FLD and the MGIC Initiative!

Thanks to the Michigan Garment Industry Council (MGIC) for their support and branding of the Manufactured in Michigan Initiative! There is so much talent, and space available here in Detroit, that it is a fact that our brand is and will continue to be, Made in Michigan!

I am proud to serve on the Designer Subcommittee as we plan and develop our industry here in 2012! <3

THIS SUNDAY! The ULTIMATE Holiday Trunk Show experience!

Join FLD at Dolce Moda this weekend, on Sunday December 11 from 1 to 8pm!

Complimentary Champagne, Sweet house music from Dj Jenny LaFemme, and special discounts on your favorite FLD pieces!

Get all the deetz here and see you there!

www.fo2la.com

Megan Mockenstrum and Desiree Sutton in FLD @ Dolce Moda/ Sunday December 11, 2011

Featured in BURDA STYLE BLOG!

I was so glad to stay in touch with the lovely gals from BURDA, after their visit to our booth at POOL! Back in August, we had an amazing experience, and on the last day, 3 lovely gals waltzed up and shared they hearted my designs. Let's just say, all three left that afternoon with their very own FLD pieces to take back to NYC.

Lindsey, one in particular, stayed in touch and wanted to feature me in their MEET THE DESIGNER SECTION. She snagged the Storm Folded Neck Tunic and wore it to NYFW...received loads of compliments! The best part,  she wore it upside down by accident one day, and found a new way to wear. Love it when I hear things like that! Innovative Fashion for everyone!




Click here to read up on what's happening in my fashion world, via Detroit! Enjoy!

FLD's first press, first glimpse of A.W.11.12, and FGI news is HERE!

So, with the dust settling on the tarmack at DTW and FLD back at its headquarters in Detroit. The Lovely Ris Tena (@rismoney), aka www.risism.com,  was kind and savvy enough to announce our ventures this past week at Pool Tradeshow (@pooltradeshow) inside Magic International Las Vegas (@WWDMAGIC) inside Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Check the deetz, via her MOTOWN COUTURE BLOG for Real Detroit Weekly (@real_detroit).  The entire article is available here. <3 you girl, and I promise to keep the Eco-Fashion news coming out of Metro Detroit!




Now onto the next, most inmportant order of business....

I am thrilled to share some of the latest images from my new collection. My lovely fashion gal pals all teamed up to shoot this lookbook series, (all names and links posted below photos), and I couldn't be happier.

This photo wouldn't be as fabulous as it is, if the background "NEST" by Patrick Thompson Design (@patrickthompson) who is the creator of this beautiful piece of structural art, built this as a gift to the former FC establishment, over a year ago. It is the most precious setting to highlight natural fibers, as both are weaved so seamlessly.

Here is just a taste of what's in for the next season!! Get your neck lines ready folks! Its going to be a fabulous eco-chic ride!!

Look Book Staff:

Photographer: Lynn Upson

Hair: Laura Rose

MUA Juliana Fox

Model: Alexandra Pasquenelli

EVENT:EVENT:EVENT:

This week, Wednesday February 23, 2011, Fashion Group International, Inc. - Detroit Chapter (@fgidetroit) will host it's first Creative Connection event of the new year, at C+omplex in Birmingham from 6 to 8pm.



We are excited to kick off the new year and celebrate the one thing that kick starts this industry at its roots. Creativity. Creativity in design, and in social experiences, is where it all begins....Fashion Professionals, and enthusiasts alike are encouraged to attend, and mix it up with like minded, fashion forward people.   To get a closer look, hit their link above or visit C+omplex on FACEBOOK

Please rsvp rsvp@fgidetroit.org 

Contact me directly as Creative Connection Programming Chair

fotoula@fgidetroit.org for inquiries and questions.

C+omplex

168 W Maple Road
Birmingham, MI 48009

P: 248.792.2495 

Cheers!!