tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6191431466909232882024-03-13T10:29:56.497-07:00FEMILIA COUTUREAs of December 2010, Femilia is no longer in business! New beginnings for all in 2011
So if you want to contact the designers directly, feel free--->
Fotoula Lambros-
Fotoula.Lambros@gmail.com Twitter:@fo2la
Emily Thornhill-
EmilyAThornhill@gmail.com
Thank you for all your support!!
FEMILIA.COUTURE@GMAIL.COMFemilia Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092413313408257807noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619143146690923288.post-80445020494844245062010-12-15T15:54:00.000-08:002010-12-15T15:54:20.725-08:00A note from us to YOU!Season's Greetings from Femilia!!
Tis the season, to celebrate familia, friends, and the gift of life!! We wish you, and your familia, all the very best this holiday season!!
We would like to take this moment and share the latest in Femilia Couture news with you, as we enter the prosperous new year of 2011.
First we would like to reflect on all the wonderful things that have Femilia Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092413313408257807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619143146690923288.post-38405123498210715492010-12-07T10:21:00.001-08:002010-12-07T10:29:07.408-08:00Streaming live on www.theOrganicView.com Did you know that having an air streamed interview is a HUGE deal!!! We would love to thank, the host June Stoyer, for being so easy to talk to and an advocate for all things Organic!!! check out her show everyday at 12 noon!! AMAZING!!
click here for the best in organic informationwww.theorganicview.com
Listen to internet radio with The Organic View on Blog Talk RadioFemilia Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092413313408257807noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619143146690923288.post-17789863249650953582010-12-06T22:06:00.000-08:002010-12-06T22:07:22.019-08:00~The Organic View asks Femilia for some 1 on 1 in the Airwaves~It has been said by some that social networking sites are full of wasted time, missed connections and yes, we here disagree...COMPLETELY!!! Thanks to the Twitter-Verse, Femilia has connected and chatted with people not just in Michigan, not just in the US, but all over the world! And it definitely does not stop there... Social Media is the future and everyone should give a tweet every once in Femilia Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092413313408257807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619143146690923288.post-61309105977320344742010-12-06T16:01:00.000-08:002010-12-06T16:02:48.499-08:00CYBEROPTIX is HERE!!Our Seasoned Featured artist this month, is CyberOptix Tie Lab with Master Crafter of Silk, Bethany Shorb behind the operation! Cyberoptix has been featured on Etsy, Martha Stewart, numerous magazines around the world, and it is just the beginning. These Silk hand made ties feature the most unique screens with objects such as handguns, vintage cameras, gear shifts, records, and snowflakes as the Femilia Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092413313408257807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619143146690923288.post-15044717671024531772010-11-23T13:08:00.000-08:002010-11-23T13:08:38.505-08:00!!WHITE FRIDAY SALE IS ALMOST HERE!!
For all you good (and sometimes not so good) boys and girls out there!! Get yourself, or your special someone a holiday gift from Femilia!
This Friday featured sales on all our Merch which showcase the newest arrivals of our Accessory Line.
From Gauntlets, Scarves, Dickies, Cuff Links, Headbands, and more please feel free to stop on by starting bright and fashionably early......11am Femilia Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092413313408257807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619143146690923288.post-6002212638021011752010-11-16T18:28:00.000-08:002010-11-16T18:28:13.279-08:00Featured Artist this week- DEADBEAT MUSIC ARTWORKSo, it is Tuesday at Femilia, which means we have just had our latest art installment by the wonderful, Michele Crimi, who by far extends her appreciation of music to more than listening. She has recycled used and broken musical instruments into works of art like wall hanging pieces, to freelance music catichers. Not only does she create these beautiful pieces of work, but she rescuesFemilia Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092413313408257807noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619143146690923288.post-64488883344861498522010-11-15T10:46:00.000-08:002010-11-16T21:21:42.291-08:00Design.Define.Detroit.
Photo Courtesy of Detroit Metromix
This past weekend's event was a hit!! We had so many people there backstage and front in the crowd, from supports in the community, panel attendees, and last but not least, the press! It was really great to see everyone out with their ears and eyes focued on the discussion, the fashion shows and the networking opportunities everyone seemed to find.
