New Paperback Book Hankie Couture®, Handcrafted Fashions from Vintage Handkerchiefs Published by Running Press

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hankie Couture announced today that the Hankie Couture 2012 calendar by BrownTrout Publishers Inc. was just released 7/15/2011!

“doll (same size as Barbie) of Marsha’s own design, and accented by slyly witty captions that highlight the designer’s philosophy and aesthetics, Hankie Couture sets the stage for a fashion fantasy!”

In the summer of 2002, after discovering a treasure trove of vintage handkerchiefs in a Pennsylvania Antique shop, Marsha made her first Hankie Couture dress, and to date has sold over 6,000 dresses on eBay.

"What is Hankie Couture? A stunning collection of doll size fashions meticulously handcrafted from Vintage Handkerchiefs by Designer and Author Marsha Greenberg." Hankie Couture encompasses an infinite variety of extraordinary dresses. No two are alike! This book showcases 125 unique fashions and accessories from Marsha’s collection. This book also includes simple patterns and sewing instructions to transform treasured heirlooms or colorful flea-market finds into one-of-a-kind fashion collectibles. Presented in stylish sophisticated photographs modeled by an 11 ½" doll (same size as Barbie) of Marsha’s own design, and accented by slyly witty captions that highlight the designer’s philosophy and aesthetics, Hankie Couture sets the stage for a fashion fantasy!

What people are saying about Hankie Couture

Vintage Handkerchiefs Receive New Life As Couture Fashion For Dolls.
--- By Kirkus Reviews

Sew Creative: Hankie Couture offers a timeless message. This is about artistic expression, which happens to come in the form of handkerchiefs. Hankie Couture wants to re-introduce elegance and etiquette and perhaps bring back sewing along the way.
--- By Nancy Lombardi / Royaltie$ Magazine

Marsha Greenberg Has The Best-Dressed Dolls We’ve Ever Seen!
--- By Betsy Ller, Sew Beautiful Magazine

Writer Marsha Greenberg’s enthusiasm for her subject is evident in the endless inventive ways she has turned vintage hankies into diminutive couture for dolls.
--- By Pat Henry FDQ (Fashion Doll Quarterly Magazine)

In the world of Hankie Couture, everything matters. There’s no such thing as a small achievement when you’ve put your heart and soul into the effort.
--- By Marsha Greenberg (Hankie Couture pg #139)

About the author

Marsha Greenberg began sewing her own fashions at the age of eleven and her love of fabrics, colors and patterns continued throughout the years. In 1978 she founded a women’s sportswear company called Marsha, Inc. Her line was in Macy’s and Bloomingdales. Later she formed her own custom design clothing business for private clients which included Academy Award® attendees.

Marsha Greenberg has tugged at the heartstrings of Americans through a nostalgic trip to a bygone era, one that has inspired the country to dig in that dresser drawer for Grandma’s vintage handkerchiefs or … go on their very own treasure hunt!

Where to find Hankie Couture® Products

The Hankie Couture book and calendar are now available at Barnes and Noble, Borders, Amazon and many other on-line sites.
On-line at www.hankiecouture.com
YouTube: Hankie Couture (a behind the scenes video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BznQRetbLug
eBay seller: hankiecouture