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Maxine Dillon sports her own designs
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Maxine Dillon is both a young and local Los Angeles designer, so it was
a testament to her emerging talent to be part of
LA Fashion Week. Her
trunk show, on March 9th, was off the beaten path at
Aero Boutique,
owned by
Alisa Loftin and
Cynthia Vincent, in the fashionable shopping
area of Third Street, just a few blocks West of Fairfax.
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Light cobalt blue top accessorized by shrunken vest and necklace
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It was a
perfect day to introduce the collection- it was a typically sunny and
fantastically bright Los Angeles afternoon and with Mexican fare and
complimentary mojitos, everyone was smiling.
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Forest Print Silk Screened
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Maxine
didn't disappoint and the reigning bright cobalt blue in her Fall 08
collection will certainly chase away the pending winter blues! Cobalt
was also the dominant color for two of her own custom created
prints: popcorn and wood bark, which were then silk-screened onto fabric
for various pieces. She also custom designs the colors for each
collection.
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Military dress with cute double pockets
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The inspiration for the wood grain print came from a
painting she found in a thrift shop, she says it reminded her
of the children's book,
"
Where the Wild Things Are."
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Periwinkle top with deep pockets and blue piping detail
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The
tone of the whole collection is a little bit quirky and fun,
comprising light swingy dresses with gathered necklines, lending them a
certain wispiness. Beige and putty were provided as accent colors for
items such as a three buttoned asymmetrical pocketed vest, long shorts
and smock tops with a button bordered neckline.
Dillon produced an
unconventional take on the classic equestrian trouser by sewing buttons
along the entire outer seam, ending with a tulip shaped hem for a
flourishing touch.
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Monique Marco, eco Stylist, impressed with Maxine's new shrunken vest
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Favorite pieces for spring include rompers and a
stunningly shaped single breasted coat with three-quarter length flared
sleeves and a crisp funnel collar. Keeping in mind sustainable
practices,
Maxine decided to use scraps of material and offcuts to
create tubular fabric necklaces that can be layered or worn singly,
which perfectly suit both collections.
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Maxine Dillon with her publicist Kara Messina
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For more information, please visit: www.maxinedillon.com
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