Tom and Linda Platt for Vogue in the GoofingOff Sewing Shop

"Life is complicated. Clothes should be simple." (Tom and Linda Platt). 

Vintage Vogue 1895, Tom and Linda Platt Designers UNCUT

I love Tom and Linda Platt designs....(love the motto, too). The dresses.....simple lines with bold colors and fabulous fabrics.  

An internet search tells little about them other than how they met at the Pratt Institute in 1969, married soon after, and have been working together ever since. Before designing their own line they designed the costumes for the animated figures in the Christmas windows at Lord & Taylor and Saks Fifth Avenue. (http://vintagefashionguild.org/label-resource/platt-tom-and-linda/). 

To see new designs...their studio is at 55 West 39th Street, 17th floor, in NYC. Maybe the next time I am up there......it's a thought. 

The clothes they design speak in volumes. 

On the side, the animated window displays in NYC at Christmas time are amazing. Each store tries to outdo the other. Most is in walking distance...and NYC is a city made for walking. I start at Rockefeller Center and walk down toward the Empire State Building. Lots to see and places to go when I need to sit and rest....especially when I wear shoes that felt good when I first put them on (if ya know what I mean). 

Happy Stitching! 

Post by Eileen Patterson......who is GoofingOff!

NY on My Mind Miss Eileen’s Etsy Picks from NYC

I’m up in NYC visiting family, checking out the shows, and eating good eats. You just can’t find bagels as good as the ones up here. Lots of good food but there’s a lot more to NY than food. Art and fashion live strong up here, too. Lets check out some  talented Etsians from the NYC area.

                 Cozy Tote Bag with Flowers by WhyNot Love the  easy-going look of this handmade bag.

 

                   Echino Bonbon Black Wristlet by 144 Collection Cute little bag with colors that pop!

      Scarlet Silk Hand Gathered Bustier Gown by Red Doll Glamorous red gown, great for that special night.

     Collection of 3 Brooklyn NY Subway Sign Prints by Flying Junction The subway’s the way to get around up here.

         Pink Pearl Glamour Ring by Fernando Jewelry This ring is simply divine! Rose gold and pink pearl, fantastic!

         Baby Headband Red and Zebra Print with Rhinestones by Whisper Bug Boutique The little one will look gorgeous in the family holidays photos. Simply marvelous, dahling!

                   Felt Ball Christmas Tree Ornament by Kitty Jones Cute and colorful, won’t break when they hit the floor.

  Scrap Metal No. 53 Fringe by Fort Edgy, unusual, attention getting.

OK, those are my picks. Got a favorite? Vote for the item you like the most. Winning shop gets an interview with me, Miss Eileen.

Miss Eileen’s Etsy Picks are dedicated to new and upcoming shops. I receive no gifts or money in exchange for inclusion on the “Picks.” If you know of a shop that you think is overlooked and has awesome finds, leave me a comment and I will take a look.

Post by Eileen Patterson

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