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Wearing feelings on my collar ☀️💘

As much as I love making elaborated dresses with complex construction details, I've been longing to make something that feels like small fragments of the world of CETACEA, something that carries the sense of wonder and romance yet more versatile and fun to style with. 

These six detachable collars are my first attempt to convey the message, and they’re almost completely sold out today!! 🥹 Thank you for all the support and so happy to welcome y’all to this little universe of CETACEA 🪐

I’m already dreaming up new colors, textiles, and silhouettes, and prepping for the online store. If there’s something you’d love to see next, I’m all ears 💜💙💛

#fashiondesigner #sustainablefashion #detachablecollar #vintageinspired #ribbon styling, handmade, accessories by @cetacea.world
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a month ago
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Madelane in CETACEA custom fill-lace veil featuring hand-stitched scallop edge and a square hem 👰 loved every stitch along the way and happy that it’d become an heirloom collection piece for years to come 🥂 

Photographer @alexisdimmer_ 

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#weddinginspo #bridal #veil #destinationwedding #fashiondesigner custom wear, made to order, sustainable fashion, handmade taken in New York, New York by @cetacea.world
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a day ago
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Vintage tablecloth transformation continued 🌻

Learned this technique while examining the original embroidery work. I swapped out the old thread that held the twist together and opted for a spool of vintage green ribbon from a recent Buy Nothing find for stronger bind. Pleased that the ribbon makes the yellow flowers even more vibrant.

Going to turn it into a skirt to match the blouse from earlier this week. What do you think? 

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#sewing #embroidery #vintage #upcycling fashiondesigner process, sustainable fashion, ethical fashion by @cetacea.world
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3 days ago
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CETACEA Garden top made out of vintage tablecloth with hand-embroidered flowers and scallop edges 🌼

This is part of my ongoing textile explorations. It always amazes me how much effort must have gone into all the stitching. Grateful that I could give it a second life ✨ 

#fashiondesigner #upcycling #vintage #styling #embroidery by @cetacea.world
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4 days ago
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Custom CETACEA ‘Goddess’ veil in Cathedral length with hand-sewn scallop edges and a square hem ✨

Truly an honor to create this piece for the one and only @madelanedejesus 💘 congrats again to the beautiful couple!! 

Photography @alexisdimmer_

#bridal #veil #uniquebride #customwear #bridalinspo by @cetacea.world
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8 days ago
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CETACEA Garden top made out of vintage tablecloth 🌼 

#fashiondesign #vintageinspired #summervibes☀️ #blouse #handmad by @cetacea.world
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11 days ago
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Weaving experiment with a box of scrap chiffon ribbons from what appears to be leftover decors of a wedding 💘

#weaving #chiffon #ribbon #textile #process by @cetacea.world
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10 days ago
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Magnolia study and substantial application on silver vase by John T. Curran for Tiffany & Co., 1891-1893

Got to see the vast silverware collection from Tiffany Co. at the MET some moments ago. The depth of research and prolific explorations left me in awe. taken in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York by @cetacea.world
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15 days ago
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Footage of the Whisper Dress 🎐 

The Whisper Dress is an exploration of textile composition and illusory volume. It began with a tapestry-weight fabric I found at a thrift store and grew from there. Inspired by its layered floral motifs in soft pastels and white crochet style, I created a six-panel skirt made out of medium-weight satin shaped through soft draping, and topped with a sheer layer of ivory tulle. 

Special thanks to @fitcps and my local Buy Nothing group for the generous materials that made this project possible and meaningful. Creating with what's already in my fabric stash has been quite an exciting challenge creatively and often ended up sparking new ideas ✨

Please DM to inquire sizing and customization options. 

Tags: #vintageinspired #bridalinspo #process #thriftedstyle , sustainable fashion, ethical fashion, designer brand, custom wear, one-of-a-kind by @cetacea.world
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23 days ago
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Photos from our visit to Thomas Cole National Historic Site in Catskill, NY last fall 🌾🍂

Living in and being surrounded by lots of textures somehow has the magic of bending time - life got a bit slower and quiter this way 🕰 taken in Catskill, New York by @cetacea.world
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22 days ago
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Slowly draping through details of this CETACEA ceremonial dress made out of thrifted tapestry fabric and scrap tulle 🤍 excited to review the final look during open studio on 6/28 at @elevatorjerseycity ✨

#fashiondesigner #draping #process #fashionbrand #ceremony taken in Jersey City, New Jersey by @cetacea.world
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a month ago
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Field trip to Manitoga and a peek into the (extra)ordinary life of Russel Wright. Moved by the meticulous attention equally paid to nature and to domestic routines. A life well loved 🤍

Summer forests always leave a rich tint of emerald in my memory, installing a sense of permanence while the longer daylights fleet. Will be carrying these feelings as I move forward with upcoming design explorations🌲🌳

@visitmanitoga 

#art #architecture #midcentury #inspirations #upstate taken in Manitoga / The Russel Wright Design Center by @cetacea.world
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a month ago
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