Maggie’s Blog at Furlesque

A lovely review on “Reflective Girl” by Megan Blair…..

Boasting funky girl tees, Furlesque certainly delivers with the beautiful “Reflective Girl.” Featuring a lovely drawing of a sorrowful (or the obvious “reflective”) girl adorned with roses on the front of the shirt, this is one of the most original designs that I’ve seen to date. And I wasn’t the only one to think so - I’ve never received so many compliments on a t-shirt in my life!

Sheer and lightweight, this tee was a grand slam in comfort. A funky and beautiful mauve color (called “cherry”) was something that stood out to me. It looked like an almost heather rose and was completely unusual, which was great. This tee fit true to size, was perfect in length and the amount of attention that was given to the tee (even from perfect strangers) left me congratulating myself on a great outfit choice (and Maggie and Dion from launching such a successful operation).

These one of a kind shirts are great to wear on a casual day and I guarantee that your shirt will catch a lot of attention and be one of a kind. This alone justifies the $49 price tag. Even after a few wears and washes, it still looks brand new and has taken up regular rotation in my closet. Seriously - buy one of these shirts. You won’t regret it.

A review by Adrianne Munkacsy….it’s always great when your work is understood. Thank you…Adrianne.

The face that launched a thousand shirts. Okay, don’t quote me on the numbers. But believe me when I say this Solo Girl tee*** – the first in a line of edgy tops – rocks. How many positive thoughts can one shirt induce? Let’s see. One: soft. There’s nothing better than a truly touchable tee, and this one delivers. Two: work of art. The shirt’s understated dusty green hue and baby pink trim perfectly complements the Solo Girl centerpiece. Her pensive demeanor, oversized head, and anorexic body evoke compassion, pity, discomfort, and familiarity all in one shot. Three: flattering. With a slight stretch, this 100% cotton tee looks good–and feels good. Best of all, it’s thin, so you can wear it alone or layered for endless options. Why, hello, new favorite tee!

So who’s responsible for this love-at-first-sight experience? Artistic collaborators Dion Macellari and Maggie Maki. The silkscreen design comes from original watercolor drawings by Dion, the company’s owner. The edgy website was stylist Maggie’s idea. She was inspired by Dion’s most recent body of work, “Pop Culture Victims.” Together, these entrepreneurs are creating fearless fashion styles that make a T-shirt and jeans look runway worthy.

I recently swarmed the Furlesque site and drooled over their newest fall designs. I highly recommend you check it out and experience it for yourself. But act fast – the designs are limited, but I doubt their fans are.

*** Solo Girl is currently out of stock, but watch for her in early ’08.

If you’ve never stumbled across the Feminist Review Blog, you should check it out. Other than the fact we were reviewed there, it’s a great blog with over 300 contributing writers that represent all kinds of views. They review fashion, books, music, etc… worth checking it out. We’ve been reviewed by Gina Hobbs and Payal Patel…our thanks to smart women who got what we’re doin! Here’s the most recent:

Goth just got great! Furlesque presents a flattering black and white print t-shirt with an original watercolour drawing of a Goth girl sporting a small top and underwear. Its image screams attitude, freedom and independence. She’s sulky, angry and perhaps a little fearless—More of an antihero than a superhero I’d say, and probably the best kind, since it’s the antihero’s role to disturb the status quo.

Another detail that goes against convention is its inside-out seams and raw-edge bottom hem and sleeves. Made from 100% soft cotton its breathable fabric has a lightweight feel that is lovely against your skin. Scoop-necked with an exaggerated arm-length, it adds shape, compliments the curvy figure, and is cool enough to wear on warm or hot days.

Styled and crafted by entrepreneur Maggie and designed by artist Dion Macellari, these creators of Furlesque name their existing series of clothing ‘Pop culture Victims’. This funky tee, full of sass, is worth the price tag.

Go to the store to see Goth Girl tee