Made In Vermont Fashion Show
MEET THE MAKERS
ABBY HUSTON DESIGNS
Abby is a Burlington based clothing designer and maker who loves to create lasting pieces in natural fibers, often in vibrant prints and colors. She has released three sewing patterns and loves to nurture and celebrate the unique creativity in those who wear and create her clothing designs.
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Abby is a Burlington based clothing designer and maker who loves to create lasting pieces in natural fibers, often in vibrant prints and colors. She has released three sewing patterns and loves to nurture and celebrate the unique creativity in those who wear and create her clothing designs.
LEARN MOREBEENANZA
Bethany Andrews-Nichols of Beenanza is an artist, designer and block-printer, who sees the world through patterned glasses. She is on a mission to create pattern everywhere. Matt Renna of Queen City Footwear has been designing & manufacturing shoes in the Champlain Valley since he founded Renna Shoes in downtown Burlington in 2000. The Hardwick Sneaker is their newest release – and for this collaboration these gorgeous sneakers were customized by Beenanza featuring Bethany’s hand block-printed patterns.
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BIG D STAMPS
ELLEN STRYKER
As the daughter of a fisherman cabinetmaker and a jeweler, Ellen grew up in a creative household with the natural world at its core. After living in Wyoming for the greater part of her twenties, she has come back to Vermont and is persuing the world of natural dyes and reclaiming old pieces into new, upcycled gems.
LEARN MOREEXPLORE DESIGNS
Hand dyed silks sewn into one of a kind wearable art, Explore Designs by Emelia Prince Ruyle are made lovingly in Burlington, VT. Kimonos, scarves, dresses, bandanas, scrunchies, re-explored vintage silk pieces and more are some of the colorful creations you will find from Explore. Each piece is individually hand dyed, cut and sewn in studio by Emelia. Inspired by a passion for travel, nature, and color, Explore is made for those who value hand-crafted pieces while seeking comfort and versatility.
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Hand dyed silks sewn into one of a kind wearable art, Explore Designs by Emelia Prince Ruyle are made lovingly in Burlington, VT. Kimonos, scarves, dresses, bandanas, scrunchies, re-explored vintage silk pieces and more are some of the colorful creations you will find from Explore. Each piece is individually hand dyed, cut and sewn in studio by Emelia. Inspired by a passion for travel, nature, and color, Explore is made for those who value hand-crafted pieces while seeking comfort and versatility.
LEARN MOREHONOR LEATHER
Honor Leather is composed of husband/wife team, Tony Cobb & Meg Percival creating hand stitched heirloom leather carrygoods in Burlington, VT. We use vegetable tanned leather, saddle stitching and solid brass hardware to create goods that are simple in style and designed to serve faithfully while developing their own unique character (patina) with age. We believe in honoring the previous life of each hide and are grateful for the opportunity to highlight the beauty in imperfection while creating something unique that will serve for decades to come.
LEARN MORELORNA
Lorna Dielentheis is a lifelong artist and sewist. She designs, drafts, sews, and photographs each and every LORNA piece from her home studio in Burlington, Vermont. She approaches fashion through the lens of fine art and aims to foster a sense of intimacy between the garments she creates and those who wear them. LORNA creates poetic, thoughtful garments, focusing on quality craftsmanship and natural fibers. LORNA pieces are designed to honor fluctuating bodies and often feature adjustable elements, giving the wearer both aesthetic and practical flexibility.
LEARN MORELORNA
Lorna Dielentheis is a lifelong artist and sewist. She designs, drafts, sews, and photographs each and every LORNA piece from her home studio in Burlington, Vermont. She approaches fashion through the lens of fine art and aims to foster a sense of intimacy between the garments she creates and those who wear them. LORNA creates poetic, thoughtful garments, focusing on quality craftsmanship and natural fibers. LORNA pieces are designed to honor fluctuating bodies and often feature adjustable elements, giving the wearer both aesthetic and practical flexibility.
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A Vermont knitwear brand founded by a mother/son team of designer-makers using New England hill farm wool and other responsibly sourced fiber.
LEARN MORESLOW PROCESS
Slow Process is an independent clothing label building soft & beautiful garments for a modern masculinity. All pieces are designed, cut, and sewn by Sam Zollman in Burlington, VT.
LEARN MORESLOW PROCESS
Slow Process is an independent clothing label building soft & beautiful garments for a modern masculinity. All pieces are designed, cut, and sewn by Sam Zollman in Burlington, VT.
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Paper Crane theory is a labor of love by Burlington based Jess Webster. Paper Crane Theory offers small batch clothing specifically designed and sewn by Jess. These are versatile one of a kind pieces that can be worn for many occasions, and by many different bodies.
LEARN MOREQUEEN CITY FOOTWEAR
Matt Renna of Queen City Footwear has been designing & manufacturing shoes in the Champlain Valley since he founded Renna Shoes in downtown Burlington in 2000. The Hardwick Sneaker is their newest release – and for this collaboration these gorgeous sneakers were customized by Beenanza featuring Bethany’s hand block-printed patterns.
QUEEN CITY FOOTWEAR
Matt Renna of Queen City Footwear has been designing & manufacturing shoes in the Champlain Valley since he founded Renna Shoes in downtown Burlington in 2000. The Hardwick Sneaker is their newest release – and for this collaboration these gorgeous sneakers were customized by Beenanza featuring Bethany’s hand block-printed patterns.