Friday, May 18, 2012

Vera Scarves!
I all, I think many of you know about Vera Neumann. She's probably the most well known scarf designer. She also designed other things such as home decor and dishes. Her scarves vary a lot in terms of their value and aesthetics.

From her website:

"Her company began at her kitchen table in 1947 and grew into a multi-million dollar international business. All Vera products started as original pieces of art from her own hand and sported the distinctive Vera signature (often with a ladybug) trademark."

I've come across many Vera scarves in my searches and I particularly love the older 50's and 60's scarves with their mod designs and boho chic feel!

One thing that I like about them is that you just don't know what kind of price you will get for them. Some are more rare than others and there are many scarf collectors out there hunting for those. 
You can see a few here in my Ebay store:

Here is one of my favorite unique Vera Scarves that I had in my collection but is now sold. I started the bidding on this one at $9.99 and it went up to $24.99. Not too bad!


Notice unique Signature on this one!

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Great Article in the Commoner newspaper!

Halifax’s newest house of fashion

http://thecommoner.kingsjournalism.com/?p=20873

Thanks, Nina Cherry for the right up!

Friday, November 18, 2011

Coast Article

Hi All,
Dakini Silks and the Indie Boutik was featured in this article in The Coast magazine!

Fashion Mash Ups

Friday, November 11, 2011

Indie Boutik Grand Opening!

Hi All,
Dakini silks is now part of the Indie Boutik - a collective of independent designers sharing a space on Queen Street in Downtown Halifax. Come on down next Friday, I have some special designs I will be premiering that night!

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Hermes Scarf Dress?

I just acquired two beautiful Hermes scarves and I'm trying to think what I should do with them. They are so gorgeous I'm just beside myself. Do I make a dress out of them or just keep them or sell them??? What do you think?
The Voguette here knows what to do with hers!
http://the-voguette.blogspot.com/2010/01/how-to-wear-your-hermes-12-ways.html

Wouldn't it be wonderful to have an Hermes dress?

Thursday, September 29, 2011

A few Pics from EcloTHES!

Hi All,
Just a quick post of some pics from the EcloTHes Fashion show that took place on Tuesday night. I'll be posting much more soon once I get them!
Dakini Silks Scarf Flutter Top

Dakini Silks Wool Scarf Dress

Dakini Silks Wool Scarf Dress

Monday, September 12, 2011

More Up-cycled Scarfwear!

Hi All,
Here are some pics of my very latest and favorite pieces. Some of these will be in the fashion show but not all of them. I have to keep some for a surprise. Some of these are available for sale on my website: http://dakini.ca.

My favorite design right now - the "Asymmetrical Tunic" - got any better ideas for names?


Back view of Asymmetrical Tunic.


T-shirt Dress with Silk scarf skirt

Off Shoulder Scarf Dress