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| A unique line of One of a Kind Wearable Art for Children and Moms,
with the environment in mind.
By Jill Pillot
14 years ago Jill opened “Ricochet”, a children and maternity consignment store in San Mateo, with the idea of recycling gently worn clothes. From there she got inspired and took garments apart and gave them a new look. She always had a creative mind, and was always making things from findings, but felt she lacked technique. So she decided to sign up for the Fashion Program at Canada College, and graduated; first in costume design, then in fashion design.
For about two years Jill created and designed costumes for several community theatres. Still not having found her real niche, she tried to combine a little of both, and came up with One of a Kind Wearable Art for children and later expanded into woman wear, with a European flair.
Jill decided to participate in a couple of fashion shows and a few fairs with some of my own designs, where the response was beyond her own expectation, so decided to continue on-
With still the environment and being green in mind, Jill began designing clothes by using recycled/vintage materials. Her inspiration came from taking garments apart, setting them on the table and letting her mind flow into a new creation.
"Taking it step by step, I would really like to see this line grow, and be an inspiration to others. For the fashionable parent who like their children to stand out, this is a fun, wearable and comfortable unique line of clothes, with a European flair." Awards: 2010 1st Price for Evening Wear and 1st Price for Best Art-Inspired: At the De Young Museum: Dicarded to Devine
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