The Intersection of Art & Fashion
Discover Art to Ware (A2W)—where fashion meets wearable art. Established in 2021 by Lesley Ware, we champion ethically sourced and locally crafted clothing and gifts. We foster a vibrant space of creativity, inclusivity, and collaboration, spotlighting the talents of emerging artists, designers, and visionaries.
A2W represents an eclectic mix of brands and designers, including Epperson, Parron Allen, Googly Eye Cru, JRAT, Alayna Roe, Blue Greenie, Snow Milk, Triple T-Shirts, LDT Collective, YUNK and PWC Milano, among many others.
Proudly supported by Chashama, we invite you to experience our world in-store or online, where you can explore our collections, draw inspiration, and engage with our commitment to creativity and sustainability.
BOOKS BY LESLEY
Fashion is a tool you can use to stand out and speak up! From organizing your closet to setting your own standard of beauty to creating your own bling-this book will show you how. Practical, fun and easy to read, 101 Ways to Love Your Style is full of ideas you can try as you bring yourself to the ever-changing world around you!
Sew Fab is a style and sewing workbook for any girl aged 8–13 who loves fashion. It will teach you not just to sew, but how to wear your creations with flair.
Start by finding your style tribe, learning to accessorize, identifying the best colors for you, and more. Now get ready to sew. Make yourself a mini studio, stock your sewing basket, and try out some hand stitching. Finally, make some Art to Wear. There's a mix of easy step-by-step projects to sew by hand or using simple machining, from a hair bow to a little black dress (but in the color that suits you best!).
Packed with gorgeous illustrations, step-by-step projects, tips, and fun activities, you will be creating unique clothes and accessories in no time.
***PRE-ORDER! SHIPPING SEPTEMBER 10th ***ALL COPIES WLL BE SIGNED W/ A SPECIAL GIFT FROM LESLEY***
Design, style, and accessorize clothes with this book of practical fashion design ideas for kids written by Art to Ware founder, Lesley Ware!
Whether your child wants to design the next big outfit for New York fashion week, or they just want to learn about textiles and fabrics, How to be a Fashion Designer helps kids enjoy experimenting with new ideas.
Draw and color creations, choose materials, and learn to design through drawing your own fashion. Bright illustrations mixed with fun photography show kids how to choose gorgeous colors, design dress shapes, customize t-shirts, and add sparkle to their accessories using simple, easy-to-follow design tasks and practical projects.
This hands-on fashion book for kids offers:
- A collection of practical activities like restyling their wardrobe staples and customizing t-shirts, with easy to follow design tasks and projects.
- A new and updated edition, with fresh content including dressing to boost your mood, how to create your own look book, and sustainable design techniques.
- Art and design combined with practical, hands-on making, so children can easily follow along and make their ideas come to life.
Black Girls Sew is a nonprofit organization built on strong messaging: teach and empower young girls to take ownership of and have pride in their clothing. Their first book offers the tools, knowledge, and vocabulary to help young people take back their fashion narrative. Black and brown girls and boys need a space where they do not have to encounter misrepresentation of their culture, and this book provides them with a safe space in which to explore their creativity.