Designer Showcases Hand-Made Dresses in Farmington Hills Studio

Alexandra Lisiecki's Polish heritage is reflected in Recultured Designs dresses.

Alexandra Lisiecki loves her Polish heritage, so much so that she is building a business on it.  Lisiecki and her mother, Barbara, launched Recultured Designs last May, opening a small studio in Barbara's house on Pillsbury in Farmington Hills. It is lined with bolts of fabric, lace and other materials that Barbara uses to make the clothing Alexandra designs.  Her dresses are a colorful combination of contemporary design mixed with elements typical of "folk" styles. Dresses come in a variety of sizes, including some for children.  "I came up with the idea a year ago," Alexandra said, noting that she was inspired by Polish folklore and history. "This is my way of inspiring people to get interested in their heritage."  "We come from a long …

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