Paulie Antiques Fall 2015 Look Book Featuring Rachael Soglin

Meet my new model, Rachael! She lives right in my neighborhood in Chicago and she's adorable! We met one night a few months ago while at a bar. I couldn't stop noticing how cute and fun she looked from across the bar so I went over and asked if she'd like to model for me. There were no ifs, ands, or butts- Rachael was on board! She's down for anything I love that about her! I am excited to hang out, again, Rachael! 

In these photos, she's wearing a yellow dress and bow tie that I designed, patterened, and sewed from scratch! 
*Thank you to Anna Longworth who bought this orange fedora for me :)

Here is Rachael wearing a skirt I made and a sheer dotted -swiss short sleeve top I stitched.

All photos taken & styled by me, Paulie Antiques

Model: Rachael Soglin

love, polly

New Shoe Designs from Paulie Antiques

Here are a few of my most recent shoe designs I've been creating while living in New York City... If you'd like a print, please leave a comment or e-mail me at polly@paulieantiques.com. They will be available at Paulie Antiques very soon... but you don't have to wait if you e-mail me. Love to you from New York City!

love, polly

I designed and constructed my first pair of pants!

Over the past couple of months I have been designing and constructing these pants based (but altered) from a commercial Vogue pattern. My teacher suggested that I don't pattern the pants myself, but just alter the pant pattern according to the model's body  (she still uses this method as a professional stitcher for theatrical shows at the University of Illinois, so it is perfectly acceptable, apparently!) The pants didn't turn out exactly like I designed- I decided to go with a simpler design than I originally drew. I made the pants from a cotton fabric that gave me a bit of a problem, but I am happy with them overall. My first pair of pants! Woohoo!

The mock up of the pants I made from muslin cotton. Thanks for going through all of the fittings and photos, Hannah! You were a great model! It means everything to me!

Do you like to sew? 

love, polly

Charles Gowin for Paulie Antiques Spring 2013 Bow Tie Collection

Today my friend Charles and I went on a bow tie adventure to the Japan House and shot photos of him wearing my latest handmade Paulie Antiques bow tie. It was such a beautiful day and being with Charles is always fun because of how silly he is. Thanks for taking a look at my latest bow tie design!

love, polly

Paulie Antiques Handmade Look Book Spring 2013 with Hannah

I'm so excited to introduce two new handmade crop tops for sale in the Paulie Antiques shop! The first one is called the Paulie Antiques Tangerine Gardens Crop Top

The second top for sale: Paulie Antiques Buttercup Crop Top

The fabulous photographer Anna Longworth and the model Hannah, working their magic!

see the look book video here!

Happy Spring!

Hannah is wearing:

(look one)

A crop top made by Paulie Antiques

high waisted trousers

vintage yellow gloves

Bait Footwear wedges

orange earrings made by Paulie Antiques

(look two)

A crop top made by Paulie Antiques

a vintage teal high waisted skirt 

J-crew neon heels

orange earrings made by Paulie Antiques

Model: Hannah

Photographer: Anna Longworth

love, polly

Valentine's Day: Get your man something unique at Paulie Antiques!

I've been thinking about Valentine's Day a lot, lately.... and I decided to make a new bow tie inspired by Valentine's Day. My friend Benji Frazzetto was kind enough to wear my new Blue Eyed Bow Tie that is now for sale at Paulie Antiques (made to order). I would also LOVE to chat with you about the man in your life and whether or not he'd wear a bow tie! I am very interested to know!
Benji styled his own outfit to coordinate with the bow tie, but I designed and created the bow tie*

love, polly