Augustina's in Carmel-by-the-Sea Officially Becomes the Only Place to Find Paula Lishman

Sept. 28, 2013 - PRLog -- Press Contact: Marci Bracco (831) 747-7455

Augustina’s in Carmel-by-the-Sea Officially Becomes the Only Place to Find

Paula Lishman Hand Knit Beaver Designs in the United States

For over 30 years Paula Lishman creations have introduced the world to the flexibility, elegance and sensuality of knit fur fabrics

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA — Augustina’s, located in beautiful downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea on Ocean Avenue for more than 26 years, announced it is officially the only place to find Paula Lishman Hand Knit Beaver Designs, in the United States.  Every garment manufactured at Paula Lishman International is fabricated by experienced artisans using Paula’s exclusive methods to create fur yarn and turn it into designs of the highest quality.

Paula Lishman's innovation in knit fur technology has changed the fur industry forever and in the current collection, this innovation continues. Paula's knit, woven and crocheted fur garments provide the ultimate in Style and Luxury, blending fur types and colors to create beautiful and unique works of art. From a crown celebrating the Queens Diamond Jubilee to luxurious coats featuring beaver, fisher and lynx, the Paula Lishman collection has something for every discerning buyer.  The collection can be purchased exclusively at Augustina’s in Carmel-by-the-Sea or online at its newly redesigned website www.augustinaleathers.com.

In addition, Augustina’s carries the coveted Paula Lishman knit fur blanket.  It is impossible to describe the sensual luxury of a knit fur blanket. Once experienced, you will never want to sleep without it. These elegant blankets and throws are available in a multitude of color combinations, knitting techniques, sizes and fur types. Pillow covers can also be made to match.

The Lishman collection is made in Canada.  The collection includes full-length coats, strollers, jackets, shawls, blankets, and accessories. Sheared beaver is the fur of choice for most of Paula's knits due to its silky softness. Furs such as mink, ranched fox, red fox, muskrat, and raccoon supplement as trims. Each piece has luxurious fur inside and out. The Paula Lishman look combines elegance and flair with functionality.

Background on Paula Lishman:

Paula Lishman began her design career out of necessity. Being over six feet tall, she found it difficult to find styles to fit. As a result, she began to design and sew patterns, spin and vegetable dye yarns, weave fabric, and silk screen prints, all resulting in a fashionable wardrobe of unique garments. She began working with leather in the early 1970s and made clothing for herself, her family, and a growing list of clients. Paula began cutting leather scraps into thin strips [she still hates throwing anything away], and then knit them into fabric.  Realizing fur was just leather with hair, she experimented with some rabbit pelts and came up with a hand knitting technique that generated a beautiful, double-faced fur fabric which is breathable and soft. Through constant refinements of this basic technique, Paula and her company have taken the fur industry in an inventive new direction.

Background on Augustina’s:

Augustina's currently has two stores in Carmel-by-the-Sea and is an icon and destination shop, showcasing timeless fashions and accessories for men and women.  Wrap yourself in luxurious furs by Paula Lishman, Zuki, Oscar de la Renta, Michael Kors, and Zac Posen.  Augustina's also features incredible clothing, stunning 18K gold and sterling silver jewelry, and other accessories.  Men can dress in Remy Leather bombers and golf or driving shoes, or choose from Northern California's largest collection of sterling silver buckle sets.  Visit Augustina's and let their friendly and knowledgable staff find the perfect piece for you.

Two locations

·          AUGUSTINA’S, Ocean Avenue between Mission and San Carlos

·          AUGUSTINA LEATHERS, San Carlos & 6th Street

·          831-624-2403

·          www.augustinaleathers.com