SWAROVSKI AND SOPHIE HALLETTE COLLABORATION

A Sponsored Collaboration

Artwork featuring an orange background with abstract pink shapes and lines. Text overlays read 'Taylors Mari Hackstra' in white script. A shimmering, jeweled figure of a woman stands in the center. Additional text states 'Swarovski and Sophie Hallett

Artwork featuring an orange background with abstract pink shapes and lines. Text overlays read 'Taylors Mari Hackstra' in white script. A shimmering, jeweled figure of a woman stands in the center. Additional text states 'Swarovski and Sophie Hallett Spring 2018'.

Pink background with red handwritten and typed text about the mission to create energetic textiles with attention to detail, playful design, and craftsmanship.

Pink background with red handwritten and typed text about the mission to create energetic textiles with attention to detail, playful design, and craftsmanship.

Collage of various artworks from LES and Chelsea galleries, including paintings, sculptures, wall hangings, and installations, with the text 'Research Development' and 'Art from LES and Chelsea galleries'.

Collage of various artworks from LES and Chelsea galleries, including paintings, sculptures, wall hangings, and installations, with the text 'Research Development' and 'Art from LES and Chelsea galleries'.

A collage of eight different artworks by various artists, including portraits, abstract pieces, and colorful installations. The artists are Hannah Hoch, Julette Roch, Matisse, Sophie Taeuber Arp, Frank Stella, Stuart Davis, Addie Wagenknecht, and Dav

A collage of eight different artworks by various artists, including portraits, abstract pieces, and colorful installations. The artists are Hannah Hoch, Julette Roch, Matisse, Sophie Taeuber Arp, Frank Stella, Stuart Davis, Addie Wagenknecht, and David Hockney, with the words "Inspiring Artists" written in the center.

A collage of various vintage fabric and embroidery samples, showcasing intricate hand-stitched and embroidered details, with a central text saying: "Valued Vintage. I was inspired by the hand quality and intense detail."

A collage of various vintage fabric and embroidery samples, showcasing intricate hand-stitched and embroidered details, with a central text saying: "Valued Vintage. I was inspired by the hand quality and intense detail."

Collage of various textile and craft materials, including intricate woven and beaded fabric, textured ribbon-like strands, a fabric piece with floral embellishments, a colorful beaded accessory, and an embroidered cloth, accompanied by pink text disc

Collage of various textile and craft materials, including intricate woven and beaded fabric, textured ribbon-like strands, a fabric piece with floral embellishments, a colorful beaded accessory, and an embroidered cloth, accompanied by pink text discussing material and sensory design.

Handwritten notes about the color pink, its associations with caring, compassion, love, unconditional love, and understanding. Quotes from Ephesians 2:2 and Psalm 16:9 are included. Concepts like beauty, stars, joy versus happiness, letting go of con

Handwritten notes about the color pink, its associations with caring, compassion, love, unconditional love, and understanding. Quotes from Ephesians 2:2 and Psalm 16:9 are included. Concepts like beauty, stars, joy versus happiness, letting go of control, and praise are mentioned, with arrows pointing to these ideas. The notes emphasize that pink represents love, kindness, and an energy that radiates, and also mention pink's calming effects on nerves and physical strength.

A visual collage featuring fabric samples with sequins, crystals, and different textures, accompanied by handwritten-style text that reads 'Week 1', with an explanation about using crystals with fabrics and sustainable fabric scraps.

A visual collage featuring fabric samples with sequins, crystals, and different textures, accompanied by handwritten-style text that reads 'Week 1', with an explanation about using crystals with fabrics and sustainable fabric scraps.

Collage of images of biological crystals and their geometric forms, with handwritten notes and a pink background sheet showing crystal drawings and patterns

Collage of images of biological crystals and their geometric forms, with handwritten notes and a pink background sheet showing crystal drawings and patterns

Abstract watercolor artwork with pink, orange, and purple lines and splatters, titled "Week 3 Bliss," describing uncontrolled expression in paint, embroidery, and crystals.

