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photos: for the love of it.

info@denadadesign.com (De*Nada) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0000

This past Saturday, Redeem presented For The Love Of It, an evening celebrating Redeem’s 3 year anniversary, featuring month-long pop-up shop by yours truly, de*nada, new works by Kelly Towles, and tunes provided by DJ Ca$$idy.

The entire night was superb, and I must express my sincere thankfulness to Redeem and its staff for allowing de*nada to be a part of such a wonderful event and celebration! Here is a selection of photos taken during For The Love of It. To view more, please visit de*nada's facebook page at www.facebook.com/denadadesign

Special thanks to: Lori Parkerson (Owner of Redeem), Kelly Towles (artist + my supporter), Tara Kocourek (photographer), DJ Ca$$idy (music), Flying Dog Brewery, Wasmund’s Whiskey, and Erin Spencer (my assistant).

More photos, also visit:

The President Wears Prada: www.thepresidentwearsprada.com

ReadysetDC: www.readysetdc.com

press: washington post express.

info@denadadesign.com (De*Nada) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:30:00 +0000

de*nada was featured in the weekend edition of the Washington Post Express!! We are absolutely thrilled with this press coverage ... and look forward to our month-long pop-up shop debuting at Redeem tonight!! For more information about this event, check out: For The Love of It.

tonight: for the love of it @ redeem!

info@denadadesign.com (De*Nada) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Don't forget! Join us at For The Love Of It tonight Saturday, Nov. 7th, 2009 6:30-9:00 PM at Redeem: 1734 14th Street NW Washington, DC 20009

Redeem presents For The Love Of It, an evening celebrating Redeem’s 3 year anniversary, featuring month-long pop-up shop by DC’s de*nada and new works by Kelly Towles. Music provided by DJ Ca$$idy and complimentary drinks supplied by Wasmund’s Whiskey and Flying Dog Brewery.

Redeem is a 10 minute walk from the U Street/Cardozo Metro. For more information, visit: www.redeemus.com

We hope to see you there!

press: daily candy.

info@denadadesign.com (De*Nada) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0000

What a sweet morning! ... Lets just say that after a busy and stressful week with work, learning that de*nada was featured today on Daily Candy definitely ended my work week on a delightful note!

Many thanks to Daily Candy for featuring de*nada today! To read the article, please visit DailyCandy.com

happy halloween!

info@denadadesign.com (De*Nada) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Behind Christmas of course, Halloween is one of my favorite days of the year. Why? Well, besides it being the only time of the year where you can find an abundant supply of candy corn at pretty much every grocery store, I love its traditions: trick-or-treating, wearing costumes and attending costume parties, ghost tours and haunted houses, pumpkin pies and jack-o'-lanterns, Halloween specials on the t.v. and horror films, and lastly my favorite ... candy! I mean, what's not to love? So on this day, dress up, eat loads of sugar, and have fun!

Happy Halloween!

upcoming event: for the love of it / nov. 7th.

info@denadadesign.com (De*Nada) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Please join us at For The Love Of It Saturday, Nov. 7th, 2009 6:30-9:00 PM at Redeem: 1734 14th Street NW Washington, DC 20009

Redeem presents For The Love Of It, an evening celebrating Redeem’s 3 year anniversary, featuring pop up shop by DC’s de*nada and new works by Kelly Towles. Music provided by DJ Ca$$idy and complimentary drinks supplied by Wasmund’s Whiskey and Flying Dog Brewery.

Redeem is a 10 minute walk from the U Street/Cardozo Metro. For more information, visit: www.redeemus.com

photos: fashion art cocktails.

info@denadadesign.com (De*Nada) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0000

This past Saturday, Gallery Neptune hosted FASHION ART COCKTAILS featuring de*nada's (yours truly) newest collection along with beautiful artwork by Rania Hassan and Joyce Zipperer. The entire night was wonderful, and I had a splendid time intermingling with guests and showcasing my new line. Courtesy of The President Wears Prada, here are a selection of photos from FASHION ART COCKTAILS.

