parker + simonne designs is a woman-owned small batch clothing line of tops and tunics, inspired by my dreams.

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Alberta Street Fair! Thank you. 😉😘
Find these new Portland kimono collection items and more, at the Alberta Street Fair tomorrow 11am to 6pm. models: parker simonne + ashly @ashly_mk #albertastreetfair #albertamainstreet #arttowear #theportlandkimono #parkersimonnedesignsshop #bohostyle #baule #indigo
Taking advantage of house guest. Sewing help. @ashly_mk 😉💕
💕Once upon a time I went to a 4year boarding academy (loved it) at 14yrs old. I met my bestie, Jenny and many others there in 89'? We've remained life long "framily" ever since. Well Jen's 17year old daughter, Ashly, made her first solo plane trip to see us (yea!) in Portland this week. So, yeah of course she's gonna be modelling some pieces this week. This new modern crop kimono piece in a Vintage embroidered Guatemalan textile and African shibori textile are insanely gorgeous together. See it at the Alberta Street Fair this weekend coming. #albertastreetfair #albertamainstreet #bff #chosenfamily #notalittlekidanymore #arttowear #theportlandkimono
Fremont Festival day.
Don't ask for a sign, and then ignore the sign. #guatemala #arttowear #smallbatch #livingmybestlife
Goodies.
(Repost from pre-opening of parker simonne) Learning from my journey toward creating parker simonne designs, I found this from last year. Without negating the problems that exist in my US citizenship world and my many personal demons, I caught a glimpse of old age, poverty, and yet, happiness, in the country of Guatemala over 10days.This developing country's problems are clear and visible within their sweet indigenous villages. They go well beyond my extremely privileged day to day trivial hashtags, frustrations with Trumpishness, and even black and brown trauma of racism. My issues felt like having ice cream, if I compared them, but that wouldn't be fair. Every country has its cares and problems, legitimately. How 'bout NO clean water though?! I mean, REALLY you can not drink it. Or not being certain about your next meal?! Or walking on cobblestone streets barefoot for miles with rocks and wood strapped to your head?! No shiny stainless steel appliances, but a smoky makeshift stove to cook your food- of course that same stove also smokes up your whole room (which IS your house). Before leaving on this journey I was becoming so cynical, and self-centered in my thoughts and desires. Its refreshing to get out of my "world", my head, if only for what felt like a moment in time. My take aways are plentiful. I know I can do more, and do better to make "quality of life" for others. I have gifts. We all do. I want to use mine more, better and discover more of them in its process. I want to beat back depression and anxiety and worries of having enough. Enough time, enough money, enough love. I want to understand and know that I have enough and some left over to give. Yes, I want to give more. To use my gifts to make meaningful contributions. Sustainable ones; for those who are not as privileged as I am. "The next migration is a spiritual one"..said by author, Isabel Wilkerson. I seek spiritual growth. I seek wholeness, and continued authenticity, realizing I may not receive a thing back. Creative direction, and a hopeful and receptive community is what I will continue to seek,while tending to my own garden to ensure my own strength💞+ sustainability.
Front panels of a new Portland kimono Its in the details. #theportlandkimono #arttowear #guatemalantextiles #indigo #africantextiles