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Damon Way. Damon Way (born September 23, 1971) is an American designer, brand marketer, entrepreneur and musician. He co-founded DC Shoes [1] [2] in 1994. In 2008 he became a partner at Incase Designs, and transitioned to Chief Brand Officer. [3] In 2016 he launched skateboarding apparel brand, FACT. [4] In 2018 he cofounded spatial audio brand ...
An elaborate Chinese silk embroidery, approx. 1875–1900, Qing Dynasty. Chinese embroidery refers to embroidery created by any of the cultures located in the area that makes up modern China. It is some of the oldest extant needlework. The four major regional styles of Chinese embroidery are Suzhou embroidery (Su Xiu), Hunan embroidery (Xiang ...
Chicago Embroidery Company. The Chicago Embroidery Company was founded in 1890 by Johannes Bodenmann, who came to the United States from Switzerland and eventually settled in Chicago in the later part of the nineteenth century. He used his lace making skills and knowledge to form the company, which was formally incorporated in 1894.
Suzhou embroidery, Su embroidery or Su xiu ( simplified Chinese: 苏绣; traditional Chinese: 蘇繡) is the embroidery created around the city of Suzhou, Jiangsu, China. It is one of the oldest embroidery techniques in the world and is the most representative type of art in Chinese embroidery. One of the well-known "four great embroideries of ...
Year. 2011. ( 2011) Type. Lace appliqué bodice. Material. Satin, lace. The wedding dress worn by Catherine Middleton at her wedding to Prince William on 29 April 2011 was designed by English designer Sarah Burton, creative director of the luxury fashion house Alexander McQueen. [ 1]
The bronze statue of Union Army general George Henry Thomas in Thomas Circle is considered one of the finest equestrian monuments in Washington, D.C. [ 1] There are many outdoor sculptures in Washington, D.C. In addition to the capital's most famous monuments and memorials, many figures recognized as national heroes (either in government or ...
Butterflies. Butterfly/ butterflies. A common motif used in Chinese embroidery and in Chinaware. [ 12] The butterfly is a symbol of joy and summer. [ 12] It also implies long life, beauty and elegance. [ 6] Pair of butterflies. Pair of butterflies embroidered on clothing strengthens the energy of love.
Halim Flowers (born 1980), visual artist; born in Washington, D.C. Catriona Fraser (born 1972), photographer and art dealer; worked in Washington, DC Sam Gilliam (1933–2022), painter; lives in D.C.