To view more, please visit: www.thepresidentwearsprada.com

*Special thanks to Gallery Neptune, Akemi Kanazaki (make-up artist), Morgan Hungerford (stylist), models: Brittany, Naomi, + Chloe, and Kelly Towles (lovely assistant).

this saturday: fashion art cocktails!

info@denadadesign.com (De*Nada) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Please join us at FASHION ART COCKTAILS Saturday, October 24th, 2009 7:30-10:00 PM at Gallery Neptune: 5001 Wilson Lane Bethesda, MD 20814

Gallery Neptune presents FASHION ART COCKTAILS, an evening featuring the newest collection from DC’s de*nada with shoes provided by ShoeFly set within the sensuous exhibition of new work by Joyce Zipperer and Rania Hassan. Complimentary cocktails and hor dourves will be served.

The gallery is a five minute walk from the Bethesda Metro, on the red line. Public garages in Bethesda's downtown are free on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information: www.galleryneptune.com

Check out recent press for this event:

The Examiner

Confessions of a Model

loves: big piano.

info@denadadesign.com (De*Nada) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0000

A friend of mine posted this video not too long ago on her facebook page. What a brilliant way to compel people to use the stairs versus the escalator! I only wish now that there was a piano staircase somewhere in Washington, DC so that I can play and have fun... and speaking of large scale pianos ... this absolutely reminds me of the movie, Big, and the scene where Tom Hanks and Robert Loggia plays Heart and Soul and Chopsticks (song) ... one of my favorite movies when I was a kid! ... I remember watching this scene and wanting the "big" piano for Christmas :)

Big - Piano Dance @ Yahoo! Video

inspiration: lights and water.

info@denadadesign.com (De*Nada) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Lights and Water from James Adamson on Vimeo.

For the last few days, the weather in Washington, DC has been well ... wet + cold. When it rains incessantly like it has been here, I for one prefer to stay indoors on the couch with a blanket over me, my coffee in hand, and my laptop on my lap ... sheltered away from the cold. Though it's sometimes hard to feel inspired when you're stuck inside, wifi fortunately exists to save the day. And after watching "lights and water" by, James Adamson, I was inspired by its simplicity ... the sounds of raindrops hitting a glass surface, and how water manipulates the shapes and colors of traffic lights and cars driving by ... absolutely gorgeous!

de*nada on twitter!

info@denadadesign.com (De*Nada) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Join de*nada on twitter: twitter.com/denadadesign

save the date: fashion art cocktails/oct. 24th.

info@denadadesign.com (De*Nada) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Gallery Neptune presents FASHION ART COCKTAILS Saturday, October 24th, 2009 7:30-10:00 PM at Gallery Neptune: 5001 Wilson Lane Bethesda, MD 20814

Gallery Neptune presents FASHION ART COCKTAILS an evening featuring the newest collection from DC’s de*nada with shoes provided by ShoeFly set within the sensuous exhibition of new work by Joyce Zipperer and Rania Hassan.

For more information: www.galleryneptune.com

press: apartment #34.

info@denadadesign.com (De*Nada) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Apartment #34 mentioned de*nada in their Monday Work Wear this past Monday! Read more at: www.apartment34.blogspot.com

lima to dc.

info@denadadesign.com (De*Nada) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0000

It feels like centuries since I last blogged ... and I sincerely apologize for my absence. For the last three weeks, I have been working insanely in Peru creating de*nada's autumn/winter collection for 2010! ... well, not entirely for three weeks. A portion of my trip, I had the pleasure of taking a mini vacay with my dear + wonderful family in Ica, a beautiful city located south of Lima. There I had a chance to sand-board in the dunes, watch the sunset while dune bugging, view sea lions and penguins from a boat, tour vineyards and drink several types of pisco, as well as go horseback riding and lounge by the poolside drinking one of many, many pisco sours ... oh, how I miss my time there already! But now, I'm back in the states working insanely again looking forward to next year when I plan to return to Peru to design de*nada's growing collection ... but for those who are interested in checking out some photos from my trip, visit de*nada's facebook page today!

Adios :)

press: can't help but be.

info@denadadesign.com (De*Nada) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Another press mention this week is by Can't Help But Be, an online fashion and lifestyle blog based in the UK who posted some sweets words about de*nada.

To read more: Can't Help But Be.

press: frock yeah.

info@denadadesign.com (De*Nada) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0000

A busy weekend followed by traveling (abroad, I might add) mixed with business meetings + family gatherings, can leave anyone a "little" behind with their work. In my case, I have been unintentionally behind with my emails (my inbox is currently full ... yes, I am in desperate need of an international phone with wifi capabilities). Well to change that status, this morning I decided to wake up early, sit in front of my laptop and force myself to go through my full inbox of countless emails.

