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ATELIER HAAS

The Road is Devendra

 

A conversation with young clothing designer Lisa Haas, 27 years old and currently based in Munich, who wants to bring back the awareness to the original hand craft and loves to create common projects as the above video. 

 

When did you start with fashion and why?

There was no clear starting point but I always felt drawn to creating things with my hands. That started at a very early age – drawing, paper crafting, crocheting… and never stopped to this day.

It happened naturally that I ended up in this field.

The passion about creating and realising your own ideas from a picture in your head until it comes alive in reality is what keeps me going. During my teenage years I started to teach myself how to sew. This resulted in designing and sewing my own graduation dress for school, although back then, I didn’t have much experience with pattern cutting. There was just this strong wish and belief to get this red dress done. And with a little help it worked out in the end.

Looking at that dress now makes me smile… but we all start somewhere. This is important.
Then things moved on from there. I did my first internship in my hometown and had the chance to do another one at Puma in London, to find out whether my wish to study fashion design after those experiences would prevail. It did.
I started with fashion because I truly love the handcraft. The ability of creating things by yourself and experiencing the whole development, every step, from start to finish causes a deep connection to what you are doing. That is a wonderful process and feeling to me. Expanding the knowledge on your craftsmanship in order to prevent it from dying out feels even more important nowadays. Actually, I prefer to say clothing design instead of fashion design, because to me that adds value to it.

Dreams.

One of my biggest dreams is to go abroad again to work with an international team in an interdisciplinary studio. The exchange between people within a team and the common work on a project towards the same goal makes me feel the special energy coming alive. Also this environment doesn’t need to be within fashion only. It is about creating the network.
At the moment, I am enticed by the opportunities of clothing design of work wear for restaurants, hotels, etc. You create clothing for real people who work there. Still, there is a minimalist and timeless design approach customized for each client, with the goal of making the uniforms personalised for every employee.
Another dream is to work as a costume designer for dance companies and music artists. I have a strong connection and love for dance, as I’ve been dancing myself for years. Here, creating clothing comes again with different challenges, this time combining customisation for each dancer while allowing optimal performance, i.e. movement.

My goal is to spread my enthusiasm with my fellow workers through the work and projects as well as the time we share together. Basically, contributing to the creative field with my work while also being able to gather people to learn and create together and thereby giving something back.

What to do to pursue goals?

Right now, I am focussing on connecting with people it would be great to work for and with. I am always open to collaborations. Currently, it feels like a transition phase. Simultaneously, I’m creating ideas and realizing outfit projects I have had in mind for a long time. I’m also working with people within the network I built up here in Munich.

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Inspiration.

Stories around people and feelings that certain situations create inspire me most. This method is also how I approached my graduation collection “Time(is)less”. The concept is about the perception of time nowadays with regard to deceleration. Keywords are, amongst other things, protection and restriction. This resulted in creating some kind of ‘armour’ protecting you as a second layer. At the same time, this piece might narrow your own field of action because you wear it on top and it is not always possible to put it on fully by yourself. To me, this is a way of translating feelings into clothing. What does the wearer feel? It is my main question when creating.
Colours and textures are a source of inspiration too. Often, the fabrics are there before I really know what it is going to be. It is interesting, as sometimes the fabric just ‘tells’ what it should become. When there is a certain colour combination that attracts me, my eyes begin to sparkle. No matter where I find it… in the streets, in the landscape, in rooms, in pictures. I take photographs, sometimes some notes as well and come back to it when needed. Over time, this has resulted in some kind of photo library, a personal collection of inspiration.
Talking about this leads to another form of art that I enjoy: collages. With small cut out pictures from an existing world another new world is created. For this, I am randomly collecting newspapers and magazines to look for interesting images I can use any time later on.

Motivation.

I remind myself why I started this in the first place. It is sewing. It is gaining knowledge about the handcraft and learning within the field of aesthetics. Being capable of performing a certain task. I am also happy to spread my knowledge.
Obviously, you might reach a point in life where you rethink what you are doing right then. At that time, it may seem difficult but this hardship may bring a lot of (hidden) opportunities with it. You need to keep going, trust in yourself and listen to that inner voice. Even if the next chapter you are about to embark on isn’t clear yet.
Also, I try to reach out to other disciplines. A huge passion of mine is cycling with my racing bike. Long distance trips or climbs in the mountains always help me clear my mind and I return re-energised for new projects.

Difficulties.

