Posted by on September 07, 2009 08:09 p.m.
By Kara Klug
“Let’s paint the town red!”
This is how Penelope Bolkovsky came up with the name for her truly inspiring fashion line. Hailing all the way from Australia, Penelope has created an amazing collection that is the epitome of elegance, glamour and class: Penelope Red. I was first drawn to this collection by the unique vision of bright colors and distinctive prints. There is no doubt that the bright patterns and carefully crafted silhouettes define this collection and give it that little “something extra” that everyone is looking for in a designer.
Penelope grew up around talented women who helped inspire her creations. Both her mother and grandmother were dress makers, and Penelope received her first sewing machine at the young age of six! It seems that the spark was ignited at an early age, and in my opinion the flame is already burning bright!
The inspiration behind this collection is what I truly love. I had the honor of getting to speak with Penelope and learn from her what it is that makes her collection special. She commented that she is influenced greatly by bold fabrics, prints and colors (especially from the 60s and 70s) which are the starting point of her unique designs. Art has also had a large impact. Many of the styles from her summer Penelope Red collection were inspired by Japanese Art and Monet Impressionists exhibitions.
In addition to the many colors and prints visible throughout Penelope Red, another noticeably distinct characteristic is the detailed and timeless vintage silhouettes. Penelope admits that while growing up, she watched a lot of old movies and was intrigued by the Hollywood glamour. Many of her pieces replicate the classic 30s, 40s, and 50s silhouette styles that will always be in vogue!
By only purchasing small amounts of fabric at a time, Penelope ensures that her designs are exclusive to the women that buy them. She only makes a few of each piece (there are no more than 10 of one style!) so each woman can be guaranteed a unique and personalized garment.
Penelope Red embodies the true elegance, sophistication, and glamour of the fashion world by having the ability to be innovative and create her own trends, not just follow the others.
“I love making women feel beautiful, sexy, and confident, and I feel that when they wear Penelope Red, they achieve this, whether it’s by bringing out their shape, or creating something unique, that is just for them.”
-Penelope Bolkovsky, designer of Penelope Red
Visit the website at www.penelopered.com for more information about this up and coming designer!