Coming sooooooon...

Hello friends!  If you follow me on instagram, you know that I've been editing through my insanely stocked wardrobe and amassing a pretttty impressive pile.  I go through these feng shui fits about once a year and make a nice healthy donation to the Mission Thrift store.  But this time I've really been ruthless deciding what gets to stay and what must be on its way... This time around I'm getting rid of a lot of old favorites and some very special pieces that just don't hold their weight in the inventory.  Many never worn, or worn once.  

This time it's serious.  

So this is like... a garage sale?  Ummm, no.  Can I be totally honest?  I've got clothes issues.  

I like to shop, I like the hunt, and I've collected some incredible pieces over my *eeeeek* 20 years in the fashion industry.  Some of those incredible pieces have made it into this sale.   Yes, you will find lots o vintage, some Marc Jacobs, some Chloe, and possibly some Chanel too (still weighing that one).  Prices will range from $1- $60 per item.  And yes, this gives me anxiety- because I really enjoy having a lot to pull from when putting myself together, but I've made peace with the parting, and I'm excited to see these pieces find new homes.  I'm also super excited to lighten my load, and simplify my life a bit.  

Jeff's going to laugh at that remark, because the edited version is still pretty cuh-ray-zee.  If you saw it you'd be all...

Ok, but seriously... This is the kind of clothing sale I would actually get my butt up early for.  

And that's saying a lot.   

This sale will run on Saturday, December 1st from 10am in Jeff's art space, 

upstairs at 774 Marsh St. in Suite D. 

Stop by for a cookie.  :)

xo, 

Q+A with designer, Robin Kaplan...

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Robin is a pint-sized fashion powerhouse!  She's been creating gorgeous apparel, right here on the Central Coast for nearly twenty years!  You've seen her lush, romantic, hand-dyed, skirts, tops, cardigans, and dresses showcased at AMBIANCE- now get to know the woman behind the seams...

Q. Can you recall your first fashion memory?

A. I remember having the most expensive taste in clothing, and torturing my poor lower middle class mother trying to make ends meet, to get me the clothes I wanted. She was so adoring of me, she did the best she could. I must have been about 11 or 12, I found this blue wool suit trimmed with red piping. Just the cat's meow. I did get her to buy that one for me.

Q. Please explain a bit about your designing process.

A. I do some drawing, though that is a tedious process for me. I work with a pattern maker, who has gotten to know my aesthetic very well. We brainstorm together and she materializes what I've come up with, sometimes discovering new and different ideas on the way.

Q. Where do you find inspiration?  And what's inspiring you now?

A. Textiles are my passion. I find them first and see what they have to tell me.

I would have to say that I'm often inspired by what I see on the street. Although my final designs don't resemble the original inspiration, that's how it sometimes starts. I'm endlessly impressed by the way people put things together.

Q. Does your studio reflect the aesthetic of your clothing?

A. Yes, it does. As time goes on, I've been adding to it. I just created a bridal salon/showroom in my studio. 

Q. When you're putting pen to paper, is there a particular woman you're designing for?

A. I design for [women ages] 20's to 90's, I have a look, that for a certain woman, spans a wide range. She is someone who doesn't follow trends, wants to be feminine, beautiful and comfortable

Q. Who are some of your personal style icons?

A. Rodarte, Yves Saint Laurent.

Q. Aside from clothing design, do you have any other hidden talents up your sleeve?

A. In my very early years, I was a sculptor of clay. My first profession was a hair designer. I have also been making jewelry to go with my collections. I'm currently in a painting class, just for fun

Q. What's the most important lesson you've learned in your career so far?

A. Personally, I believe that people need to follow their heart when it comes to fashion and wear what makes them feel incredible and beautiful. 

Q. What can we look forward to seeing from your line in the coming Season?

A. I found some woven italian wools that I'm lusting over. I've also just started working with Liberty of London prints which I've dreamt about for years. 

Also searching for the perfect knit to carry on my tee shirt line

THANK YOU, ROBIN!  
Swing by AMBIANCE today to experience Robin's beautiful designs in-person.