Black Friday coupon code for www.felinus.etsy.com

My etsy site currently is having a 10% off non custom order items.
So if you came to check out this blog, you can receive 15% off all non custom order items on my etsy site.
The coupon code is: felinus15

The sale starts now through Monday Nov. 29th 12:00AM eastern time USA.

Please make sure you use this at the check out.  I will not be able to refund you the money if you forget to put in the code.

All items are ready to ship unless otherwise stated.
If you are order both ready to ship and custom order items, please order all the ready to ship items using the coupon code and separate purchase the custom order items.
At this time, the etsy site just added the coupon code feature, and it is still very basic!
But I am grateful none the less.

If you haven't check out my etsy store recently, I've posted many new items.
And I'll be posting more tomorrow.
Have a wonderful black friday weekend!!

Sincerely,

Sumie

Don't forget your legs!

I originally started making leg accessories out of necessity.
We would have to shoot the latest collection every season, and shoes were becoming an issue.
I bought a few pairs of basic shoes for models to wear, but they were so plain compared to the rest of the look.  And models don't necessarily have the kind of shoes I would like them to wear.
So I started making leg accessories that can be worn over the basic black pumps and give them new life.

I've made spats, leg warmers, leg corsets, leg cuffs, pretty much anything to make the legs just as important as the rest of my collection.

So I thought, why not make some signature Sumie style leg items for etsy!
Here are my first two leg warmers posted on etsy.

You can purchase these at:  www.felinus.etsy.com

Sneak Peak Look Book Image

I am editing through the look book images today.
There are tons of images, and I am planning to make the final selection for retouching by the end of the day.
This is one of the last images shot, and I must say........I really love it!
With that said, I don't know if it will make the final cut yet.
And please do note, this is still a raw image.  (not retouched yet!)

Look Book Shoot

The look book shoot was earlier today.
It was a long, but very fun day!
Now it's time for editing and retouching before the final images are done.

Here are a few behind the scenes photos.

Look Book Shoot

The latest look book shoot is finally coming up.
It will be this Sunday, November 14th.

The collection is titled "P18," inspired by 18th century France and pirates.
I am very much looking forward to working with photographer ,Rob Chatterson and Michael Schwarzer from Midoma salon as always.
This time we have new blood in the group for our makeup artist.
She is not fully confirmed for this shoot yet, so I will not reveal the surprise.

I will be posting behind the scenes images sometime next week!

Have a fabulous weekend.

Cheers,

Sumie T.

Gone Vintage?

Yes, I am now selling a few select high-end vintage item and never worn high-end pieces on etsy and soon on my main website.
Most of these pieces were either purchased for inspiration or were old family treasures.

I have one posted on etsy.
www.felinus.etsy.com

The items that are not vintage will be only posted on this blog, as etsy does not allow non-vintage non-hand made items.

More will be added throughout the weeks!

Sincerely,

Sumie

Henna Flower Launch Party @ Midoma

This is my student's launch party for her new line.
I am so proud of her!
Join the party.

NY Japion Interview

I have recently been interviewed for NY Japion (A Japanese Newspaper Distributed in New York)

http://www.ejapion.com/beauty/569

NY Japion Interview

I was interviewed for a Japanese newspaper circulating in the New York area called, "NY Japion."
It will be published in August.
Please lookout for it!

Sincerely,

Sumie

Opening Reception to the New Studio

I will have an opening reception for the new studio space on:

Saturday August 14, 2010
6-9pm

5-26 46th Avenue
2nd floor :: tile room
Long Island City, NY 11101


Please  RSVP to:   studio@sumietachibana.com or call us at: 718.786.8780

WE ARE MOVING!!!

We are moving this week just a few blocks down from our old address in the fabulous Long Island City!

The new address is:

5-26 46th Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101


We will have a Grand Opening Launch Party in the beginning of August.
Please contact us if you would like to receive an invitation.

studio@sumietachibana.com


Sincerely,

Sumie Tachibana

Cover Image: Fall/Winter 2010

NUOK interview

I was recently interviewed for an Italian online website:


http://www.nuok.it/2010/05/today-in-new-york-sumie-tachibana/

SECRET SALE @ www.felinus.etsy.com going on now!

 I am having a secret sale on my etsy site.

