Cashmere and Ostrich Feather Bolero
Cashmere and ostrich feather bolero, embellished with Swarovski crystal fringe and lined in silk charmeuse.
“A favorite client asked me to procure another designer’s very expensive couture feather jacket. When it was delivered, she informed me one sleeve was 2” shorter than the other. Why – for tens of thousands of dollars –would a famous designer let this happen?
The idea of making one of my own never left. It haunted me: the idea that something so simple can be so lovely, how I could make something similar, but also how I would make it my own. I would add a silk charmeuse lining because charmeuse feels so lovely against bare skin, and Swarovski crystal fringe could be hidden in the feathers for glints of intriguing sparkle.
Years go by. Then, while shopping for another client I found the perfect cropped ivory cashmere sweater for the base. And the vision came to life, with the delicious task of assembling ostrich feather clusters, hand-sewing each one on, making the Swarovski fringe to hide amongst the feathers … and the final touch: That silk charmeuse lining.
A cashmere bolero … reimagined. Better than imagined, in fact.”
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Size 0-2 or 4, depending on preferred fit
Shoulders: 12”
Length: 14”
Wear with care. This bolero should not be washed or dry cleaned. Put down that hot dog with ketchup …
Cashmere and ostrich feather bolero, embellished with Swarovski crystal fringe and lined in silk charmeuse.
“A favorite client asked me to procure another designer’s very expensive couture feather jacket. When it was delivered, she informed me one sleeve was 2” shorter than the other. Why – for tens of thousands of dollars –would a famous designer let this happen?
The idea of making one of my own never left. It haunted me: the idea that something so simple can be so lovely, how I could make something similar, but also how I would make it my own. I would add a silk charmeuse lining because charmeuse feels so lovely against bare skin, and Swarovski crystal fringe could be hidden in the feathers for glints of intriguing sparkle.
Years go by. Then, while shopping for another client I found the perfect cropped ivory cashmere sweater for the base. And the vision came to life, with the delicious task of assembling ostrich feather clusters, hand-sewing each one on, making the Swarovski fringe to hide amongst the feathers … and the final touch: That silk charmeuse lining.
A cashmere bolero … reimagined. Better than imagined, in fact.”
________
Size 0-2 or 4, depending on preferred fit
Shoulders: 12”
Length: 14”
Wear with care. This bolero should not be washed or dry cleaned. Put down that hot dog with ketchup …
Cashmere and ostrich feather bolero, embellished with Swarovski crystal fringe and lined in silk charmeuse.
“A favorite client asked me to procure another designer’s very expensive couture feather jacket. When it was delivered, she informed me one sleeve was 2” shorter than the other. Why – for tens of thousands of dollars –would a famous designer let this happen?
The idea of making one of my own never left. It haunted me: the idea that something so simple can be so lovely, how I could make something similar, but also how I would make it my own. I would add a silk charmeuse lining because charmeuse feels so lovely against bare skin, and Swarovski crystal fringe could be hidden in the feathers for glints of intriguing sparkle.
Years go by. Then, while shopping for another client I found the perfect cropped ivory cashmere sweater for the base. And the vision came to life, with the delicious task of assembling ostrich feather clusters, hand-sewing each one on, making the Swarovski fringe to hide amongst the feathers … and the final touch: That silk charmeuse lining.
A cashmere bolero … reimagined. Better than imagined, in fact.”
________
Size 0-2 or 4, depending on preferred fit
Shoulders: 12”
Length: 14”
Wear with care. This bolero should not be washed or dry cleaned. Put down that hot dog with ketchup …
Note: Because of the one-of-a-kind nature of these items, we cannot offer returns or exchanges. Please be sure to check measurements before you buy.