Art Coats
One of a kind appliqued wearable art pieces, currently for sale.
Red Art Jacket
2024 · Size 14-16 · Second use wool, egyptian cotton, commercially embroidered appliques
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A box jacket in wool with Egyptian cotton lining and interior pockets. I cut a skirt apart to retrieve the commercially embroidered appliques, which I subsequently added additional embroidery and beadwork to. There is an additional applique at center back. Additional views are at https://augustphoenixhats.com/the-second-art-jacket/
Peacock Vest (front detail)
2024 · Wool, lace, suedecloth
When I visited Chicago in 2018, one of the architectural elements that inspired me the most was the Peacock Doors at an elegant hotel called The Palmer House. My homage to this remarkable Tiffany work is a sleeveless tunic-vest with peacocks on both front and back. Read about the inspiration and the making of this piece (which took about 300 hours) at https://augustphoenixhats.com/the-making-of-the-peacock-vest/
Peacock Vest (front view)
2024 · Size 14-16 · Wool lined with satin, detail work is in lace and suedecloth with metal studs
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This vest was inspired by the Peacock Doors at the Palmer House in Chicago. I modified a FolkWear pattern to accommodate an additional inset of tatted lace from a wedding dress. Read about the inspiration and the making of this piece (which took about 300 hours) at https://augustphoenixhats.com/the-making-of-the-peacock-vest/
Peacock Vest (back view)
2024 · Wool, suede cloth, lace
I was pleasantly surprised to learn that this garment works equally well on a variety of body types and is not gender specific. Read about the inspiration and the making of this piece (which took about 300 hours) at https://augustphoenixhats.com/the-making-of-the-peacock-vest/