This Weekend

1: My ERMIE Afterparty Print scarf as part of the installation curated by jewelry designer Carly Margolis of ALL FOR THE MOUNTAIN and artist James Weigel aka Owleyes at the Weltenbuerger Store in Los Feliz. Thanks Carly & James!

2. The Weltenbuerger store in Venice is throwing a party to celebrate it's opening- with a DJ set by Leech, and live performance by LA Vampires. 6-10 pm with 10% off everything in the store...that includes ERMIE, Hui Hui, and some killer vintage!

3. Lizz Wasserman is hosting a studio sale for her wonderful line, Popomomo! Lizz is one of my very favorite designers- I appreciate all the thought and hard work that goes into her creations...now is the time to snatch up a few of these smart & wearable pieces at bargain prices.

New in the Shop

The Raku Print Sundress

The Indigo Linen Skinny Tank and Skinny Skirt

I'm working on getting some more fine linen Indigo tanks in stock, and all Scarves are on SALE with Free Worldwide Shipping!

Bad news; There will be no linen Raku Print items this collection, because the printing did not work out. However, I'm not ruling out some kind of garment being made with this print for the next collection. I've heard through the grapevine that y'all appreciate non-silk items...more tops...so that will certainly be a priority in the next collection!

xx

-JPD

Photography: Kate Miss
Textile designs © Jennifer Parry Dodge

GP's

*Tomory*Thomas*Terry*Jay*

"The good times in Bohemia will be only when the Golden Peacocks will sweat the wine." - from Cesky Krumlov (via CC)

edit: I love that the Golden Peacocks share the same initials as my favorite dead rockstar

Tonight!

Image: Tomory Dodge

Tonight, at the Company in Chinatown. 7:30 pm!

The GP's are Tomory Dodge (drums) Terry Chatkupt (guitar, vocals), Thomas Burkhardt (sax, flute), and Jay Stuckey (vocals, bass). Tonight's performance is a part of Perform Chinatown: "One Night, Over 40 Actions, Installations, Manifestations, and Interventions by performance artists from around the world."

See a free show or two, eat some Chinese food, have a Scorpion at Hop Louie's. See you there!

ERMIE + YHBHS Collaboration

Textile designs © Jennifer Parry Dodge

 Top photograph: David John

 ERMIE + YHBHS Collaboration...David John and I made some pillows! You can read more about it on his phenomenal (and newly redesigned) blog, You Have Been Here Sometime (YHBS).

 David is always a pleasure to work with. He has a wonderful eye, and a knack for spotting the new and relevant in advance of the crowd. In addition to his blog, he designs interiors with Krista Schrock through their company, DISC, and writes and edits for several well regarded publications & websites such as Apartamento, Sight Unseen, and Freunde von Freunden. I look forward to our next project together...whatever it may be! 

A few pillows are available for purchase through Product Porch in San Diego.

Saori

 

Yesterday I attended a Saori method weaving workshop. I didn't know what to expect--I had tried to take a weaving class before, but found myself lost and eventually disinterested with so many steps in setting up the loom (ADD). With this class, the loom was already threaded with the warp...so all I had to do was...weave! It was incredibly fun. Fumi, the instructor, took the photos of me weaving and wearing the finished piece...it's a bit short for a scarf, but it is currently functioning as a nice wall hanging in my living room. 

 

I am intrigued by the possibilities. 

 

A Saori loom and lessons have shot up to items 1 & 2 on my birthday wishlist!

Thank-you Fumi-san and TGS for a lovely, relaxing afternoon. 

More pics on my Instagram.

Indigo Clutches

Photography: Kate Miss
Textile designs © Jennifer Parry Dodge
Large Brass Ring: Dream Collective 

We are taking a few more orders for Cheryl Cambras' Indigo Edain clutches! (Yay!) These will be made to order, so please allow 3-4 weeks for completion and delivery.

Thanks for your outstanding response to the New Huipils. As of this writing we are still accepting pre-orders (Shipping approximately 8/6) for the New Huipil Dresses in Extra Small and Small.

Hope your weeks are all off to a great start. 

xx

JPD

New Huipil/ Store Updates

Photography: Kate Miss
Textile designs © Jennifer Parry Dodge

The ERMIE New Huipil Dress, pictured above, will be available in limited quantities in the Store on Monday, 7/16/12 at 10 am PST. These dresses will ship immediately (i.e. 2-3 days from purchase). I will also be taking Pre-Orders, via the store, for the next batch of Huipils that will ship around 8/6/12.

Next week (7/23) I hope to have the Indigo Skinny Tanks and Skinny Skirts, as well as the Raku Print Sundress stocked in the shop. I'll let you know exact details as I know them. :)

As of this writing there is ONE size Small Hand Dyed Indigo Tank (Thanks Jen for the mention!!!) in the shop. 
(SOLD)
 I'll be dyeing more linen, to produce more of these tanks, which should also arrive in the shop in early August.

Hope you are all having a summery weekend! Thanks for all of your interest and support!

xx

-JPD

ERMIE on Refinery29 Today!

image courtesy of Refinery29

Thank you Dana Covit and Refinery29! I am so, so surprised and pleased! What a great write up. Thank you so much!

Thank you, and some Answers!

 

Photography: Kate Miss
Textile designs © Jennifer Parry Dodge

First: Thanks to all who have placed orders so far! Monday's store opening initiated the largest number of sales I've ever had to date. Your support and business are truly valued!!

Second: It's my understanding that some of you did not receive a confirmation emails for your orders, I'm not sure why this is. I'll be emailing each of you individually, this will take tome time, so bear with me. Be sure to check your junk mail folders; but I do apologize for any inconvenience or confusion that this may have caused.

