Vintage Fashion Forward – Makool

Fashion comes from all sorts of inspiration. We talked with Anisa Makhoul the designer behind Makool on her inspiration and how vintage plays a role in her line.

1. What inspires your clothing design? 
Anisa -" Horses, feathered hair, singing in the rain, marshmallows, panda bears,
semi trucks, pontoon boats, mates of state, puffy stickers, secret love
notes, well dressed toddlers, ballerinas, folk tales, castles, bonde do
role, old european cities, yellow submarines, cottages, bicycles,
smokey the bear, danish modern design, chocolate, feeling really good
inside, clouds, Mr. Peanut, paper boats, birds, and roller skating!"

How is that for inspiration!

Above is some of the latest fashions from Makool. Top Left Annie and Alvy Top Top Right Organic Ottodulf Smock.  Rust Herringbone Petticoat Bag.

2. How does vintage play a role in your line?
Anisa – Sometimes I go to the antique mall in Sellwood, (it’s huge like 4
buildings worth) just to stroll and be inspired. A new dress I’m
working on for summer is completely inspired by one of those old travel
tea towels from England. Going to the antique mall helps me with print,
I find that there are a lot of iconic images there

Thanks to Anisa for an inside look at Makool, be sure to visit their website along with their Etsy shop.