Mindset of abundance, kindness, tension creator, style, magic maker and love... these are a few descriptive words my talented friend, Michel Van Devender, along with patches and paint, used to create my very own pair of the coolest denim I ever did know!
Perhaps you recall Michel Van Devender, a Charlotte artist and designer, from a previous @southparkmagazine Closet Crush feature. Michel did not set out to paint jeans. Although Michel's creative path has always been more organic and non-linear, she has always had an interest in fashion, seeing it as another form of artistic expression. Over a year ago, Michel discovered an intersection between her art and fashion. While painting an abstract on canvas, on a whim thinking it would be fun (and it was!), she added in a pair of her old jeans. Everyone started asking, “Where did you get those jeans?” A friend who loved the jeans and owned a retail store at the time said, “if you paint some jeans and bring them to the shop, I can sell them. So, she did, along with Michel’s custom notecards.
Michel continues to explore painting on traditional and non-traditional surfaces, including apparel. She says, “I see so many things as art, although the canvas and medium may change and evolve.” She maintains a collection of artwork and goods for purchase. On any given day, you can find Michel at home painting, planning her next home design adventure, rearranging furniture, writing an occasional blog post, while wrangling a house full of guys. To see more of her work and a little behind the scenes, follow Michel on Instagram @michelvandevender. You can DM her for inquiries, current stock and commissioned work.
As we travel the world, we often become intrigued by creations influenced by the culture and traditions of different corners of the Earth. We search for “finds” from these lands to remind us of the diverse beauty that exists beyond our borders.
Lesetta was born to offer exceptional, sophisticated accessories curated from other areas of the globe. Beautiful things that revel in a worldly influence. Lesetta was born to offer exceptional, sophisticated accessories curated from other areas of the globe. Beautiful things that revel in a worldly influence.
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