Cocoabelly Costumes Feb 182 minTrends and Translation Part 1: Current Fashion/Runway Trends and How To Incorporate Them Into Dance 1. Bows Bows are back! and unlike the 80s where we would typically see them at the hip on a low waisted party dress, the 2020 version of this accent is bein...
Cocoabelly Costumes Jan 62 minDaughter of the Diaspora Dress- Kente Cloth Print Project RationaleLast month, I made a dress that I called "Daughter of the Diaspora". I name the majority of the pieces that I make, usually based on the inspiration(s) that...
Cocoabelly Costumes Dec 26, 20193 minSourcing Fabrics for Your Sewing ProjectsPeople always ask where I get materials from. I am fortunate to live in a fashion capital, where I have easy access to supplies. I don't use materials from j...
Cocoabelly Costumes Dec 8, 20192 minA Perspective on Fast vs. Slow Fashion with Regard to Dance Costume Design A while ago while researching, I came across a New York Times article regarding designers that deal in slow fashion. It got me thinking about the possible ...
Cocoabelly Costumes Dec 8, 20191 min 5 ways to Recycle Clothing and Textiles in the NYC areaBecause I do one-offs- one of kind looks for myself or for clients, I often have scrap from various projects left over. I sometimes use the scrap for other p...