The Antoinette

Antoinette is a love letter to intricate craftsmanship, beautiful textures, and the kind of details that make something truly unforgettable. Rich in warmth and old world charm, this one of a kind creation brings together the elegance of vintage tailoring with an abundance of carefully chosen embellishments.

Reimagined from a vintage herringbone blazer, Antoinette features a beautifully woven pattern of warm camel, taupe, and rich chocolate brown. The delicate herringbone weave creates a timeless foundation, while the subtle interplay of earthy tones brings warmth and depth to the original fabric.

An intricate golden chain-link patterned trim, bordered by richly textured chocolate brown braid, follows the silhouette, lending a beautiful touch of antique elegance. Beneath it, long chocolate brown fringe is layered with an elaborate arrangement of decorative beaded tassels. Faceted teardrop beads in smoky brown and deep amber mingle with translucent golden honey beads and delicate strands of tiny muted sage green, bronze, and chocolate toned beads. The varying shapes, colors, and finishes create a wonderfully rich interplay of texture and light, with each little detail adding movement and dimension.

The original notched lapels and tailored details preserve the charm of the vintage blazer, while three ornate Ralph Lauren horse head buttons with silver toned detailing adorn the front, bringing a distinctive touch of equestrian heritage to the design. At the two lower pointed ends, large, irregularly shaped gold toned buttons create a beautiful contrast against the silver accents above. A little something for those who believe gold and silver were always meant to be worn together.The unexpected pairing of metals adds another layer of personality, perfectly complementing the golden trim and richly colored beadwork.

The back is every bit as enchanting. The golden chain-link trim and chocolate brown braid form a graceful V across the herringbone fabric, framing layers of flowing chocolate fringe and cascading amber toned beadwork. A large natural wood button rests at the center, its warm grain providing a lovely contrast to the shimmering beads. Additional fringe and delicate beaded strands continue along the two lower pointed sections, creating beautiful movement and an abundance of intricate detail from every angle.

Rich in texture and full of romantic character, Antoinette feels like a treasured heirloom discovered in an old cedar chest, lovingly reimagined for a new chapter. A little piece of wearable nostalgia, where every embellishment tells a story.

Details:
•One of a kind shawl reimagined from a vintage herringbone blazer
•Beautifully woven herringbone pattern in warm camel, taupe, and chocolate brown
•Intricate golden chain-link patterned trim bordered by richly textured chocolate brown braid
•Long, flowing chocolate brown fringe layered with elaborate decorative beaded tassels
•Faceted smoky brown and deep amber teardrop beads
•Translucent golden honey beads with smaller muted sage green, bronze, and chocolate toned accents
•Three ornate Ralph Lauren horse head buttons featuring silver toned equestrian detailing along the front
•Large, irregularly shaped gold toned buttons at both lower front points
•Beautiful combination of silver and gold accents for those who love mixing metals
•Original notched lapels and classic vintage blazer tailoring
•V shaped back with coordinating golden chain-link trim and chocolate brown decorative braid
•Cascading chocolate fringe and intricate amber toned beadwork extending across the back
•Large natural wood button at the center back with beautiful visible wood grain
•Additional fringe and beaded embellishments along the two lower pointed sections
•Thoughtfully embellished and finished by hand

A one of a kind creation, lovingly reimagined by Howdy, Sh’awl.

Please note that each piece begins with a previously loved garment. Subtle signs of age and wear are part of its unique character and history.