Urbandon menswear has just started doing women's wear.
After several requests I decided to create a limited collection of some simple layering pieces.I wanted to make these with a few criteria in mind:
- That they should fit as many sizes as possible.
- That they can be worn in individual ways.
- That they are practical, stylish and minimal.
So, without further ado, here is a sneak preview of the new urbandon women's collection. I certainly hope you like and any feedback is greatly appreciated. I know I have plenty of women followers here so I also have a question. What do you look for in your clothes?
Cotton and metal waistcoat.
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Linen button-up full length panelled skirt.
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Linen button up full length skirt.
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Draped tie-back Rayon top.
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Taffeta double layer skirt with gathered side.
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Minimalist wool waistcoat.
Postscript: Just got back from Eveleigh Markets about an hour ago and sold all of the above pieces. Guess who is going to be making more women's clothes this week? Ha! I will put some on my Etsy store soon.
Have a great week!
X
36 comments:
Don, these are fantastic! No wonder you sold out of them all. The skirt is absolutely gorgeous. Really flattering. I know one thing is for sure most of my favourite designers for women are men! I guess it's because they watch women, right? And how they move. In answer to your question, you pretty much covered it - stylish, minimal & practical. I also have to go for timeless. I can't wait to see more of your designs! Great work!
I love this skirt with the possibility of altering the size! so convenient! Although I am not the person to whom the convenience of dress is important. I have to feel like a woman (that is-sexy) no matter how much it cost my effort. Maybe because I live on the Mediterranean, Italian fashion has a major influence on my style. You have already sold your collection and it is the greatest tribute (someone's desire to wear what you made) Good luck!
Louise- Thanks so much. Very glad you like as you have great taste. Many womens designers that I look too seem to be men- except Anne Demeulemeester that is.
Timeless- I like that.
DD- Thank you. Maybe convenience is more of a boy. Women generally do make much more of effort to look good. I see so many couples walk through the markets and the men are badly dressed with these great looking women.
So great you sold your first items in the women's line .... immediately. There is obviously a gap for unique pieces such as yours. I love the minimalist wool waistcoat!
I really love what you have done here. Love your mens too. Wearable for me totally. What do I look for.... I like things that are wearable in many ways or reversible and are out of quality fabrics. Fit for me can be anywhere from over size to snug. Love the tie back top the best.
Eagerly await what you do next...I might be lucky to snaff one!
Well, moo - you sold the whole lot eh?!?!?!!!! well done you!!!
as for your question about what I look for in clothing, number one is comfort and number two is does it fit?! Hope that helps in some small way...!
Wow, you sold them all! I guess the universe made it clear what you should be making more of! I especially like the Minimalist wool waistcoat, the draped tie-back top, and all the, oh hell I like them all.
I am at the age where what I wear has to be comfortable and has to look good with flat shoes, and washable.
Can't wait to see what's next.
congratulations on the success of the women's pieces! (though i will tell you that i am not at all surprised that they all went - they are wonderful)... i am especially smitten with the skirts - you gave them that great edge and movement that you give your pants... l.o.v.e.
always a pleasure to see what you are working on...
Love, love, LOVE the tie-back rayon top/tunic, especially since the ties allow the wearer to decide on how swingy and loose the garment can be for layering. I'm a pop-of-color fan, so the tunic in dark neutrals, navy, gray, black, or even wine would work well for me so that I can wear a long sleeved shirtl/layer underneath.
So glad I checked back in on your blog!
Michaele
Wow! No wonder you sold out right away.
That rayon top looks like it would feel great on plus it's so elegant and probably very flattering too! Fits all my clothing criteria :-)
i was wondering if you had ever designed a woman's line. these are terrific!
to answer your question:
i like comfortable (not too tailored and not too loose), versatile (can be dressed up or dressed down, and go to an art opening or to a brunch without too much fuss), has to be easy to care for care, an it has to travel well. (is that too much to ask?)
love your work.
Those are all fabulous! I'm totally not surprised they all sold.
Also, I had your blog sitting open on my computer and my husband noticed your work too, he thinks they are awesome also.
I can't wait to see more!
Hallo there! Just accidentally stumbled on your blog- well impressed. Those women garments look fab- very Japanese vibe off them- love them!
Piece of cloth- Thanks so much for the comment- versatile and good fabric. Love good fabric!
Andrea- Thanks I like your suggestion- comfort and fit.
