Sunday, May 10, 2009

Letau Photo Shoot with model Kimberly Stahl & Gamboa Photos

By Ejay  Thursday April 23, 2009

 

Working on a photo shoot with model Kimberly Stahl just brought our photography to a new dimension. Tonight was very interesting and exciting because it’s a whole different style that we have never done before.


With Kimberly’s fierce look, Allison’s hair and make-up skills, and our team  made this project a huge success.  With the help of Down To Earth Boutique & Gallery from Suffolk, we were able to capture a few of the unique looks we were aiming for featuring their Drawstring Wearable Options from Letau Designs.

Various intense look was provided by Kimberly which made the photos more incredibly fascinating.

Altogether, we can say that this photo shoot was beyond amazing.  Everybody worked together as a team and the outcome was an unprecedented evening.   We got more than what we expected. 

Again we would like to thank Down to Earth Boutique for helping us out with this shoot.

If you would like to check out some of Down to Earth Botique & Gallery’s designs, visit their website by clicking here .  Also to Allison Stout for hair and make-up. Visit www.at-first-blush.com to see some of her creations.


If you are interested in booking a model photo shoot with us, please click the contact us link on the top right corner of the page.  If you’d like to see behind the scenes footage and complete coverage of tonight’s photoshoot, please visit our Gamboa Photos LIVE page  where you can view all our recently recorded photo shoots in full   

GoPhila.com article

Press Release

PHILADELPHIA-AREA DESIGNERS ARE MORE Independent City’s Independence Shines Through Its Homegrown Design Talent

PHILADELPHIA, September 27, 2007 - Philadelphia’s independence doesn’t stop at its famous cracked bell. Today, the city’s entrepreneurs run boutiques that reflect their personal styles, design clothing and accessories for internationally renowned stores and craft furniture that fills the homes of the region—and the country. Philadelphia boasts tip-top design schools, a burgeoning gallery scene, a booming retail arena and an inherent free spirit that give designers fertile ground to develop, grow and flourish.

 

Accessories:

Maren Reese – Convertible, multi-use scarves—in earthy reds, tweedy herringbones, creamy felts and sophisticated satins—have transformed Letau Designs from a craft-show cottage industry into a force in fashion. Credit for the South Philadelphia-based line’s success is due to artist Maren Reese and her late partner in life and design, Robert Matunda. (267)241-5815, www.letaudesigns.com

http://www.gophila.com/go/PressRoom/pressreleases/latest_news/Philadelphia_area_Designers_Are_More_Independent.aspx

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

The CATWALK Event In Philadelphia

New York, NY (1888PressRelease) December 05, 2008 - On Friday December 5th and Saturday December 6th from 7:00 to 10:00pm the CATWALK event held at the Painted Bride Art Center at 230 Vine Street in Philadelphia PA. Designer Debra Ginyard will show her accessory collection from her established brand Dot & Snookie. Dot and Snookie is a colorful collection inspired by Debra Ginyard.

The fashion show and cocktail will benefit the Evoluer House. The Evoluer House is a non-profit organization that provides a wide range of specialized youth and personal development-related services for disadvantaged teen girls. 100% of the proceeds benefit The Evoluer House after school programs helping girls reach their full potential. The event focuses on fashion and talent in the Philadelphia area. Cheryl Waddington of Evoluer has hand picked all of the designers for this event and is proud to showcase such innovative talents.


The attendees of the event include some of Philly’s brightest stars and then some, Already confirmed attendants are ABC 6, NBC 10, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Philadelphia Tribune, Gucci Worldwide Visual Director, NYC Art Director Duane Thomas, and more.

Debra Ginyard took the fashion world by storm when she burst onto the New York scene and is quickly establishing herself as one of the most revered stylists in the industry. The Philadelphia native has had her work appear in publications such as Vibe, FHM, The Face, Details, That Magazine and Essence Magazine.

Dot & Snookie consists of shirts, hats, belts, handbags, and key chains creatively adorned with lace and ribbon. The garments are vibrant and come in a wide range of colors from pretty pastels to scorching bright patterns. Each design is named after the women in Ms. Ginyard’s family as they all have different tastes and sensibilities, which can be seen in the collection.

