Furlesque

Smile Pin-Up Girl Tee

admin — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:17:00 +0000

As soon as I fixed my eyes on the Smile Pin-Up Girl tee, my initial reaction was: simply gorgeous. When I put it on, it looked even more stunning; its wonderfully soft cotton fabric enwrapped me like a polite hug, and its earthy hue ensured an effortless appearance, with the pin-up girls motif adding just enough glamour. My second reaction was of disbelief: I couldn’t get over how perfectly the small size fit me. Every contour matched my own body shape; I was destined to own it!

Sculpted with a round neck and long sleeves, the tee has a cool turquoise and orange print, making it a must for summer days, yet its surrounding darker tone means it’s also perfect for the fall. It can also be worn in the gloomy winter months as part of layers, and the bright ‘smile’ lettering will work magically to overturn that frosty frown. To add to this sparkling list of attributes, now that I own three fabulous Furleque tees, I’ve also found that they don’t shrink in the wash either!

Furlesque tees are not just shirts; they are works of art. Skilfully crafted and designed by Maggie Maki and Dion Macellari, each striking t-shirt is as unique as the person fortunate enough to own one. Feminine and delicate, yet bold and brash, both textile and artwork seem to contradict one another—and boy does it work. Not only does Furlesque cut their tees in an exaggerated way to flatter your figure, but their inside-out seams and raw-edge hems will show the keen observer that you’re certainly not part of the crowd.

I guarantee these t-shirts will become something of a cult favourite for women who require an outlet for this male-dominated reality, as well as those who live on the fringes of society and need to express their individuality. I’ll be surprised if they don’t; they’re edgy and daring after all—leaking confidence and character, and ultimately making you feel good. So if you’re feeling particularly optimistic and want to ooze some serious sass, then show off with the Smile Pin-Up Girl tee! This is one funky and fearless store to keep a watchful eye on.

Written by: Payal Patel, November 28th 2008

Reflective Girl Tee

admin — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:27:00 +0000

By Furlesque

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.

Written by: Megan Blair, October 23rd 2007

Solo Girl Tee

admin — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 03:07:00 +0000

By Furlesque

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.

Written by: Adrianne Munkacsy, October 11th 2007

Distressed Goth Girl Tee

admin — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 13:25:00 +0000

By Furlesque

So the Goth phase passed with the nineties, but that doesn’t mean you can't still wear a distressed little Goth girl on your tee to reflect your inner darkness. Furlesque’s tees look handmade, and there is no reason to doubt that they came from a hand-painted watercolor design. Their tees are soft to the touch and a little see through, but not too pleasing on the eye. Either the design of the little Goth girl in the middle is too small or there just isn’t enough to make this tee shirt feel like more than a fashion victim of a Goth trend.

The assortment of different sized rose prints on the front and the tree print on the back are a good way to put more into this design, but it feels like an add on rather than compliment to the shirt’s over all look, and you might get asked if you’d made the tee yourself. I admit that the design didn’t bring my Goth out to the surface, but it did remind me of that stack of Depeche Mode CD’s I’ve stashed in the garage.

Written by: Annie Moss, October 7th 2007

Furlesque T-Shirt

admin — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:00:00 +0000

By Furlesque

Fun, funky, and functional art. Who doesn’t love the sound of that?

From the minute I saw the t-shirts created by Dion and Maggie, the founders of Furlesque, I was in love. Sheer and pretty, the t-shirt is form-fitting, but surprisingly warm. I wore it alone and was quite comfortable on a cool day here on a Central Californian beach. Come fall, it will look equally fantastic layered with my favorite strappy tank tops.

Furlesque was launched in 2006 by Maggie. With her great entrepreneurial sense and eye for brave fashion, she thought that Dion's recent body of work (female pop-culture victims) would be perfect as limited edition t-shirts. That was the beginning of Furlesque, but Maggie and Dion have been long time friends and artistic collaborators.

Keep your eyes open and spread the word. My t-shirt gets a lot of attention, and I expect to see many great things come from their collective, creative genius.

Written by: Gina Hobbs, August 30th 2007