Femail
Femail
Femail TV Death Suit T-Shirt
Price: $805T 4 layers X 50.00 = $200.00
MS = $420.00
Camilla childhood (8) X 10%(T) = $160.00
Ty's beanie (8) X 10%(T) = $160.00
Sponge Bob T (5) X 10%(T) = $100.00
MH = $55
Weaving = $20.00
FEMAIL print = $10.00
Scraps patch = $20.00
Yarn = $5.00
L = $55.00
Camilla = $25.00
Janelle = $30.00
T($200.00)+M(MS($420.00)+MH($55.00))+L($25.00+$30.00) = $730.00
+A ($75) = $805
NB: Each garment varies, and is one-of-a-kind. Any anomalies should be understood as part of the design, not as errors.
Femail
Femail Poke Paw Coat
Price: $647T 6 layers X 50.00 = $150.00
MS = $90.00
Fairy wand pull tab (4) X 10%(T) = $60.00
Sponge Bob shirt (2) X 10%(T) = $30.00
Crew jacket (2) X 10%(T) = $30.00
MH = $77
Red quilted runner = $4.00
Cat applique = $4.00
Pink/purple polar fleece = $4.00
Denim = $4.00
Blue ribbon = $15.00
London applique = $2.00
Pokemon fabric = $10.00
FEMAIL patch = $15.00
Braids = $10.00
Purple with beaded fringe = $5.00
Spray paint = $4.00
L = $325.00
Camilla = $150.00
Janelle = $175.00
T($150.00)+M(MS($90.00)+MH($77.00))+L($150.00+$175.00) = $642.00
+F NAME (5% of $642.00 = $32.10) = $674.10
NB: Each garment varies, and is one-of-a-kind. Any anomalies should be understood as part of the design, not as errors.
Femail
Femail Didn't Make Sense Not 2 Live 4 Fun Skirt
Price: $212From Femail's RTW collection. This wrap skirt is approximately knee-length, with a highly adjustable waistband thanks to the multitude of buttons and holes encircling.
NB: Each garment varies, and is one-of-a-kind. Any anomalies should be understood as part of the design, not as errors.
Femail
Femail My World's On Fire How About Yours Pants
Price: $212NB: Each garment varies, and is one-of-a-kind. Any anomalies should be understood as part of the design, not as errors.
Femail
Femail Oat and Seafoam Boro Dress
Price: $285T 2 layers X 50.00 = $100.00
MS = $20.00
Zed sleeves (2) X 10%(T) = $20.00
MH = $120.00
April’s shirt = $30.00
April’s scarf = $90.00
L = $20.00
Camilla = $10.00
Janelle = $10.00
A = $25.00
BK Photoshoot = $25.00
T($100.00)+M(MS($20.00)+MH($120.00))+L($10+$10)+A(25.00) = $285.00
NB: Each garment varies, and is one-of-a-kind. Any anomalies should be understood as part of the design, not as errors.
Femail
Femail Your Brain Gets Smart But Your Head Gets Dumb Jumpsuit
Price: $212From Femail's RTW collection. A fascinating, semi-sheer fabric made reasonably opaque with the striping, this onesie has a zip front, metallic piping, front patch pockets, and an attached belt for cinching or to be tied loosely.
NB: Each garment varies, and is one-of-a-kind. Any anomalies should be understood as part of the design, not as errors.
Femail
Femail Carhartt Dream Beam
Price: $468T 9 layers X 25.00 = $225.00
MS = $157.50
Painted sheer FEMAIL rag (5) X 10%(T) = $112.50
Carhart t-shirt (2) X 10%(T) = $45.00
MH = $45.00
White paint = $2.00
Puff paint and glitter = $4.00
Floral applique = $7.00
Vinyl applique = $5.00
Blue fur = $5.00
Cloud fabric = $4.00
Blue metallic spandex = $6.00
Black lace = $3.00
Rain drop fringe = $10.00
Lost lacing = $4.00
L = $40.00
Camilla = $30.00
Janelle = $10.00
T(225.00)+M(MS(157.50)+MH(45.00))+L(30.00+10.00) = $467.50
NB: Each garment varies, and is one-of-a-kind. Any anomalies should be understood as part of the design, not as errors.
Femail
Femail Faux Maternity Boro Blouse
Price: $250T 2 layers X 50.00 = $100.00
MS = $60.00
McCleerey Cloth (4) X 10%(T) = $40.00
Vietnam polka dot (2) X 10%(T) = $20.00
MH = $50.00
April’s black geo dress = $20.00
Isadore Fabric = $5.00
Brian’s pant leg = $5.00
April’s navy blouse = $20.00
L = $15.00
Camilla = $5.00
Janelle = $10.00
A = $25.00
BK Photoshoot = $25.00
T($100.00)+M(MS($60.00)+MH($50.00))+L($5+$10)+A(25.00) = $250.00
NB: Each garment varies, and is one-of-a-kind. Any anomalies should be understood as part of the design, not as errors.