What is the purpose of fashion nowadays? If you can speak of purpose… In which way do we need to produce today? These questions became more and more present over the years since the beginning of my studies.
For me, it starts with raising the perception and value of clothing in society again. There needs to be an awareness of how long it actually takes to realize a single garment, how much work and time is invested, in order to prevent it from being thrown away carelessly. The value of clothing has decreased over the years, but I also think it is slowly increasing again. We need to shift our minds and attitudes towards the worth of clothing.

My personal style is minimalistic and reduced with some details you only notice with a second, closer look. Taking inspiration from menswear and combining it with feminine shapes shows the interaction of contrasts, which I am fond of.

Even though it’s been a couple of years since I created ‘Time(is)less‘, it is still relevant today – how are we using our time nowadays and how is it influenced by society and the system’s rules?

To carry on this thought I came back to creating a timeless wardrobe representing yourself, as I still believe that clothing is a protection for yourself and your personality, that can make you feel comfortable – because unfitted, impersonalised clothing can achieve quite the opposite. Through defining your personality and the clear vision of what you want to wear in order to feel being yourself automatically leads to buying less but selected garments of good quality that have a long term space in your wardrobe. This is what I am focusing on in my work right now. Another challenge is to only make use of all the fabrics I collected over the years.

There is a love to create an outfit for someone, be it a wedding outfit and concert outfit for a cellist. My wish is to allow people to feel like themselves when wearing their outfit, it encourages them in what they are doing because it fits perfectly and underlines their personality.

My take on these issues and the future of clothing design:

Be aware of what you have and use what is already there. I believe that personalised clothing, i.e. especially made for someone, will increase its value to the owner. The awareness of how long it actually takes to create a garment needs to be transparent to consumers again to avoid the cycle of buying cheap clothes just like that and throwing them away uncaringly as soon as there is the slightest damage that could easily be fixed by someone with the most basic knowledge of sewing. To me there is magic in repairing things. Not only clothing. It shows that you care about them. Hence, I want to share not only that magical feeling with others but also give them a means of achieving this by sharing my knowledge and experience in the field.

VIDEOS – Styling by Atelier Haas

The Road is Devendra
Amy Ayanda – Visitors

Photo credits by Isabella Hager, Manuel Nieberle, Simon Freund, Lisa Haas

Atelier Haas

Donatella

ReSales Secondhand & more

Easy to guess, ReSales Secondhand is a shop in which is possible to buy used clothes. We visited and went to buy in some shops in Germany, some of them in Munich, others in Berlin, but you can find some more in other German cities.

The concept is very basic: to buy these kind of clothes and accessories is ecological and sustainable, a way to help the environment.

Usually the shops are very big, with a section for men, one for women, for children, some items for the house and some accessories. Every shop is a little bit different from the other. From shoes to ornaments it’s possible to find almost everything, depending on the store. As we already said when we talked about a similar store concept, this is a wonderful and easy way to buy pretty stuff spending a little money, not bad! 😉

As it is written on the website, “The production of clothing and shoes causes a high burden on the environment. For the production of textile fibers, the garment industry requires ever larger amounts of energy, water and oil. Already in the production of a single T-shirt about 2,700 liters of water are consumed. Pesticides and fertilizers bring nature out of balance. Cotton plantations are treated with crop protection agents up to 25 times during the growth phase. The CO2 arising during the production and finishing process of textiles is also included in the ecological negative balance.”

You can do something to help save the Earth!

In the shops you can find every size, a lot of different brands -also designer clothes– and good ideas for presents. We suggest you to stop by if you look, for example, for christmas gifts, it is always good to give something special and environmentally friendly!

 Buy second hands products

– to save money

– to respect the environment

– to change more often your whole wardrobe 😉

Stay updated and find more information here

Pictures are from www.unsplash.com – https://pixabay.com/it/. Images are for illustrative purposes only.

Donatella

La Fabbrica Del Lino

Il lino è il tessuto degli dei.

Il simbolo arcaico dell’arte della tessitura, ci segue dai tempi degli egizi, diffuso dai romani ed arrivato a noi a braccetto con la storia e le mode di ogni tempo.

Dal 2007 Monica Bergianti e Luca Pagliani fondano LaFabbricadelLino, scegliendo una strada etica e sostenibile, unendo la qualità della manifattura tessile Carpigiana con il rispetto per la natura, vestendo uomo, donna, bambini e casa.
Il mood easy chic è però attento ai dettagli, leggero e libero come l’estate ma ricercato come solo chi fa le cose “heart-made”, riesce a produrre.

PERCHE’ IL LINO?

