Saturday, April 2, 2011

Valentino Colors in Cashmere

I apologize for having stepped away from our blog to put some things in order at the store and an update and redesign of FineFabrics.com. I also apologize to those of you who had sent comments that have yet to be published. They were temporarily hiding from us, but that is now fixed. We have a number of inspirational and instructional blog posts lined up, starting with..... none other than,.... Valentino!

Now, I would not generally bring a wool and cashmere piece into the store at the start of the Summer sewing season, but when one of my very favorite vendors walked in with these colorful cashmere and wool numbers, complete with Valentino labels,..... I melted into their soft folds... Besides, if we start thinking about how to use these now, we can have the project finished when cold weather returns.

Valentino Red Cashmere
Valentino Blue Cashmere

Valentino Mint Cashmere
Valentino Fuschia Cashmere

Valentino Coral Cashmere
Valentino Iris Cashmere
Arrival of these exclusive fabrics prompted me to ask the question, how does Valentino use these?


Here is a start: Valentino 'Voulant' Wool and Cashmere Coat. 



Details, such as an assymetrical, ruffle front and ruffle collar, can be seen at Nordstrom.com, where we found this picture. 

Anyone who would care to chime in with more ideas, please let me know. Will have instructions as to where to post your answers later.

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