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.