Andrea Reynders Design

Discover the Art of Wearable Design at ALMA Gallery: Meet 17 Visionary Designers & Explore New Collections


Dear Friends and Supporters,
As you might remember, we are Material is a collective of clothing and accessory designers who are committed to creative practices that redefine the intersection of artisanal tradition with contemporary silhouettes. In artistic spaces such as ALMA Gallery, we curate experiential gatherings that address various aspects of design practices. We believe that audiences, friends and supporters benefit from meaningful dialogue with the designers. Come and meet 17 of these unique designers and have an opportunity to not only talk to them but add one or more of their creations to your wardrobe!



What You Will Experience:
Meet the Makers: Engage in personal conversation with the designers about their process and inspiration.

Discover the Details: See, feel, and try on pieces that embody a philosophy of timeless design and secret details waiting to be discovered.

A Wardrobe Investment: Have the exclusive opportunity to add one-of-a-kind, handcrafted creations to your personal collection.



A Philosophy of Style (My Personal Invitation to You)
I believe in timeless design and secret details that need to be discovered. I work in quality fabrics of natural and hi-tech fibers. Shapes are architectural and modern, complimenting the curves of a body. I believe in handcrafting, repurposing, and working in a synergy of style and proportion. The designs are for wise women and curiously discreet men of any age.

I look forward to personally welcoming you, sharing my latest work, and discussing how we bring the intersections of style and comfort to life.



Warmly,
Andrea Xx

THIS WEEK/END we are MATERIAL x ALMA As you might remember, we are Material is a collective of clothing and accessory designers who are committed to creative practices that redefine the intersection of artisanal tradition with contemporary silhouettes. In artistic spaces such as ALMA Gallery, we curate experiential gatherings that addr...

THIS WEEKEND! Come out to see us!

My latest project/collaboration – I made costumes for a video created by artist Sandra Binion, which premiered at the D’Orsay Museum in Paris just last week! Dans la lumière d'Harriet Backer was inspired by the paintings of Harriet Backer, as part of a festival program in conjunction with the exhibition "Harriet Backer (1845-1932): La mystique des couleurs". Watch the full video below.

Dans la lumière d'Harriet Backer This is "Dans la lumière d'Harriet Backer" by Sandra Binion on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

After taking part in a group fashion show, curated by Cloth+Home (Evanston) during Chicago Fashion Week in October, I was honored to be highlighted in The Chicago Reader!

"There were many impressive moments on the runway, but the highlight was a collection presented by Andrea Reynders, a professor emeritus at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and cofounder of the We Are Material designer collective. Her designs give the wearer freedom to move, in versatile styles that can be worn by different body types in multiple ways. Reynders's creations point to the future of womens wear, where comfort and elegance are not exclusive and one size fits many."

Read the full article here:

Chicago Fashion Week events highlighted local designers - Chicago Reader Impressive runway looks appeared at shows downtown and in Evanston during Chicago's fall fashion week festivities.