Although RESPONSIVE TEXTILES is a one-woman operation, it still takes a village. Photoshoots, runway shows, makers markets. All of these projects require me to collaborate with others, whose talents truly bring us to the finish line. With this in mind, I want to start introducing you to the unique and beautiful souls, who work tirelessly behind-the-scenes at RSPNSV photoshoots, and beyond. Let's be real. These individuals are not only kings and queens of their craft, but also as much a part of Team RESPONSIVE TEXTILES as I am.
We are kicking things off with the one and only Brandy Louise Daye, better known as Joansie Rose! She was the first makeup artist I met when I arrived in Georgia. The stars aligned, and fate brought us together...
Read moreHooray, hooray! It is finally May! I want to jump up, and rhyme all day! Spring is here at last, and so is the launch of our Spring/Summer 2017 collection: Eternal Sunshine! I have been waiting many months to send these limited edition pieces out into the world. Now that these beauties are finally available for order, I want share a closer look into the intention and story behind this collection. Like a mama hen, I love each of my collections for the unique stories they tell. This one, however, is especially near and dear to my heart...
Read more"When you start these kinds of journeys, it's like you know when is important to you, but you don't necessarily know where you are going. But you know that if you make decisions based on the things that matter to you, wherever you end up is where you needed to go." ~Bjarke Ingels
I normally begin my week with a quote of the day. Bjarke's words, however, are my quote of the year. I have recently been thinking more about my practice since starting RESPONSIVE TEXTILES. How do I work? Why do I work? What does my work say? Am I fulfilling what I set out to do when I began my brand? Have my objectives changed? Through these reflections, I have realized a glaring problem...
Read moreHappy New Year beautiful souls! It is 2017, and I am feeling like a queen! My heart is open for what is to come and has so much gratitude for the year that just ended. I want to send a huge thank you to all of team RESPONSIVE TEXTILES (every model, photographer, MUA, stylist, collaborator, friend and lover of the handmade)! It is because these many other supportive individuals and talented creatives that this brand can continue to fight the good fight...
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