AugustValentine

Reclamation Station: Remaking a vintage Embroidered wool scarf into a sexy mini dress SS20 August Valentine Collection "Q"        One thing never in short supply at any second hand or vintage shoppe are scarves. Usually readily available in heaps for pennies scarves are a great alternative to buying lesser quality fabrics by the yard for far more.  In this months Reclamation Station project Ill take a simple vintage cashmere scarf and reconstruct it into a backless sexy mini dress perfect for a night out on the town.       I started by draping the Scarf over my bodice and deciding the way I wanted the asymmetric skirting to lay and how the back skirting would attach.  I then cut the scarf in half giving me one half for the front and one half for the back pleated skirting.  I then stitched the darts on the front piece, pleated the back skirting after measuring the waist to the desired size. Hemmed everything to fi...

House of August Valentine's newest project, our quarterly zine.     Featuring talent, locations, and sustainable fashion.  Catch our collections in our signature editorial art style as well as exploring art and travel destinations around the world.      Model and artist interviews, fashion insider tips, make up hacks and more. This first issue delves into the founding history of the August Valentine Design house.      Stunning Valentine inspired make up mood board gives so much inspiration, featured local LA nightlife venue review mid zine and stunning pictorials.        Issue is now available in print only (Future issues will be available online):  https://www.blurb.com/b/9917397-the-valentine-dime

  Celebrating the fourth in my home town... Sonoma County art, love, soul event serves up healthy servings of art fashion and music for the 4th.    33 arts of sonoma county hosted the gathering for this years Art Soul Love gallery event. An artist hub in between Sebastopol and Santa Rosa now residing in the former military barracks. This venue made for a dramatic and interesting backdrop for the event.      The afternoon slipped into evening with a stunning display of local art on the walls featuring Matt Tribbles,Taylor Rock,Cody Smith,Tama Sega and a live fashion exhibit featuring August Valentine Sustainable couture in the upstairs gallery. Music playing and bbq cooking in the outside courtyard, with dancers enjoying the laid back vibe of the evening.                                    Promoter Brittany...