good rainy day movie for this coming weekend: little fauss and Big Halsy.
less for the story line. more so to gawk at the style of lauren hutton and robert redford.
love
c
Little Fauss and Big Halsy
passport to trespass
We had the pleasure of meeting Mikael Kennedy a few weeks ago in Nashville, and are continually blown away with the art that he creates. Eight of his polaroids from this Passport to Trespass series are in a group exhibition titled Scenes from the South, showing in New York until June 1st at the Howard Greenberg Gallery.
happy birthday, b
Happy Birthday to the one and only Brian Awitan!
happy birthday debbie
Wishing a very happy day to our cute-as-a-button Debbie!
a love letter to i+w
How do you say farewell to your family?
My time at imogene + willie has been so much more than a job, and this team of people have become like brothers and sisters deep down in my heart. What Matt and Carrie have built is truly special, and has meant so much to me both personally and professionally. I can’t help but get a little mushy on my last day… it feels as if I’m leaving home to head off to college. I’ve spent my final week trying to document the moments and memories that I want to take with me. And a few of the things I’ll miss the most:
Matt’s voice when he talks to the doggies. Judge Juji! And his endless support, belief and encouragement in me.
Carrie’s loving open arms. And nurturing, sweet soul.
Jonathan’s countless emails full of ideas and inspirations. And his kick in my ass when I need it most.
Jessica’s perfect envious hair.
Erin’s family home in Muscle Shoals. And sweet memories that were made there.
Joe and our shared love of Justin Timberlake.
Brian and that one time he told me my face looked like Christie Brinkley’s.
Ian’s attention and care for detail.
Kristen’s infectious smile. And those curls!
John Christian’s badass handlebar stache. And his delightful smell.
Alex’s big bear hugs.
Jay always giving me a hard time. But only because he loves me… right, Jay?
Destiny’s perfect green salsa.
Debbie’s heart for the team. And her ability to brighten my day.
Juan teaching me Spanish. Muchas gracias amigo!
Nestor’s crazy jokes and famous ballroom dance moves.
Gloria’s peaceful, kind spirit.
Allen’s enthusiastic and warm greeting. Every. single. day.
Mercedes’ contagious laugh.
Patricia’s quiet and gentle demeanor.
Lale when she rests her head in my hand.
Juju’s love bites.
To my sweet team (and best coworkers in the entire world)—thank you for your crazy love and generous support, for carrying me through the most difficult times, and for being my biggest cheerleaders as I step out into this new journey. I love you all.
See you again soon,
Elise
r.i.p.
RIP George Jones… A sad loss.
file under: cy twombly
We’ve posted about him before, I’m sure we’ll post about him again.
His work is always inspiring. It seems that each time you come back to his paintings, the meanings have changed. As if they age along with you.
happy birthday jk
Happy happy birthday to our graphic / web master—and former cowboy cutie—Jonathan!
you never forget your first
There’s something special about your first.
First pair, that is. And in this case, the very first pair ever of Imogene. And of Willie.
Before we officially started this company, we spent a long time developing the patterns for our inaugural women’s fit, Imogene… and men’s fit, Willie. Nestor would sew one of each and Matt and I would try them on.
It wasn’t right.
Then he would adjust the pattern and make the next set. It still wasn’t there. And then again. Still a no-go. This went on for 5 months. And then there was that one magical day when we slid the prototypes on with critical eyes and defeated spirits… Finally, they were ready to go and right! We knew it.
So from that day forward forward, I wore the very first fit approved Imogene, and Matt – his Willie. Both, made from 100% cotton rigid fabric.
As years have now passed, Matt only has added 4 more Willies to his personal collection. (He starts a new pair at the beginning of each year. He sticks to Willie, because that is the best fit for him. Not for everyone.)
I, on the other hand, got on the bandwagon and started testing and wearing new fits as we have made them, and got away from rigid and into stretch.
I looked in our closet several months ago admiring Matt’s collection of 4. And then I looked over at my side of the closet. A shit ton of jeans on hooks. I was grossed out and a bit ashamed of my collection of… too many. So I decided at that very moment to go back home to that very first pair.
I love the fit. I love that it is second skin to my body. I love that those 2 pairs of pants pretty much chronicle our lives. But what I love the most: that first Imogene and that first Willie take us back to the beginning… to home. Where it all began.
There’s something special about your first. Where were you in your life when you got your first pair?
Love,
Carrie