Photos Femilia Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092413313408257807noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619143146690923288.post-2251224090458826252010-11-12T09:19:00.000-08:002010-11-12T09:19:36.972-08:00Femilia Store Closes for the DESIGN.DEFINE.DETROIT Fashion Industry Gala 11.13.10Just an announcement!! Femilia Couture will be closing early tomorrow, Saturday November 13, at 4pm, for the DESIGN.DEFINE.DETROIT. Fashion Industry Gala. Please join us, especially for the Panel Discussion portion at 5pm and runway shows that follow the media reception at 7pm! Please click on the link for registration and more event information.
www.designdefinedetroit.com
There willFemilia Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092413313408257807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619143146690923288.post-39280019343332916212010-11-09T11:55:00.000-08:002010-11-09T11:55:02.538-08:00ARTIST OF THE WEEK : ANGELA MCBRIDE : One of our fav fashion gals, Angela McBride is here setting up!! You've seen her at all our Fashion Garages, now come check her out in store all this week. The show will run today Tuesday NOVEMBER 9, 2010 - Saturday NOVEMBER 13. From 11am to 7pm. ARTIST RECEPTION:: THURSDAY NOVEMBER 11, 2010 from 6pm-9pm. Wine and snacks and meet the artist and the designers!ForFemilia Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092413313408257807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619143146690923288.post-40713854461218677042010-11-03T12:46:00.000-07:002010-11-03T12:46:49.938-07:00CHUCKs with FEMILIA SPUNK & Our first Artist Reception Opening
What would you do if 944 Magazine and Karmanos Cancer Institute
asked you to give a new life to an old plain version of chuck's?! Well, Femilia added its own flare to these with tulle ruffles and basket weaved laces. So our efforts definitely were noticed and here are some snap shots of 944's eye candy event at the CCS Taubman Center in New Center Park Detroit. TheFemilia Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092413313408257807noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619143146690923288.post-8055040625293826462010-10-30T15:23:00.000-07:002010-10-30T15:23:35.770-07:00A little personal note to you
Well....there has been a lot happening here at the headquarters, and I must say, the thrill is building!! So much has happened recently, with the launch of our Spring.Summer 2011 collection, that these new endeavors are exciting! This last week has been a whirlwind, and more info is on its way.
To start, our opening was a success!! So many of our friends and clients came out to showFemilia Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092413313408257807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619143146690923288.post-5907948778950151642010-10-27T13:32:00.000-07:002010-10-27T13:32:55.805-07:00NYLA REPORT Fashion in Detroit 2010: Day 2Fashion in Detroit 2010: Day 2
Here is a little something from Femilia's fave fashion bloggette!! Asia Willis, thank you thank you for all the support over these years!!
Click here for the whole NYLA REPORTFemilia Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092413313408257807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619143146690923288.post-18670677766696706352010-10-27T13:25:00.000-07:002010-11-04T11:07:42.518-07:00SS2011 Collection Photos
Organic Cotton Twill Tuxedo Ruffle Dickie Twill Hot Short
Here is most of the FORMzine shots from this past weekend! We must say a huge thank you to them, and especially Winnie, for giving us such lovely runway shots!
Silk Gauze Blouse Organic Cotton High waist pleat skirt
Silk Crepe De Chine Casual dress
Silk Flat Crepe blouse with glass neckline Femilia Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092413313408257807noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619143146690923288.post-63000357509473398302010-10-24T15:24:00.000-07:002010-10-25T12:23:23.659-07:00Femilia Couture - Fashion in Detroit 2010FEMILIA COUTURE_FUTURE VINTAGE_SS2011 video courtesy of ris tena at risismtv
Also, we must acknowlege the wonderful coverage from FORMzine, click here, who gaves us these beautiful images
Femilia Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092413313408257807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619143146690923288.post-84468155126416255312010-10-23T13:56:00.000-07:002010-10-23T13:56:59.480-07:00HERE IT IS!! Our Spring/Summer Line, The Future Vintage Collection!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U85flNK_PTMFemilia Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092413313408257807noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619143146690923288.post-55103959555339100622010-10-22T08:07:00.000-07:002010-10-22T08:13:18.493-07:00Fashion In Detroit is HERE!!!!
Today begin's the Two-day Fashion event highlighting local and national designer fashions, in a NY-MILAN-PARIS style presentation....FASHION IN DETROIT- MOTOR CITY CASINO- Femilia is proud to show again this year and couldnt be more excited to see the place light up and fill with people!
