Still ruminating on design

By Tien Chiu | Published: April 26, 2013

I’ve been thinking the last few days about design in fashion, and I think I’ve figured out why I’ve struggled so hard to design artwear using handwoven fabrics. It mostly has to do with focus and focal points. In fashion, most of the time, the focal point is established using texture, motifs, or embellishments – [...]

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Of dyeing and design

By Tien Chiu | Published: April 21, 2013

I know it’s been five days since I posted anything. Lots of wonderful stuff has been happening! but mostly not stuff I can talk about yet, thus the radio silence. (But stay tuned – in a couple of weeks, I’m hoping to have excellent news!) However, not all is enshrouded in secrecy, and one of [...]

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Interested in talking to designers in craft

By Tien Chiu | Published: April 21, 2013

Short version: I’m looking to talk to people who are well-known designers in their craft – not just fiber arts, but things like jewelry, ceramics, glasswork, etc. (Plus fiber arts, of course – quilting, fashion design, etc.)  If you have suggestions for people to talk to, please drop me a line at tien @ tienchiu.com [...]

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Magical moments

By Tien Chiu | Published: April 5, 2013

Me arriving at the museum: …and with my dress, at the exhibit! I’m pleased to say that it had a place of honor – it was the central focus of its corner of the room, flanked by two or three dresses to either side. Also had a poster of me in the dress! visible in [...]

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Presenting “In the Inferno: Firebirds!”

By Tien Chiu | Published: April 1, 2013

And here is the scarf, also photographed by Joe Decker: Have I mentioned that I love this scarf? Despite the couple of technical errors, it’s gorgeous. And Joe did a stellar job with the photography.

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