Red Dot Jacket, Long Meisen Trench Coat worn over Meisen Blouse by Ann Williamson of vintage Japanese silks.
Ann Williamson
APPLIQUÉ, PIECING, EMBROIDERY
PORTLAND, OR
A deep appreciation for vintage Japanese textiles has led to the perfect canvas for Ann Williamson, who uses modernist aesthetics to create clean, cute, chic clothing. Alternating between a cheerful, upbeat minimalism and a sensual vibrance, depending on what fabrics she’s using, each piece is carefully tailored and embellished with surface design applied by hand, such as appliqué and embroidery. These patterns are drawn from every possible source of inspiration, and even in abstracted form summon intuitions of larger forces, like nature, sports uniforms and topography. Striking a balance between casual and formal, Williamson’s clothing is perfect for those who love color, pattern and brightness.
Red and Orange Crane Trench by Ann Williamson of vintage Japanese kimono silks.