ABOUT
Adrienne
was born in Toronto, Canada, to Jamaican parents – a fiber woven into a rich ancestral tapestry that includes Scottish, Hakka Chinese, Sri Lanken, and Eritrean heritage. Her diverse studies in anthropology, linguistics and classical theater have taken her to Tallahassee, Florida to Montreal, Canada, and Marseille, France. Her travels and experiences have introduced her to a spectrum of characters, stories and images that have inspired the launch of her Summer 2022 collection.
The tradition of creating runs deep in Adrienne’s family. Her grandmother, born in Jamaica to a Chinese emigré and Jamaican farmer, became a missionary and seamstress. She traveled country to country with her family and a sewing machine with grace and wisdom her granddaughter would one day learn to admire. Adrienne learned from her to sew and crochet, to observe beauty in minute detail, and most importantly to appreciate the value of quality. Early lessons instilled a love for the artistry of tailoring, but that creativity must also be pliant. From her grandmother came Adrienne’s inspiration that her designs should “be carried by the breeze.”
After launching handbags in 2016, Adrienne turned her attention to studying the lines that form a perfect silk blouse. Most silk shirts have darts to create a shape that rarely flatters all silhouettes. Thinking back to her grandmother’s adage that “only the lazy tailor uses darts”, Adrienne started to experiment with paneling. Sourcing high quality French silk, Adrienne perfected her technique for well tailored silk blouses that form and move with all body types. The core collection at the heart of Adrienne Angelvin was born introducing, the “Sara”, “Clementine”, and “Tabitha” shapes. Designed to be worn for all occasions, under a blazer or on their own, Adrienne’s silk blouses flatter all figures from day to night.
Quality over quantity and sustainability
SUSTAINABILITY
In a world of growing consumerism the question of what stories need to be told and what products tell them becomes increasingly relevant. As a small brand, we have to opportunity to live by sustainable practices, though these guiding principles:
Low quantities – we never produce more than fifty articles of each model
Noble fabrics – we vigorously source fabrics that come from reliable producers and we always keep track of the supply chain
Low carbon footprint – our products are almost entirely made in Europe and we look for the most efficient shipping methods
Transparency and Artistry – we are a family owned company that looks for collaboration with artisans and believe our attention to detail for each garment is like that of a painter
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