Words can’t even begin to express how excited I am not only to attend Haute and Homemade at the Ogden Museum on Friday, December 9th but also be a part of of the show. I was positively giddy when I first found out about this event a few months ago and was beyond thrilled when I received an e-mail asking me to model. Well maybe I wasn’t thrilled that I gorged myself all Thanksgiving week before sashaying down a runway but hey that’s my own fault.
Alabama Chanin is the epitome of a damn good Southern fashion label, the type that made me start Slow Southern Style in the first place. Grown out of love of handiwork with a strong eye for high quality craftsmanship I’m lucky enough to own two pieces designed by Natalie Chanin, my favorite being my black sleeveless dress. The stitching is done entirely by local artisans in Florence, Alabama. In addition to the exquisite work I love the whole company concept and culture and how it promotes the slow fashion movement and proves that you don’t have to subscribe to this fast paced, cutting edge trend driven fashion culture to look stylish. It’s all very galvanizing if you ask me.
As if I’m not excited enough there will be six local designers presenting the same night for a little lagniappe, including Slow Southern Style favorites Amanda Deleon and Kerry Fitts along with Grayson Gold, Lorna Leedy, Andrea Loest and Rebecca Rebouche.
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| my own Alabama Chanin dress, worn here in early fall 2010 |
In addition to the runway shows there will be a two hour sewing workshop on Saturday, December 10th, something that Alabama Chanin does on a regular basis both in Florence and in other cities. I’m committed to a graduation that morning (congrats to sis getting her master’s degree!) but believe me I’d be there if I could. I’m hoping to see a few of y’all at the Ogden next weekend to see one of my favorite designers up close and cheer me on if I nosedive down the runway.
Haute and Homemade: A Showcase of Southern Contemporary Couture
Fri. Dec. 9, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., New Orleans, La.
$10 for museum members; $12 non-museum members; $5 for children under 17
Information and tickets: 504.539.9650, or go order: hauteandhomemade2011.
Alabama Chanin Workshop
Sat. Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-Noon
Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., New Orleans, La.
$149 (includes DIY kit for sewing); SPACES ARE LIMITED AND RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
To register: alabamachanin.com/workshop/