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| Hand Sewn Perforated Leather Clutch with Hand Applied Crystals and Removable Leather/Chain Strap, $600 |
Perforated Crocodile Clutch with Hand Sewn Leather Upper and Sheer Black Lining,$800 |
Collapsible Perforated Leather Satchel Hand Sewn with Black Chain Straps and Black Stone Nameplate, $800 |
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| 1. | Thanks so much! I am now working with GIDC's Showroom NY. Thanks so much for promoting them and me! This site is an amazing resource. Proud to be a part of it. NYC label and designer,Dres - Andres Stickney from NY, March 02, 2008. | | 2. | I love your designs Dres! Absolutely fabulous! - trish darling from CT, March 11, 2008. | | 3. | I do not understand why anyone would not want to own these beautiful bags that are so well made... this is true craftmanship! - Nanou from NY, March 11, 2008. | | 4. | LOVE this line! I was able to check it out during LA Fashion Week...HOTTBella Love,Erlinda Denise - Erlinda Denise from CA, March 11, 2008. | | 5. | very cool, edgy stuff. love it. - susan from NY, March 11, 2008. | | 6. | beautiful designs, lovely ideas. - tb from ny, March 11, 2008. | | 7. | I am so happy to have found this website! I have a DRES bag that everyone stops me in the street to ask me about. THey are a work of art! - Paperdoll from NY, March 11, 2008. | | 8. | I have worked with DRES for years and love his work. He is a must have designer if you sell bags - Mercedes from NY, March 11, 2008. | | 9. | The perforated leather clutch is my favorite. Everybody has something to say about it. - irma bravo from ny, March 12, 2008. | | 10. | I never thought I would enjoy a clutch so much! Every time I use mine, it makes me smile. Thank you DRES! - Joyce from CA, March 12, 2008. | | 11. | Cutting edge and always on the pulse- Dres design is the future! - Angelique Max | Drella New York Inc. from NY, March 12, 2008. | | 12. | Love these! Going to Opening Ceremony tomorrow! - AT from NYC, March 24, 2008. |
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| After training with New York's Fashion Institute of
Technology and designer labels Ralph Lauren and TSE, I broke off with my own
line DRES in October of 2002. For Spring 2004 I introduced my first complete
designer collection and presented it at New York's Bryant Park Fashion week.
Today DRES is a line of contemporary accessories with perforation as my
signature. I made the decision to start my line while taking a bath the day
after a near death experience. Then seemed as good a time as any. I put on my
first runway show in less than three months that year.
We start with the finest, most supple, thick Italian full aniline leather
carefully perforated by craftsmen with mastery over half a century. It has taken
me years to perfect this technique. Perforations enhance the leather by adding
breathability, drape, texture, patter, and by reducing weight. It also
transforms leather into a grid which provides a foundation for exact cutting and
sewing. All accessories are sewn and constructed by hand in my studio.
something interesting about my line is the name DRES comes from the last four
letters of my name, Andrés. I was born in Guatemala, and this is a Spanish name.
However, my parents are from California and Florida. The e is pronounced like
the a in race.
My biggest nightmare for sure is developing molded rubber belts in China through
Hong Kong. It took two years for me to see something I could approve. I have now
learned it is better to do all development locally. China's strength is in
copying and producing. My greatest achievement is my love and appreciation for
what I create. I feel I am doing something innovative and beneficial for the
world. My father was an engineering professor at the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology. Although I am bad with numbers, we have a similar perspective.
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What is your name? |
Andres Stickney |
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Where are you from? |
All over... |
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Where do you live now? |
New York City |
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How old are you? |
32 |
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Do you have a design background? |
Yes. |
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Do you still have a day job? |
No. |
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What year were your bags born? |
2003 |
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Bag brand name: |
DRES |
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What is their retail price range? |
$50 - $1000 |
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Where can a shopper buy your bags? |
Opening Ceremony, NYC |
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For more information, contact: |
www.dresdesign.com |
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