Wellesley Fashion Designer, CT Artist Create Line of High-end Scarves

Photo: Twosome. Connecticut artist Carol Wallace (left) and Wellesley fashion designer Pam Kubbins sport organic cotton scarves made from Wallace’s watercolor “Wild Roses on Organic Cotton.” The scarves will be unveiled at the Boston Flower and Garden Show March 22-26.

Wild Rose Painting: Connecticut artist Carol Wallace’s watercolor “Wild Roses on Organic Cotton,” which Wellesley fashion designer Pam Kubbins incorporated in a line of high-end scarves.

BOSTON – Wellesley fashion designer Pam Kubbins and Connecticut artist Carol Wallace will introduce a new line of fashion art scarves with a floral theme at the Boston Flower and Garden Show March 22-26.

Kubbins, owner of Pam’s Pashminas & Exotic Scarves (http://www.pamspashminas.com), has designed and marketed high-end scarves and shawls for almost 15 years. At the flower show, she will unveil a new line of scarves, “Wild Roses on Organic Cotton,” translated from Wallace’s original piece of art. Working with Wallace’s floral watercolor and using an innovative graphic design printing process, Kubbins has created pieces of wearable art on lightweight organic cotton fabric.

It was Wallace’s use of color that first attracted Kubbins’ attention. “Her art has a beautiful, ethereal, impressionistic quality that radiates positive energy, largely due to her use of color,” Kubbins said. “When I first saw her work, I knew it would work wonders on delicate fabrics such as lightweight sheer organic cotton.”

Kubbins has worn, collected and loved scarves since she was a teenager. Her former career as a flight attendant allowed her to build her personal collection of scarves from around the world. In 2003, inspired through her travels, she started her own business, Pam’s Pashminas and Exotic Scarves, focusing on shawls and scarves made from cashmere, 100-percent pashmina wool, silk, merino wool, and organic cotton. She markets her scarves through her studio, website, Etsy, arts and crafts shows, and a few select boutique galleries.

“A scarf is the perfect accessory for women of all ages, shapes or sizes,” Kubbins said. “My customers tell me that they love the beauty, comfort and versatility of my scarves. When they wear one of my creations, they feel good, look great and exude confidence!”

The artistically versatile Wallace began her professional art career as a gallery artist and, through the years, has evolved into a prolific commissioned artist, illustrator, and designer who licenses selected work to publishing companies and manufacturers of decorative giftware. She works in a variety of mediums and achieves different looks, from dreamy impressionism and representational realism to whimsical illustrative works.

Making the three scarves from Wallace’s work is just the beginning of a creative partnership between the two. Later this year, Kubbins will introduce a Fall collection of scarves based on Wallace’s work.

Kubbins will introduce the scarves to the Greater Boston market March 22-26 at the Boston Flower & Garden Show (www.bostonflowershow.com) to be held at Boston’s Seaport World Trade Center. The show will be open March 22 and 23, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; March 24 and 25, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and March 26, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.