LOOKBOOK SPRING-SUMMER 2014
WANDERLUST a glamping collection
Willow & Co. was born out of a dream to create a complete children’s pattern collection. We are nine designers who work collaboratively, knowing that by combining our expertise we can achieve something truly unique and special. Each designer participated in the decision-making process. As we shared our ideas, discussed our vision, patiently listened, pushed each other creatively, drafted and redrafted, we grew individually and collectively. In the process, something magical was born – our first collection, Wanderlust. We were inspired by the glamping theme for a few reasons. We love comfortable clothes, but we also love style. Our goal was to create quality, stylish pieces that let children explore the wonders of the world with ease. As a team we worked relentlessly to design clothes that are casual and practical, yet with special unique touches – whether in design, construction or finishing techniques. As a result, all pieces look appropriate on a playground as well as in a wedding celebration, because who has the time to change? We believe that children deserve the best. We are hoping you and your child will appreciate our modern, fashion-forward aesthetics. Please feel free to browse through our lookbook to get inspired. We hope you love our collection as much as we do. Enjoy! The Willow and Co . Team
LOOKBOOK SPRING-SUMMER 2014
Would you like to come GLAMPING with Wil ow?
Wil ow & Friends --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
go gla mping
Awoken by the sounds of birds chirping outside, Willow stretches her arms, rubs her sleepy eyes, and slides out of her bed. Except for the birds, it feels like the whole world is still in a deep slumber. Quickly, she slips on her dress, and puts on her sandals. She slips out of the boroque enclosure and into a world of magic. It’s time to explore.
Heavy mist hangs in the air and brushes her face, collecting in droplets on her cheeks and eyelashes. Trees like shadowy giants dancing around in the wind; their tips painted by the morning sun, peeking through the thick foliage. Morning dew glistens on spider webs tiny treasures soon to disappear. Birds chatter high above in the tree tops.
A baby fawn with a cotton ball of a tail, peeks out from her lungs filling with the heady scent of loam and pine, the canopy above lighten, lessen, wane, and finally the t
the bushes curiously. The forest casts a spell on her, her eyes darting with wonder. She feels the weight of trees part, revealing a beautiful meadow.
Blue, purple, red, and yellow flowers thrust upward toward the sky. They form a thick luscious carpet, springy under her feet. She picks a few and twirls, eyes closed and head back, arms out, basking in warmth and elation. She breathes deeply, the intoxicating aroma of wildflowers, and fresh mint wash over her like a wave.
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bends and picks a handful of flowers, and gently stores he of music lures her back to the camp, her feet barely touching others.
er treasures in the soft voile pocket of her dress. The sound g the ground as she hurries to share her dicoveries with the
What Should You Pack To Go Glamping?
The key to a successful glamping trip is to be well prepared. Nothing is worse than opening your suitcases in a five star yurt to realize, that (oh, no!) your beloved lip gloss is missing. Not acceptable. Here are a few of the essentials to make your trip a smashing success: - Your favorite pillow/ blanket - Soft pajamas to lounge in - Comfortable shoes in case you decide to venture (gasp!) into the wild, otherwise your favorite embellished sandals will do - Hair bands and hair accessories - Toiletries (lip gloss and nail polish in a variety of colors and flavors) - Sunglasses - A few bathing suits and swimming trunks - i-Phone- can you say #selfie - The newest glamping collection from Willow & Co. *** Note: it’s important to hire your personal dressmaker - also known as mom in advance; you don’t want to risk her being booked. Follow our advice closely to ensure a pleasant & glamorous camping trip!
THE FAWN LILY
THE ASTER
THE PERSIMMON
THE HAWTHORN
THE CLOVER
THE MULBERRY
THE KUDZU
THE SENNA
THE ELM
THE ASH
WANDURLUST COLLECTION
- Wanderlust a glamping collection. Spring- Summer 2014
Our mission is to serve you with the ultimate children’s pattern shopping experience. By creating a product of superb quality, our hope is that you enjoy working with our patterns and reach complete satisfaction with the final product. To assure quality, pattern standards were developed and followed. Our patterns were vigorously tested by outside testers as well as in-house. All the patterns were designed to work together and can be easily mixed and matched. We believe that children deserve the best. We are hoping you and your child will appreciate our modern, fashion forward aesthetics. Now available...
