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theSTEPHENSONdenimfinery
Designer: Amy Stephenson
Her Goal? To design devastatingly sexy, pure and clean denim clothing for the woman who craves understated luxury.
The story:
Fall 07 will mark the launch of her eponymous label, stephenson. The collection includes trousers, jeans and various other things for the customer who wants a perfect fit, fine production and refined look. The collection features items with unique detailing employing various techniques such as piped or clean-finished seams, hand stitching, trouser waistband finishing and intricate pocket detailing.
Amy has established a signature of “tom boy chic” silhouettes and fabrics. She is drawn to luxurious European cottons that are more organic than precious - fabrics that could endure a trip into the woods such as canvas, sueded cottons, oilcloths and Japanese narrow loom denims.Amy likes to focus on the elements of a wardrobe that are vital, effortless and timeless. Her jeans are free of unflattering bleaching and embellishment. " My customer doesn't need rhinestones on her bottom to get attention!" Amy laughs, "There are loads of other jeans out there that do that. My goal is to do denim differently and give it a more "dressed up" feel. " Amy's debut collection utilizes all luxury components: construction, findings, hardware and piece goods; a far cry from the cost constraints and short cuts taken by many larger denim companies.
“I love the freedom of designing my own line. I make every piece in my size and monitor my desire to wear it. If I’m not in LOVE with it after a few wears, it’s edited. But the thing that has surprised me the most about building my own collection is the generosity and support of people in the industry.” Amy says. “So many folks have rallied behind me to help build my line. To these amazing and generous people, I owe so much."
So she's great, right? A real down home, sophisticated woman making stylish pants--how refreshing!
We HEART Stephenson!
