Angela Wolf has met her long-term goal of launching her first ready-to-wear line, reports the Herald-Paladium.
Wolf, the creative mind behind Benton Harbor's own fashion company, is now offering Angela Wolf Couture and
'Abo Apparel, in her local studio at 85 East Main Street Studio No. 405.
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After winning the 2008 American Sewing Expo's Passion for Fashion Challenge and landing on the American Sewing Expo magazine cover in September 2009, Wolf is having a blast trying to keep up with all her new opportunities.
She also has participated in the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals' Threads Magazine's Fluid Fabric Challenge for two years in a row, and both submissions made the top 20.
"Ready-to-wear is fun for me," Wolf says, relaxing with a cup of tea surrounded by pieces from her new line in her shop in Vincent Place in downtown Benton Harbor. "This is my lifestyle. I travel, I'm very busy."
Her spring ready-to-wear line consists of separates in different colors and fabrics that can be dressed up or down.
"I do my own patternmaking," Wolf says, which allows her more flexibility and variety. "Most designers present 10 pieces. I'm able to have 30 outfits in 15 patterns. Almost all the tops are hand wash, and they don't wrinkle, which makes them perfect for travel. I love the bright colors."
The story goes on to say 'Abo Apparel is not selling on a national level yet, but that's Wolf's 2010 goal. She's compiled look books for boutiques and has met with high-end boutique owners in Illinois, Michigan and Florida.
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the full story for more about Wolf's full alteration business, and her experience as a wardrobe and image consultant.
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