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MEET THE DESIGNERS
Willow & Co. is a semi annual design series that features work f world. Which each season, the contributors are given the chance to real lenges them. The collection is built as a group and is collabora
CELINA BAILEY
MIE BRINDLE
OLGA BECKER
ELISA CLARK
HAYLEY C
Celina is a fashion designer, turned mom, turned blogger. You can find her sharing her love for children’s design on her blog PETIT A PETIT AND FAMILY and sharing her love for sewing for kids in Stylo Magazine.
Mie is originally from Denmark but has been living 6th year in the for 6 years in the US with husband and two girls. Totally loving it here! She is a formally trained seamstress, used to have her own women clothing line in Denmark and is now happily blogging on SEWING LIKE MAD. She does not have a pattern in the collection this time but has the role of checking the quality of the patterns and helping out where she can.
Olga is a mother of four, a former high school teacher and an expat from Ukraine. I blog at KID APPROVED where I share my love of sewing and creating.
Elisa is the creative force behind CHARMING DOODLE and patterns like the Knight Hoodie. After discovering and falling in love with the world of PDF sewing patterns, she began making unique handmade clothing for her four children and now loves sharing her designs and patterns with you. Elisa is also passionate about helping creative entrepreneurs sharpen their craft and is honored to be part of Willow & Co.
Hayley is owner and signer be MOUSE HOU ATIONS pa which is evolving. has 2 ene ic childr love to c design, a right alo her and a with a ne ending pr list. Hay also the er behind blog WELC THE MOUSE which has showcasin creative ects over years.
Petit a Petit and Family
Sewing Like Mad
Kid Approved
Charming Doodle
Welcome Mouse
from independant pattern designers/ bloggers from around the
lize designs that fit a theme all the while excites and chalative effort. Meet the Spring Summer 2014 Wanderlust designers.
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Rebecca is a nurse, and mom to three wonderful children. Her and her family live in Southern Oregon. Though she loves art in all its forms, she can often be found working all night sewing or designing a pattern. She shares this love of sewing at ROCK THE STITCH.
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Rock The Stitch
VANESSA RAMIREZ LAURA TITCHENER HEWELL Vanessa has been blogging at LBG STUDIO since 2009 where she shares her love of sewing, photography, and design. She has an educational background in graphic design and photography and was inspired to start sewing again after the birth of her daughter, who is now 6. Vanessa is thrilled to be a part of Willow & Co and looks forward to seeing what the future brings!
LBG Studio
Laura lives in the New Forest in England with her two gorgeous boys and husband. She shares her love of sewing, baking and other crafts on her blog CRAFTSTORMING. She is also the designer at TITCHY THREADS.
Craftstorming
SUZ SENIORE Suz blogs over at SEWPONY. I live in country Victoria in the south east of Australia with my husband and three young daughters. I love sewing for my girls and am currently working on my third vintage inspired sewing pattern in my sewpony Vintage etsy shop! I am very excited and privileged to be on the sidelines for the development of Willow & Co’s first collection and am looking forward to contributing to collection two!! Sew Pony
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CREDITS PHOTOS: Vanessa Ramirez Hewell ASSISTANTS: Meredith and Krystal MODELS: Elise, Pierce, Isaac, Easton, Emma, Allana, Breanna, Sydney PHOTOSHOOT LOCATION: Freddy Jet Dance Studio Oxford, AL. WARDROBE STYLING: Celina Bailey QUALITY CONTROL/ SEWING: Mie Brindle STORY & TEXT: Olga Becker LOOKBOOK/ GRAPHICS: Celina Bailey
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