more color for thought
Back in November I came across the most beautiful mood boards by Anne Sage of City Sage and I asked her if I could run some of them (click here to see what first caught my eye). We started a blog world/email friendship that I am very grateful for and when mulling over my color choices for my Fall 09 debut clothing line, I couldn't believe it when Anne asked me if I'd like her to make up one of her beautiful mood board collages for me.
At the time, there were several Diebenkorn paintings that I was using for color inspiration, and I was trying to figure out how to integrate a certain cobalt blue into my line. Taking my Diebenkorn images, Anne got back to me with the collages below. Aren't they just gorgeous?!
Many things happen in production. Sometimes it's as simple as the fabric you want to use in a particular color not being available, so you make do with another. Other times you just wake up and think no, it's not working for me. I'm going to do this instead of that. And just like that, blue left my color palette. But I love having these beautifully worked mood boards to remind me where I started. Funny, when Anne first sent this over a few months back, the image I was least attracted to, (the girl in the pink wig) is now most indicative of the spirit of the line. Although some might not see it because the clothes themselves are structural and all about the cut, with a soft, even delicate look to them, for me there is something else going on, a way of being in the clothes that I hope to convey. I just love that images can be more than a visual, they also can have a life of their own and capture ephemeral states of mind that can otherwise be difficult to articulate. Thank you Anne, I am so touched by all the thoughtfulness you put into this project!
p.s. here are the credits for the images above:
Board 1 (light blue)
Row One: Richard Diebenkorn, Lucas Allen, Callie Stoltz, Jason Loucas
Row Two: unknown, David Shields, Sandra Lane, Bleeker and Bellaart
Row Three: Ditte Isager, Sandra Lane, Lisa Lindquister, James Leland Day
Row Four: unknown, Bleeker and Belaart, unknown, Thuss Farrell
Board 2 (Dark blue)
Row One: Richard Diebenkorn, Twig Hutchison, unknown, Kristen Perers
Row Two: Lundlund, Sophie Dillon, unknown, Debbie Treloar
Row Three: Sophie Dillon, Rachel Whiting, Stella Nicolaisen, Kristen Perers
Row Four: Finola Inger, unknown, Mark Roper, Johanna Borggren
At the time, there were several Diebenkorn paintings that I was using for color inspiration, and I was trying to figure out how to integrate a certain cobalt blue into my line. Taking my Diebenkorn images, Anne got back to me with the collages below. Aren't they just gorgeous?!
Many things happen in production. Sometimes it's as simple as the fabric you want to use in a particular color not being available, so you make do with another. Other times you just wake up and think no, it's not working for me. I'm going to do this instead of that. And just like that, blue left my color palette. But I love having these beautifully worked mood boards to remind me where I started. Funny, when Anne first sent this over a few months back, the image I was least attracted to, (the girl in the pink wig) is now most indicative of the spirit of the line. Although some might not see it because the clothes themselves are structural and all about the cut, with a soft, even delicate look to them, for me there is something else going on, a way of being in the clothes that I hope to convey. I just love that images can be more than a visual, they also can have a life of their own and capture ephemeral states of mind that can otherwise be difficult to articulate. Thank you Anne, I am so touched by all the thoughtfulness you put into this project!
p.s. here are the credits for the images above:
Board 1 (light blue)
Row One: Richard Diebenkorn, Lucas Allen, Callie Stoltz, Jason Loucas
Row Two: unknown, David Shields, Sandra Lane, Bleeker and Bellaart
Row Three: Ditte Isager, Sandra Lane, Lisa Lindquister, James Leland Day
Row Four: unknown, Bleeker and Belaart, unknown, Thuss Farrell
Board 2 (Dark blue)
Row One: Richard Diebenkorn, Twig Hutchison, unknown, Kristen Perers
Row Two: Lundlund, Sophie Dillon, unknown, Debbie Treloar
Row Three: Sophie Dillon, Rachel Whiting, Stella Nicolaisen, Kristen Perers
Row Four: Finola Inger, unknown, Mark Roper, Johanna Borggren
posted by Mary Jo from TrustYourStyle at
Thursday, January 15, 2009
11 Comments:
Thanks so much Mary Jo for sharing these with your readers! It's so funny about the pink wig---because I feel exactly the same way. When I was doing the boards, she was in, then out, then in, then out, and almost didn't make the cut until the last minute when I just decided to go for it. And you're so right about the spirit she captures---I'm glad it worked out! Isn't it funny how sometimes the things we are drawn to least in the beginning end up being the ones that stay with us most in the end?
It was my pleasure to put these together and I can't WAIT to see the collection!
Thanks Anne! And yes, always it seems, the things we're not sure about, even repelled by--often that becomes the cornerstone or the key that has to be unlocked. Sorry for the metaphors, but it's early and I'm still in non-linear mode!
really pretty. I'm never drawn to blue-and oddly I only wear navy- but these are really calming. glad you shared!
dallas
http://dillydallas.blogspot.com
these are beautiful. the light blue gives exudes such tranquility.
They are absolutely breathtaking. Anne is really fantastic. I can't wait to see what you do with your collection! And funny enough, the first picture that drew my attention was the one with the pink wig.
Dearest Anne, you continuosly prove to be a genius! a special genius with talent, heart, and a unique rare vision.
Beautiful.
Excuse me while I wander off, as I'm a bit speechless right now.
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. Some of the most inspiring things I've come across in a while. I'm going to have to go on a wild goose chase for these photographers now :)
I'm so excited for your collection-I can tell you've been hard at work!
These are lovely. I think Diebenkorn is ridiculously inspiring, and this took it to a whole other level. Thanks for sharing!
those are lovely!
These are truly remarkable. I love the colors and the fashions! WOW :)
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