A little quote to keep us going:

 "He who works with his hands is a laborer.

He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman

He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist."  

 We are currently updating our website!  Please excuse our dust and noise as we get everything put together.  We value your patronage and hope you will come back soon to see a new and improved Parker Brown Website!

 On October 16th and 17th we will be featuring the Priemlov Fall and Winter Collection for 2010. Pavlina Gilson, the designer of the Priemlov line will be here to consult with you and share her ideas. She has a ready-to-wear line and designs custom garmets as well.

Pavlina will be here from 11 to 5 both days. We hope you can make it!

Afterwards, be sure to check out all the other events at the Rockport HarvestFest.

 

This Saturday and Sunday we will be featuring the Priemlov Spring and Summer Collection for 2010.  Pavlina Gilson, the designer of the Priemlov line will be here to consult with you and share her ideas.

We will be open from 11 to 6 and Pavlina will be here from 11 to 5 both days.  The shop will close at five on Sunday.

We hope you can make it!

October 17th and 18th we will welcome designer Pavlina Gilson to our shop for a weekend viewing of her latest collection: Fall and Winter 2009. This collection was recently shown at Boston Fashion Week and now we will have it at the shop! She will be here to talk about her work and help customers find a perfect fit in her garments. She also welcomes custom orders.

This collection includes her fabulous signature coats, hand embellished and flattering to every figure. Skirts, dresses, tops and jackets made from soft wools and gorgeous brocades round out the collection.

The Boston Globe featured her as an up-and-coming designer recently. Here is an excerpt. You can also find it on Boston.com.

PAVLINA GILSON, 38, Manchester-by-the-Sea

How do you think growing up in the Czech Republic influenced the way that you look at fashion?
Fashion was something that I always wanted to do, but when I was back home I never really thought I’d be able to do it. When I moved here and I met my husband, he gave me the courage and the confidence to go for it.

What’s your fashion aesthetic?
I usually focus on a timeless silhouette, and really play with different textures and materials. I also like using materials that you normally wouldn’t think about using together. My line, called Priemlov, is a balance. It’s not overpowering when you keep the silhouette simple.

Do you remember the first piece of clothing that you made?
I think I was making a top. I was just putting different pieces of fabric together and I just wanted to do it fast. I remember that my father, who was a tailor, was always trying to tell me the steps to take if I wanted the garment to fit well. I just wanted to do it my way. And now, looking back, he was right. I’m much more like him now.

Whom do you see as the customer for your clothes?
I’d say 20s, 30s, and up. I don’t really have one age group. An older woman or a younger woman could wear my designs, the piece just might need some adjustments. It would also be a woman who is not afraid and likes to stand out. I think my garments catch attention.

Why stay in Boston?
The primary reason is my husband. But I also like it here. There are opportunities here. It doesn’t always have to be just New York. I also get inspired by the area where I live, the ocean and the quiet.