Fashion & Jewelry Art by Valerie Valentina

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I create products that make you feel good. My first exposure to the art and the creative process of designing clothing, designs and fashion emanated from my mother who was a seamstress in San Francisco. It started with hours of watching her, then helping her and finally developing my own ideas that blossomed into my own line of clothing and Jewelry. The best inheritance that I could have received from my mother was the joy and love of the craft that fuels my passion for creating.

Through out the years of manifesting my creations into tangible product, my library of merchandise has expanded from Jewelry to high fashion women’s wear, swimwear, a men’s line of casual clothing, purses and handbags, an embroidery line of products and accessories that compliment my creations. They say that necessity is the byproduct of invention and my Lil’ Fox Wear is an example of the philosophy. One day while in San Francisco I noticed while walking my canine family members that they were shivering because of the cold weather along the water. This sparked my creative juices and initiated my line of practical clothing for dogs. I am proud to say that this is a special line for me because I can now rest assured that they are as warm and comfortable as I am with exposed to the elements of the sometimes-cold San Francisco Weather.

I fully embody the philosophy that the art, creative nature and eclectic vibe of my hometown of San Francisco where I have learned to envision the products, make the patterns for production and create the prototypes for my designs. I can truly say that for the last 45 years I have perfected the art of my Jewelry making process and clothing designs. The smiles and accolades have shown me that I have blessed a number of my customers with excellent clothing, jewelry and accessories. My customers know that they are not just acquiring product but are buying a “feeling.”