Third: I have received a lot of questions asking about the printed linen pieces pictured above. Basically, there has been a problem with the printing. The ink is not very colorfast, and washes out very quickly. This did not happen with the first batch of linen that I ordered to make the samples pictured above. I am trying to resolve this with the printer as soon as I can, reorder, and get the pieces sewn...but this may not happen. I will keep you updated! 

Please email me at helloermie (at) gmail (dot) com if you have any other questions.

xx

The Store is Open!

The Store is now OPEN!

Happy Shopping everyone. 

Special thanks to:

 

Kate Miss for her stunning photographs, good nature & work ethic.

 

Lauren Spencer King: for being my muse for this collection, and allowing us to photograph her, her beautiful work and studio. 

 

Beatrice Valenzuela: for her endless, fun, positive energy...and creating such beautiful hair and makeup looks for this shoot (and bringing those yummy Citrus Combinados!)

 

Jessica Cheng: For assisting with the shoot, being a good sport, and being a sweetheart who volunteered to go on a coffee run!

 

Kathryn Bentley of Dream Collective for loaning us some of her amazing jewelry, that all looked Perfect with the clothing.

 

Vanessa Samp and Cheryl Cambras for creating unique, marvelous, works of art for this collection, and for putting up with my slowness!

Irma Paz, for her expert sewing.

 

Tomory Dodge: my collaborator, my love, I could never do this with out you.

All looks in this collection were collaboratively styled by Jennifer Parry Dodge, Kate Miss, Beatrice Valenzuela, Lauren Spencer King, and Jessica Cheng.

xxxxx

** The New Huipil Dress, Raku Print Sundress, and the Indigo Skinny Strap Tank and Skinny Skirt should be available in the Shop next week, all as ready made items! Of course, I will let you know exact update times on this blog, and on my Instagram.

The Golden Peacocks

Photo: Jennifer Parry Dodge, Graphics: Tomory Dodge

Full disclosure: My husband plays drums in this band! They'll be playing a FREE show tomorrow, Sat. 7/7 at ACME Los Angeles, at 7:30 pm. It's rumored refreshments will be served (Beer, Tacos...not sure if there is a fee/donation or not for these items).

The Golden Peacocks formed in the Summer of 2011, and consist of Jay Stuckey on vocals and bass, Terry Chatkupt on guitar & vocals, Thomas Burkhardt on sax and flute, Tomory Dodge on drums.

Come on out, see you there!

ACME Los Angeles

6150 Wilshire Blvd. Spaces 1, 2

Los Angeles, CA 

90048

Details

 Textile designs © Jennifer Parry Dodge

A few detail shots from the ERMIE Collection 1, 2012 Shoot. All photographs by Kate Miss, shot with actual film! 

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 THE DETAILS: The STORE will open for business on Monday, July 9th at 10:00 AM PST! I'll be posting the photographs of, and additional information for the goods that will (soon, soon!) be for sale over the next few days.

Please email me at helloermie (at) gmail (dot) com if you have any questions

 xx -Jennifer

 

 THANK YOU for all of the positive feedback about the collection: the Tumbls, the Pins, the 'Grams. Special thank-you to Jennifer Sarkilahti, Ilana Kohn, Miss Moss, and Unruly Things!! Y'all make me smile.

Ancient Pocket for ERMIE

Photography: Kate Miss
Textile designs © Jennifer Parry Dodge

Handmade necklaces by Ancient Pocket. Vanessa Samp is the artist behind Ancient Pocket--these special pieces were inspired by natural phenomena, ancient history, and psychic energy. Comprised of mixed materials: vintage seed beads and lurex twine, white air dry clay, semi-precious stones, aluminum, & copper. The necklaces are enamel sealed, stained with acrylic and gouache paint. Each piece is one of a kind! 

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ERMIE C1 '12 Looks: Scarves

Photography: Kate Miss
Textile designs © Jennifer Parry Dodge and
Tomory Dodge + Jennifer Parry Dodge 2012

ERMIE 100% Silk Chiffon Scarves. Printed and sewn in San Francisco, CA.

Available in (from top to bottom): The Light of California, Raku, Magic Marker and Ave. 51 Prints. 

Handwash cold water or dry clean. 

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a quick note

I have deleted recent anonymous comments, and my responses to them, from this blog. I apologize for any inconvenience or upset this decision may cause.

I would like this space to be one for positive discourse and discussion. Please feel free to comment respectfully; however, I am no longer accepting anonymous comments on this blog.

You may always email me at helloermie (at) gmail (dot) com if you have constructive comments that you would like to express privately.

Thank-you!

ERMIE C1 '12 Looks: Light of California Apron Dress

Photography: Kate Miss
Textile design © Jennifer Parry Dodge 2012

ERMIE Apron Dress in Light of California Print. 100% Washed Silk Crepe, featuring a print that originated from a photograph of an electric California sunset. Slips on, no closures. Side panels with attached ties that allow the garment to be worn in a number of different ways. Unlined, handwash or machine wash delicate cycle in cold water. Inspired by the cut of a vintage dress selected by Whitney Bickers, proprietress of Myrtle in Echo Park, L.A.

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ERMIE C1 '12 Looks: Mexico Print Maxi Dress

Photography: Kate Miss
Textile design © Jennifer Parry Dodge 2012

 

ERMIE Mexico Print Maxi Dress in Hibiscus. 100% Silk Crepe, slips on, no closures, drawstring waist. Unlined, dry clean only. This print was developed from a small segment of embroidery taken from a vintage huipil discovered in Mexico by Joanna Williams of Kneeland Co.

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