THE RED HAT

The Red Hat Sketch by Anna Maria - Rehcy Row - June 2013

A marker sketch from this weekend. I'm a little disappointed that this one didn't come out look more broken like my Fallen Doll sketches. Oh well, I still like it, and I'll sketch another one soon.

Have a great week!

**AM

FALLEN DOLL PRACTiCE

Fallen Doll Practicing by Anna Maria - Rehcy Row - June 2013

A quick FALLEN DOLL sketch done entirely in pen and marker with no erasing. I'm working on my sketch speed while she works on her ballet.
(Drawing done with Letraset markers and Faber-Castell pens)

FALLEN DOLL

Fallen Doll by Anna Maria - May 2013 - Rehcy Row

For several months, I've had this idea, for what I call a "fallen doll' style for my fashion illustrations, and this past weekend I finally took the time to sketch out a few. The style isn't much different from my usual style, just has a more broken-ness to the posing, which is what my sketches have been leaning to becoming for a while now. Anyways, I hope you enjoy because I'm pretty sure the FALLEN DOLL is going to become a regular in the REHCY show.
(Sketch created with Letraset markers and Faber-Castell pens)

iN THE MAKiNG: JACKiE SHORTS REHCY VONNE S/S'13

Jackie Shorts by Rehcy Vonne S/S 2013

I'm sure you've noticed the vintage inspired swimsuit trend that's been ridiculously huge this past year and is only getting more ridiculous this season, right, well, I think those high waist 1940s and 50s swimsuits are adorable, and I wanted a way to make them wearable daily, not just on beach day. So thus inspired the Jackie shorts for Rehcy Vonne S/S '13. Available here at the Rehcy Vonne shop on Etsy. 

Below are a few pics in my process of designing the Jackie's.

For the first step, I draped and sewed several samples (or muslins) until I got the perfect fit for a similar pair of shorts that this style will be based on.

I used the muslins (samples) to make a pattern.

Next I adjusted the pattern from a woven pattern to a knit pattern. Knit fabrics fit differently than wovens and the pattern needs to reflect this. Normally I would just drape some knit fabric from the beginning, but I wanted a high waist base pattern to create several different styles from without having to drape a new sample each time. Having the base pattern saves me several steps when making future shorts with a similar style.

After adjusting the woven pattern to a knit pattern, I used it to make a sample in the knit fabric.

Then comes testing the fit of the knit version, making final adjustments to the pattern and patterning a waistband... and several other steps, but I don't want to go into to much detail...you'll get bored.

Presenting the Jackie short!
SHOP HERE
**AM

iNTRO TO THE JACKiE SHORTS FOR REHCY VONNE S/S '13

Jackie Shorts by Rehcy Vonne S/S 2013

 Say hello to our new 1940s pinup inspired shorts, the Jackie shorts for Rehcy Vonne Spring/Summer '13! 

Now at our Rehcy Vonne Etsy shop here.

Jackie Shorts by Rehcy Vonne S/S 2013

Jackie Shorts by Rehcy Vonne S/S 2013

 Shop here
Shorts are made in a Eco-friendly cotton/spandex knit.

I hope you love them! 

**AM

iNTRODUCiNG THE LORi SHORTS BY REHCY VONNE SS 2013

Lori Shorts by Rehcy Vonne SS 2013 - Lace version

I am so excited to introduce these shorts! Inspired by the 1970s high-waist, gym shorts with the lace and pom poms to give it a modern hippie chic style. The shorts are made with vintage lace, denim, and 70s trim.

They are the perfect shorts for an adorable summer look.

Get them at our Etsy store HERE

Lori Shorts by Rehcy Vonne SS 2013 - Chambray version

HAPPY EASTER

Happy Easter!! by Anna Maria - 27 Mar 2013

Just a quick sketch to say "Happy Easter" to you!

(Pen, Letraset markers-my favorite markers, and Prismacolor pencils)

**AM

"A man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom of the world. It was a perfect act."

Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

DESiGNER'S HANDS

This year I took on a 365 picture project, and chose the theme "The Hands That Make Us 2013". I've been sharing my daily photos on my other blog, That Rehcy Chic. Today I wanted to show you a few of the pictures from the project, specifically the pictures that involved designing garments for Rehcy Vonne.

Enjoy!

