The Gilbert Cardigan is a namesake of the dearest sailor and captain we've ever known, Captain Gilbert. He sailed the Great Lakes with his family, and his kindness left an indelible mark on us.
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Summer 2013 – Ode to the Lake Cottage
It was charming and modest, the little green lake cottage I admired as a child...Read the inspiration for the Summer 2013 collection.
Featured Fabric – Sunrise Embroidered Silk Organza
Sunrise Embroidered Silk Organza is very versatile. It shows its versatility in the Summer 2013 look book. It is shown with many different frocks and many other fabrics. It can be worn for special occasions as well as every day wear. It is classy...
Featured Fabric – Camilla Cream Plaid Silk Voile
The Camilla Cream Plaid Silk Voile is a wonderful choice for someone who wants an interesting yet subtle fabric for summer.
A Glimpse at Recent Ivey Abitz Orders
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Look of Loyalty
Cynthia and Evie wearing the Look of Loyalty
I snapped this on a Sunday walk thru Central Park. Cynthia (left) is wearing the Blanchefleur Duster Coat over the Fennefleur Frock with boots from the Vintage Shoe Company. Evie is wearing her custom made sweater from a knitter in upstate New York. The “Look of Loyalty” theme for this first collection of 2013 is actually a permanent theme of Ivey Abitz life. And I was amazed at how this scene was like one of Cynthia’s watercolor looks brought to life:
A watercolor from the 2013 Collection One by Ivey Abitz