Grace and elegance with an air of mystery is one way to describe her creations,
each having a distinct and unmistakable beauty of its own. For over 20 years,
Claudia Reeves has, with her own inimitable style, been transforming carefully
selected materials into unique wearable art pieces, celebrating the joy of
imagination and romance of haute couture, both past and present.
A native of Atlanta, GA, Claudia has long had a passion for incorporating
antique laces in her creations, both for their intrinsic beauty, and the sense
of history they impart. Her designs have been seen in People magazine, and worn by celebrities including Carole Bayer Sager, Mrs. Sharon Rockefeller, Tammy
Wynette, Sophia Loren and Jane Seymour.
Many of her unique pieces have been seen in films as well as being made
available through Henri Bendel, The Gallery of Wearable Art in New York,
Corneila Powell Romantic Accoutrement in Atlanta, GA, Capriccio in Scottsdale,
Arizona, various shops in Philadelphia, and throughout California.
Her creations have been seen in:
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People Magazine
- photo of Carol Bayer Sager, wife of Burt Bacharach, June 16, 1980, (pg. 36)
- photo of Mrs. Sharon Rockefeller appearing in lace blouse. July 4, 1983, (pg. 84)
- Cover with Tammy Wynette appearing in lace blouse. April 20, 1998.
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W magazine, ad for Capriccio, Scottsdale, Arizona, November 6-13, 1981.
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Women's Wear Daily, Work appeared in article "The Lace Blouse Maker", March 18, 1981.
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Henri Bendel, Christmas catalogue, 1981.
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Naples Daily News, photo of lace blouse worn by Tammy Wynette, hosting the 18th annual Country Music Awards. May 8, 1983.
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Naples Now Magazine, "One-Of-A-Kind", November 1983 (pg. 41)
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Cornelia Powell Romantic Accoutrements, Atlanta, Ga.
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Champagne Premier Party, premier collection of lace ready-to-wear
for cocktail & bridal, featuring One-of-a-kind antique lace blouses, 1987.
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Show for the 1996 Summer Olympics, attended by the Costume Society of America members.
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Victoria Magazine, "Pride in Beautiful Fabrics & The Perfect Fit", photo of antique lace blouse, February 1993.
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Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, Virginia, "With Grace and Favour" exhibit, Lace fan
made with "Boué Soeurs" laces. October, 1993.
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Presenting The Season, the Guide to Atlanta and the Southeast's Finest People and Events. Appearing as guest designer of Cornelia Powell Romantic Accoutrements Fall 1996.
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Independent film Wired Angel [2], [3], 1999, for costume design. Claudia also appears in this film as a supporting actor. This film, which debuted in 2000 has been shown at the New York Underground Film Festival, The Prince Music Theater in Philadelphia,Pa, The Hamptons International Film Festival and the Chicago Underground Film Festival.
