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.
I'll be designing and making a wonderful red fitted jacket for a customer. We have an appointment for the first fitting this week. I'm using a light weight wool twill, very nice. Keep you posted!!
A friend recently gave me her prom dress from the 1960's. I was inspired to refashion it into two little girl princes dresses for my little grand daughters. Julia age 2 & Kayla age 3. The original sweetiepies! These are their Christmas gifts so I can't have a picture of them until the new year.
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