“In the Animal Sweater pattern, 180 animal shaped logos are set free… the pattern suggests a new way to experience the commercial imagery.”
Also loving Karl’s work for Cheap Monday and Wknd.
(via nicethat.com/” target=”_blank”>here)
You may remember me posting this a few weeks ago:
Here is the outcome of this collaboration, which I promised I would document and finally have! You could say I’ve documented their documentation…
nice, sarah rara, art, drawing, thelooksee” alt=”sumi ink club, tunic, fabric, pens, lucky dragons, glaciers of nice, sarah rara, art, drawing, thelooksee” />
nice, sarah rara, art, drawing, thelooksee” alt=”sumi ink club, tunic, fabric, pens, lucky dragons, glaciers of nice, sarah rara, art, drawing, thelooksee” />
nice, sarah rara, art, drawing, thelooksee” alt=”sumi ink club, tunic, fabric, pens, lucky dragons, glaciers of nice, sarah rara, art, drawing, thelooksee” />
This is something I’ve meant to document for a while. Our extremely talented friend River Jukes-Hudson (at Way Shape Form) sent this zine to us around Christmas time. It’s a documentation of the “accidental poetry” of 21 women on a Russian singles website who are seeking friendship/marriage with foreign men. It was fascinating to read, and is beautifully composed. Excellent idea River (and Renée)…
There are few people who can pull off an outfit like Tilda Swinton. She rarely does any wrong in my book (though she gets a lot of flack from the Fug girls). She has such an unearthly beauty that even creations like this seem perfectly suited to her. I’ve featured the sculptural knits of Sandra Backlund before, and on Tilda they seem even more fantastical and beautiful than ever before.
(from the beautiful photos of Craig McDean in the most recent issue of Another Magazine)
So of course today I’m much more optimistic about the collections for fall. That was after seeing Doo.ri (kind of loving the sequined lace tights), Proenza Schouler, the textures at Vivienne Tam, 3.1 Philip Lim, and a few others. I’m including Juan Carlos Obando in my pick of looks because the man is just so sweet. When I worked in buying, JC used to call personally to try to schedule appointments and was so nice and charming. I wish him all the success in the world. Same for Jeff Halmos of Shipley and Halmos (formerly of Trovata) for the same reasons… total sweetie.
1. & 2. Doo.ri 3. J. Mendel 4. Juan Carlos Obando 5. Proenza Schouler 6. Vivienne Tam 7. & 8. 3.1 Philip Lim
Maybe I say this every time, but so far I haven’t been wowed by any one collection in its entirety. I feel like I’m seeing a lot of super sleek and/or shiny designs that still manage to be boring or just unwearable (ie: Acne leggings that appear to be made of transparent raincoat plastic), and I’m seeing way too much fur. Some collections like Marc by Marc, and Sophie Theallet were great if it weren’t for the terrible choice of footwear. Ladies in lovely dresses with feet clad in mukluks or hiking boots? No thanks. Here are some looks that I’ve liked (including some Marc by Marc looks where the models are wearing less offensive footwear). I will continue to follow the shows and post more as it comes along.
1. & 2. Marc by Marc Jacobs 3. Trovata 4. & 5. United Bamboo
So I’m sure you’re familiar with the revolving Go International collections at Target (most recenly Thakoon, and coming up, McQ) which up to this point have all been for women. Now they are FINALLY considering expanding to menswear collections as well; a wise move as men seem to be more interested in fashion than ever before. In fact, I have this conversation frequently with my husband and other fashion-savvy male friends. The boring “Converse for Target” collections just don’t cut it. Anyway, according to NY Magazine Richard Chai is already on board. Sweet. If this happens, guess what blogger’s gonna be checking out Target’s menswear section more often?
Looks from Fall 2009 Richard Chai.
This is a nicely textured vintage Valentines day postcard I found for my husband.
And my new favourite model for 2009 is… Rose Cordero, hailing from the Dominican Republic. Gorgeous. Sorry Daria.
