Archive | February, 2011
· DESIGNERS ·
Made by NoemiThis morning we were contacted by Stockholm based designer Noemi Ivanova of Made by Noemi to show us her latest collection of intimates and leather goods, entitled “My Darling Magpie”. The photographs and accessories sealed the deal for me. I love the set they used for the lookbook, it creates a great contrast for the [...]
· DESIGNERS, EXCLUSIVITY ·
Aoi Kotsuhiroi Unveils Exotic Regrets CollectionThe French jewelry designer known for haunting jewelry and conceptual pieces unveiled today the first chapter of a new collection, Exotic Regrets.
· DESIGNERS ·
Diego Zuniga SS 2011 CollectionMexican designer Diego Zuniga contacted us to share his SS 2011 collection, entitled “Kardia”, with us. The 24-year-old Zuniga has a very forward thinking aesthetic. His SS 2011 collection is inspired by the cardiac pace, which the designer associates with clinical medicine of the future. The palette is sterile and cold, another reference to hospital [...]
· ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN ·
TrendOffice: Cheap Monday Office [Stockholm]In TrendOffice, today we are reviewing the 10,000 sqft (900 sq meters) of Swedish fashion brand Cheap Monday, based in Stockholm. The office designed and built by UglyCute is divided in two floors with the upper floor serving as a more public showroom and
· ILLUSTRATION ·
Artaksiniya Illustrations [updated]A couple months ago we reviewed the Russian artist/illustrator Artaksiniya, she just came out with some great new artwork. She is also a talented animator, which you can see in her great short animation of Lanvin art director Albert Elbaz below.
· EXCLUSIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY ·
‘The World to Come’ calendar 2011Very high-fashion and futuristic, the ‘World to Come‘ 2011 calendar by Indian photographer Jatin Kampani is pretty awesome. Imagining a close future, ‘a dream within a dream, a world within a world’ – ‘The World to Come‘ spells tomorrow like no other. This ‘Art meets Architecture’ project treads the line between
· ILLUSTRATION ·
Fabio Rex: Delicious Drinks IllustrationsYou might know by now that we love infographics, if you know us personally you know as well that we like drinks, especially beautifully executed cocktails. Well Brazilian graphic artist Fabio Rex illustrated those amazing Cocktail Drinks infographics. Enjoy all of them below
· FASHION, FEATURED ·
Won Hundred Womens SS 2011 LookbookI really love the ethereal vibe of the SS 2011 womens Won Hundred lookbook. The concept is minimal and light but the images turned out bold.
· DESIGNERS, RUNWAY ·
3D printed collection by Iris van HerpenWe have been following Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen for a while now. During the Haute Couture week in Paris Spring/Summer 2011 she just shown her latest Escapism collection. It’s her second 3D printed
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Benoit Meleard Architectural ShoesYou may not recognize his name but chances are you have been affected by his footwear on multiple occasions without even knowing. French footwear master Benoit Meleard has designed shoes for Alexander McQueen, Jeremy Scott, Helmut Lang and Loewe’s amongst his own private label,
· PHOTOGRAPHY, STILL LIFE ·
Leandro Farina Still Life PhotographyI just stumbled over the beautiful still life photography work of Leandro Farina. I love all his concepts and the thought put behind each shot, especially the last one he did for Wallpaper* . Working for the likes of Vogue, Elle Decor, Wallpaper, Wonderland and Dazed amongst others, Leandro has an amazing
· ILLUSTRATION ·
Gina Martynova IllustrationsBetween Pop Surrealism and Fashion Illustration New York based graphic artist Gina Martynova‘s world of Starry is whimsical, theatrical and bold. She is also very talented at drawing flowers, like her watercolor Botanika series.