Artist and Flea in Brooklyn, NY Vendor of the Week!! Sept. 16, 2010 click to see the original article This review was written on New Raleigh Publication check out the article and more photos here a little blurb about the ACC Baltimore Show (and me!)in the Chapel Hill Local Herald Sun See the real deal here ![]() River Takada-Capel, creative director and designer behind Riverbasin Outfitters, just has it going on. Cool name? Check. Righteous look? Check. Captivating story? Check. A little Southern-ish charm? Check. A&F: Is there one particular look or item that you are known for? River: My staple pieces are pillow case tube dresses (made from a pillowcase! it has ribbon tie straps and pockets), field dresses (for the ladies with hips – mixed fabric panels, straps and pockets) and the Oxford 5 dress (made from 5 oxford men’s shirts). These are my best sellers, I make more every season! A&F: Who and what inspires you? A&F: What kind of messsage do you hope or intend for your clothing to present to others? A&F: Where are you originally from? A&F: If you had the opportunity to have a totally different career anywhere in the world, what and where would it be? A&F: What do you like about selling in Brooklyn and Artists & Fleas? A&F: If you could relive a day in your life, which one would it be and why? Saturday, April 17th, hundreds of people packed into the hip urban atmosphere of Flander’s Art Gallery in downtown Raleigh to view the 2nd Annual Redress Raleigh Fashion Show. Redress is the Triangle’s premier ecologically friendly fashion show featuring area designers. The sold out show was a stunning success. This year’s event was hands down the most sophisticated & polished fashion event in Raleigh to date. The talent was impressive, many designers on-par with New York & other large city designers. Clothing was well-made, wearable, & whimsical. A carefree spirit was evoked in breezy fashion lines created by designers such as Margo Scott, River Takada-Capel, Jackie Almeter, Keira Flood, Lindsay Kay, Rima L’Amir, Grace McFarland, & accessories designer Johanna Ely. Glamorous, head-turning silhouettes were showcased in elegant upscale clothing designed by Courtney Schaffer, Crystal Pickard, Allison Szatek, Christy Michael, Payton-Alexis Brown, Brittany Erb & Katy Robb, & design duo Nicole Falchi & Daniella Wartner. The show, part of the city’s Planet Earth Celebration, is produced annually by Mor Aframian, Jamie Powell, & Beth Stewart. The three women share a passion not only for clothing, but also for the environment. Proceeds from the fashion event benefit the three representative host organizations: MorLove, a global community of socially conscious artists whose talents go to help those in need; Revamp, an eco-conscious clothing company that supports local causes; & Triangle Emerging Green Builders, a committee of the U.S. Green Building Council. CHAPEL HILL -- River Takada-Capel, a Chapel Hill artist, has been selected to show her work at the prestigious American Craft Council Show in Baltimore. The 2010 AltCraft Artists at The 34th annual American Craft Council Show in Baltimore features some unorthodox work in unusual manifestations. Broken plates and dandelions become whimsical pieces of jewelry. A roll of yarn transforms into an exciting children's toy. A careful modification changes an old piece of wood into stylish eyeglass frames. In all, 20 indie artists will showcase their work in the show Feb. 25-28 at the Baltimore Convention Center. These AltCraft artists will join more than 700 of the nation's top contemporary craft artists in presenting their latest handmade works. From the recycled and reclaimed to the reconstructed and reused, these artists and their eclectic pieces have been selected from hundreds of applicants through a rigorous jury process. To see some of Takada-Capel's work, go to www.riverbasinoutfitters.com. For additional information about The American Craft Council, visit www.craftcouncil.org. Thank you to all the organizations who have helped me stay in school. It has been an honor to receive the following scholarships: Western North Carolina Fiber Handweavers Guild 2007-2009 Asheville Quilt Guild 2007-2009 Highland Quilt Guild (Maggie Valley) 2009 |