Abstract watercolor artwork with pink, orange, and purple lines and splatters, titled "Week 3 Bliss," describing uncontrolled expression in paint, embroidery, and crystals.

Mixed media artwork featuring a figure composed of beads and embroidery, with a background pattern of blue dots. An accompanying black and white photograph of a woman in a dynamic pose wearing striped pants is included. The artwork is titled "A muse

Mixed media artwork featuring a figure composed of beads and embroidery, with a background pattern of blue dots. An accompanying black and white photograph of a woman in a dynamic pose wearing striped pants is included. The artwork is titled "A muse created" by Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven, a female Dada artist.

Six women in colorful, fashionable dresses walking on a pink runway.

Six women in colorful, fashionable dresses walking on a pink runway.

Collage of five fabric swatches with embroidery and lace, labeled 'Week 4', describing techniques such as weaving, embroidering, appliques, and beading for the first week with Sophie Hallette lace.

Collage of five fabric swatches with embroidery and lace, labeled 'Week 4', describing techniques such as weaving, embroidering, appliques, and beading for the first week with Sophie Hallette lace.

Collage of textile pieces featuring various lace and fabric patterns with colors like orange, pink, black, white, and teal. Includes a small section of a knitted or crocheted fabric, and two close-up images of textured, sparkly materials. Below is a

Collage of textile pieces featuring various lace and fabric patterns with colors like orange, pink, black, white, and teal. Includes a small section of a knitted or crocheted fabric, and two close-up images of textured, sparkly materials. Below is a paragraph of text describing creative process and materials used, with a handwritten 'Week 5' at the bottom right.

Collage of fabric and ribbon craft projects with lace, ribbon, and paper accents, alongside descriptive text about layering lace fabrics.

Collage of fabric and ribbon craft projects with lace, ribbon, and paper accents, alongside descriptive text about layering lace fabrics.

Five fabric swatches with lace and ribbon overlays, arranged in a sequence for a design process, on a virtual workspace background with text about layering lace and ribbon textures.

Five fabric swatches with lace and ribbon overlays, arranged in a sequence for a design process, on a virtual workspace background with text about layering lace and ribbon textures.

A pink background with the heading 'Week 8 Planning'. Below, there is a paragraph explaining discovery of Bliss appearing in bursts and time, along with plans for interconnected forms and 3D textile beginnings. To the right, there are sketches of ani

A pink background with the heading 'Week 8 Planning'. Below, there is a paragraph explaining discovery of Bliss appearing in bursts and time, along with plans for interconnected forms and 3D textile beginnings. To the right, there are sketches of animals, emerging forms, and textile designs.

A collage of textile artworks, featuring an orange lace fabric with intricate looping and floral embroidery, displayed on a mannequin and in close-up. The collage includes handwritten notes and a paragraph explaining abstract textile art for body ado

A collage of textile artworks, featuring an orange lace fabric with intricate looping and floral embroidery, displayed on a mannequin and in close-up. The collage includes handwritten notes and a paragraph explaining abstract textile art for body adornment.

Images displaying various sleeve patterns, featuring lace and ribbon designs, with a caption reading "Here, sleeve patterns display the blissful techniques."

Images displaying various sleeve patterns, featuring lace and ribbon designs, with a caption reading "Here, sleeve patterns display the blissful techniques."

Fabric swatch with pink and red colors, black hand-dyed lace, and embedded crystal details, with multiple views of the material including close-ups.

Fabric swatch with pink and red colors, black hand-dyed lace, and embedded crystal details, with multiple views of the material including close-ups.

Collage of women modeling fashion accessories and clothing. Top left shows a woman with short gray hair, red headband, and red earrings. Center right features a woman in pink and red dress with gloves, posing with hands on shoulders. Bottom left disp

Collage of women modeling fashion accessories and clothing. Top left shows a woman with short gray hair, red headband, and red earrings. Center right features a woman in pink and red dress with gloves, posing with hands on shoulders. Bottom left displays a smiling woman with short black hair in pink earrings and gloves. Bottom center is a woman in a pink and red dress, smiling. The background includes red outline sketches of a woman with outstretched arms on the right.