ARTISTS

Meet the Artists Behind the Wearable Art

Art Wear Unlimited's many collections are created by a diverse pool of talented artists and designers whose contributions include creative expression, culturally-relevant content and artisanal craftsmanship. Each artist brings an original perspective to their contribution of colorful, hand-painted silk fabrics, recycled textiles and bold jewelry pieces, resulting in an authentic, true-to-its-artistic-expressiveness one-of-a-kind product line for each season.

Featured Artists & Designers


Anne Howsen - CA
Anne Howsen is recognized as one of the most vibrant, expressive textile designers working today. Anne’s hand-woven and embroidered textiles showcase a dynamic interplay between rich color and intricate design which results in a product line characterized as wearable art.

Shu Design
Shu Design’s commitment to creating elegant jewelry is evident in their desire to complement artistic fashions with understated sophistication. Shu Jewelry is designed to be a beautiful accent to artistic fashions rather than the focal point.

Leni Hoch – PA
Leni Hoch has developed a product line featuring expressive, flowing colors. Leni’s colorful, flowing scarves offer an ideal combination of softness and artistic statement-making qualities.

Jackson & Friedman
Jackson & Friedman is a creative partnership offering a product line of accessories characterized by both craftsmanship and artistic details. Jackson & Friedman’s products often feature detailed embroidery and other forms of textile design.

Harshita – PA/India
Harshita combines elements of global influence with the technical expertise of a well-trained designer. Harshita was born in India and received her formal training from some of America's top art colleges. Harshita’s designs are representative of her broad cultural background and extensive knowledge of textile design.

Claudia Grau – California (Grau Design)
Claudia Grau is recognized for her ability to creatively reuse existing materials in innovative ways. Claudia Grau transforms discarded clothing into modern, artistic pieces using thoughtful attention to detail.

Jane Mohr – California (Dressed To Kill)
Jane Mohr creates bold, daring designs utilizing unconventional materials and unorthodox construction techniques. Jane Mohr’s designs stand-out for their structural integrity, movement and creative energy.

Moon Shine
Moon Shine specializes in producing high-quality leather accessories focusing on vibrant design and made in the United States.

Louise Blumberg – CA/South Africa
A well-established artist, Louise Blumberg creates elegantly painted garments reflecting her international upbringing and sophisticated sense of aesthetics.

Gale Roman
Gale Roman designs classic, timeless jewelry pieces that will easily complement artistic fashion while providing a balance of sophistication and elegance.

Deborah Hirshfield – Chicago
As an artist and educator, Deborah Hirshfield utilizes a dye-resist method to produce complex textured textiles having great visual interest.

Urban Jewels
Urban Jewels specializes in designing light weight, modern accessories having bold but wearable characteristics. Urban Jewels’ designs focus on comfortable wearability combined with current trends in fashion design.

Gail Bass – Santa Fe
Influenced by the artistic traditions of the American Southwest, Gail Bass creates jewelry with distinctiveness and a strong visual impact.

Experience The Collection


During our seasonal shows and special curated events, our featured artists gather to allow potential buyers to see and experience our collection first-hand; meet emerging talent and ultimately select items that best express themselves individually.