Though the task was daunting at times, I was pleased to read a few new press mentions. One by DC based fashion blog, Frock Yeah. (A great style blog might I add!)

To read more: Frock Yeah.

dc to lima.

info@denadadesign.com (De*Nada) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0000

After a busy weekend, I'm heading today to Lima, Peru for three weeks to complete de*nada's s/s '10 + a/w '10 collection! Although I'll be busy working and of course enjoying the company of my family, I'll be sure to blog about my travels and take lots of photos for you. See you guys in three weeks!

shop: adams morgan day.

info@denadadesign.com (De*Nada) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:30:00 +0000

This Sunday, Sept. 13th from 10-7pm is Adams Morgan Day. What is Adams Morgan Day? It's the longest continuous neighborhood festivals in DC ... filled with shopping, music and food. And we'll be there (No. 26 in the Arts on Belmont Section on Belmont Street) showcasing our new collection as well as selling off samples from past seasons!

I have to admit, I have a few retail butterflies in my stomach. It's been a while since we have done an outdoor show, but we are excited to get back into things. So stop by this Sunday! It would be great to meet and see new and familiar faces!!

For more information: Adams Morgan Day.

fashion's night out.

info@denadadesign.com (De*Nada) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0000

In support of the global Fashion's Night Out initiative, my favorite store, Redeem and other local stores are staying open until 11PM Today, Thursday, September 10th ... so shop, shop, and yes, shop!

Participating stores include: Lettie Gooch, Dekka, Caramel, Rue 14, Treasury, Junction, Palace Five, and Stem.

For more information: MidCityLife.com

music: a silver mt. zion.

info@denadadesign.com (De*Nada) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:30:00 +0000

"stumble then rise on some awkward morning"

"for wanda"

For more information: A Silver Mt. Zion.

save the date: nov. 7th.

info@denadadesign.com (De*Nada) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0000

de*nada, Redeem and Kelly Towles are teaming up to bring you guys a night of fashion, art and celebration (Redeem turns 3!!) on November 7th, 2009 ... more details soon!!

de*nada on twitter!

info@denadadesign.com (De*Nada) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:00:00 +0000

So I've always been on the fence with twitter ... what is twitter?, what will I tweet about?, will I have time to tweet? etc. etc. However, after weighing out the pros and cons of twitter, I decided to create a twitter page for de*nada. Now, my only problem is what do I tweet about?

Tweet with us on our new Twitter Page!: twitter.com/denadadesign

bags, por favor.

info@denadadesign.com (De*Nada) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:30:00 +0000

As some of you may know, I started my brand designing handbags (feels like years ago). However after much thought, I decided to take a break from it. And instead, focus my full attention on knits, my absolute obsession. No worries, we plan on designing a new handbag collection in the near future. But until then, here's a selection of bags, which I have been drooling over for this fall season. (note: I chose the little owl clutch ... well, because it just look so cute) Enjoy!

For more information: de*nada's Polyvore.

new stockist: artifacts.

info@denadadesign.com (De*Nada) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0000

This coming fall, de*nada's autumn/winter '09 line will be carried at Artifacts in Sacramento, California. Artifacts offers a wide selection of the most desirable and coveted urban-style clothing. For more information, please visit Artifacts Online.

de*nada is an emerging contemporary women’s and men’s accessories line created by DC-based designer, Virginia Arrisueño. Combining traditional elements with modern trends, de*nada offers a rising collection of handmade knit accessories for individuals, who desire both quality and style.

Inspired by the culture and the traditions of her Peruvian heritage, Arrisueño works closely with skilled artisans in Perú to create de*nada’s growing collection. de*nada is currently sold at select retailers worldwide.

For additional information, please contact info@denadadesign.com / Visit de*nada’s website at www.denadadesign.com

loves: hamburger eyes.

info@denadadesign.com (De*Nada) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Hamburger Eyes from Nick Fogarty on Vimeo.

Short documentary made about the photographers that put together the black and white photo zine Hamburger Eyes. Shot on 16mm.

For more information: Hamburger Eyes