I couldn't believe it when I heard there was a new store in Lakeport specializing in high-end handmade leather and clothing design. I was thinking what the heck? One day I was running errands and decided to stop by 341 North Main Street and was welcomed inside by the beautiful Lisa Jones-Tomassini.  As soon as we began talking, I knew I'd met a kindred spirit and that I wanted to invite Lisa to join us on Gathering. 

Lisa has serious design chops; she studied at The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in LA, worked in all facets of the fashion industry, travelling from LA to Peru to Italy and everywhere in between. She spent weeks in Morocco immersing herself in the complexities of leather. She had an insider's access to the inner workings of domestic and international textile mills, manufacturers, and distributors as well as what worked for consumers and what worked against them.

We talked about why Lakeport, why fashion in a world where so many issues weigh heavy, the environmental impact of the fashion industry, and the difference between fast and 'slow' (or sustainable) fashion.
What's not to love about a woman who is "Wholly Inspired To Create Soulfully Beautiful, Functional Garments That Bring Value To Lives. I Adore Divine And Decadent Details, Designs Proven By The Wisdoms Of Years GoneBy, The Art Of Innovation, The Pure Joy Of Owning What One Truly Loves, The Glory That Permeates The Air When Synchronistic Collaborations Take Place, The Confidence Of A Woman Whose Garments Are Uniquely Expressing Her Own Style."
Listen up to be inspired and to find out who Lisa would love to dress if she could.

The House of Throckmorton Jones
341 North Main Street, Lakeport, CA
www.throckmortonjones.com
www.throckmortonjones.com/explore/articles/what-is-fast-fashion