Meet Craft2Wear's Starr Hagenbring

September 19, 2016

Nancy McKeon

ARTIST STARR HAGENBRING combines years of academic study (archaeology, history), sewing and tailoring skills and a terrific amount of organization and energy to create the hand-painted jackets and other clothing items she will bring to the Smithsonian Craft2Wear show on…

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It's Smithsonian Craft2Wear Time!

September 10, 2019

Janet Kelly

…artists. Some designers, such as Starr Hagenbring and Emma Villedrouin, will be returning, while 17 exhibitors will be making their first appearance. So, whether you want to update your wardrobe with a one-of-a-kind item of clothing or shop for gifts…

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The Joy of Color

April 16, 2024

Janet Kelly

…has his or her own interpretation of the theme. Below, we picked three—Sharon Tesser, Starr Hagenbring and Dwo Wen Chen in decorative fiber, wearable art and ceramics, respectively— who bring joy with color and pattern. “After Market,” a portrait by…

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Shop Smithsonian's Craft2Wear

October 4, 2016

Janet Kelly

Carrie Bilbo gets inspiration for her jewelry from cicadas and other insects. This orb pendant above is one of Emma Villedrouin’s favorite pieces. Made from kunzite, aquamarine and 18K gold, it “references a pocket watch.” Starr Hagenbring’s current Sacred Images…

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'Future Focus' at the Smithsonian Craft Show

March 22, 2022

Janet Kelly

…faceted quartz gemstones on 18k gold links. The 18k gold box clasp has two safety catches./ Photo Smithsonian Craft Show. In addition to working on Hollywood sets and designing eyeglasses, Starr Hagenbring makes art that happens to be clothing. /…

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The Week That Was, 04.20.2024

April 21, 2024

Nancy McKeon

…you agree. LittleBird Janet practically ensured our attendance at the storied Smithsonian Craft Show by spotlighting the exuberant, but eminently wearable, designs of Starr Hagenbring (see the picture on the front). Yes, Starr’s a star, and we wish to bring…

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Introducing: A Philadelphia Theater Directory

March 2, 2017

Nancy McKeon

…BYOB eatery with new, locally sourced American cooking. Continental 138 Market Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19106 215-923-6069 continentalmartinibar.com Stephen Starr’s first restaurant, a neo-diner and martini bar. Dinner ranges from lobster mac’n cheese to steak frites and more. Cuba Libre 10…

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Green Acre #211: Happy Quarantine Birthday

September 2, 2020

Nancy McKeon

…will be tweaked in Photoshop, and dinner. Probably Italian, which we all love and, for some reason, is particularly good in south Florida. When I was a kid, Jeanie reminded me of glamorous comic-strip reporter Brenda Starr, though with light…

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Green Acre #413: I Dream of Jeanie

January 25, 2023

Nancy McKeon

…long enough for the Prince and me to arrive, then was gone. When I was a kid, Jeanie reminded me of glamorous comic-strip reporter Brenda Starr, though with light brown hair, not red. She wore high-heeled backless sandals called Spring-O-Lators…

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