Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous new year for 2022!! 😎
Karin & Adam
Adam’s Atelier
Looking Back At 2021
Looking back at 2021, we have to say overall that it was a year of growth for us as we slowly pull ourselves out of the lingering effects of COVID. Like many businesses, 2020 was a chaotic year and put a brake on the many plans we had. However, we did take the enforced idle time to reassess our goals and priorities and devised a more focused approach to Lily Absinthe.
During 2021, we established Atelier Lily Absinthe on Etsy as an outlet for a variety of finished products ranging from fabrics and pattern to fashion-related books. Originally conceived as a outlet for selling off part of extensive stocks of fabrics and patterns that we’ve accumulated over the years, Atelier Lily Absinthe has evolved into a larger enterprise complementing our business focused around custom commissions. One of the most exciting aspects is our curated approach to our offerings- it’s not a random gathering of “stuff” but rather a focused collection of items intended to enhance the historic clothing experience. The motto “One of a kind, few of a kind” encapsulates everything Atelier Lily Absinthe is about.
2021 was also good for us in that we were able to spend two weeks in October we had to the opportunity to return to the UK, specifically in the west of England, and reconnect with our friends. 😎
We’re looking forward to 2022 and returning to the UK and hopefully France so stay tuned for more. 😎 😄
What’s On- Holiday Edition
It’s been a busy year for us and a time of many changes. If you haven’t noticed, we’ve created an online selling presence on Etsy at Atelier Lily Absinthe where we are selling a variety of fabrics, trims, books, and patterns that have been curated by us. For fabrics, we have a mix of newly-acquired and vintage fabrics from our fabric stash. We will also be offering a variety of historical fashion ephemera that we have acquired over the years. Our motto: One of a kind, few of a kind! 😁
Finally, we’re still taking commissions and we will be offering a line of ready-made garments in the near future. We welcome you inquiries- feel free to email us at info@lilyabsinthe.com
Karin McKechnie & Adam Lid
More At The Atelier Lily Absinthe Library
These books are the top of our list for Historical Dress research, all are reprints of original sources and images of the era…now you can buy them here from Lily Absinthe. Stock is constantly changing so check back often!! ❤
Victorian Fashions and Costumes From Harper’s Bazar | Etsy
Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harpers Bazar, 1867-1898 by Stella Blum was first published in 1974 by Dover Publications and its an incredible reference for mid to late 19th Century fashions and was one of our first reference sources. This book consists of reprints of various illustrations and
Victorian and Edwardian Fashions From la Mode | Etsy
Looking for a good overview of all the wonderful fashions that appeared in La Mode Illustree? Well look no further! First published in 1998 by Dover Publications, Victorian and Edwardian Fashions from La Mode Illustrée by JoAnne Olian provides a great introduction to the fashions of the late 19th
English Women’s Clothing in the Nineteenth Century: A | Etsy
Originally published in 1937, English Womens Clothing in the Nineteenth Century A Comprehensive Guide with 1,117 Illustrations by C. Willet Cunnington is probably one of the oldest formal costume reference books out there. This edition is a facsimile reprint that was issued by Dover Publications in
Victorian and Edwardian Fashion: A Photographic Survey Dover | Etsy
Need a quick visual introduction to Victorian and Edwardian fashions? Look in further! This book was our first introduction to the wonderful world of Victorian and Edwardian fashion history and its stood the test of time. This is a new paperback copy of the the Dover 1982 reprint of Victorian and
The keystone Jacket and Dress Cutter: an 1895 | Etsy
Originally published in 1895, the The Keystone Jacket and Dress Cutter: An 1895 Guide to Womens Tailoring by Charles Hecklinger was one of many tailoring manuals on the market during the 1890s. This edition is a Dover Publications edition that was released in 2006 and these copies are new. We have
Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns: A Complete Lady’s | Etsy
Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns: A Complete Ladys Wardrobe by Kristina Harris was originally published by Dover Publications in 1999 and is a collection of womens clothing patterns compiled and edited from various 1890s issues of The Voice of Fashion which was a fashion magazine of the time.
Newly Restocked At Atelier Lily Absinthe!
We’ve restocked a couple of our more popular titles! Check it out: ❤
Victorian Fashions and Costumes From Harper’s Bazar | Etsy
Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harpers Bazar, 1867-1898 by Stella Blum was first published in 1974 by Dover Publications and its an incredible reference for mid to late 19th Century fashions and was one of our first reference sources. This book consists of reprints of various illustrations and
Victorian and Edwardian Fashions From la Mode | Etsy
Looking for a good overview of all the wonderful fashions that appeared in La Mode Illustree? Well look no further! First published in 1998 by Dover Publications, Victorian and Edwardian Fashions from La Mode Illustrée by JoAnne Olian provides a great introduction to the fashions of the late 19th