The dress/code style series spotlights creators, artists, and style icons living and working in Maine. Interviewed and photographed by Georgia Dixon, each feature captures the unique ways in which our personal styles emerge.
"It’s really about being in touch with what makes you feel good. For me it’s comfort. But also, have fun with it. Jewelry helps."
Cleo Brengman is the designer and creator of Ladyfine Jewelery, a brand rooted in the handcraft of carving and casting metal for custom wearables. Living in NYC prior to Portland, she has honed the art of being dressed for every occasion, all in one look.
"I was making things out of other things all my life. Before we even knew the word 'upcycled.'"
Designer and owner of Kookooshka Studio, Anastassia Gonye talks about growing up in a family of creators in Moscow, shares the underground reseller culture of the Bins, and explains the dark fairytale energy infusing her designs.
"Style ain’t about what's on you, it’s what's in you."
Louis Pickens is the owner & chef of Black Betty Bistro. He talked with me about the lifelong approach of curating his more-is-more style. More positive vibrations, more flavors, and more closet space.
"Do what makes you happy. Don't dress for them, dress for you."
Known for his signature style piece, The Brooch, longtime PMA Gallery Ambassador Dan Gifford joined me at Blind Tiger Portland to talk about getting dressed.
"The heart wants what the heart wants."
A dive into personal style, where Ryan & Rachel Adams talk about their dress codes changing over time, share their signature style pieces, and explain how comfort yields confidence.
Blind Tiger Hotel is a partner in identifying artists and designers to participate in this series. Their social space is the backdrop for interviewing and photographing each story.
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