Kimberly Becker of K.Becker Designs poses for a photo at her home studio in Woolwich. Laura Sitterly / The Times Record A pop-up shop focused on the wares of woman artists and designers will debut S aturday, July 17.
from 4 to 7 p.m. Kathleen James, Christine Peters, and Kimberly Becker will be selling stationery, jewelry and clothing above Maine Street Design in Bath.
“Grab your friends and swing by for a glass of wine,” said Becker, who plans to launch her new clothing line at the event – a slow-fashion collection for sizes 2-24. “I consider this a capsule collection – you only need six or seven pieces to mix and match. Rather than fill your closet with more garments, the idea is to invest in staple pieces made for your body type.
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To shop with more intention and therefore, reduce waste.” Kimberly Becker has been collecting fabric samples for decades, some dating back to when she attended a haute couture embroidery school in Paris. Laura Sitterly / The Times Record Becker described her new collection as artsy with an edge.
The items are inspired by clothes she remembers having when she was young but can’t seem to find anymore. “People who aren’t from Maine often don’t know what this is,” Becker said, pointing to an oyster. “They expect the inside to be pink with a nice, shiny pearl.
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