FAY ALICE

The collection 'Birdland' is named after a song by Patti Smith and designed and made during visit to New York City. Faye Smith, the designer behind the label 'Fay Alice' was intrigued by the city, and the many impressions which she gathered there during her three month long stay served as the inspiration for this collection.

It was the subtle details of the city which interested Faye in particular and the nearly invisible aspects of a cityscape which often don't reveal themselves at first sight, but which make the city a magical place.

Working with antique lace, glass beads, old buttons, as well as silks and cotton, she created elegant articles of clothing which reflect the beauty and fragility of a little bird as it makes its way though the metropolis. One exciting byproduct of her process was a series of eight drawings bearing the same title which incorporated many similar elements and further explored this theme.

In some of the pieces Faye Smith has taken an almost collage making approach to her designing by sewing together many layers of lace to create a textile surface which is reminiscent of the feathery coat of a bird.

The colors of the collection are primarily white and ecru which are then offset by hand dyed fabric pieces and colorful glass beads to create lively accents.