Femail
Femail Kimono Coat
Price: $395T 3 layers X 50.00 = $150.00
MS = $90.00
WYC lost/found (2) X 10%(T) = $30.00
Roadside pleather (2) X 10%(T) = $30.00
Gma Nor’s table runner (2) X 10%(T) = $30.00
MH = $100.00
April’s kimono = $60.00
April’s scarf = $10.00
Amba’s overalls = $30.00
L = $30.00
Camilla = $10.00
Janelle = $20.00
A = $25.00
BK Photoshoot = $25.00
T($100.00)+M(MS($90.00)+MH($100.00))+L($10+$20)+A(25.00) = $395.00
NB: Each garment varies, and is one-of-a-kind. Any anomalies should be understood as part of the design, not as errors.
Femail
Femail Cats Out Of The Rag Top
Price: $360T 5 layers X 25.00 = $125.00
MS = $137.50
Chicago sashes (4) X 10%(T) = $50.00
Janelle drawing (3) X 10%(T) = $37.50
Smiley fabric (gifted) (2) X 10%(T) = $25.00
Fish fabric (gifted) (2) X 10%(T) = $25.00
MH = $17.00
Cat applique = $3.00
Iridescent patch = $3.00
Pink polka dot footy remnant = $5.00
Black tights = $1.00
White polyester = $1.00
Blue metallic spandex = $2.00
Mesh = $2.00
L = $80.00
Camilla = $40.00
Janelle = $40.00
T($125.00)+M(MS($137.50)+MH($17.00))+L($40+$40) = $359.50
NB: Each garment varies, and is one-of-a-kind. Any anomalies should be understood as part of the design, not as errors.
Femail
Femail Boro Patch Jumper
Price: $272T 2 layers X 50.00 = $100.00
MS = $50.00
Zed Jacket (2) X 10%(T) = $20.00
McCleerey curtains (2) X 10%(T) = $20.00
Bob Mackey QVC Jacket (3) X 10%(T) = $30.00
MH = $62.00
April’s skirt = $42.00
April’s overall straps = $10.00
Amba’s fabric? = $10.00
L = $35.00
Camilla = $20.00
Janelle = $15.00
A = $25.00
BK Photoshoot = $25.00
T($100.00)+M(MS($50.00)+MH($62.00))+L($20+$15)+A(25.00) = $272.00
NB: Each garment varies, and is one-of-a-kind. Any anomalies should be understood as part of the design, not as errors.
Femail
Femail Smile Pile Skirt
Price: $846T 9 layers X 25.00 = $225.00
MS = $427.50
Gifted smiley fabric x3 (10) X 10%(T) = $225.00
Sheer floral tights (3) X 10%(T) = $67.50
Smiley balloon (2) X 10%(T) = $45.00
Inflatable smiley arm band (2) X 10%(T) = $45.00
Sponge Bob shower curtain (1) X 10%(T) = $22.50
Quilted collection (1) X 10%(T) = $22.50
MH = $39.00
Elastic = $1.00
Cheetah fabric = $2.00
Scrap fabrics = $4.00
Athletic eyebrows = $4.00
Eyelash trim = $2.00
Athletic trim = $2.00
Pikachu = $2.00
Yarn fringe = $10.00
Smiley ribbon = $10.00
Spray paint = $1.00
Googley eyes = $1.00
L = $130.00
Camilla = $30.00
Janelle = $100.00
T(225.00)+M(MS(427.50)+MH(39.00))+L(30.00+100.00) = $821.50
+ F Camilla (3% of $821.50 = $24.65) = $846.15
NB: Each garment varies, and is one-of-a-kind. Any anomalies should be understood as part of the design, not as errors.
Femail
Femail Boro Toucan Top
Price: $210T 2 layers X 50.00 = $100.00
MS = $20.00
JRAT scrap (2) X 10%(T) = $20.00
MH = $50.00
Isadore fabric = $5.00
April’s sequin top (patch) = $10.00
April’s tank = $20.00
Nightgown scrap = $10.00
April’s scrap = $5.00
L = $15.00
Camilla = $5.00
Janelle = $10.00
A = $25.00
BK Photoshoot = $25.00
T($100.00)+M(MS($20.00)+MH($50.00))+L($5+$10)+A(25.00) = $210.00
NB: Each garment varies, and is one-of-a-kind. Any anomalies should be understood as part of the design, not as errors.
Camilla Carper and Janelle Abbott were friends first. Now in Seattle and Los Angeles, they document their friendship with FEMAIL, a collaboration through USPS. They mail the garments back and forth, adding and subtracting, arguing and playing, remembering and trying to forget. The results are equal parts aesthetics, construction, and emotion. And the most fascinating (integral) element, is the cost formula, to which the consumer is transparently privy. See for yourself, the true cost of what it takes to produce a garment with four hands.
HERE'S HOW THE FORMULA WORKS
T(50.00)+M(MS(#X10%(T))+MH)+L(2)+A(25.00)+/-F(15%)
T (Time spent as represented through 'layers') +$10.00 each
M (Material Value) = MS (Sentimental) +MH (Historical)
MS (Rate emotional connection 1-10x10% sum of T)
MH (Each item valued at $.50–$5.00)
*L (Likability—we would keep it but...) + $50.00
A (As Seen On—value added to work featured in print or show) + $25.00 per exposure
**F (Frustration level) +/- 15%*
*Individually assessed; sliding scale
**Optional