You've Discovered Tracy Popken
Vintage seamstress and custom classics specialist tucked in the heart of the Bishop Arts District in North Oak Cliff. This website is in the process of being updated so check back soon for more photos and inspirations!Signatures and Specialities
Custom Classic Clothing
Inspired by archetypes in vintage clothing that flatter the human form.
Vintage Alterations
Great design can be rediscovered or restyled through the process of alterations, repairs, and re-conditioning.Recent portfolio items
Recent blog posts
Success! PIN Show 2013
— March 9, 2013The 2013 PIN Show went so well! It was the most energetic and engaging fashion show I’ve ever seen, with a live band rocking out in the middle of the runway flirting with all the models that passed, a graffiti runway in the middle of a warehouse, food trucks (nammi!), hot shirtless bartenders dressed like...
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— January 23, 2013One of my top goals for this year is to develop a group of patterns for some of the classic designs people are always needing and wanting. The perfect shirt dress that goes anywhere. The sexy and versatile and pencil skirt. The double breasted vest. It’s all in pursuit of developing a made to measure...
read more2013 Fashion Forecast
— January 3, 2013Like spotting a thunderhead on the weather radar, the major fashion trends for 2013 are being clearly forecast. So many timeless silhouettes walked down the runways for Spring 2013 and Pre Fall 2013 shows, it seems we’re going to have a very vintage inspired year of fashion. The world’s top design houses (whose style decisions...
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