P. Rath Couture http://prathcouture.com Fine Tailoring, Alterations, and Dressmaking in Southern Illinois since 1971 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:46:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 Neutrals for Spring 2012 http://prathcouture.com/2012/02/13/neutrals-for-spring-2012/ http://prathcouture.com/2012/02/13/neutrals-for-spring-2012/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:46:39 +0000 Patti Rath http://prathcouture.com/?p=1331

Open House, Saturday, February 25, 9 to 5 . . . Stop by . . .

]]> http://prathcouture.com/2012/02/13/neutrals-for-spring-2012/feed/ 0 Available now, February 3, 2012 . . . http://prathcouture.com/2012/02/03/available-now-february-3-2012/ http://prathcouture.com/2012/02/03/available-now-february-3-2012/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:24:22 +0000 Patti Rath http://prathcouture.com/?p=1300 . . . email patti.rath@gmail.com,                                  or call 618-203-4574 today!


]]> http://prathcouture.com/2012/02/03/available-now-february-3-2012/feed/ 0 More Spring 2012 http://prathcouture.com/2012/01/20/more-spring-2012/ http://prathcouture.com/2012/01/20/more-spring-2012/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:33:35 +0000 Patti Rath http://prathcouture.com/?p=1241 (go to the BLOG page to see the pics of this and our other Spring looks )


Periwinkle and Cobalt Blues!


Our safari-style cotton blouse

with optional belt and breezy portrait neckline

over our classic longer skirt

(also available in shorter lengths)

in cobalt-and-cream cotton over floral-on-grey cotton lining.

Our blouse knit fabric

Our skirt fabric

Our skirt lining fabric

]]> http://prathcouture.com/2012/01/20/more-spring-2012/feed/ 0 Crayon Colours for Spring 2012! http://prathcouture.com/2012/01/18/crayon-colours-for-spring-2012/ http://prathcouture.com/2012/01/18/crayon-colours-for-spring-2012/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:51:32 +0000 Patti Rath http://prathcouture.com/?p=1236 January 18, 2012 BLOG post . . . Our Versatop in tie-dye cotton knit over the Lily Top in jersey knit.

(click on the BLOG tab above to see this and other recent posts–enlarge photos by clicking on them–twice to get the best view).

]]> http://prathcouture.com/2012/01/18/crayon-colours-for-spring-2012/feed/ 0 Our coral knit tunic for SPRING 2012 http://prathcouture.com/2012/01/13/our-coral-knit-tunic-for-spring-2012/ http://prathcouture.com/2012/01/13/our-coral-knit-tunic-for-spring-2012/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:11:34 +0000 Patti Rath http://prathcouture.com/?p=1219 January 13, 2012 BLOG post . . . Our coral knit tunic length top also available sleeveless or with full length sleeves.
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Our photographer takes ‘em out for a breath of fresh air . . . and a photo shoot for our catalog.


(click images to enlarge)

LEFT:  Our raspberry knit top with twisted band details.  Sizes 4-20, starting @ $85.

CENTER: Our newly contour’d sweater knit cardigan.  Sizes 2-20, starting @ $85.

RIGHT:  Our easy-to-wear skirts, with deep pockets!  Sizes 2-20, starting @ $85.

We’re always here for you when you make an appointment for alterations of all kinds, to see our collection of ready-to-go fashions, or to design something custom-made.  Let us know how we can be of service.

]]> http://prathcouture.com/2012/01/07/spring-2012-preview/feed/ 0 Going to warmer climates after the holidays?????????? Think blues/aquas!!!!!!!!!! http://prathcouture.com/2011/12/14/going-to-warmer-climates-after-the-holidays-think-bluesaquas/ http://prathcouture.com/2011/12/14/going-to-warmer-climates-after-the-holidays-think-bluesaquas/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:20:31 +0000 Patti Rath http://prathcouture.com/?p=1171 . . . hit “Read More” to take you to the full post, click on the images (twice) for a closer look and comments.

Cecelia knit top . . . Bohemia dress . . . Cynthia in Bohemia . . . Bohemia again . . . Cardigan . . . Confetti jacket . . . Catherine . . . ]]> http://prathcouture.com/2011/12/14/going-to-warmer-climates-after-the-holidays-think-bluesaquas/feed/ 0 PREVIEW OF OUR FALL 2011 COLLECTION http://prathcouture.com/2011/10/04/preview-of-our-fall-2011-collection/ http://prathcouture.com/2011/10/04/preview-of-our-fall-2011-collection/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:14:07 +0000 Patti Rath http://prathcouture.com/?p=1152 Again you are invited to see our FALL  2011 COLLECTION . . . . by appointment prior to our open house–call Patti at 618-203-4574— or by joining us at our open house–Saturday, November 5, 2011, from 10 am to 6 pm.

(for a better view, photos can be enlarged two times by clicking on them twice in succession)

silk-screen'd botanical print cardigan

black/brown floral knit vest over our supersoft black T-top

jenny green knit top

grey/taupe silk top

your jeans--and our tops

]]> http://prathcouture.com/2011/10/04/preview-of-our-fall-2011-collection/feed/ 0 Plan to join us at our PRATH Fall & Winter 2011 Trunk Show, Nov. 5 http://prathcouture.com/2011/08/09/plan-to-join-us-at-our-prath-fall-winter-2011-trunk-show-nov-5/ http://prathcouture.com/2011/08/09/plan-to-join-us-at-our-prath-fall-winter-2011-trunk-show-nov-5/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:17:47 +0000 Patti Rath http://prathcouture.com/?p=1121 Let us know if you’d like to receive an invitation . . . . . email patti.rath@gmail.com or phone 618-203-4574.

Open house between 10 am and 6 pm.

Preparing our Fall/Winter Collection . . .

. . . for fall necklines . . .

. . . rich colors . . .

. . . tops, tights, and boots

. . . and SUMMER’s END

. . . one last sundress. . .

. . . August flowers . . .

. . the Farm . . .late summer lite inspires us . . .

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Gardening Dress, worn solo or w/T-top

. . . pocket detail

Softest Cotton-batiste dress, embroider'd and sequin'd.

Ginger in Thee Dress!

. . . newly detailed w/shredded edges and floral trim. . . .

Who knew that the Jones girls would all show up wearing P. Rath Couture that special day?

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