Studio redesign workshop is inspired by runway designers as well as independent artists. Here are some of our favorites.
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Simone Rocha
KIJUN
Jil Sander SS08
Liz Bazan
Maison Margiela
Loewe
Coach
Don't know what to do with that torn sweater or knit accessory? Sign up for the workshop here!
June 27, 2024 7pm-9pm
Learn how to repair your clothing through embellishment. In this workshop at Maquette on Melrose, we will teach you how to update and revive torn pieces in your wardrobe through abstract hand embroidery and beading. We will work on hand sewing backing, beading and handmade embroidery.
Bring what you have and your curiosity and we'll create something new together!
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