All non-custom order items in the Accessories section of the store will be discounted 25% off the original price for you 

starting now: 

May 13th 10am - May 15th 12am Eastern Time.  (Thursday-Friday)

Simply send me a convo of which item(s) you wish to purchase, and i will put a reserve under your name and change the price for you.

Then proceed to place the order and make a payment.

I will send all completed orders tomorrow, Friday and Monday.

Accessories that are in the sale section are not included.

The black silk and lace cuff pair is a custom order item.  This is not included in the 25% off sale

Shop now!   www.felinus.etsy.com 

Time Out New York Article

Time Out New York came to celebrate the opening party of Midoma Salon//Boutique//Gallery.
This is the article below under Midoma.

http://newyork.timeout.com/articles/shopping/85365/new-stores-in-nyc-may-612 

Sincerely,

Sumie Tachibana

Look Book Shoot: May 2nd

Thank you so much for my wonderful wonderful team!

photographer :: rob chatterson
hair stylist :: michael schwarzer of Midoma salon
assistant hair stylist :: naoko eguchi of Midoma salon
makeup artist :: kelly budd
model :: eyen chorm

jewelry :: hidalgo
                ayaka nishi


It was so much fun working with all of you.
And photos came out beautifully!

I am so excited that I would like to share with you a sample of one of the looks.
This of course is unretouched and very much still raw!

The new Fall/Winter 2010-11 collection will launch in a few weeks.
Stay posted!

Sincerely,

Sumie

Working on the new collection

This week I am finishing the fall/winter 2010 collection in order to be ready for the look book shoot this Sunday.  I've attached a photo of the jacket I've been working on since yesterday.
It's almost done, but still needs a few more details.

Working on a new line is challenging in so many ways!
The concept and fabric shopping are the easy part.
Then comes the long long hours of draping, making patterns, cutting fabric, and sewing for each piece.
It's not too bad if you have a team, but this season I am on my own.
It feels like a long journey all alone with your own thoughts to keep you company.
I get to think a lot about my life while working on these pieces.
Sometimes I shut myself in the studio for a few days at a time.
And when I walk outside, the daylight is so blinding!
I love making new collections, but as I get older, it's definitely that much harder to stay up and work long hours.  I am looking forward to Monday when the collection and the photo shoot is done.

Other than normal work hours, another exciting thing about finishing a collection is getting to play with all the beautiful remnant fabrics and making smaller one of a kind items for etsy.
The fabrics for this collection are unbelievable!!
I hope you stay posted for new items on etsy.

For to the minute updates, join:  www.twitter.com/sumietachibana

Okay back to work!

Sincerely,

Sumie

Sneak Peak Accessories

I have been working on several accessory pieces these past 2 days, which I am super excited about.

I just finished photographing and retouching the images.  There is just not enough hours in a day......(sigh)

These items will be posted throughout the week on my etsy store starting tomorrow.

www.felinus.etsy.com 

The ones with the velvet ribbon can also be worn as a choker, headband, and also an anklet.

Some of the materials are silk organza, silk novelty taffeta, and lambskin.

These are great alternatives for those who want something else to accessorize with other than chained jewelry and hair clips.

SAMPLE SALE April 17th & 18th

Sumie Tachibana will be joining an amazing group sample sale event in Williamsburg//Brooklyn this April 17th and 18th.

All items will be tremendously discounted, including items from the etsy store.

www.felinus.etsy.com

This is a one week-end only event, so don't miss out!!!

Fashion Beauty Photo Exhibit

The affordable alternative

For those of you who want a taste of Sumie Tachibana Collection, but simply cannot afford it can now shop at www.felinus.etsy.com

Here you will find most accessory & sample sale items made from the same high-end materials from the collection line.  However most of these one of kind items are made from remnant materials from the main line and the designs are simplified, but still keep the theme of high quality dark wear, hence the generous price cut!

The items in this online store constantly change and new items are added almost daily.
Don't miss out!

Spring Summer 2010 now on website

Alas the spring/summer 2010 look book is online for everyone's viewing.

Please check out:  www.sumietachibana.com

The collection is titled: The Shining

Enjoy!

Happy New Year

Happy New Year!

Sumie Tachibana studio will re-open January 6th, 2010.

Looking forward to a great year!

Sincerely,

Sumie Tachibana