FROM THE STUDIO AND THE ROAD
The CL Journal
This is where we share the people and process behind every piece: the weavers of Oaxaca, the metalsmiths at their benches, and the questions we keep asking about how clothing gets made. Our "why," in installments.
A Study in Old World Clothing Our naturally-dyed and hand-stitched Oaxaca Mañanitas - chic, colorful, practical, and unique - obtain their form from the historical Quechquemitl, a clothing style originating...
The Oaxaca-Made Mañanita
A Study in Old World Clothing Our naturally-dyed and hand-stitched Oaxaca Mañanitas - chic, colorful, practical, and unique - obtain their form from the historical...
The Little Black Dress Goes Eco
So, our goal in the creation of our beloved City Dress, along with offering a sustainable wardrobe builder, is also offering an elegant monochromatic palette,...
Oaxaca, Weaving, and Cornelia Lively
Sometimes you take an unexpected path toward a beautiful new reality. CL may have started with jewelry, but through the process of studying the factors...
On Finding Your Tribe
Finding your tribe is a gift, one that oftentimes is created by the magic of those connectors out there who love making introductions that have...
Artisan Jewelry and Sustainability
How does artisan jewelry intersect with the "slow fashion" movement? It's all about longevity in clothing usage, aided by curated pieces, those which add newness,...
The Artisans
If asked about the “why” - or the joy - behind Cornelia Lively, there would be more than one. Most of all, my family and I have...
It all started in San Miguel.
That is why we introduce Cornelia Lively in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, a place some say is sheer magic. I would agree, as my...