Debra loves coming up with new and exciting designs for Dot & Snookie, but this is just one of the items on her agenda. In addition to sharing her fashion-world experiences Debra is currently the Style Director for Runwaynews.com and you can see her posted interview with EBay’s Style Director Contance White and some footage of her styling recording artist LaTonya Blige sister of Mary J. Blige.

Debra’s fashions are being displayed at Showroom 77 (Location 1520 Kater Street, Philadelphia, PA). Showroom 77 is hosting a Social Style Holiday Mingle and Shopping event this Saturday, December 6, 12:00PM. You can enjoy great holiday discounts, networking, music, desserts, and Showroom 77 signature cocktails…Featuring Dot and Snookie, Walish Gooshe, letau Designs, Agony by Bela Shehu, Retro Chick by Pietra, Heebie Jewelry, Footwear by Micahel Antonio, Luv Bug, Bags by Elizabeth Bayu and Vintique visit www.showroom77.net for more information on the event.

Dot & Snookie, geared to the confident, trendy young woman, who likes to ‘wow’ a crowd with daring and sexy or fun and flirty fashion statements, is now being sold at upscale, trendy boutiques such as Pieces, in Brooklyn, N.Y., N Harlem store, Harlem N.Y, and Planet Earth, Bronx NY and more.

Ali Zane Photography

http://www.alizane.com/2008/12/letau-designs-new-photos-on-website.html

Digphilly Pick: Letau Designs

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Sometimes the best ideas are those kept simple. Take, for example, Letau Designs’ pair of signature scarves, both designed by Maren Reese and her late partner, Robert Matunda. The reversible hooded scarf can be worn with the hood raised or lowered and with either side of the double-sided scarf exposed depending on your mood. The drawstring scarf can be worn as an ordinary flat scarf, but it’s much more exciting if you pull the scarf’s internal drawstrings to gather the fabric, morphing it into an organically-shaped Elizabethan ruff. Alternatively, you can wear it as a shrug by tying the drawstrings behind your back. Dramatic and functional accessories, either scarf can instantly add a striking twist to a party dress and a hint of boho-chic-ness to a basic winter coat while keeping you warm and toasty.


It’s not only the innovative design that draws a repeat clientele to Letau. Maren’s careful choice of textiles attracts diverse and sophisticated customers who’ve been buying up these scarves since the company started this past year. Crafted from ornate brocade, iridescent taffeta, nubby wool, understated silk and bright stretch jersey, the beautiful materials alone induce you to fancy more than just one.

While Maren has dabbled in other accessories and sees the company’s product line expanding, for now she’s taking a cautious approach, focusing her energies on establishing the drawstring scarf as a staple in every woman’s closet.

To reach her goal, Letau Designs’ scarves are already carried in quite a few stores, both around Philadelphia and beyond. In addition, Letau is available for trunk shows, home shopping parties, or by appointment in her South Philadelphia studio, and within a few months, you’ll be able to buy their scarves online at letaudesigns.com.

Letau Designs’ scarves are available at the following retail locations:

Echochic
1700 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 569-9555
www.echochic.com

Closet Fever
707 North 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 627-4600
www.closetfever.com

Topstitch
311 Market Street, 2nd floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(267) 322-4057
www.topstitchboutique.com

Remix
716 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(267) 861-6500

Philadelphia Magazine Homegrown: Wrap Artists

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By Lauren McCutcheon
Photography by Brett Thomas

Some of the most beautiful, changeable wool, satin and textured scarves come from a converted artist’s loft in South Philadelphia. Last year, designer Maren Reese and her late partner, Robert Matunda, came up with two kinds of woven wraps — and the couple couldn’t make either fast enough. The first style includes a drawstring with a toggle: Cinch the string, and the scarf becomes an organic, geometric ruffle. Let the string out, and the scarf stays flat, perfect for turning into a belt, a bolero for a dress, or a traditional neck wrap. The second style is simpler — just a reversible hood that extends into two long, flat ends. “You can wear it in the wintertime and it doesn’t mess up your hair,” says Reese. The designs are simple, smart, unerringly of-the-moment, and flying off the racks. $66-$350.


Available at Closet Fever, Conspiracy Showroom and Echo Chic.

From: http://www.phillymag.com/articles/good_life_homegrown_wrap_artists/