"These clothes make a very powerful statement, at the same time embrace the feminine - which is so important for professional women today!" - Washington DC Public Relations Consultant
About Hillesø Designs
Slow Clothes for Fast Times.....
At a time of surging technological advances (including the internet), fast-paced lifestyles and
"self-service" shopping, Hillesø Designs offers a change of pace. As many of my clients agree, it is a true pleasure to return to the classic qualities of old-world fabrics, fine craftsmanship and
personal service.
I have designed a collection of smoking jackets and fine loungewear for men, plus a wardrobe of fine garments for women. Although I no longer carry any inventory, I am still able to do custom work for individual clients.
Let me know if I can assist you in a one-of-a-kind garment tailored to you. I am happy to assist you with information about a garment, fabric swatches, or just share my enthusiasm for textiles and passion for timeless "World" clothing.
Thank you for your interest in my work!
Randi Hillesø
Designer & Owner
Hillesø Designs & The AlternaTux Collection
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Hillesø Designs was founded in January, 1998 by Randi Hillesø. The Company's mission is to provide finely crafted garments and accessories in luxurious fabrics for both men and women. Designed with comfort in mind and made in beautiful natural fiber fabrics, Hillesø Designs creates the type of clothing to build a wardrobe around. Fabrics come from around the world. Some are hand-woven in India or Southeast Asia; some are hand-dyed in the studio... Others are from China, Indonesia, Japan, Italy, England and France. All linings are silk for a long wearing, breathable garment. Unique embellishments include tassels, ties, antique fabrics and trims or artifacts incorporated into the design.
Randi Hillesø, President and primary designer, started her training at an early age with her mother. Making doll clothes on the sewing machine at age 6, she progressed to creating her full wardrobe by age 16. She won many sewing contests through her teenage years, and went on to study theatre costuming and pattern making in college. Various careers in retailing, arts administration and small business development have led her to the launch of Hillesø Designs. As a lifelong learner, consummate researcher and a lifelong lover of the arts, she combines her skills and talents in this business.
She has been an instructor of Fashion Design, Draping and Fashion History at the International Academy of Design & Technology (IADT)
in Seattle. And also an instructor of Entrepreneurism and Marketing at Keller Graduate School and DeVry University.
As Guest Speaker:
“Designing with the Garment in Mind”, Quilting Guilds, Wisconsin
“Small Business Development”, Seattle Central Community College
“Dressing for the Bottom Line”, Seattle Chamber of Commerce
“Global Textiles & Ornamentation”, Pratt Fine Arts Center, Seattle
And Design Recognition:
2010 Pictured and named in the March, 2010 issue of Vogue Italia with photographs by Steven Meisel.
2005 Featured Artist - CraftsBusiness Magazine article
2004 Finalist Threads Challenge for “Mollusk Maiden”
2001 Finalist Niche Awards for “Silk Hummingbird”
At a time of surging technological advances (including the internet), fast-paced lifestyles and
"self-service" shopping, Hillesø Designs offers a change of pace. As many of my clients agree, it is a true pleasure to return to the classic qualities of old-world fabrics, fine craftsmanship and
personal service.
I have designed a collection of smoking jackets and fine loungewear for men, plus a wardrobe of fine garments for women. Although I no longer carry any inventory, I am still able to do custom work for individual clients.
Let me know if I can assist you in a one-of-a-kind garment tailored to you. I am happy to assist you with information about a garment, fabric swatches, or just share my enthusiasm for textiles and passion for timeless "World" clothing.
Thank you for your interest in my work!
Randi Hillesø
Designer & Owner
Hillesø Designs & The AlternaTux Collection
*********************************************************************************************************************
Hillesø Designs was founded in January, 1998 by Randi Hillesø. The Company's mission is to provide finely crafted garments and accessories in luxurious fabrics for both men and women. Designed with comfort in mind and made in beautiful natural fiber fabrics, Hillesø Designs creates the type of clothing to build a wardrobe around. Fabrics come from around the world. Some are hand-woven in India or Southeast Asia; some are hand-dyed in the studio... Others are from China, Indonesia, Japan, Italy, England and France. All linings are silk for a long wearing, breathable garment. Unique embellishments include tassels, ties, antique fabrics and trims or artifacts incorporated into the design.
Randi Hillesø, President and primary designer, started her training at an early age with her mother. Making doll clothes on the sewing machine at age 6, she progressed to creating her full wardrobe by age 16. She won many sewing contests through her teenage years, and went on to study theatre costuming and pattern making in college. Various careers in retailing, arts administration and small business development have led her to the launch of Hillesø Designs. As a lifelong learner, consummate researcher and a lifelong lover of the arts, she combines her skills and talents in this business.
She has been an instructor of Fashion Design, Draping and Fashion History at the International Academy of Design & Technology (IADT)
in Seattle. And also an instructor of Entrepreneurism and Marketing at Keller Graduate School and DeVry University.
As Guest Speaker:
“Designing with the Garment in Mind”, Quilting Guilds, Wisconsin
“Small Business Development”, Seattle Central Community College
“Dressing for the Bottom Line”, Seattle Chamber of Commerce
“Global Textiles & Ornamentation”, Pratt Fine Arts Center, Seattle
And Design Recognition:
2010 Pictured and named in the March, 2010 issue of Vogue Italia with photographs by Steven Meisel.
2005 Featured Artist - CraftsBusiness Magazine article
2004 Finalist Threads Challenge for “Mollusk Maiden”
2001 Finalist Niche Awards for “Silk Hummingbird”