The Cover Girl

Carrie Collins

by Danielle Zimmerman

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Published: Apr 23, 2008

Photos by Michael T. Regan (CLICK IMAGES FOR LARGER VERSIONS

Who: Carrie Collins

What: Founder of Fabric Horse, a line of stylish-yet-bike-friendly bags, utility belts and spats as well as costumes and the occasional headdress

Age: 27

Hood: Center City

Current color scheme: Neon

Green factor: Handmade with recycled materials right here in Philly

Get yours at: R.E.Load, Topstitch, Conspiracy Showroom

On the résumé: Current designer and go-to gal at R.E.Load; co-founder of the late Black Floor Gallery

Style Philosophy: "Tough, but classy"

Inspired by: The odd, the idiotic, the fantastical, friends and food

Soundtrack: "Hyperballad" by Björk

Collects: Mannequins, seat belts and wigs

Rides: A Colnago single speed; a Vivalo track bike; a Safari top-tank moped

It's Friday night. You might find her in: A skirt/dress concoction, an airbrushed cutoff jean vest or a spandex mesh tank top

Favorite thing in her closet: Kim Montenegro's Very Bad Horse jeans

On her spring shopping list: A bathing suit from Decades Vintage and moped spark plugs

Most embarrassing thing in her closet: Grandma robe

Trend that needs to stop: Whiskers on jeans

Best-dressed Philadelphian: Amanda Blank

Favorite place to shop: Very Bad Horse, Topstitch, Bicycle Revolutions

Next on the agenda: Traveling to developing countries with the Philadelphia Sewing Collective to teach and assist in designing products to promote sustainable communities

Get in touch: fabrichorse.com, 215-694-9034

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