Welcome to my Life, "Please Come In"

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.



Saturday, April 30, 2011

Mother's Day Weekend Trunk Show






My new Spring Collection is almost finished. Well, it actually is NEVER finished, there is always more to create, more, more ,more. My Trunk Show is this weekend May 7th & 8th. 11-4 at Imagery Fine Art Gallery, 100 North Main St. at StepNorth, Chagrin Falls, Ohio. It's going to be a party so please stop by.

Monday, March 14, 2011

getting ready for my trunk show April 16th






Blouses by the millions, I'm trying to get there one at a time, just little ole me sewing my brains out. I've made many many things. Jackets, coats, blouses, Camies, sweater sets, sheer jacket blouses and custom projects too. I'm creating all these grand and wonderful designs for my trunk show April 16th. in Chagrin Falls, Ohio at Imagery, 100 North Main St. Please stop in and see what is new, have a cup of tea with me.
These are just a few finished items, more to come.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Things I'm working on






I've been so very busy working on many projects. A friend gave me this wonderful black and white tafetta. I made this 1950's style swing coat which I love. I imagine someone wearing black satin pants & a very slim cami under this coat. Yes? Yes? Yes?
More treasures coming soon.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

I love this red fitted jacket




Wonderful spring weight wool, in a fabulous RED. Looks marvelous on Kay, YIPPEE.
I've started working on my next project for Kay, a beautiful knit in black and white speckle. It will be a classic dress with a little vintage flair. I'll have photos soon.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

It isn't enough to have talent!




You also have to have a talent for having talent. How do we know? Is it measured by how much we have sold or by how much money is in the bank or by how much enthusiasm people have when commenting on our work? Of course that always helps. I think talent is measured by the passion you go forth with ones creations. The pleasure it gives you when a project is complete. YIPPEE, it's done and my client loves it! That's talent.
Enjoy my newest crushed velvet 1920's style opera coat, very yummy.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Saturday, December 11, 2010

starting on a new project



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!!