Saturday 26 February 2011

Custom Wear Flamenco

I have a friend who is very dear to me, we have many things in common, we share some of our inner most secrets.  Spiritually we are of a similar mould, we both are mother's of two boys and share a love of Spain and flamenco. We have written to each other, exchanged gifts and phone calls, yet we have never met.   The only reason is purely geographical, she lives in New York and I live in Wales, without the internet we would not know each other and yet our friendship is now longer than ten years, longer and closer than a lot of my terrestrial acquaintances.  My friend is a dancer, a very talented dancer she specialises in Flamenco, she also makes her own costumes and commissions some for others too.  It was when I was looking through her portfolio that I realised that the shirt that I had in my mind and had been searching for, was very similar to one of her own designs.  



My Flamenco Shirt

So using the wonderful fabric shop The Berwick Street Cloth Shop which came highly recommended by Fee Doran" Mrs Jones "  I purchased some fabric.  Shopping with them was a wonderful experience, I rang them and asked them to send me a selection of swatches of heavy silk to make a flamenco shirt in shades of orange and red.  The next day they were here, 12 strips of fabric, all labelled and priced, different weights and stunning shades.. I was totally spoilt for choice.  Once the decision was made, I was able to place the order over the phone and they sent it via courier, directly to my friend who was living in Sevilla last summer.   


Self covered buttons 

I have to say it is the most wonderful shirt that I own, probably as it is made to measure, and each little detail is wonderful.  Like the little self covered buttons and the depth of the neckline, we were able to discuss everything little detail as to how I wanted it to fit ..I think it is perfect. I wore it with  my J Brand waxed Agness jeans and some sparkly black Pedro Garcia shoes at Christmas.


 J Brand waxed Agness jeans available from Net a Porter


I think it would look equally as good with some really distressed jeans..
There is definitely something wonderful about having something made just for you



25 comments:

  1. Gorgeous shirt! I love all the detail and those sleeves!!! ... I agree it would look stunning with distressed jeans!!! Wishing you a wonderful week-end! xo HHL

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  2. Absolutely gorgeous shirt and a lovely colour too. I have many close friends who I have met through the internet, sadly I have lost some too but all have enriched my life x

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  3. Ole!!! Love that blouse and I think it would look lovely with many things. I have a similar blouse by Oscar de la Renta in red silk that I got on deep discount. I never wear it. You inspired me to get it out of the closet and to pair it with some skinny jeans. Muchas gracias, chica linda!xxox

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  4. what a stunning shirt. You look fab in it!

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  5. That is a gorgeous shirt! The color is perfect.

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  6. You look wooooonderful in that shirt!!!

    Ali xxxxxx

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  7. Hi there-what a perfect shirt, the colour, cut and drape are just gorgeous and a very versatile piece, ideal for special occasions but will be perfect in summer too! xxx

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  8. I have just found a new friend! YOU! I am very friendly with Christina @ Fashion's Most Wanted, so I know who Fee is. What a fabulous post today describing your relationship with the flamenco girl. I love it! And, I love your photo & your header. All, simply splendid...xx's from Houston, Texas, Marsha

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  9. Oh, the shirt is divine! I love it. Lucky you having a friend to make it especially for you.

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  10. This is like the shirt I wore for my Adam Ant costume for Halloween...I've been wanting one for real life!

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  11. What an exciting blog and post! The image of you in your custom blouse is priceless. Love the whole process you went through to create something so stunning!

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  12. Ah, what a happy, cheerful colour - I Adore that blouse. Reminds one of spring. I often get fanciable goodies made just for me like Hats and so forht. Have a delightful day;-)

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  13. You look beautiful in it. I love it, the colour, the fabric, the buttons, the frills... everything! Isn't Berwick Street the best fabric shop ever? Speak soon, much love xx

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  14. You look totally gorgeous. The color is PERFECT.

    Love you lots. Give my regards to Wales!

    SB

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  15. Wow R, it is perfect. And so personal, that is something you will want to keep forever xx

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  16. Wonderful! Love flamenco I really wish I had taken it up - gorgeous colour and detail v envious xx

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  17. That looks amazing. How wonderful to get it just the way you want it.

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  18. A gorgeous shirt on a gorgeous woman. It doesn't get much better than that

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  19. i love the vivid orange color of the top!

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  20. Well, look at you! Looking beautiful as always!

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