"Triple Denim Ensemble, 2023" by Kimberly Clayton
Triple Denim Ensemble, 2023. Denim, leather, gold plated silk thread. Top and bottom approx. 3’ x 1’, borsa 11 1/2” x 1” x 6”, wedges 8” x 5”. 2 piece for $55,000, borsa for $30,000, wedges for $15,000.
Statement: The one-of -a-kind Triple Denim all hand made crochet 2-piece, borsa and wedges were created with 100% denim cotton yarn, genuine distressed leather twine and 14k gold plated silk thread and completed September 2023. The process of crocheting this entire single stitch couture costume was about 1,000 hours of hand crafting and designed for the future Mrs. President.
About the artist: As a woman, veteran, mother, designer, storyteller, and survivor, this portfolio encapsulates my multifaceted journey through life’s various battlegrounds—from military service and motherhood to the realms of fashion, academia, and health challenges. Crochet has been my steadfast passion and therapy for over 15 years, providing me with a sense of freshness and timelessness that I strive to infuse into my garments.
My journey has also been a lesson in self-reliance; often thinking I had support, I realized I had to become my own designer, model, production assistant, photographer, editor, and agent. This autonomy is reflected in my work, as I often appear in the photos of my portfolio, sometimes with the help of my daughters who eagerly assist and appear alongside me. My creative process is intuitive; I rarely sketch but let my hands guide the crochet hook to create designs that I could never fully capture on paper.
These collections are emotional expressions of my life’s moments, seamlessly blending strength and femininity. Each stitch is a connection to my soul, crafted with love and divine inspiration, making my crochet uniquely mine.
Triple Denim Ensemble, 2023. Denim, leather, gold plated silk thread. Top and bottom approx. 3’ x 1’, borsa 11 1/2” x 1” x 6”, wedges 8” x 5”. 2 piece for $55,000, borsa for $30,000, wedges for $15,000.
Statement: The one-of -a-kind Triple Denim all hand made crochet 2-piece, borsa and wedges were created with 100% denim cotton yarn, genuine distressed leather twine and 14k gold plated silk thread and completed September 2023. The process of crocheting this entire single stitch couture costume was about 1,000 hours of hand crafting and designed for the future Mrs. President.
About the artist: As a woman, veteran, mother, designer, storyteller, and survivor, this portfolio encapsulates my multifaceted journey through life’s various battlegrounds—from military service and motherhood to the realms of fashion, academia, and health challenges. Crochet has been my steadfast passion and therapy for over 15 years, providing me with a sense of freshness and timelessness that I strive to infuse into my garments.
My journey has also been a lesson in self-reliance; often thinking I had support, I realized I had to become my own designer, model, production assistant, photographer, editor, and agent. This autonomy is reflected in my work, as I often appear in the photos of my portfolio, sometimes with the help of my daughters who eagerly assist and appear alongside me. My creative process is intuitive; I rarely sketch but let my hands guide the crochet hook to create designs that I could never fully capture on paper.
These collections are emotional expressions of my life’s moments, seamlessly blending strength and femininity. Each stitch is a connection to my soul, crafted with love and divine inspiration, making my crochet uniquely mine.
Triple Denim Ensemble, 2023. Denim, leather, gold plated silk thread. Top and bottom approx. 3’ x 1’, borsa 11 1/2” x 1” x 6”, wedges 8” x 5”. 2 piece for $55,000, borsa for $30,000, wedges for $15,000.
Statement: The one-of -a-kind Triple Denim all hand made crochet 2-piece, borsa and wedges were created with 100% denim cotton yarn, genuine distressed leather twine and 14k gold plated silk thread and completed September 2023. The process of crocheting this entire single stitch couture costume was about 1,000 hours of hand crafting and designed for the future Mrs. President.
About the artist: As a woman, veteran, mother, designer, storyteller, and survivor, this portfolio encapsulates my multifaceted journey through life’s various battlegrounds—from military service and motherhood to the realms of fashion, academia, and health challenges. Crochet has been my steadfast passion and therapy for over 15 years, providing me with a sense of freshness and timelessness that I strive to infuse into my garments.
My journey has also been a lesson in self-reliance; often thinking I had support, I realized I had to become my own designer, model, production assistant, photographer, editor, and agent. This autonomy is reflected in my work, as I often appear in the photos of my portfolio, sometimes with the help of my daughters who eagerly assist and appear alongside me. My creative process is intuitive; I rarely sketch but let my hands guide the crochet hook to create designs that I could never fully capture on paper.
These collections are emotional expressions of my life’s moments, seamlessly blending strength and femininity. Each stitch is a connection to my soul, crafted with love and divine inspiration, making my crochet uniquely mine.