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Everything Old Is New Again

December 26, 2014 By John Rankine 2 Comments

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A hundred years ago I started a line of hand-printed clothing that I sold every night to the tourist’s during sunset at Mallory Square in Key West, Florida. It was the 80’s, the work was primitive, and I was supporting myself while living in a tropical paradise. Luck and being in the right place at the right time eventually led me to my own gallery/boutique “Is It Art” which I ran for more than ten years on historic Duval St.

So here I am today, returning to something I was happily creating more than 30 years ago– A new line of printed/ painted denim using some of the same bleach and dye techniques I was using way back when. Every piece is unique, one-of a kind and hand printed and hand dyed by moi.

It’s been fun and challenging and to launch the new line, I’m having a Big Boxing Day SALE today to introduce it to Eureka Springs. Men’s and women’s – jeans, vests, jackets, skirts and peddle-pushers all at a greatly reduced sale price.

Today at The Space from 4 to 8 p.m. across from the Eureka Springs post office.

Pictured is the lovely Katrina, co -owner of Brews, the new coffee and craft beer palace located below The Space. Katrina is wearing a pair of form fitting vintage jeans that have been bleached and dyed and will available today at The Space.

 

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  1. Faith says

    December 26, 2014 at 9:11 pm

    So excited to wear my new pants! Great show.

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    • John Rankine says

      December 28, 2014 at 9:52 am

      Thanks Faith – I know you will rock them and cant wait to see your added touches xoxoxoxo

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