March 28, 2013 19 comments By

Carleen Spring 2013

Mixing traditional Americana with modern nostalgia, designer Kelsy Carleen Parkhouse has our hearts aflutter with her impressive debut collection. The Pratt graduate and recent recipient of the inaugural Liz Claiborne Award found inspiration in the stratification and color palette of the Grand Canyon, as well as the age-old art of quilting. We’re simply smitten with the colorblocked dresses held together with buttons, hand quilted separates and gauzy skirts. And if you have a few minutes, be sure to check out the video below which highlights the painstakingly beautiful details of her pieces.

(images & video courtesy of Carleen; collection soon to available at Bird and Arrow & Arrow)

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  1. Whatkrissydidnext wrote:

    BEAUTIFUL PRINTS & COLOURS!
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  2. Jurgita wrote:

    Too “crafty” for my taste…

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  3. Juliette Laura wrote:

    Such an awesome collection! So fun!

    xoxo
    Juliette Laura
    juliettelaura.blogspot.com

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  4. Maya Topadze Griggs wrote:

    Love the patchwork quilt-like skirt.

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  5. Kat wrote:

    The model reminds me a bit of Shandi from America’s next top Model season 2…

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  6. Laura wrote:

    Love this collection !!
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    love from Paris

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  7. monkeyshine wrote:

    simple and refreshing!

    monkeyshines
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  8. Denisa wrote:

    I like that colors. Looks nice. Have a great day.

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  9. Ambyr wrote:

    I love all the color blocking. It’s so modern, simplistic and still is cool and chill.

    xoxo
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  10. Mani wrote:

    Of all the gorgeous prints, I think my favorite has to be the crisp white shirt with the khaki pants, though the triangle patchwork-like coat is also quite cute too!

    Really interesting concept.

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  11. Charlotte wrote:

    So impressive!
    – Charlotte
    http://fashiongirl134.blogspot.com

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  12. Rachelle wrote:

    great collection, love that last white dress.

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    xo
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  13. Alicia wrote:

    This whole collection is amazing but I’d definitely stick to the minis over the midi/maxis.

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  14. Mel wrote:

    Is it me or does this model have the expression of one who just missed the train and hasn’t processed it yet? The collection is great but I can’t stop looking at the model and thinking that putting the clothes on a mannequin would have been just as effective.

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  15. ashley wrote:

    Impressive collection! And that coat is gorgeous. I’m with Mel, though. That is the saddest model I’ve ever seen.

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  16. Iren wrote:

    Pretty looks!

    xoxo Iren
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  17. THE STEL STYLE wrote:

    I love this brand, the simple pattern design whit nice prints!!!

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  18. Bonnie, Clyde + Marni wrote:

    Love the prints!!
    xxx
    Naomi
    http://www.bonnieclydemarni.com

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  19. Shelley wrote:

    The patchwork skirt is lovely.
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