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Q1 Cold you tell us about the brand concept? When did you start?
I started designing and producing women's clothing in 2001. I focus on making modern designs that are both structured and feminine, one of a kind, and not mass produced.
Q2 Could you tell us your career as a fashion designer?
I design and produce two small collections annually. I sell my items for both custom and retail.
Q3 Please tell us about next collection. What sort of pieces are feature in the collection?
I am excited about blending very different materials into one design, like leather with silk.. I am also continually intrigued by fashion from the 1930's. I love the length of dresses and skirts, the waistline, and the sleek shoulder lines.
Q4 Who is your favorite designer?
Not one in particular |
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Q5 What items do you recommend for Fall?
I think that practical yet artistic clothing is always a challenge. I like to mix natural colors, natural fabrics that have sculptural and textural elements yet work with the shape of the body. Nothing too overstated. Elegant but architecturally interesting.
Q6 What do you feel important when you are working on your pieces?
Attention to detail, quality, and comfort.
Q7 What's inspiring your work?
Shapes, vintage shapes with a modern slant.
Q8 Currently which stores carry your brand in the world and Japan?
In Portland Oregon:my store: "Liza Rietz and a broken spoke" and "Seaplane". In Seattle, Washington: "Velouria" and "Violette". And recently, I designed a t shirt for Uniqlo in Japan. |
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Liza Rietz began designing and sewing custom and retail pieces in 2001. She has been a part of Portland's artistic clothing community from the beginning of her career, participating in multiple group and independent fashion shows in the area. Her designs have been available nationally in high-end boutiques in Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles and Washington DC.
Rietz's modern designs are structured yet feminine, detailed yet wearable, and are created individually, not mass-produced. Rietz designs two small lines annually, producing small batches of each individual design. Though her collections adhere to the seasons, her lines are not season-specific. Instead, Rietz focuses on designing clothes that are versatile and that easily translate to any time of year.
Rietz's designs are made out of all natural fabrics including cottons, linens, silks, and bamboos. With a small production run of each line, the individuality of each piece exemplifies how clothing can be artistic and expressionistic as well as functional.
The Ace Hotel Portland, praised by the NY Times Style Magazine as Americas most Original New Hotel, has curated limited edition UT T-shirt Designs for Uniqlo in Japan. The UT Inspired project was a great chance to continue their long standing relationship with Shift Magazine (www.shift.jp.org) and work with Uniqlo (ut.uniqlo.com), a brand that they have always had a great respect and admiration for, and to provide exciting work for up and coming Northwest Artists.
The theme of the project was "Travel", The designs were all very different as were the artists they chose for this project, here is an interview from Liza Rietz who lives and works in Portland, OR. |
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Q9 Are there any people who inspired you? Who do you respect?
My mother
Q10 What are your long term goals as a designer?
To continue to make one of a kind pieces that inspire new ways to look at clothing as art in a functional way. I want my designs to last, not go out of style. I would be honored to be a staple in anyone's closet. |
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