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Gail Fivis' Bio.....
Gail Fivis knew from a very early age that she was blessed with a passion to create and the skills to bring to life her creations. Never content to copy items that others had already designed, she allowed her imagination to drive unique and distinctive creations that were customized to her particular style and specific needs. Today discerning shoppers who value the luxury of leather purses and wallets, hand-made to their specifications have the rare opportunity to own a “one-of-a-kind” creation from this talented artisan. No mass production, no repetition, no duplication….you will own a piece of art that will endure for a lifetime!
Some of Gail’s fondest memories of growing up in Hawaii are of the joy she experienced designing and sewing articles of clothing that were customized to her personal needs. Never trained to be a seamstress, as early as the fifth grade she found that she had the talent and innate skills necessary to create dresses and other accessories that defined her unique style and differentiated her from the mass produced apparel worn by her peers. This drive to create continued well into her teenage years. Those times when money was scarce, she would shop for over-sized items in thrift stores, de-construct them, create her own patterns, and produce clothing that was designer quality at a fraction of the cost. To this day, Gail continues to use her imagination and talent to imagine designs without constraints.
Following college where she majored in Fashion Design and Merchandising, Gail moved into the luxury segment of the hospitality industry working in hotels and resorts and Human Resources in Hawaii, San Francisco, Beverly Hills and similar destinations (the Mark Hopkins InterContinental San Francisco, Mandarin Oriental San Francisco, Hyatt Regency Waikiki and Hyatt Regency Maui, Royal Lahaina Maui, Beverly Hills Hotel, Bel Air Hotel) . This is where Gail really learned what it means to deal in luxury while working with clients who could afford and appreciate the value of distinct and rare products and experiences. It was during these years that she re-kindled an interest in working with leather and as a result of having difficulty finding shoes that fit, decided to design and make her own shoes. While she enjoyed working with leather, making shoes didn’t give her the creative options she had enjoyed when she designed clothing. She turned her attention to making purses and wallets and for the next two and a half years took private lessons from a Master Artisan to learn the nuances of working with leather. It opened up a whole new world for her as she became schooled in the differences between leathers, their characteristics and versatility.
Today, you have the opportunity to own a piece of art, hand-made with the love and passion that Gail has for her craft. Gail Grant Designs is the culmination of years of preparation for this moment in time. Gail is a true artisan, creating handcrafted items, one beautiful piece at a time in her studio. An investment in a Gail Grant Design product is an investment that will be envied and admired for years to come.
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