Elle- comfort-tick, and washable- complete tick. I hate dry cleaning and would never own something that is dry-clean only.
Marie- Thank you-
Michaele. Thank you. Yes, layering in neutrals and the splash of colour comes from jewellery or a top underneath.
Graca-Thanks!
Deborah- Thanks. Yes, flattering it is and it is on my list.
Rebecca- Thank you. I like your suggestions -comfortable, versatile and easy to care for.
Lynn- Thanks so much!
I would've bought all of those pieces myself! I've been looking at your menswear and have been hoping you'd make slightly smaller sizes. But now I can have the best of both worlds!
All three of your criteria are what I look for in womenswear. To that I would also add jerseys/wools that don't pill, and pockets!
Please make more of those taffeta skirts. I'm pretty sure that exact skirt has appeared in my dreams at one time or another.
Beautiful pieces! Those skirts do look very Japanese, very similar to Natsuno Hiraiwa's skirt in her pattern book.
Buffy- Thank you so, so much! I really only wanted to impress you! No pilling- indeed! And pockets- I have heard this complaint from women before.
Carolyn-Thanks so much. You are correct and I knew you would spot it straight away! I always loved the drape front of that skirt although not to keen on the zipper- not versatile enough. It was enough to eyeball the pattern to get an idea- pretty basic really.
As a woman possessing what might be kindly referred to as a "Reubenesque" shape I am a fan of softly draping garments that fit nicely across shoulders, have either vee necklines or interesting asymmetrical necklines and are not too long - skimming over the hip is pretty good for those of us who are "fun-size" (ie not much over 5 feet tall!). I think therefore the minimalist wool waistcoat would be the PERFECT garment. Having said all that all these clothes look great - I just thought I'd answer the question re what I like! The older I get the more I like very soft fabrics and I have to say I LOVE pockets and things that can be worn tran-seasonally. Hhmmm - is that even a word? Anyway big congrats and let us know when you are hitting the markets again so I can send my daughter along!
x sue
Congratulations Don, that is fantastic!
I know this is about the clothes but I have to comment on the vegetable strainer neck piece...so cool...is it one of your creations?
Thanks Azirca- Yeah, made the necklace too. Indeed it is a vegie strainer/ steamer. I will post some real pics soon.
Oh yes, these are great pieces. Well done - love them all but can't order any as you've none left! That's successful market research for you.
I would love to wear one of these! :)
Don, great clothes. Love the unstructured, layered look. Not surprised you sold them all! Will look forward to seeing more of the same in your etsy shop.
For info? I find natural fibres best for Oz climate and love the way linen and cotton crush with wear. Also, drape effect is very practical for someone who needs to hide a menopausal waistline!
You rock! I love all pieces you've shown. It's no surprise that you've sold them all. I´m curious for more!
I especially like pieces that are wearable in many ways.
Ruth- Thanks so much
Brudeblogg...stay tuned to my Etsy shop!
Herhimnbryn-Thanks I hear you- many of my customers are, well, mature.I'm all for natural fibers- at least this week.
Gaby- Thanks you!
Fabulously fantastic that all are sold....can definitely see why! I love minimalism, comfort and versatility
Love it.
I like everything..no I Love everything, but I really love that minimalist waist coat!
hot hot hot!!
love EVERYTHING you're doing
Cynthia- Thanks so much! Another minimalist fan too!
Mansuetude- Thanks!
Sabrina- Thank you SO MUCH.
MoonRae- Thanks!
Hi Don,
They're all great, I would have found it difficult not to buy the wool waistcooat. The rayon tie-back top is also very tempting. Only one concern: I'm a bit vertically challenged (164cm) and wondering if the length would make me look stumpy! Jen :)
Don the rayon top! For me sexy soft flowing fabrics slip on easy wear with whatever that top sums it up
Delighted to see you crossing the border to woman-land! Love love love the waistcoats, especially the collar treatment. And the rayon top looks like has a wonderful shape. It doesn't surprise one bit to hear that all pieces sold first time out - looking forward to seeing more :~)
Wow your really have a good taste in making women’s wear. I am really impressed with your work, I agree on your criteria in making women’s wear especially considering that the dress must fit as many sizes as possible. If I will choose from that women’s wear I prefer the Minimal wool waistcoat I think it will match in any men suits.
Fantastic Don,good idea!
The Draped top and the
Minimalist waistcoat are my face.
All of them are pratical and stylish.
congrats
Rosa
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