Little fashionable me! As you can see I started to become aware of fashion at a very early age. I wish I had that little hat and coat today.
I love designing vintage inspired clothing. My signature line, "Vintage By Bonni Lanese" was born. I've always loved old movies, the glamour the wonderful fashions, hairstyles and also the home furnishings of the times. Sometimes I'm so engrossed in looking at all the backround etc. I forget to listen to the dialog of the movie.
Everyday I create something new. Sometimes it's just in my mind but will come to life eventually, and thank you for visiting me.
My husband Joseph is an awesome chef. He does all the cooking in our house and all the shopping too. Lucky me!!!! His food is so wonderful, I have cooking amnesia which has been my strategy. We made lasagna over the weekend, he makes his own pasta and the lasagna is no exception. I'm just the helper outer.
A lovely dress and looks so fabulous on Alice. She will be wearing it in Hawaii this winter, walking the beach looking so sweet. I hope to get a photo of Alice on location wearing the dress. My vision is complete. I'll be making two more dresses for her. We have in mind an Audry Hepburn dress and a Jackie O dress. I will be searching for fabric and starting the projects soon.
Designing is a hugh part of my life. I started by making & selling vintage style jackets in 1995. I soon realized the passion for vintage and didn't have to limit myself to a certain type of design but move my ideas to broader horizons. In 2004 I was invited to display my work in the Cleveland Art Museum Textile Alliance Fashion Show. I've been featuring my designs with great results. More of my vintage inspired chenille glamour girl bath robe collection can be seen in my online Etsy store: www.etsy.com/shop/bonnilanese