About

Wearable Art by Julianne Fuchs-Musgrave is my one-woman design house of exciting art-to-wear--created one unique piece at a time. Each is an artwork that is meant to be worn.

Fusing a love of painting with textile-construction skills learned from my grandmother, I produce bags, hats, and other garments that materialize as wearable art. With a strong commitment to the environment, each collection is comprised of eco-friendly materials. Reclaimed leather and suede, natural cotton and vintage textiles are the base for each piece. Abstract paintings are created on the base material using water-based acrylic paint & inks, and are finished with a permanent glaze before construction. All of my work incorporates art in some way, from abstract works on leather, full paintings on canvas, or collage-piecing impressionist works in shades of reclaimed leather or vintage wool.

Please note: Every piece of Wearable Art is an original. I am constantly on the prowl in thrift and consignment shops for abandoned leather coats, skirts or slacks that can find new life as an art-to-wear bag or hat. While each of the bags displayed may be reproduced, each is created by hand, so there will be variations in color and pattern. Also, as much of my work is generated from previously used materials, small imperfections or signs of wear from a past incarnation may be visible.


Category(s):
wearable art
repurposed leather bags
OOAK
art-to-wear
jolly juli
eco-friendly fashion