14th Jun 2012
Larisa Laivins is the artistic genius behind our In the Navy banner, painter and fellow taco chulo lover! Who: Larisa Laivins What: Sweater specialist, creative consultant and maker of things Wear: Jeans, t-shirts and lots of CARDIGAN! Stripes or Solids? I love some stripes, but I’m in a solid cycle at the moment. First  cardigan memory?   My grandpa’s letterman sweater from Oklahoma A&M in the 30s. It was a black V-neck cardigan with 3 orange stripes on the sleeve and “W. Eppler” embroidered on the inside. I thought it was the coolest thing ever, and I was so excited to finally be entrusted to wear it in junior high.  Stolen goods:   Grandpa, Dad and boyfriend have all had cardigans go missing. Cardigan style: I like a VN Cardigan with a boyfriend fit. I wear ‘em with skinny dark denim and an easy stretched out t-shirt or over a short dress. If I were a cardigan, I would be… Probably the VN Cardigan described above - made out of old school cashmere or nice merino. Tell us about your work: I like faux finishes, fake plants and party lights. What’s your favorite thing about working with Lynne? Lynne is one of the most positive, enthusiastic and generous people I know, and for these reasons working with her is inspiring and easy.

Larisa Laivins is the artistic genius behind our In the Navy banner, painter and fellow taco chulo lover!

Who: Larisa Laivins

What: Sweater specialist, creative consultant and maker of things

Wear: Jeans, t-shirts and lots of CARDIGAN!

Stripes or Solids? I love some stripes, but I’m in a solid cycle at the moment.

First  cardigan memory?  

My grandpa’s letterman sweater from Oklahoma A&M in the 30s. It was a black V-neck cardigan with 3 orange stripes on the sleeve and “W. Eppler” embroidered on the inside. I thought it was the coolest thing ever, and I was so excited to finally be entrusted to wear it in junior high.

 Stolen goods:  

Grandpa, Dad and boyfriend have all had cardigans go missing.

Cardigan style:

I like a VN Cardigan with a boyfriend fit. I wear ‘em with skinny dark denim and an easy stretched out t-shirt or over a short dress.

If I were a cardigan, I would be…

Probably the VN Cardigan described above - made out of old school cashmere or nice merino.

Tell us about your work:

I like faux finishes, fake plants and party lights.

What’s your favorite thing about working with Lynne?

Lynne is one of the most positive, enthusiastic and generous people I know, and for these reasons working with her is inspiring and easy.