Flowers in the mud grow into stars

MILWAUKEE — 

Come celebrate the launch of the new 414 Star Crew Neck, Friday October 18th 2024 (Gallery Night in the Third Ward) from 5p -9p at 414 Milwaukee. 207 East  Buffalo St #318 Milwaukee, WI 53202.

Like a lotus flower growing out of the muddy waters of the concrete jungle, the new 414 Star crew necks are dedicated to those strong, talented and resilient Milwaukeeans who persevere daily to achieve their potential. Settling or agreeing on mediocrity is not an option. The struggle is pure. The path is authentic. And the reward is growing your flowers into stars.

"My grandmother's childhood needle work is the visual inspiration for this project. She turned her talents into beautiful, inspirational metaphors, " says 414 Milwaukee designer, Fred Gillich. "The genius of this project is that I get to connect the dots of some of her experiences. By reworking and designing her art, it's like I got to talk to her one more time."

Photos: Jarvis Lawson