Indiscretion
Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Announcement
◙ Fun, lighthearted clothing, accessories, custom work and cosplay! My other store http://hauteIndiscretion.etsy.com has been languishing in silence for a while-not sure when it will be back. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
◙ I accept PayPal and Direct Checkout. I also combine shipping, including international. See my Store Policies for more information.
Announcement
◙ Fun, lighthearted clothing, accessories, custom work and cosplay! My other store http://hauteIndiscretion.etsy.com has been languishing in silence for a while-not sure when it will be back. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
◙ I accept PayPal and Direct Checkout. I also combine shipping, including international. See my Store Policies for more information.
Reviews
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Daniel Pazmino on Oct 24, 2019
5 out of 5 starsFantastic work on this costume!! I absolutely love it and highly recommend the craftsmanship.
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alannaa88 on Jun 23, 2018
5 out of 5 starsWhat Can I say? Mara is amazing at what she does and her customer service is just as awesome. She’s very professional, great communication and makes you feel important. I love that my LeeLoo costume is made especially for me, it fits me perfectly. I’m so excited to wear it to the con I’m going to in two weeks! :) If anyone plans on being Leeloo and you want the thermal bandages, I would definitely recommend Mara.
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arsoane on May 1, 2018
5 out of 5 starsThis was very well made, seller responded quickly to questions, and the product arrived early. Only thing to note is that the costume hooks in the back so the whole thing has to be taken off to use the bathroom and can be tricky to get back on again by yourself :/. But otherwise it was perfect!!
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Jennifer Alice on Apr 11, 2018
5 out of 5 starsIt worked great! And looks exactly like Leeloo from the movie! I got tons of compliments on how accurate it looked. It was pretty comfortable too, and wasn’t see through, or anything. The fabric is of great quality, and stitched wonderfully. The seller was great to work with and was always very communicative. I couldn’t be happier!
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daehdimaryp on May 24, 2016
5 out of 5 starsTurned out absolutely wonderful, the designer was incredibly helpful!
About Indiscretion
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LeeLoo costume I made for the first winner of America's Next Top Model, Adrianne Curry.
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Daria jacket I made for one of my favorite customers!
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Custom dress based on Kate Middleton's lace dress.
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Cute fox coat I made for a cousin's daughter!
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Fun coat with black wings!
Fabric is LOVE!
Hi there! I'm Mara. Let's get the formal stuff over with first:
My educational background:
BFA in Jewelry/Metalsmithing and Art History from the U of I, Champaign.
MA in Costume Studies/Decorative Arts from NYU.
Most of my classes were at the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I've also worked at different galleries and museums, have seen everything from ancient tribal clothing to Madonna's pointy bra, and have experienced several different kinds of art techniques from blowing glass to painting watercolors. I've also done a lot of travelling to other countries , and picked up many costumes and textiles to reuse in other ways. Designing and sewing are my passion, and I get my inspirations from everyday life!
My mom used to make clothes for all us kids (three of us), and the whirr of a sewing machine was our white noise. I always liked to make things, encouraged by my mom. When I got to high school, I knew I wanted to be a designer, but did not want to take the traditional path. I started making dresses for my barbies, based on prom dresses in Seventeen magazine.
I studied to be a museum curator but after working in museums for a few years, I realized I would rather design and create clothing and accessories rather than conserve or study them.
As time went on, I decided when I moved back to New Mexico, I was going to design and create clothing! I enjoy making new creations and have branched out into cosplay and BJD clothing. Although they have been around for a while, BJD are new to me.
Feel free to ask about any kind of creation you have in mind!
Shop members
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Mara Franklin
Owner, Creator, Designer
Hi, my name is Mara. I design clothing and accessories under the name Indiscretion; My styles are derived from goth, cyber, punk, industrial, glamour. I create two clothing lines; Street Couture, and Haute Indiscretion.
Shop policies
Reconstructed clothing and items worn by models have been washed/cleaned. I can create custom items, contact me for details. Gift wrapping is free! All prices are in USD, and residents of New Mexico will be charged a 6.875% sales tax. I offer combined shipping & international shipping.
I believe in making the best quality creation that I can, and that pursuit of quality extends to how I pack things for shipping, and would be happy to gift wrap any item you purchase. And, my work area is pet-free and smoke-free.
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
Payment
All prices are in USD, and residents of New Mexico will be charged the current sales tax.
I accept PayPal and Direct Checkout. PayPal payments are expected within 3 days. Otherwise, I reserve the right to cancel your order.
*You do not need a Paypal account to use their services. Please choose Paypal as your payment method at checkout. After your order has been submitted, click "Pay Now" and a little ways down the screen you will see the option to pay with credit or debit card – no sign-up necessary!*
Shipping
Most clothing and accessories will be shipped by Priority Mail in the United States. Commercial supplies are shipped by First Class Package Rate unless they weigh more than 13 oz.
Internationally, most items will go by First Class International depending on weight and size and if the Post Office changes their rates and/or policies.
I can ship by Priority/Express, if requested.
I offer combined shipping & international shipping. Please note, however, I am not responsible for any delays/damage/customs problems in the US or abroad. I do my best to keep them honest, though!