September 8th, 2011
Spahr, Designer, Rehoboth Beach, Fashion Designer, Men, Women, Home, Jewelry, Delaware Beaches
“The best color in the world, is the one that looks good on you.” coco chanel
It was the beginning of the summer season when I was told that there was a fashion designer amongst us, located on trendy Baltimore Ave. in Rehoboth Beach. That I should really visit him.
The summer was hectic, Rehoboth got crowded and I probably got lazy. So, there I was yesterday, just a few days after Labor Day, with plenty of parking in a very quiet Rehoboth Beach.
Spahr is located at 43 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Tel. 302-226-3804. Website? www.scottspahr.com. Please note that you cannot order from the website, but check it out so you can see what to expect when you actually visit his atelier. He opens year-round.
By the way he does have a first name; Scott. At times people can be intimidated by designers, but Scott is so friendly and unasuming. I came unannounced and immediately a friendly chat ensued.
I introduced myself and asked if I could take pictures and could he tell me a little bit about himself.
He opened Spahr 11 years ago in Rehoboth Beach. He is, originally, from Pennsylvania. The atelier is small, comfortable and so quaint. It is also Scott’s home.
He told me that I caught him at a time where his inventory was low. Scott is the whole package; designer; sews every piece himself in-house. You can actually watch him work as you talk to him. He learned his trade himself but it helped that his grandmother was a seamstress.
His specialty and what sets him apart? It is the ability to find and mix fabric prints and patterns together. You can see his details in his own tags on every design, as well as in the pocket of pants, and in the trim of a t-shirt or the borders of a skirt.
For women, his designs come in Small (4-6), Medium (8-10) and Large (10-12) He usually makes 3 for each size. He will be the first to tell you that his designs run small. You can also be confident that you will not find a twin when you buy one of his pieces, at least not in your size.
For men, the sizes for pants are 32, 34, and 36. A size 38 might be in the works at some point. Just like he does for women, he only makes about 3 for each size. He had just finished a pair of cordless corduroys in blue.
His inventory is one that changes rapidly. Therefore, check often for updated designs.
Spahr has women’s jewelry, as well, with original works by Susan Davis Terry. Her designs are bold and contemporary.
Scott does not stop at only fashion designs. He also make bags out of cotton rugs and quilts and pairs them with unique fabrics.
He also designs his pillows and just as the clothing they change frequently as he finds the right print or design.
Spahr has also accessories for the home; candles, soaps and books.
It was so nice meeting him. One of the advantages of writing my blog is that I get to meet the wonderful people that make Rehoboth Beach my home.
Oh, I almost forgot. He was looking at me wondering how much longer I would be staying. Will he be able to go on his walk, afterall? His name? Morgan.
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Nice article…Morgan is so cute!!!
Thanks for the comments to my blog. Glad you liked it. I think I might have to tell Scott to make an extra large size for some of us that are a little more generous, shall we say?