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Apparently purple apparel is very hot this
fall, in all hues. Being
the fashion mavens that we are here at the
MNMF Shops, (you should see us gals at the
warehouse!) we take heed of the messages from
Madison Avenue and Milan and translate them for
you---and include a few other colors as well. If you are
in Santa Fe we hope you can visit our Trunk Show and
Sale at the Spiegelberg Shop at the New Mexico
History Museum tomorrow, featuring Mary Salazar and
Patricia Michaels.
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Mary Salazar
As a child growing up in Chicago, Mary Salazar
longed for the wide-open spaces of the West. She got
her wish, moving to Albuquerque 22 years ago.
Salazar's pieces have a simple elegance and show a
great use of color. She uses all sorts of gems, pearls
and stones in her affordable, yet stylish work, such as
these amethyst
earrings. As Mary says, "The thrill of
finding new stones, new shapes, and weaving colors
together makes me look forward to my work every
single day." Mary will be at the Spiegelberg Shop at
the New Mexico History Museum, tomorrow,
November 7, from 1-4 pm.
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Erika Eckerstrand
Erika Eckerstrand is a Swedish-born Santa Fe
transplant who loves to create functional art. The first
ever international graduate of the Institute of American
Indian Arts in Santa Fe, Eckerstrand works in a wide
variety of media such as pottery, beadwork,
jewelry, sculpture and more.
In her latest endeavor, a line of totes, handbags and
wallets, such as this gold clutch bag,
Eckerstrand
transforms materials originally made to withstand the
elements, such as vinyl awning fabric and waterproof
Cordura nylon, into pieces that are just as practical as
they are stylish and unique.
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Beth Surdut
 Beth Surdut has had many successful
careers in her life, including architecture, painting,
radio, journalism, freelance writing and even
swimming with gators, which earned her the
nickname "Gator Girl." She entered the world of silk
painting in 1986. Her silk painting is done on all
sorts of apparel, including gorgeous silk scarves
such as this.
part of a series she calls " The Abiquiu Scarves" in
honor of Georgia O'Keeffe country.
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Patricia Michaels |
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Taos Pueblo fashion designer Patricia Michaels has
had an incredibly interesting education and career
path. Raised in New Mexico, Patricia went to school
at the Institute of American Indian Arts, then on to the
Art Institute of Chicago.
An avid traveler, Patricia has lived in New York City
and Venice, Italy, where worked with a local tailor to
learn about garment construction. Patricia
apprenticed herself to the Santa Fe Opera where she
saw the importance of designing clothes that moved
with the body. Using flowing fabrics and natural
motifs, her emphasis is in using natural materials
such as bamboo and soy fabric to silk and hemp.
In Canada and South Africa she has participated in
design events and most recently, was showcased
during Fall Fashion Week in New York City this
September, in an unprecedented fashion event
sponsored by The Native American Indian College
Fund.
Of her creative process Patricia says, "I don't own
traditional culture. I am just fortunate to participate.
The pure enjoyment and love I feel through this
participation, and my many travels create the form, the
shapes, cuts, textures and imagery of my designs."
Patricia will be presenting a
selection of her
fashions
at the Spiegelberg Shop at the New Mexico History
Museum this Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 2-4
pm. It is a great opportunity to meet this talented New
Mexico designer.
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