Imperial Yarn, a division of the Imperial Stock Ranch (ISR) of Central Oregon, is thrilled to show its first in-house hand knitwear collection of patterns in partnership with Iberdrola Renewables. The collection was designed by internationally recognized sustainable designer and creative director, Anna Cohen, and guest designers Chrissy Gardiner and Edie Eckman.
It is very rare for a hand knit collection of patterns to be featured on a ready-to-wear runway. The partnership between Imperial Yarn and Cohen has been developing into a leading story of bridging urban and rural, fashion and craft, and bringing audiences and discerning consumers along on a journey back to the source, and the very roots of fashion. This presentation is made possible through the partnership of Imperial Stock Ranch and Iberdrola Renewables, working together toward a cleaner energy future and building local community.
“This collection is a dream come true,” commented Jeanne Carver, owner, Imperial Yarn. “As the ranch celebrates 140 years of operation, Anna and the team have created a collection that captures the magic of ISR – our vision, the landscape, the yarn and our commitment to bringing our lives’ work to the NeedleArts community and beyond.”
“I am thrilled to have been part of the wonderful process of building and creating the foundation of a new pattern line for Imperial Yarn. ISR’s commitment to responsible land management and making honorable choices has been an incredible inspiration for creating beautiful product. My history and commitment to sustainability in the fashion industry aligns with the sustainable focus of ISR. This relationship has brought me closer to the roots of fashion than I have ever been,” said Cohen.
Trunk Show – October 8, 2011
Everyone is invited to a special trunk show event sharing wine, chocolates and
a few words about ther work at Twisted, the local exclusive carrier of Imperial Yarn and patterns, Saturday October 8th from 3-5pm. (Twisted 2310 NE Broadway, Portland OR 97232 503-933-1150)
About Imperial Yarn
Imperial Yarn is a part of the Imperial Stock Ranch. It is a family-owned and –operated ranch located on more than 30,000 acres of Oregon’s beautiful High Desert country, where you will find resident populations of elk, deer, antelope, game birds, and fish. It is on this vast landscape that ISR’s responsible and sustainable stewardship practices – of the land, of the animals, and of their family – are cultivated, and the strong foundation of ISR has been forged. It is also here that ISR produces grains, hay and grasses, cattle and sheep, allowing for the creation of a bounty of beautiful yarn and consumer products. www.imperialyarn.com