We just came back to the studio from a seamless fitting at Motor City Casino and are ready to touch up Femilia Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092413313408257807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619143146690923288.post-60878742728626045682010-10-14T09:06:00.000-07:002010-10-14T09:09:35.464-07:00The Greenest of them All--- EARTHDIVASBLOG.COMOk, this here is something Femilia is so proud to be featured in! One of the coolest environmentally conscious blogs found in the internet We were thrilled to read this morning's post on Heather's site. She said so many wonderful things and has suggested that she must attend this years, fashion in detroit at Motor City Casino. We think you should follow her lead and insist on being Femilia Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092413313408257807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619143146690923288.post-79297842103317355522010-10-12T11:52:00.000-07:002010-10-12T11:52:53.999-07:00Femilia Gives Back!!Dont forget to check out this Month's 944 Detroit...See highlights from every awesome festival for the end of summer...High top Dior Sneakers, an awesome Editorial from LM studios, and the last page is a fave...PLUS...this weekend's Chucks for Charity event that highlights two pairs of Femilia Sneakers!
A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education 460 W. Baltimore AveDetroit, MI 48202Saturday, Femilia Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092413313408257807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619143146690923288.post-58864457612172269072010-10-11T08:47:00.000-07:002010-10-11T15:44:02.188-07:00MAKING THE AIRWAVES ON FOX2 NEWS MORNING! Fashion In Detroit is the talk of the this town for the next few weeks and we are thrilled to be apart of it! From the press to the continued production of the line, our schedules are packed tight! This past Saturday Morning on FOX 2 News Morning, we were kindly asked to bring some of our gals and garb, and ourselves, and talk fashion with Deena Santifonti.
All ticketing and Femilia Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092413313408257807noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619143146690923288.post-88456978099379315992010-10-04T13:39:00.000-07:002010-10-04T17:40:02.416-07:00This Weeks is a doozy!
Soooo.....first and foremost, you must get a chance to see our friend Birta Epfstein's METRO TIMES Fall Fashion Spread! Here is a link but we just had to steal some images and share them with you. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE Metro Times ARTICLE ONLINE
We would especially like to thank, our good friend, Travis Wright who summarized this season's feminine fashion trends. Femilia Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092413313408257807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619143146690923288.post-51917253540206600712010-09-22T06:52:00.000-07:002010-09-22T06:52:31.268-07:00N.A.S.A - Gifted (The Aston Shuffle Remix)A little pep for you morning step! Check out this for some out of this world moves!! Click here to start your dance party!Femilia Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092413313408257807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619143146690923288.post-37995516907418766822010-09-21T14:35:00.000-07:002010-09-21T14:43:19.045-07:00Newest News at Femilia Headquarters!!!!Sooooo...Outdoor festival season has closed with a BANG, which leads up to newest, latest, greatest places Femilia will be this Fall!!
First: TedX DETROIT "The area's leading creators, catalysts, entrepreneurs, artists, technologists, designers, scientists, thinkers and doers will gather on Wednesday, September 29th to share what they are most passionate about — positive ideas for the Femilia Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092413313408257807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619143146690923288.post-43340027928230248712010-09-20T11:22:00.000-07:002010-09-21T14:17:01.570-07:00WOW!! DIY did it again!!Another great night at the best end of summer festival! We would like to thank all the folks, familiies, and doggies that strutted through the booth this past weekend!
A huge thank you to all the new Eco-Chic fashionista's that bought our new bamboo ready to wear pieces! They are going to be awesome additions to your fall wardrobe!!
www.diystreetfair.com is where you can go to catch links andFemilia Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092413313408257807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619143146690923288.post-1420774374549116582010-09-15T00:40:00.000-07:002010-09-15T00:40:32.045-07:003rd Time is a CHARM! FEMILIA***@ DIYSF***This FRI&SAT&SUNJoin us this weekend! Tons of music, fun, and finds at this event! What other place can you shut down the streets, set a stage with the backdrop of Woodward Ave, and drink as much beer from the WAB, that your gut can stand! We will be open from FRI to SUN and hope you will come by to say hey!
Click here for Event Info & Entertainment Lineup
Here are some pics from DIY's past!
<---Femilia Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092413313408257807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619143146690923288.post-25235302974340601152010-09-11T07:05:00.000-07:002010-09-11T07:10:38.420-07:00Dally is here!!the 33rd annual of Dally in the Alley is here!
We are teaming up the fellas and ladies as we did for the People's Art Festival booth, Aptemal Clothing and Division Street Boutique, and the Urban Pheasant Glass Crew, this is going to be the funnest Saturday in September thus far!
http://www.dallyinthealley.com/
Fair is open from Noon to Eleven pm, so swing through and support your local artisansFemilia Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092413313408257807noreply@blogger.com0