27/365 The Hands That Make Us 2013: "Leggings Order" 29 Jan 2013

Completing a leggings order for one of Rehcy Vonne's wonderful clients

22/365 The Hands That Make Us 2013: "Interview"

Finishing my interview with Luri and Wilma magazine

20/365 The Hands That Make Us 2013: "Surprise Visitor"

A cute, surprise visitor in the Rehcy studio

16/365 The Hands That Make Us 2013: "Buttons"

Just sewing some buttons...a designer's task that never ends

**AM

STAGE FANTASiES

Lately I've been inspired to sketch a stage garments, and wanted to share some. Designing stagewear takes an entirely different process with flashiness and movement as top priorities...so different, yet entirely fun! Enjoy!

A lot of my inspiration came from sci-fi costumes and comic book heroes. I loved doing these; maybe I'll find some time to make a few. **AM

STYLED TO ROCK APPLiCATiON

So in the past two months I was invited to apply to "Styled to Rock" by three different casting producers for the show, and I finally gave in and applied last week. 

Thanks to all of them for inviting me and pushing me to apply!

"Styled to Rock" is a fashion competition television show produced by Rihanna! What?! It's similar to Project Runway, except you design stage garments for super celebs like Kanye, Katy Perry, and Rihanna. The show has already had one season in the UK, and this year will have the first season of the US version.

The idea of being on the show is very exciting, and terrifying at the same time. However, don't get to excited yet, I've only applied, and I won't know if I'm in or not for a few weeks or months, but I'll announce here if I make it to the next stage in the application process. 

The pictures above are a few of the pics I sent in on my application. 

INTERViEWED iN LURi AND WiLMA MAGAZiNE

Rehcy Vonne and I have been featured in Luri and Wilma online magazine as a Eco-conscious designer! Yay!! Such a great magazine! Much thanks to the mag for featuring me! Check out my interview here .

Oh, I am so excited and honored!

DESiGN PROCESS: THE BiNDER

Whenever I'm creating a new collection, the collection receives its own binder. Everything that pertains to that particular collection is kept in the binder; sketches, color scheme, fabric samples, receipts, notes from model castings etc. This makes designing a collection so much better organized. Anytime I need to find a fabric ID number in order to make a rush order on fabric, quickly compare costs, or some other minor crises, I do not have to run around frantically searching for a receipt; it's all right there in that collection's binder. This binder goes with me to every meeting, casting call, and photo shoot involving that collection. Big believer here in organization. Hey, just a bit of organization helps make life a little less stressful.

The sketches are placed in sheet protectors, and I write quick notes, and ideas on the protectors with dry erase marker. That way I can easily erase, change ideas around, and play with the order for the fashion show  while minimizing the damage done to the sketch from consistent erasing. I like to keep the sketches in good condition for future use in blog posts and such.

Names of models from casting calls are written on sticky notes and placed on the sketch of a garment that I'm considering for them. The sticky notes are changed around several times before I finalize the show's model line-up.

 This binder is from the Rehcy Vonne Fall 2011 collection. **AM

QUiCK SKETCH

Another quick sketch. Liking the simplicity of color blocking.  **AM

WARHOL iNSPiRATiON

Quick sketching and playing with some digital color blocking. Gives a cool modern Warhol inspired look to the sketch. I think I like it. What do you think? **AM

TiME TO CONQUER 2013

Conquering the Grand Canyon in 2012

The REHCY studio in 2013, what to expect:

1* Fashion shows: Rehcy Vonne is planning to strut the runway. Watch out!

2* New designs every week: That's right dolls, killer new threads/accessories every week

3* Gorgeous new Rehcy studio: Lots of pics of the studio in process

4* Give aways: Stay tuned for some fabulous gifts

5* Fashion Photoshoots: Behind the scenes and models everywhere

6* Rehcy Vonne in Magazines: we'll be working on this, and will post everything here

7* Rehcy and Rehcy Vonne on your favorite fashion bloggers

LEAViNG 2012, MOViNG iNTO 2013

Last Instagram pics from 2012.
2012 was a wonderful year. Opened Frankie Marie by Rehcy, my Etsy vintage clothing boutique, moved into a new house with an awesome home studio, and made the "quit your backup job and jump 100% into financially depending on my company" leap. So many exciting things planned for Rehcy and Rehcy Vonne in 2013! I can't wait to share it all with you!