<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Stephanie Harford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephanie Harford is a fashion designer local to Southern Oregon, specializing in formal gowns and dresses. She also creates handmade accessories.]]></description><link>https://www.stephanieharford.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:08:22 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.stephanieharford.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What Started as a Story Gifting Project Just Crossed 700 Submissions—And What Comes Next]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I introduced the story submission form on my website last month, I hoped a few individuals would share their experiences so I could offer them a custom, handmade corset top made from upcycled textiles. I never anticipated that nearly 700 of you would open your hearts, share your personal milestones, and trust me with your stories. Going through these entries has been humbling, emotional, and profoundly grounding. Each submission serves as a reminder that garments are more than just...]]></description><link>https://www.stephanieharford.com/post/what-started-as-a-story-gifting-project-just-crossed-700-submissions-and-what-comes-next</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a843a29c334f409c6322f4e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:05:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ea5e92_8df74cae92ed43e181db0ba06621b994~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_716,h_629,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephanie Ann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Prelude — Testing Ideas, Making Art, and a Secret September Shoot]]></title><description><![CDATA[If there’s one thing I’ve learned as a dressmaker, it’s that big dreams need room to stretch their wings before they ever touch a runway. While the official seven-look collection for New York Fashion Week is quietly coming together in the background, I couldn't bear the thought of staying completely silent in the studio until February. My creative brain simply doesn't work that way! I needed a space to play, experiment, and just make art without the heavy pressure of the big stage. So, I’m...]]></description><link>https://www.stephanieharford.com/post/the-prelude-testing-ideas-making-art-and-a-secret-september-shoot</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a71a3e2f20e59031dfd59ec</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ea5e92_751e4ff222ad4b9d8de0c1ea4e5f42cf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephanie Ann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Journey to New York Fashion Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s a quiet, magic moment right before a dress comes to life. Sitting in my home studio here in Southern Oregon, surrounded by vintage tapestries, thrifted floral curtains, and soft tablecloth lace, I’ll often look at a pile of fabric and wonder about the stories it’s already told. For a while now, my passion as a dressmaker has been giving those fabrics a second chapter—turning forgotten textiles into romantic, vintage-inspired gowns with corset bodices and soft, flowing skirts. Today,...]]></description><link>https://www.stephanieharford.com/post/my-journey-to-new-york-fashion-week</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a71a0c6e1b75da43ec056b6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:33:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ea5e92_b05598306bfa4c47a7755f09fecb4127~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephanie Ann</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>