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Events: Upcoming
Designer Spotlight Series - Wardrobe Essentials
Thursday, May 31 from 7 - 9 PM
On May 31st, we focus on the everyday pieces that define your uniqueness--skirts, pants, dresses, jackets and more--designed just for you.
Britex Fabrics celebrates its sixtieth anniversary with this special series of design community events. Join us for festive evenings of mingling with some of our favorite designers, dressmakers and tailors. Choose the perfect collaborator for your custom garment, from an array of top-notch talent--and bring your ideas to life.
Kika Hewel creates elaborate custom-made garments and collections in her SF studio. Originally from Germany--where she completed a Couture education-- Kika moved to San Francisco and now studies Fashion Design at the Academy of Art. Her award-winning collection called Transforms, in which a cape becomes a skirt and sleeves transform to a vest, was displayed at Britex Fabrics last Fall.
Poppy von Frohlich is a wool coat company based in San Francisco, California. Trudy Hodges, owner and designer, is a Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) alumna and has years of freelance patternmaking and custom sewing experience. As a Poppy von Frohlich client, you will collaborate closely with Trudy to create a one-of-a-kind wool coat that fits your individual aesthetic, figure and lifestyle. It is a process that will change your consumer experience forever.
Heather Habig is a San Francisco-based designer, patternmaker, seamstress and educator. She has a decade of experience in the fashion industry at every level, from a small local boutique to a large company. Heather's love of vintage style and quality are apparent in every garment she creates for her customers.
Janet Ghilarducci, inspired by her mother, began sewing at the age of eleven. She views each project as an opportunity to study and hone her unique skill, and is always excited to take on new challenges. Through her commitment to quality workmanship and perfect fit, Janet has acquired a faithful following of clients throughout the greater Bay Area.
Designer Spotlight Series - Costume & Corsetry
Thursday, July 26 from 7 - 9 PM
From caberet to red carpet, from Burning Man to the Dickens Fair, this event brings you the designers responsible for the most daring and memorable costumes. Check back soon for a list of seamstresses attending the event.
Britex Fabrics celebrates its sixtieth anniversary with this special series of design community events. Join us for festive evenings of mingling with some of our favorite designers, dressmakers and tailors. Choose the perfect collaborator for your custom garment, from an array of top-notch talent--and bring your ideas to life.
Designer Spotlight Series - Tailoring & Shirtmaking
Thursday, September 20 from 7 - 9 PM
Who hasn't dreamed of wearing a custom-made three-piece suit? On September 20th, men and women will find tailors to suit their every angle and curve. Check back soon for a list of tailors and shirtmakers attending the event.
Britex Fabrics celebrates its sixtieth anniversary with this special series of design community events. Join us for festive evenings of mingling with some of our favorite designers, dressmakers and tailors. Choose the perfect collaborator for your custom garment, from an array of top-notch talent--and bring your ideas to life.
