Welcome to Margarette Laizure Designs!
I am an independent artist/designer living in Oakland, CA. I am a California girl all the way to my toes even though I have lived in places as far away as Budapest, where I studied painting and anatomy. Thus, I approach apparel design with the sensibility of color and proportion of a painter. My studies in apparel design included pattern making, draping, costume design, sewing and tailoring.
My clothing designs are classic, chic and fun. I use rich and high quality fabrics for all my pieces. Although I have a line of best sellers, some of my pieces are eclectic and one-of-a-kind and designed for the modern woman. The same holds true for my new tango collection. Using design elements and principles, I strive to make each piece able to stand on its own, integrate into an existing wardrobe or worn with other pieces in my collection.
Being an independent and local designer is very rewarding and exciting as I love to "spot" someone wearing one of my creation. When I'm not creating things, I'm either walking my dog, reading, swimming, cooking something good or at an art museum or gallery to be inspired.
My clothing designs are classic, chic and fun. I use rich and high quality fabrics for all my pieces. Although I have a line of best sellers, some of my pieces are eclectic and one-of-a-kind and designed for the modern woman. The same holds true for my new tango collection. Using design elements and principles, I strive to make each piece able to stand on its own, integrate into an existing wardrobe or worn with other pieces in my collection.
Being an independent and local designer is very rewarding and exciting as I love to "spot" someone wearing one of my creation. When I'm not creating things, I'm either walking my dog, reading, swimming, cooking something good or at an art museum or gallery to be inspired.
