Lzzy Hale, lead singer of Halestorm, can be seen in the band’s awesome video for “I Get Off” wearing fashions from Delicious Boutique! She looks amazing in the Buddhaful Leather Elvan Wrap!
Naked Lunch
Out of Print celebrates the world’s great stories through fashion. Their shirts feature iconic and often out of print book covers. Some are classics, some are just curious enough to make great t-shirts, but all are striking works of art.
Death of a Salesman
A great gift for that bibliophile in your life and for each shirt sold, one book is donated to a community in need through their partner Books For Africa.
Catch 22
Fahrenheit 451
Kat Marquet, Designer Marquis Fashions
Marquis Fashion was created by Costume & Fashion Designer (and high-class gypsy) Kat Marquet. The young designer spent years creating elaborate period costumes for renegade actors in Los Angeles, outfitting circus freaks in New York, and popping into the opera in London. Kat is inspired by leather, military structure, theatrical flair, and subculture style …she is armed with classical design training, and is driven by a need for movement and durability. The end result, design that has been described by the LA Weekly as an “architectural marvel.”
Marquet founded Marquis Fashion in March of 2010. It was spawned out of frustration with the lack of affordable and durable burner-themed fashion that could transcend underground style and fit into the mainstream world. Kat became “dedicated to the endless struggle of creating fashion that is eccentric yet durable and utilitarian.” The dedication continues…. Kat still accepts custom costume projects, and designs handbags freelance while working on expanding her company.
Valkyrie Bag
Marquis Fashion’s signature bags have just hit the shelves on the east coast at Delicious Boutique. The first offerings to arrive are the classic Valkyrie Bag (shown to the right) and the Drop Holster (shown below.)
Marquet explains that “the Valkyrie Bag was inspired by the warrior women of Norse mythology for which it was named.” She describes it as a smaller, sleeker version of the basic Drop Holster bag. Great for the guy or gal that wants to carry just a little more then the keys/wallet/phone hands free, and also look pretty bad ass in the process. It is made of high quality buttery leather which gets better over time, and was designed with the active person in mind. Marquet assures that, “you are free to dance, swing, ride on some winged horses through the night sky….. NOTHING will fall out!”
“This little baby can carry quite a lot,” Kat boasts. “For me personally, my record was my blackberry, massive key ring, money clip, business card holder, 2 pens, lipstick, eyeliner, moleskin notebook and a flask”
Drop Holster
Equally as functional, the Drop Holster bag is made for the true adventurer who has the tendency to get up and climb a tree or jump a fence at a moments notice. Aside from just looking cool, it is extremely functional, comfortable and utilitarian. Made of the same soft buttery leather that gets better over time, the 3 pockets are enough to carry your basic, keys / wallet / phone and so much more, while still giving you the hands free ability to do cartwheels and have nothing move or fall out.
Both bags tout a detachable thigh strap which is made of 2″ elastic and velcro. Designed for comfort, adjustability, and to keep your belongings snug against your thigh.
Form and function meet in these fantastic utilitarian bags.. proudly hand made right here in the United States!
View the available bags by Marquis Fashions here!
Kencredible, AKA Ken Penn, will be our featured artist at Delicious Boutique for First Friday in both February and March! Whoa!!!, a double header! When you see his photography you’ll understand why. He’s showcased the designers of Delicious Boutique quite often, and below you can see a sneak peek of his work along with his artists bio.
Ken Penn’s photographic work began while attending high school in Richmond, VA — a city on the James River with a rich art scene and history. It was the late 80’s and Penn’s original subjects were the punk rock bands emerging in the Washington, D.C., Virginia Beach and Richmond area. After high school, Penn attended the Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) Art Foundation, which has repeatedly been ranked the #1 public university school of arts and design in the country by U.S. News & World Report. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and continued to cultivate his interest in photography during his time at VCU.
Penn’s experience ranges from well known non-profit organizations to multimillion dollar household brands such as Circuit City Stores Inc. Always eager to try something new, Penn has never been afraid to take on any task, and in 2007 he photographed the Senior PGA Golf Tournament held on Kiawah Island Golf Resort in South Carolina. His subjects range from fashion to fine art to entertainment, with a strong emphasis on fashion.
With fashion photography being a strong focus of his work, Penn has worked with a long list of independent designers and models around the United States, Canada and Europe, and is currently in the process of establishing a name for himself within the high fashion industry.
Ken is considered an artist by those who know him. He has developed an avant-garde flair in his work. Whether it is ironic conceptual contrasts to haunting dramatic light, Ken hopes to invoke thought or emotion with every image.
Specializing in bringing you the “epic” shot you have been waiting for, Ken Penn is pushing boundaries.
Penn was born in Lynchburg, VA. in 1972 and currently resides in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia, PA.
Be sure to check out the First Friday exhibit of Ken’s work at Delicious Boutique on Friday Feb. 5th and Friday March 5th from 6 – 9pm at Delicous Boutique. Special extended hours and discounts at both locations, Delicious Boutique and Delicious Sideshow on the Piazza at Schmidts.
Delicious Boutique
on Liberties Walk
1040 N. American St. #901
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-413-0375
www.DeliciousBoutique.com