Seattle Musician Makes DIY Chic
Released
on: October 16, 2008, 5:08 am
Press
Release Author: Jonas deVarona
Industry:
Apparel
& Fashion
Press
Release Summary: Seattle musician Jonas de Varona has designed
a line of clothing and bags under the name Meet Me Here. The Fall
2008 line was previewed at the McLeod Residence on August 1st.
It includes bags made from recycled materials sourced locally
as well as tops and skirts made from hand painted silk, nylon
and non woven fabrics. All pieces are made to order - cut and
sewn by Jonas - and are available through the MMH website.
Press
Release Body: Seattle musician Jonas de Varona
has designed a line of clothing and bags under the name Meet
Me Here. The Fall 2008 line was previewed at the McLeod
Residence on August 1st. It includes bags made from recycled
materials sourced locally as well as tops and skirts made from
hand painted silk, nylon and non woven fabrics. All pieces are
made to order - cut and sewn by Jonas - and are available through
the MMH website.
"The
internet has leveled the playing field for independent businesses
by allowing them access to a much wider audience than was possible
10 years ago," said de Varona.
The
Meet Me Here fall line is muted black white and
grey tones. Crisp angular jackets accentuate bubble shapes with
splashes of flowing bright blue, yellow and silver. The line expresses
the designer's love of structure and contrast creating a feel
that is spacious and chic.
In
May MMH caught the eye of art and design blog
Man Made Lakes. August 1st marked the first show
for MMH at the at the Mcleod Residence. The event
was hosted by What Why Design, a new quarterly
event showcasing emerging Seattle designers. This month MMH
is featured in the October syle issue of Seattle
Metropolitan magazine along side of ferings from Barney's,
Nordstroms, and Impulse as well as other top boutiques.
"Most
of the shapes I make are not flattering in a typical sort of way.
this is because I like the architectural aspects of clothing.
I'm much more interested in making a unique shape thats wearable
than trying to flatter someone's body," said de
Varona. "To me this is where the mystery lies."
On
Dec 11 MMH will participate in a gallery show at Vermillion gallery
with Seattle designers Grey pants, I&M and others. The event
will behosted by Join Design Seattle.
Jonas
de Varona has played and/or recorded with Throw Me The Statue,
Chocolate, Reggie Watts, Darius Wilrich, Joe Syverson and others.
Web
Site: http://www.mmhclothing.com
Contact
Details: phone: 206 860 4369
email: jonas@mmhclothing.com
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