 Il lino oggi è uno dei protagonisti della moda nella sua quotidianità, è traspirante, igroscopico, termoregolatore, filtra i raggi UVA ed è anallergico. Perfetto in ogni stagione e cruelty free.
Il finissaggio soft applicato ai capi di LFDL rende il tessuto soffice con effetto delicatamente e naturalmente increspato.

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COM’E’ LA CASA PER LFDL?

Naturale, sana, pratica ma ricercata.

Abbinamenti cromatici ricercati, ricami e cura per i dettagli sposano la comodità del tessuto vissuto al naturale, senza necessità di stiratura e con i benefici di una fibra naturale.
Un mix elegante ed esotico affascinante per tutte le stanze con una home couture di livello ma che strizza l’occhio alla funzionalità di tutti i giorni.

 

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PARLIAMO DEL VOSTRO WEARING

Si tratta di capi con linee flessibili che uniscono stile e contemporaneità, avendo una materia prima naturale LFDL ha scelto tinture vegetali anallergiche che spiccano grazie alle proprietà del lino stesso. Come nella linea home troviamo l’attenzione per le tendenze e la qualità dei capi stessi, per collezioni che accompagnano la famiglia in tutte le stagioni ed in ogni occasione.
I prodotti di LFDL sono un’eccellenza della manifattura made in Italy, impreziositi dalla scelta etica e sostenibile intrapresa dai propri fondatori.

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Linen is the fabric of Gods.


Is an archaic symbol of the art of weaving, it has followed us since us ever since Egyptian times spread by Romans and arrived to us arm-in-arm with the history and the fashion of all times.

Since 2007, Monica Bergianti e Luca Pagliani founded LaFabbricadelLino, by making an ethic and sustainable choice, unifying the quality of the textile manufacture of Carpi together with respect for nature, dressing up impeccably men, women, kids and the house. The easy chic mood it is however very attentive to details; light and free as the summer demands with a refined design like the one that only who produces with heart can do.

WHY LINEN?

 Linen today is an important player in the fashion industry of every day life, the fabric is breathable, hygroscopic, thermoregulator, it filters UV rays and is hypoallergenic. Suitable for every season and cruelty free. The soft finishing process applied to LFDL garments makes the fabric soft with that natural and delicate rushed effect.

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HOW IS LFDL HOUSE?

 Natural, healthy, functional and it boasts a high defined design. Superb colour combinations, attention to details and embroideries blend smoothly with the comfort of the fabric experienced in its natural form, without the requirement for ironing and with the full benefits of a natural fabric. An elegant and exotic charming look for all the rooms, with a sophisticated home couture that winks to everyday functionality.

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LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR WEARING

These are garments with flexible lines which unify style and contemporaneity, having a natural raw material LFDL chose hypoallergenic vegetable dyes that stand out thanks to the property of lines itself. The Home Collection presents a specific attention dedicated to the finest of details, a constant research on trends and control of the quality of the items, for collections that follow every member of the family in all seasons and every occasion.

LFDL products are symbol of uncompromising excellence of Italian manufacture, enriched by the ethic and sustainable choice made by the founders.

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Anja Lauermann

“Don’t think too much. Just do it! You only know whether it works if you give it a try.”

Hallo Anja! Can you introduce yourself?!

Hi! I’m a fashion designer with my own fashion label. I’m 28 years old and living in Lower Austria, close to Vienna.

How/when did you start and where does your passion come from?

I studied fashion design at “Die Herbststraße” in Vienna and graduated in 2011. I established my own fashion label and opened my own shop in Stockerau – near Vienna – in 2012. I love creating something new related to fashion and the feeling that comes with it!

What would you say to somebody who have a dream like yours?

Don’t think too much. Just do it! You only know whether it works if you give it a try.

Do you have a place/city in which you feel more inspired and why?

Vienna is a source of continuous inspiration for me.
For instance, think about the Salzkammergut which is an area with beautiful lakes. Over there, I can immerse myself in a precious silence that rewards me with a new strength. Unlike other cities in Austria, Vienna is quieter and more convenient.

How do you concretely keep in touch with the world?

Primarily, I use my Facebook page, Instagram and my website. I post about upcoming events, photos of the new collections designed by the other Austrian creatives represented in my multi- label store and also my creations. Once a month I reach my customers with the newsletter.

Moreover, I sell my collections in other shops in Vienna, on the new onlineshop for Austrian fashion design LIEBLINGSBRAND and on different fashion markets in Vienna.

What makes you different?

I want to create fashion for every day and every type of woman. It’s also very important for me that my collections are produced in a fair and ethical way and that my customers are aware of this.

