tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post623740209462995847..comments2023-10-07T00:51:33.623-07:00Comments on Quaintrella - The Designer and Brand: Mori Girl: NEW Ofelia Ljuv SS2012 pieces!Sonia Kanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09134646011623330185noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post-16772269345333821132013-04-19T11:27:48.589-07:002013-04-19T11:27:48.589-07:00wow, i was just doing some research on Mori Girl s...wow, i was just doing some research on Mori Girl style and ran across your website. Coincidentally, I just received some mushroom cultures yesterday from Paul Stamets! Small world!barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08503468633258572251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post-33419044256827612012012-01-18T02:45:15.337-08:002012-01-18T02:45:15.337-08:00Ah, you're welcome. I think that trying German...Ah, you're welcome. I think that trying Germany first is a great idea, the market is definitely more open to what you do than here. <br />And hot pink sounds great, I'd love to see a piece in this color.Vitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16843307466624200810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post-23861245693583769492012-01-17T20:28:09.190-08:002012-01-17T20:28:09.190-08:00@Vita, I will look into it. If my COVEN by Sonia K...@Vita, I will look into it. If my COVEN by Sonia Kang line does well enough overseas I will definitely look into stocking in Germany and Berlin if there is a market. Thank you! I don’t think you need business connections - just boutique names. I’d approach them or someone on my behalf. :) I’ll keep in mind what you said and it helped me understand the market there a bit! THANK YOU! :)Sonia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09134646011623330185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post-19746014469535856482012-01-17T20:26:28.312-08:002012-01-17T20:26:28.312-08:00Hey Judy,
Thank you so much for your feedback. It...Hey Judy,<br /><br />Thank you so much for your feedback. It really made my day! I’m pretty sure I will post some of new collection on Etsy. I’m currently working on a huge collection to submit to the Textiles Museum of Canada shop - I hope I get it. I agree with the jewel tones - I would love to try it sometime. I have been eyeing this hot pink freshwater pearl I am dying to work with. I haven’t bought it yet - but you tempt me. I like the how you said this is Mori Girl’s older sister. I feel like it’s almost Natural-Kei inspired. :)Sonia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09134646011623330185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post-78944629748186077162012-01-16T10:30:03.610-08:002012-01-16T10:30:03.610-08:00Sonia, it's so great to be able to see your pr...Sonia, it's so great to be able to see your progress documented! I feel you've really grown as both a designer and entrepreneur. I'm still loving the rose textile pendant you sent me, I actually bought a lot more neutral colored clothing so I can wear it more often now :) <br /><br />The comment Nathalie made about the pieces being able to change from necklaces to brooches is spot on-I personally am more of a brooch person so I have been wearing the rose pendant as a brooch on my dresses, sweaters, and cardigans, instead of a necklace. <br /><br />The new collection is looking absolutely lovely! I'd say that the look feels more like the refined older sister of the morigirl aesthetic from your previous pieces, who wears more structured laces and chiffons, yet still retains that romantic femininity consistent throughout your line. <br /><br />I do agree with Vita's comment above, the green definitely stands out the most. I think with these new range of fabrics you could venture out into some new color palettes, I personally would love to see splashes of rich jewel tones with the silk. And as always, I love the careful disorder of the different textures of lace, buttons, and fabric, it really lends itself a unique, disheveled romantic quality not often found in mainstream store pendants and brooches. <br /><br />Would these be available on Etsy? <br />Great work this year and never stop what you're doing!Judy Chunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15132092291903113553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post-75766952380794384512012-01-15T03:41:48.460-08:002012-01-15T03:41:48.460-08:00Oh, hi, sorry, I planned to check later if you rep...Oh, hi, sorry, I planned to check later if you replied or not yet. ^^;<br /><br />Thanks for the explanation about making the back from chiffon. <br /><br />Oh, I see. I'm looking forward to hearing about when your accessorries will be available, I'd love to take a look. <br />Well, I do visit Germany often, but I don't have any business connections there. I think that this collection could look good in one of the shops around Die Hackeschen Höfe in Berlin. <br />As for Czech Republic, I'm afraid most people aren't prepared to pay a fair amount of money for handmade things even if the quality is outstanding. I can think of 3 events where your creations might sell well though - Designblok, Code Mode and The Doll Exhibition. All of these take place once to three times a year and they're a good opportunity for young designers to test the market and promote themselves. Also, the prices there might be in a similar range as yours. Of course, the question is if it would be worth the plane ticket...Vitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16843307466624200810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post-38924997830613533592012-01-13T01:00:32.525-08:002012-01-13T01:00:32.525-08:00Hey Vita!
Thank you! Your comment flatters me! :)...Hey Vita!<br /><br />Thank you! Your comment flatters me! :) I tend not to like to use felt and when I do I use a felt with a high percentage of wool blended into it because polyester felt has a tendency to pill very easily and does not hold up as good as wool because it doesn’t have the matting of animal hairs. With the silk - I just use a foam-like sponge and stuff the remaining pieces of my chiffon scraps as ‘stuffing’. <br /><br />Hahaha. You are not the first one to ask me this. But, it has not been my intention to send this line to Germany. I’m sending my taxidermy line called COVEN by Sonia Kang instead. I will be sending this to bridal-esque stores, museums, and Japan instead. Those are more practical markets. However, if you think I have a market there you are free to send me any information of shops that might be interested in carrying my stuff!<br /><br />The reason why I am not sending this line is because the person arranging and fronting my brand there is of a more alternative fashion background. I would not want to confuse the arrangement. It’ll be a few months before the whole thing starts because I have to get into 3 more boutiques before personally feel confident enough to go to an international market.Sonia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09134646011623330185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post-75850674428454308832012-01-09T11:07:56.957-08:002012-01-09T11:07:56.957-08:00Hi, I got to your blog through strangegirl's. ...Hi, I got to your blog through strangegirl's. I've only looked around a bit, but I really like your esthetics. ^^<br /><br />The point about wool is interesting, I usually use felt (I only make things for people I know though), but most people who sell their pieces do so too. I thought that woolen fabrics added also certain backing and firmness, how do you achieve that with silk? <br /><br />Out of those three brooches, I like the green one the most. It stands out between the beige tones of the other two, and it seems the most elegant. Also, the color of the ivy-colored pearls is so rich and pretty. I'd probably prefer the one on the right without the bow. Well, I'd wear all three nevertheless. <br /><br />Where would your pieces be sold in Germany? I'm Czech, so that's really close :)Vitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16843307466624200810noreply@blogger.com