Archive | September, 2011
· DESIGNERS ·
Joanne Stoker’s Empire States CollectionWhen you’ve won an award together with Jimmy Choo and have been recognized by The British Footwear Association, you pretty much know it’s time to start your own footwear label. This is exactly what Joanne Stoker did in 2010, and already, she’s being touted by Vogue as London Fashion Week’s “Ones to Watch”. Describing her [...]
· ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN ·
TrendHome: Hamptons Beach house [Montauk]Whether it’s for a long weekend or vacation, the Hamptons is the favorite getaway for New Yorkers and in Trendhome today is a true modern marvel! Located at Montauk Point, this 4,585 sqft ocean front modern masterpiece dissolves boundaries between interior and exterior. Designed by
· ART, FEATURED, GRAPHIC DESIGN, MIXED MEDIA ·
Matt Wisniewski Mixed Media CollagesStudent at Rochester Institute of Technology and web developer, Matt Wisniewski is also a very talented image manipulator. This series of mixed media collages, part of his on-going projects, is just sumptuous! It’s been a long time since I have seen such great work!
· EDITORIAL ·
Star Signs by Tim Gutt for Vogue UK Dec 2010For this gorgeous editorial photographed by Tim Gutt for Vogue UK, model Siri Tollerod dramatically plays all of the signs and set designer Shona Heath provides beautiful and surreal sets and costumes to complement Kate Phelan‘s styling.
· DESIGN ·
Ohne Titel X Tauba Auerbach Jewelry CollabWhile I was doing the Ohne Titel S/S 2012 review yesterday I discovered these images of the jewelry they collaborated with artist Tauba Auerbach to create for their S/S 2011 runway, and fell in love. The series is graphic, conceptual, and really unique. The contrast of materials works really well to create what looks more [...]
· MUSIC ·
Superhumanoids: Mikelah VideoListen to “Mikelah” here BUY HERE Superhumanoids stay behind the curtain for their latest video (below), “Mikelah.” The LA-based group that tends to live in the clouds with dreamy vibes and electronic boudoir-pop came down to earth to tell a story of self-destructive heartbreak and sentimental recklessness. As in many stories of teen anguish, it [...]
· FASHION, RUNWAY ·
Preen S/S 2012Yum! Preen’s S/S 2012 collection makes me think of a beautiful 1950′s housewife baking cupcakes in her all pastel color-coordinated island kitchen. But it seems the palette send my mind in a different frame of inspiration then what designers Thea Bregazzi and Justin Thornton had in mind. The streamlined silhouette modernized what seemed like a [...]
· AD CAMPAIGN ·
Yves Saint Laurent A/W 2011-2012In YSL’s latest video, model and muse Raquel Zimmermann strikes a pose like there’s nothing to it. The in-demand model—just seen dancing her shoes off in another viral video for Lanvin—works her way through a range of poses and all 14 looks from the line’s latest A/W 2011-2012 collection. This includes a mostly black-and-white selection [...]
· FASHION, RUNWAY ·
Ohne Titel S/S 2012I am a big fan of Ohne Titel, so it is always one of the most anticipated shows for me during NYFW. The Ohne Titel S/S 2012 Collection stayed true to their graphic roots and delivered some easy to wear looks but overall I was a bit dissappinted. I did not feel that they dug [...]
· EDITORIAL ·
Sylvie Becquet Editorial for AD ChinaI’m totally in love with this amazing minimal interior design editorial photographed by Sylvie Becquet for Architecture Digest China – Love the color, the pattern and the simplicity of the sets.
· DESIGNERS, PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO ·
Lindsey Thornburg F/W 2011 CampaignThe third innovation born from the collaborative efforts of designer Lindsey Thornburg, photographer/director Olivia Malone and director/editor Crystal Moselle follows two mischievous “clowns” as they gallivant through the countryside. The films inspiration comes from French new wave films and psychedelic directors such as Jean Rollin and Alejandro Jodorowsky.
· EXCLUSIVITY, SHOP ·
Paper Doll Series : Styling TipsPaloma wears Karen Walker Sunglasses $180, Stella McCartney Striped Jumper $437, Damir Doma Leather Bangle $220, Acne Leather Moto Skirt $1005, Proenza Schouler Tote $725, and Elizabeth and James Sandals $295. See Ryder’s look below…