Projects for the future.

In the future I want to concentrate more on the international market.

3 words to describe you and your art and why.

Classic, feminine, elegant.

Simple feminine elegance gets in touch with avantgarde and a breeze of minimalism. The combination of discreet colors, innovative patterns, extravagant details and selected materials turn into timeless design. It’s important for me that my fashion is classic. If you buy a dress of a new collection, you can also wear it after 3 years. My fashion should be combinable. You can wear a blouse with jeans and get the casual look or you can wear it with a black pencil skirt and it looks feminine and elegant.

To know more about her collections click here

Anja Lauermann

Donatella

BODYBLOUSE BY PAM THOMAS

The look of a blouse with body shaping comfort and control…

Pam Thomas studied at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in 1979, she is the creator of the Original BodyBlouse, a one of a kind body shaper featuring different styles of fashionable sleeves. Pam was the first to bring a design of this type to market.

THE STORY BEHIND

We are not focusing only on this new product but also about Pam Thomas, as an excellent example of how a creative and smart woman is able to transform her own need into a career in fashion retail capable of solving the dilemma of several women facing the same issue.1-pam-thomas-images-for-deshabille3

The idea was born in the context of a family wedding when Pam Thomas genially decided to combine harmoniously satin sleeves with a body shaping camisole. That was the moment Pam realized that she was creating “the look of a blouse with body shaping comfort and control”. The BodyBlouse was finally introduced to the public as an innovative and creative solution after years of research and perfecting the design. Brilliant!

Pam Thomas has lately returned to the market with the BodyBlouse available in 14 figure-flattering styles of spandex combined with such fabrics as chiffon and sheer lace: a body shaper that boasts the elegance of a blouse – whether worn alone or beneath an assortment of garments such as dresses, tops and vests. The ladies that choose the BodyBlouse meet endless options for graceful evening wear, they look sophisticated with the highly appreciated advantage to travel light.

INNOVATION, STYLE AND COMFORT

The BodyBlouse has been conceived to be a versatile solution to expand any woman’s wardrobe with style and intelligence. Furthermore, as a customer  you will be able to travel light without packing extra clothes and go shopping with ease thanks to Pam Thomas Designs. As said, available are different ranges of styles offering body shaping comfort and control. The styles feature Contemporary price points with designs selling between $125 and $165 retail.

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“The Original BodyBlouse transforms the look of a sleeveless dress, top or vest into a completely fresh new style by adding a unique BodyBlouse under your existing outfit.”

“The BodyBlouse adds stylish sleeves along with body shaping comfort and control under your sleeveless garment. Each one will give you a totally new look and will make any outfit look fabulous!”

WHO IS THE TARGET OF THE BODYBLOUSE?

Women of a wide range of ages can wear the BodyBlouse from young girls to middle aged women to the elderly because the BodyBlouse is so versatile and the final look depends on how it’s styled. This varies of course because many of the younger girls are in love with the BodyBlouse styles. The customer would probably be one who is sophisticated and enjoys luxury clothing as well as beautiful, high end, quality fine fabrics. Along with one who values their time, is organized and efficient and prefers a convenient lifestyle. She also would probably shop at higher end boutiques and stores. The conscious woman who is working or non-working and prefers comfort at all stages of life.

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On another demographic… The modest girl or woman would absolutely buy the BodyBlouse styles with lined sleeves and a jewel neckline as offered on the website. The BodyBlouse styles provide what this type of girl and woman is looking for.

WHY WOMEN SHOULD CHOOSE THIS ITEM?

“The customer should choose The Original BodyBlouse brand because I worked in retail for nine years and as a stylist I would speak to many women and young girls who would tell me they were looking for something that was not sleeveless or strapless. Hearing this over and over, I came up with a solution.”  

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WHAT DOES MOTIVATE YOU, PAM?

“As a designer, I am motivated by my passion and love of the fashion world. I truly love beautiful colors and fabrics and fabulous, stylish looks that bring it all full circle. This is why the BodyBlouse was created and designed. The BodyBlouse is the solution so many women have been looking for!”

HOW TO WEAR A BODYBLOUSE?

Under a sleeveless dress, top, vest, or just as a top for a slimming, elegant look! Transform your wardrobe to give you more options: one can wear it as a top or can wear it under a sleeveless dress, top, or vest. One can take a sleeveless dress, top, or vest and take several BodyBlouses and change up the look of each.

 

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If you are interested to get in touch with the brand, here are all of the details!

Website: The BodyBlouse