Pop-Up Shop at gather

Jamie Lau Designs Gather Pop-Up Shop

Join us for a special artist reception on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Gather from 2-6 PM

Join us in San Francisco for the opening of the Jamie Lau Designs Pop-Up Shop at gather in Hayes Valley. Shop a selection of our handmade dresses and tops, each cut and sewn in our Brooklyn design studio one stitch at a time. Treat yourself to a unique party dress, or pick out a thoughtful holiday gift for that special someone. We’ll have a mix of fit and flare dresses, shifts, sheaths, and easy-to-wear tops.

We’re kicking things off with a special artist reception on Saturday, December 20, 2014. Join us for a designer meet-and-greet, festive treats, and champagne while you shop.

Saturday, December 20, 2014
Artist Reception
gather
541 Octavia Street (b/w Grove + Ivy)
San Francisco, CA 94102
2-6 PM

December 17, 2014-January 18, 2015
Pop-Up Shop
Store Hours:
Monday-Saturday 11-7 PM
Sunday 12-6 PM

Pop-Up Shop at Makeshift Society

Jamie Lau Designs Makeshift Society Pop-Up Shop

Join us at our opening night party on Friday, February 28, 2014 at Makeshift Society from 5-7 PM

Join us in San Francisco for the opening of the Jamie Lau Designs Pop-Up Shop at Makeshift Society in Hayes Valley. Shop our new collection of dresses featuring our latest textile designs and prints inspired by the natural environment, travel, and art. We’ll have a mix of fit and flare dresses featuring volume with color, minimal cuts (shifts, sheaths, and A-line silhouettes), pleated shorts, and some of our classic styles cut and sewn from Japanese fabrics!

Our month-long pop-up kicks off with an opening night party on Friday, February 28th from 5-7 PM. Meet the designer and enjoy some sweet treats and drinks while you get your shop on. For one night only, we are offering a special 20% discount to our loyal customers who come in wearing a Jamie Lau Designs dress.

Friday, February 28, 2014
Opening Night Party
Makeshift Society
235 Gough Street (b/w Fell + Oak)
San Francisco, CA 94102
5-7 PM
RSVP to jamielaudesigns@gmail.com

March 1-31, 2014
Pop-Up Shop
Store Hours: Monday-Friday, 9-6 PM

Jamie Lau Designs would like to thank our hosts at Makeshift Society and Britex Fabrics for providing the dress forms for opening night. Makeshift Society is a coworking space and clubhouse for creative entrepreneurs. Britex Fabrics is a San Francisco landmark and a must-visit for designers, sewers, DIYers and anyone seeking creative inspiration.

Announcing…Jamie Lau Designs Prints!

Blue Gradient A-line Shift Dress - available in linen-cotton canvas and organic cotton sateen

Blue Gradient A-line Shift Dress – available in linen-cotton canvas and organic cotton sateen

I’m so excited to announce the debut collection of Jamie Lau Designs prints this season! I am both print and color obsessed and always wanted to design my own textiles. Here’s a glimpse of some of my new designs which will be available at this year’s holiday shows and beyond.

One of my favorite designs is the bias cut Blue Gradient A-line Shift Dress (above) – available in both linen-cotton canvas and organic cotton sateen. I was inspired by the painterly landscape surrounding the Arashiyama and Sagano area of Kyoto and a piece of Japanese stoneware reminiscent of rippling water. For a more behind-the-scenes look into the inspiration and design of this dress, check out my four-part Hand-Crafted Clothing guest blog series on Spoonflower – from color palette and design inspiration, to textile design and garment construction (Part I and Part II).

Blue Gradient Tote Bags in a textured linen-cotton canvas and organic cotton sateen

Blue Gradient Tote Bags in a textured linen-cotton canvas and organic cotton sateen

We also have unisex tote bags in the blue gradient print, available in both linen-cotton canvas and organic cotton sateen – perfect for gifting during the holiday season!

Jamie Lau Designs Color Palette Inspiration Blue-Green

Blue-green color palette inspiration

For my prints, I was heavily inspired by nature and gradients occurring in the natural environment. I also love an ombré color palette and collect paint chips for inspiration. In addition to dresses, we also have separates, starting with a fun pair of textured linen-cotton canvas Blue Gradient Resort Shorts in a rippling water print – great for wearing as-is or layering with opaque tights during colder winter months.

Jamie Lau Designs Blue Gradient Resort Shorts

Blue Gradient Resort Shorts in a ripple print

You may also recall my ombré red velvet and pink wedding color palette, which I wanted to explore again with clothing.

Jamie Lau Designs Color Palette Inspiration Pink Ombré

Pink ombé color palette inspiration

For the Niwa Draped Cocoon Dress, I was inspired by strolls in The Regent’s Park in London. I love this draped silhouette and the interplay between the flora and grass – another piece that is great for layering.

Jamie Lau Designs Niwa Draped Cocoon Dress

Niwa Draped Cocoon Dress in a luscious organic cotton sateen floral print

This floral printed dress is sewn in a luscious organic cotton sateen and features a front and back yoke.

Jamie Lau Designs Niwa Draped Cocoon Dress Back Detail

Back yoke detail

Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of meeting two very talented Marimekko designers (illustrator Aino Maija-Metsola and clothing designer Mika Piirainen) during their visit from Finland for the Cooper-Hewitt Design by Hand series. Their work is so inspiring and I love the bold pops of color and use of prints in their designs. Of course, I had to wear something that was also designed by hand and print filled.

Jamie Lau Designs Marimekko Design by Hand

At the Cooper-Hewitt Design Center with Marimekko designers Aino-Maija Metsola and Mika Piirainen

This is just a snippet of what’s new. Stay tuned for more to come and I hope to see you all at this year’s holiday shows! If you’d like to place an order, email us at jamielaudesigns@gmail.com.

Jamie Lau Designs Fabric Swatches

Sneak peek of more Jamie Lau Designs fabric swatches