Award-winning design, exquisite sustainably sourced natural fabrics of cotton, linen, silk, wool, and hemp. Made in Tucson, AZ, USA. Visit by appointment or shop online. New to sewing and crafting? We've got you covered. Join Laura as she takes you from the very basics to advanced sewing and craft techniques.
Clever kits contain everything you need to start sewing and creating, as well as on-demand, live and custom courses and workshops. It is the MOST stunning, chic, well made, creative and timeless coat I have ever seen, much less owned.
Clever kits contain everything you need to start sewing and creating, as well as on-demand, live and custom courses and workshops. It is the MOST stunning, chic, well made, creative and timeless coat I have ever seen, much less owned.
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Laura Tanzer's sustainable clothing is produced with pride in Arizona because she is passionate about supporting her local economy. Laura's design and sample rooms are in Tucson, which is full of light (of which we have abundance in Arizona). Workers are paid fair wages, and less skilled workers are paired with more experienced workers in order to facilitate training.
Award winning designer Laura Tanzer's aesthetic was born of an artist's eye and an engineer's focus on solving for x. My work is an ongoing experimentation that begins with sourcing natural fiber, sustainably sourced textiles. Then I create very cool one of a kind & limited edition clothing - draped, cut & sewn with particular attention to detail.
I believe clothing can be much better - our clothing can be timelessly chic as well as easier to take care of and more comfortable. With my artist's eye for the interplay of positive/negative space and my engineer's focus on form and function, I design clothing based on Body Geometry. My Body Geometry system utilizes basic geometric shapes, and specific algorithms, to create styles that will fit and enhance the beauty of all body types.
Beautiful clothes have always been a source of great joy and pleasure in my family in Europe (where it was not uncommon to make your own), so it was not difficult to be attracted to the little atelier in down-town Tucson. Laura's work is so much more than design and sewing.
Her concept of creating and using only environmental sustainable materials and her ideas of sometimes incorporating her own photographic art into her materials were a whole new world to me and made her clothes much more personal to ware.Not a year goes by when I'm in Tucson without my visiting Laura and inevitable falling in love with several of her creations (and buying at least one of them!).
Her concept of creating and using only environmental sustainable materials and her ideas of sometimes incorporating her own photographic art into her materials were a whole new world to me and made her clothes much more personal to ware.Not a year goes by when I'm in Tucson without my visiting Laura and inevitable falling in love with several of her creations (and buying at least one of them!).
They find pieces that express who they are from inside out. In the process, they get to know Laura personally and she them. They support and inspire her designs in the same way that the women of Paris support and inspire the designers there. It is a symbiotic relationship that can only be found in the Old World traditions of a community supporting the artists and business owners who are also neighbors and friends.
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Nancy
Sep 14, 2020
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Awesome experience at Laura's atelier. I arrived with a friend and made a new friend in Laura. The first design piece I was attracted to in her studio is one I purchased in addition to a piece Laura picked out to complete the look. Following Laura's application of body geometry, these pieces were chosen to enhance my body shape. She also made an additional piece specifically for me. I walked out of her shop appreciating her creativity and sense of style, but also appreciating her respect for the environment and sustainability. I love the clothing I purchased and expect they will be an intrinsic
Ana Lewis
Jan 19, 2020
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The pieces I have collected by Laura Tanzer have been timeless as well as stylish. Laura's designs are not for the average woman. They are for the exceptional woman who is not afraid to have her own signature style. And, speaking of signature style, Laura is able to help you gain your own and live by it with her body geometry system.
Isabel B.
Jan 15, 2020
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Extraordinary fit, design and wear-ability! Laura Tanzer is a fashion architect that designs and builds wardrobe pieces to treasure for a long time. I love that Laura understands the geometry of a woman's body and can translate that into garments that make me look and feel as beautiful as I deserve.
One of my favorite pieces from Laura Tanzer is a pant that I bought several years ago. This pant makes me look taller, slimmer, more sensual and has been a foundation piece on several extended international travels. I've slept in these pants on 20 hour flights and walked off the jet looking
One of my favorite pieces from Laura Tanzer is a pant that I bought several years ago. This pant makes me look taller, slimmer, more sensual and has been a foundation piece on several extended international travels. I've slept in these pants on 20 hour flights and walked off the jet looking
Nancy L.
Jan 05, 2020
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The first time I saw Laura Tanzer's unique and beautifully made designs was as part of an artist studio tour in Tucson. One look and I knew I would not finish the tour. I bought the first dress I tried on and years later am still wearing it to continual compliments. Since then I have attended open houses at her Atelier and in other's homes along with a fashion show. Everything Laura takes on she does creatively and professionally. Her designs are unique, thoughtful and perfectly made. She finds exquisite fabrics and turns them into wearable art with wearable being the important feature
Jeanne Bjorn
Dec 25, 2019
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Ingeborg Silberschlag
Dec 24, 2019
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Elizabeth Ayres
Nov 25, 2019
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Cindy N.
Nov 05, 2018
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What a lovely store!!! A bit too ritzy for me in particular, but this designer has something quite special. Everything is made in the store by a set of seamstresses. You can get something for $100 but I think you might have to spend more if you have a special occasion or want something unique to yourself. The sales lady was quite nice and we chatted a bit. She was not pushy as I told her basically I was just a jeans and workout clothing gal. But for sure if I have something special I will stop in again and be more serious. I love the location of the store. Right by my hairdresser and one
Kelly L.
Dec 05, 2017
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Thoroughly enjoyed my time at this shop! It's a beautiful store with plenty of natural light. Her designs are really interesting, fabrics are gorgeous (and some are custom!), and the styling is appropriate and flattering. I felt like I'd look good in anything that she makes. I purchased this gorgeous silk top and will be having her make me a pair of black wide leg pants that look so amazing - I can't wait to own a pair! She believes that clothes can be comfortable, stylish, and sustainable. Love everything about that philosophy! Prices are a large range - depends on the fabric
L. T.
May 11, 2017
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Great Shop! Gorgeous clothes! Prices range from just under $100 to several 100, depends on what you want. Simple, chic clothes that fit! Customer service is great! They are friendly and not at all pushy. And they will tell you, very sweetly, not to buy that dress that doesn't look good on you... If they don't have your size, they will make it for you. Everything is made right there, in the studio. How cool is that!
Erin Wong
Dec 02, 2016
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Stephanie Cho
Nov 22, 2016
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Beautiful and unique womens clothing boutique in downtown Tuscon! This shop features gorgeous, artistic pieces by a local designer that even happened to be in the back when we popped in - so cool! The styles are modern and elegant, and the quality of materials used are exquisite. Definitely check it out!
Mike Simons
Oct 05, 2016
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Tamara Tom
Jun 03, 2016
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