Cecilia Carlstedt's illustrious academic and work history draws for itself. Her work has been commissioned by some of biggest names in the fashion industry, including Swarovski and La Perla. Her lines speak for themselves...
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Years of experience in character animation have given illustrator Anton Emdin a comical relief in his work. His artwork clearly indicates a visible effort and sharp eye for detail and his cv lists an impressive list of job descriptions, from animation to web & print design and pc interactives.
Unique fabrics and soft lines are a key feature to Mesop's new Autumn/Winter collection. Style and silhouette are the strongest elements to the collection, which is highlighted by a warm and neutral colour palette that creates both basic must-have striking stand alone pieces.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Showstudio's Political Fashion continues with diverse offerings from fashion photographers, designers, models and the like. The latest additions include model Zora Star, photographer Emma Summerton and hair stylist Ilker Akyol.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Following on from his final studies at Central St. Martin's and Scotland's "New Talent Of The Year" award, Jamie Bruski Tetsill looks set to become fashion's new face to watch. His A/W 08/09 collection combines material and structure to create beautifully tailored shapes in vibrant colours. Naturally tartan featured predominantly in the collection.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Kate Moss launches another collection for TopShop. This time her inspiration stems from years of travelling to exotic destinations. Indigenous prints are mixed with fluid fabrics in silhouettes that reference ideas from the art deco era to the 50s.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Furniture and product designer, Anon Pairot has created a body of work that reflects an innovative use of both material, function and space. Combining local techniques, Pairot's strong design direction uses light, durable and recyclable materials.
Morrocan-based design team Khmissa recently released a range of ethically manufactured living pieces, as rubber buckets are resalvaged and old tyres transformed into poufs.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Each piece of Allira Tee's collection reminds me of my childhood, with dinosaurs easily mixing with pussy cats and little-boy balloons. Full of colour, love and fun, each design devotes 10% to the community-based Save-A-Dog scheme. A fashionable cause that is more than worthwhile.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Droog design, known for its simplicity in minimalism and careful choice of materials, has created a piece of furniture that espouses the philosophy that with every book we read our environment should change in response: the Push and Store cabinet. For these designers usability is a must.
Folk art is making a resurgence with the re-release of Alexander Girard's Wooden Doll collection. Starting his creative career in architecture, Girard's concept of design incorporated drapery, furniture, even the placement of objects in a room. The re-release follows on from the celebration of 25 years of the Girard Wing.
Legendary shoe designer Manolo Blahnik has co-ordinated a range of 'well-heeled' shoes in collaboration with textile designer Marimekko. Blahnik's Spring/Summer 2008 collection will include shoes in the Mini-Unikko Marimekko pattern which was designed by Maija Isola in 1964 in protest to Marimekko’s founder Armi Ratia’s announcement that floral patterns were to no longer be used in Marimekko designs.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
The Council of Fashion Designers America have announced the nominees for their 2008 Fashion Awards. Designers nominated include Rodarte (Swarovski Award), Marc Jacobs (Accessory Award) and Proenza Schouler (Womenswear Award).
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Fashion e-tailer YOOX Group is launching a high-end online retail store this month, featuring directional and established designers such as Hussein Chalayan and Martin Margiela.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Recent Design Award winner Ben Pollitt of Friedrich Gray has continued with a dark aesthetic for his A/W 08 collection, 'So We Dug A Tunnel'. The labels understated philosophy belies a strong fashion vision and an intellectual approach to the streetwear market.