And now for your viewing pleasure……………………………….
The Many ways to wear the changable top
The above link takes you to the video
the story & inspiration of Steel Pony wearable art
May 27th, 2010 by Joanne
And now for your viewing pleasure……………………………….
The Many ways to wear the changable top
The above link takes you to the video
May 26th, 2010 by Joanne
May 24th, 2010 by Joanne
Handmade Philly, a member-run collective, encourages independent artists, crafters and designers to join Greater Philadelphia’s growing network of professional and amateur artists.
My life has always been art oriented. I began drawing and creating as a toddler. I was a big fan of art class and in my spare time I practiced drawing, painting and crafting. I grew up attending extra circular art classes and workshops. Over the years I took interest in fashion. I attended The Art Institute of Philadelphia for my associates majoring in fashion design and fashion marketing. After college I enrolled in a series metal smithing and beading classes. I also participated in croquet circles and taught art classes.
House of Antoinette1950 was created in late January 2010. I’ve been working toward it for nine years. The time came where I was finally able to pursue it. I always favored accessories. Over the years I played with ideas and concepts but now I can execute my vision. House of Antoinette1950 is a one woman operation. I studied the market and trends for years and now seemed like the best time for my designs. 
envision my customer as a dynamic, versatile, vivacious woman who experiments with style. She knows her style and what she wants.
I am looking forward to expanding my clientele and providing more styles! I am also working an upcoming photo shoot.
My work is sold at Square peg Artery, Vix Emporium, Pirahna Betty’s and the Ebeneezer Maxwell Mansion. I also sell on my website www.houseofantoinette1950.com and etsy www.etsy.com/shop/HouseofAntoinette. I look forward to selling at more locations.
Interview by Joanne Litz of SteelPony.com
May 19th, 2010 by Joanne
May 11th, 2010 by Joanne
May 6th, 2010 by Joanne
You might say I have been on this crusade for a while. To be honest, it started as a selfish one for me.
I decided about 18 years ago that I wanted to start an Art to Wear Clothing line. In the beginning I did everything locally because for one, I was not making massive quantities and two, I liked the control so that I could produce a quality product.
As my business grew, I could have gone overseas to produce my product at lower cost and build a bigger business but something happened to me in my early years.
I found I liked having a face to face relationship with the people doing work for me. I found that we all had a stake in my business growing. Quality stayed high because of this.
Then I started thinking about the energy saved because I was not shipping from far away places and I thought about the way my business supports the economy locally and regionally.
That did it for me. Buy Local when you can- support your economy. Any thoughts?
May 5th, 2010 by Joanne
May 4th, 2010 by Joanne
What is Fair Trade? I think for everyone that term means something different.
For those selling “Fair Trade”, many would say they pay a fair wage for the products they are buying. So what is a fair wage?
If someone lives in India and I pay them $15.00 per day is that fair trade? Wiki Answers says that is the average although other websites I found say that 41% of the population make $2.00 per day. What they may not say is that many people in India have no indoor plumbing. It was quite a few years ago but I saw first hand how many live in large cities such as Delhi. I am sure things have improved somewhat but I have a feeling there is still much poverty. So, let me ask you the question. Would you buy that item marked “Fair Trade” knowing that?
I would love to hear thoughts about this subject. Also, I am not saying that all things marked “Fair Trade” fall in this category. We really have no way of knowing for sure.
What I do know for sure is that when I buy from someone making something here it is helping them survive and our economy thrive. So many of your local businesses are struggling that you can make a difference right here right now. What does this have to do with Wearable Art? Everything!
Give me your feedback.
Apr 27th, 2010 by Joanne
They are celebrating their 2nd birthday Newtown. May 7th will be 2 years. It is kind of the “new” up and coming part of town… with newer restaurants and more retail to come.Apr 19th, 2010 by Joanne