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About Me

Silhouettes Clothing Co started in 1995 as a mail order company exclusively focusing on late 19th century undergarments (thus the name "Silhouettes"). From August 2003 to present Silhouettes has developed a well deserved international reputation for clothing the top Jack Sparrow impersonators. Silhouettes' products have been seen on the Discovery Channel, History Channel, 2007 Taurus World Stunt Awards and 2007 VH1 Movie Awards.Philosophy: Above all else, great fabric is critical. Without the right fabric content, weave & weight, it doesn't matter how nice the pattern, trim or buttons are. You must start with the right fabric. Second, you must use quality construction techniques. After that, yes the trim and buttons are also very important.Owner: Kate has been sewing since she was 5 and began creating historic costumes and reproductions when she was only 10. She has a natural ability and gift to replicate existing costumes and designs with amazing accuracy. Due to the exceptional demand for her costumes, she is currently focusing primarily on Pirates of the Caribbean costumes.Her work experience includes corporate level marketing and history museum publicity, costume design and living history. She has a B.S. degree in Business Administration, Marketing from California State University, Long Beach.

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

PIRATES! The kind that don't steal (from me anyway- everyone else, OK!). Overpowering pungent smell, discerning taste in attire, and rotten teeth are a must have.

My Blog

Muslin Shirt Sale

SInce it's taking me forever to get the eBay auctions up, I created a new webpage with my special muslin shirt salehttp://topnotchcostumes.com/shirt_sale.html
Posted by on Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:55:00 GMT

New Products and Clearance Items

eBay Store.. Starting May 15th, shirts will be on sale for just $39 each. Many other items including skirts, vests, and possibly even a replica coat for just $649.Keep a weathered eye out for them ...
Posted by on Wed, 06 May 2009 18:58:00 GMT

New Orleans Pirate Week!

Kate of Silhouettes Clothing Co. & Brandon of Marked Men will be in New Orleans for April 3-6th!
Posted by on Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:29:00 GMT

Fun Pet Monkey Facts & Fiction

The most common type seems to be Capuchin. A better choice might be squirrel, but that species might be endangered. Definately don't get a chimp, it will both kill and bankrupt you. Fiction: Monkies t...
Posted by on Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:44:00 GMT

Tall Ships and New Photoshoot

Photobucket Album
Posted by on Thu, 13 Sep 2007 01:00:00 GMT

Don’t say the "C" word

Oh for the love of gawd! Everyone and thier cousin wants a coat right now, no, make that 2 coats. I'm so swamped with coat orders and requests (my least favorite, least profitable, most time cons...
Posted by on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:54:00 GMT

4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!

It's not really a birthday, it's the day I started this "pirate business"
Posted by on Sun, 02 Sep 2007 00:59:00 GMT

"top 8"

I used to joke about this silly stuff, now I know why it's so funny. Some people actually take it seriously.
Posted by on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:11:00 GMT

"Jack the Hun"

http://dudesdressedupascaptainjacksparrow.blogspot.com/ Funniest thing I've seen all week!
Posted by on Thu, 31 May 2007 19:14:00 GMT