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Feeling this so hard right now!

The Lavelle x collab fashion show Saturday, July 15th 2023! it with us






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The Lavelle x collab fashion show Saturday, July 15th 2023! it with us






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I still can’t even believe this happened. So many people came together, giving their time, their labor, their resources, their love - all of it for art. I’m still processing this experience and all the emotions - joy, grief, pride, exhaustion (it’s a real mixed bag over here) - wrapped up in it. This is the community I longed to have as a child/young adult growing up here, a community of artists and collaborators who come together to share their gifts and the people who see the value in their work showing up to support and celebrate their labor. Saturday night was so surreal because it felt like we had finally arrived: on a Saturday night where so many talented, hardworking people came together to share their gifts, and our community was there to receive us. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
I cry every time I think about it. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
And then I think about all the work (and Ryan, too) put in to make this happen: creating the designs, making ALLLL the clothing, coordinating models, florists, make up Artists, THE LOGISITICS - all the unseen labor that people don’t account for…​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
And I cry some more because I am just so damn grateful. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
So until I have a chance to sort through all the feelings from this event, I’ll go with what’s right at the top - gratitude. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
For all of your work, vision, talent, for transforming my work with such respect and integrity, for inviting me in to be part of this experience at all - Steve, I truly cannot thank you enough. ​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​
For the models (y’all know who you are!) and the way y’all brought the clothes to life with your personalities and embodied that spirit of joy and play shared by the paintings (I mean, had my work dyed on her head?!), for Nikki and and Hannah making us look our best, and for crafting LIVE FLORAL JEWELRY(?!) and a FLORAL SLEEVE(?!)- I will never get over it. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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3 days until go time! There are still tickets but we are getting close!

https://lavelledesigns.com/products/lavelle-x-marcy-parks-fashion-show-tickets?variant=45385573761314

Your ticket includes:
-Ticket to our FW Fashion Show for Lavelle x Marcy Parks Fashion Show
- 2 ciders from Tumbling Creek Cider Company
- Jazz tunes by The Peterson Brothers

Also available:
-Delish cuisine from
- $20 beautiful floral bundles from Blue Door Garden
Artists spaces open for perusing at

Kyle Buckland
Fiona Zahnke
Margaret Gregg

And so much more!

Have we got a show for you! Join us next week as we debut this much anticipated collaboration to a public audience, where you will have the chance to see it, touch it, and purchase it all..40+ pieces at all price levels! I couldn't be more grateful for for allowing me to dream up this collection and for saying yes even to the craziest of things, to all the vendors who have signed on to be a uhuge part of this event and for and for allowing me to put together such a special event for my community and for letting me dream and bring people together. Get your tickets today, support local artists and small businesses in your area, and join us in a night we won't forget. Thank you - Steve (lavelle)

We are 2 weeks out until our debut collection of Lavelle x . We are so excited to share this evening with you. Don't forget to get your ticket! This ticket includes a seat/standing room for our show, 2 drink tickets provided by , food for sale by our friends at , smooth jazz jams by the brothers Peterson, flowers by and so much more. We have a great evening planned for you all! Come out and support small business!*
All of our sponsors:


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Introducing Teddy Lavelle, Lavelles lovably luscious eco-friendly teddy! Our furry friend's mission is to help save the fashion industry-stylishly! 

With eco-friendly, sustainable, and recycled materials, Teddy shows their unique style in this custom-printed Lavelle x Marcy Parks jacket, colored with nothing but veggie dyes, Now that's what we call fashion with a conscience!

His job is to find new ways to be more sustainable, eco-friendly, and reusable. Follow Teddy on Instagram as he travels and looks for new ways to help promote a sustainable future. 

We have 2 sizes of Teddy:) 

15" bear

12" bear

Our classic Waxed Canvas backpack but with a twist! This bag is weather resistant. Made with waxed canvas and recycled denim, it's sure to be your go-to bag for years to come!

It all started last October here at Art Lab/Lavelle Studios. Marcy Parks and I decided to collaborate on a project in which we would take my background in customer clothing and her background in abstract painting and see what we could come up with. Magic happened that evening, and it birthed this collaboration. I made a cream-colored denim jacket, and Marcy painted on the jacket in front of a rapt audience.

That painted jacket has now inspired over forty pieces of clothing and accessories that will be made available for your purchase through a pre-sale. Now, you can own your own piece from this beautiful collection and collaboration.

So much time and love went into each garment, accessory, and even the process of printing for each piece. Each garment is vegetable dyed on organic and recycled materials to stay in line with our mantra of creating clothing from sustainable, re-used, and organic materials. Focusing on the carbon footprint and staying in line with the slow fashion movement, I have created clothing that is wearable, washable, and something to take pride in.

We have a great show in store for you including food from the amazing Pakalachian (for purchase), Cider from Tumbling Creek Cidery (included in ticket price) flowers by Blue Door Gardens, Jazz music provided by The Brothers Peterson and so many more wonderful local businesses in our area! Come out and support local art and small business with us! You can purchase your tickets below.

Tickets:
https://lavelledesigns.com/products/lavelle-x-marcy-parks-fashion-show-tickets?_pos=1&_sid=fc0300b55&_ss=r
Photo by :
Models: myself and

The Eco-friendly sweatshirt is soon to become your most cherished! It's made from the best recycled organic cotton and has a comfy fit that fits most! These are a limited run, so scoop yours while you can!

The coolest mixed print with our elements, making this the must-have bag of the summer. Use it as a cross-body or as a f***y pack! These are a limited run, so order yours today.

The sickest silk scarf that you need right now! -sale
The Stunning Model:
The beautiful eye behind the camera:

Teaching these youngins the ins and outs of the