Autumn Gineen's Atelier

“Atelier.”  An artist’s or designer’s workshop or studio.

The passion for fashion isn’t all that Autumn Gineen has when it comes to her custom work. Within the lining of her fabric lies the story of the struggle women face – the pressure of society to look a certain way, the images in media, shunning the curvier physique or taunting the less shapely. This is a struggle Gineen recognizes and is channeling through her passion for clothing design for the greater good.

“I always wanted to be a fashion designer but didn’t want to go to school for it,” says Autumn Gineen, who has located her clothing and jewelry shop – her atelier –  in the UpTown area of Toledo. So she taught herself.

The Detroit native, who moved to the Glass City about eight years ago, starting sewing when she was nine years old and has been in the clothing business for 12 years, providing her designer fashions for Toledo residents since she made the move south. A few years ago, this  multidimensional artist, expanded her vision and began designing jewelry as well – a hobby that turned into “an everyday thing.”

In 2017, Autumn moved her shop to 1811 Adams Street, in The Truth Art Gallery, next door to Carlos Poco Loco, where five days a week she creates clothing and jewelry – pants, shirts, re-mix skirts, wedding dresses, prom dresses, men’s ties, along with necklaces and bracelets  – a wide variety of items and styles. She custom designs her fashions for her clientele, in fact.

In addition to her own creations, Autumn also offers sewing lessons for those who might be inspired to create for themselves.

Gineen’s Atelier is open five days a week – Tuesday through Saturday. Find her on Facebook or call her at 567-318-2248 for more information.