Local Designer Clothes to Match Your Style
Tara A. Spears
All women enjoy looking good but some women love to stand out in a crowd. It’s been said that fashion is art and you are the canvas; for those fastionistas that want be cutting edge as a trend setter and look good- Jaltemba Bay local designers are for you. 
Look out Jlo (or whoever is your fav actress) YOU are going to walk the red carpet on Wednesday at the Women to Women Fashion Show. You may never get to see a private showing in Paris, but you can have a made-just-for-you outfit from Lucy Moreno or Kay Klose!
The secret to looking great is to wear what suits you best. Oh, you think, it’s so difficult for me because I’m a combination of sizes….Overcome that issue by letting a designer measure you and make original clothes to fit you. Please be aware that most of the area designers/seamstress need at least two weeks to produce a custom item- so don’t wait until your last day in town to order.
Most women feel confident when they know they look their best, even on vacation.
Textiles have always had a significant role in Mexican culture, both socially and economically. Textiles can be a powerful medium for artistic presentation and beautiful clothes. Lucy Moreno combines Mexican symbolism in her unique clothing items. Her hand painted designs come in bright, cheerful colors and the best traditional materials. For years Lucy operated a clothing boutique selling her line of men. women’s, children”s clothing under her own label. Since retiring she only makes original clothes by appointment.
When studying Lucy’s wondrous variety of designs, the symbolism is intriguing. Keep in mind that quality handicrafts typically reflect the tradition and lifestyle of the artist. The choice of subject matter, even color choice, reflects the passion and identity of a particular group of people. This is very evident in the Lucy’s paintings as they are heavily influenced by her Mayan/ Huichol/Nayarit heritage. To contact Lucy for a commission or private viewing, checkout her Facebook page or private message Lucy Moreno Castellòn; email sirenamoreno@hotmail.com; cell 322 294 4078
Another amazing local designer is La Penita resident Kay Klose. who not only envisions the garment but creates the actual fabric by hand! Kay offers 2 week classes if you are interested in learning the nuno felting process.
Nuno Felting process involves laying super fine Merino wool fiber onto silk or another natural fabric and using olive oil soap, water and friction to create a new cloth. By rolling rubbing and kneading the layers like bread, the wool fibers are forced thru the fine weave of a natural fiber fabric to merge the two. The sum of the process of nuno is to create layers of loose fiber into an open weave fabric base. The results are stunning and unique; you need to feel the texture to fully appreciate the garment.
All showings and fittings are by appointment only. Her boutique is in La Penita.
Email: kaykloseoink@gmail.com or go to her web: www.kaykloseart.com
Telephone 907 952 0659 or FB message for a consultation
Fashion is a great thing; it’s a way to express who you are. Treat yourself to a lovely original item from a local designer- you’re worth it!
