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Canvasbacks
Sized 2-16, Runs True.

For more than 20 years they have been creating novelty sportswear with an artistic bent. Their pieces can be fun and whimsical, as well as subtle and sophisticated. In creating their collections they search for fabrics from all over the world and then blend them in an artistic way to achieve the special look for which Canvasbacks is known.

Because their collections range from casual weekend wear to special occasion, there is no limit to the color palettes and fabrics available to them – from vibrant color to subtle muted tones, from a high degree of texture, to soft and silky surfaces.

Their goal is to create collections that are artful, loaded with character and yet demonstrate a measure of sophistication. They want their jackets to be fun to wear because they complement a woman’s personality and are right for her lifestyle.

History

It all started with a creative urge and an entrepreneurial itch.
Beginning as a cottage industry by neighborhood friends with young children, Canvasbacks evolved and grew as its owner, Betsy Horsfield, followed her instincts and her art.

The name “Canvasbacks” comes from the company’s origins in the needlework industry. “We initially sold kits consisting of garments with unfinished needlepoint canvas inserts,” explains Betsy. The product changed, and as sales grew operations were moved out of the home and into a small factory in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward.

Canvasbacks quickly developed its signature look; classic apparel shapes decorated with a wide variety and artful combination of beautiful fabrics. It also developed a loyal following in better specialty stores nationwide.

A line of novelty outerwear, WRAPS by Canvasbacks was soon added to the sportswear collection. Then BETS was introduced, offering a more casual, less constructed style of clothing.

Today Canvasbacks is known for beautiful fabrics and vibrant colors in all three of its collections. “Our clothes are not limited to any particular lifestyle,” explains Horsfield, “but they do appeal to a confident woman who wants to have a little fun!”