Info FOr You I'd like to introduce you to: Evon Cassier
Saturday, June 30, 2018
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Please meet my friend... Evon Cassier !
all photos Dave White
Besides being beautiful, kind-hearted and a gentle-soul, Evon is a talented artist who has a passion for rescuing high-quality clothing items and re-purposing them into custom-made meaningful and clever handbags and totes! Clothing items from thrift shops, antique shops, the back of some one's closet, a fireman's jacket, a late father's coat, etc... all become works of art in the hands of this biochemist turned handbag-maker! Yes, she has a degree in Biochemistry from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo! Did I mention she is smart too?!
Evon is competing for a $10,000 grand prize and a chance to be featured on marthastewart.com as a nominee in the Martha Stewart American Made Awards.
A WIN would mean more new products and possibly even a new working studio for this single-mother of two!
The voting runs through September 22 and you can place 6 votes per day in a 24-hours period. Just sign-in to her nomination page, VOTE 6 times, and your efforts could mean a HUGE WIN for Evon!
Please go to http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/nominee/80626 to cast your votes and to read more about her story.
I wanted you to meet Evon and see her creative bags and totes in hopes that you, too, will vote for her to WIN !
In her own words...
It is intriguing to take textiles that have outlived their usefulness and transform them into bags that can provide service once again. On the surface they are beautifully crafted bags, but dig a little deeper and you see a meaningful story. Maybe the coat was originally worn by a grandfather or maybe it traveled all over the world? I thrive on the stories and memories that each bag tells and that's what inspired me to create a business. Many of the garments I work with were originally made in America at a time when Americans were known for their manufacturing quality and workmanship. I see it in the garments I deconstruct and I am inspired to honor those values that made us great. As my business evolves and grows, I stay committed to American made, sustainable growth, quality workmanship and respect for those who work for me.
The most unique things about my business are the materials I use. Taking quality garments from some one's closet or the thrift store and turning them into useful products is contrary to this world of disposable,"fast fashion" where things are made cheaply offshore of low quality. But bigger, faster, and cheaper aren't always a good thing and I offer an alternative that may one day become the norm. My bags are as unique as the materials I use and are a celebration of individuality, just like the people who own them.
she also custom makes bags from retired fireman's jackets and pants, suit jackets that clients send her that once belonged to their father/grandfather, sentimental pieces of clothing that would otherwise just sit in the back of a closet, etc... . [I'm thinking of having her make a tote out of one of Dan's fighter-pilot flight suits (he flew F-4's and F-15's)- wouldn't that be cool?!]
Evon is kindly offering all my readers a 15% discount on all her in-stock (only) items HERE.
Simply enter ELLA15 in the coupon code at checkout!
Simply enter ELLA15 in the coupon code at checkout!
Thank you so much for voting for Evon!
(Remember you can vote 6-times each day through September 22 ;)
(Remember you can vote 6-times each day through September 22 ;)
I really appreciate you supporting my friend!
Please visit her website to see the in-stock collections and to contact Evon about having a custom item made.
UPDATE:
(Martha extended the voting time until September 22, so please keep those votes coming!)
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