Polymer ruffles on the runway

by Cynthia Tinapple on February 18, 2010 · 14 comments

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First she got us into museums, now Elise Winters has put polymer on the fashion runways.

How cool is it that Elise’s polymer clay ruffle neckpieces were featured on models in Cynthia Rowley’s Fall 2010 runway show during NY Fashion Week?

You can catch some of the glam in the video here.

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In the February issue of Get Creative magazine you can read more about Elise and her remarkable story (download the article here). As she says, “I don’t believe in talent, I believe in drive and perserverance.”

Support Elise’s museum efforts by clicking on the Polymer Collection donate button in the right column.

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Eva February 18, 2010 at 6:03 am

I always thought that the work of Elise Winters got closer to the work of sewing, with the ribbon worked in Dodge and weave(Bias), i’m not sure of the words :-) ), the starching etc….
The link is made with this show, but the glam and shine is for Elise!
Thanks for this post!
Bye

alenka February 18, 2010 at 6:54 am

I have read the article and watched the show, and I can say that Elise is an extraordinary woman with the goal to succeed in what she is doing! Congratulations on terrific work Elise!!!

sandra February 18, 2010 at 6:56 am

Wow! Congrats to Elise! So will you be wearing Cynthia Rowley at Synergy?

donna February 18, 2010 at 7:05 am

love that quote, “I don’t believe in talent, I believe in drive and perserverance.”

Lisa Mackin February 18, 2010 at 8:15 am

Wow – That’s quite an accomplishment!

Jeannie February 18, 2010 at 8:24 am

HOT DOG those are COOL! Can’t say the same for the clothes.

Anita Brandon February 18, 2010 at 10:22 am

What beautiful work and the fashion show inclusion and highight is both a coup and tribute to such a talented and hard-working artist who has been instrumental in bringing respect and recognition to PC as a viable art medium.

jana February 18, 2010 at 10:56 am

Elise’s pieces (rhyme not intended!) are _perfect_ for the runway – of all the polymer work out there, I can think of none more appropriate for this ‘venue’. And, no suprise that it is Elise who has attained this accomplishment – drive and perserverance, undoubtedly yes, but I also admire what I view as her incredible, spot-on talent. A hearty congratulations to her..

Angeli February 18, 2010 at 12:18 pm

Wow, polymer clay on the runway!

Congratulations Elise!

Your work inspires me to do better. Thank you!

AbracadabrA February 18, 2010 at 5:27 pm

Very nice, you always give us good post and very very very interresting works for our eyes. Merci beaucoup !

Deb Tuchsen February 18, 2010 at 9:08 pm

Polymer clay can look so delicate while being so strong – can’t think of a better symbol to march down the runway!

Elise February 19, 2010 at 11:51 am

Thanks to all for your very kind words.
Most especially, thanks to Cynthia for reminding PCD readers about the RAM Polymer Collection fund-raising.
Supporting this collection with an exhibition and catalog is so important for us all. Donate and read more at: http://polymerartarchive.com/collection-project/

Mags February 19, 2010 at 4:39 pm

Elise,
Huge congrats to you for such a wonderful accomplishment!! You do such a wonderful job of exposing the rest of the world to the art of polymer clay.
Thanks for you continued efforts

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