November 2011
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Wonderwall
It’s getting closer to Christmas and I have a lot of things on my wish list this year.
One of those many things is a new stylish fashion illustration to hang on my wall. Wonderwall.se is the perfect store to get beautiful posters from famous Swedish illustrators. So this is not only a great tip on where to buy your Christmas gifts, but it is also a big hint to all my friends out there:
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Little Printer
Little Printer is a gadget that caught my attention through it’s story.
Little Printer lives in your home, bringing you news, puzzles and gossip from your friends. You can set up subscriptions by using your smartphone and Little Printer will gather them together to create a timely, beautiful mini-newspaper.
Connected to the Web, Little Printer has wide range of sources available to check...
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Books worth reading
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24 Paper Fashion Creations You Can't Miss
The paper fashion is a unique art. You need to strike a balance between the whole creation and the details of the garment. This is why I believe that it is very hard to master.
Below, I’ll share some creations I’ve found very inspiring. These talented designers have done an amazing job! Enjoy! You might also find inspiration for your fashion illustrations.
Alexandra Zaharova &...
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It's Play Time - Accesories made of painted wood
When I think of colors, I feel that it gives me energy, it can change my mindset.
This is what I felt when I discovered “Play Time”, a new collection of jewelry by Mihaela Zvinca which is based on vivid colors.
I was curious to find out the story behind the collection and how the pieces were made and I asked Mihaela to tell us some words on it:
The story behind: “Play...
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Creative Holiday Windows
Gaga’s “boudoir” at Barneys is made entirely out of hair. Photographs by Dina Litovsky
I love it that when it comes to Christmas Holidays, window stylists became so creative.
The so-called unveiling of holiday window displays has become something of a competitive tradition for Manhattan department stores. Saks heralded its windows with a performance by the American Ballet Theater. But tutus...
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Passion drive people to innovate and create...
Without any other introduction, I’ll invite you all, my dear creative people, to watch this short video:
Source: Sparkhouse | vimeo
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Inspired by Antonio Gaudi's architecture
In the last period of time, I had the pleasure to work on a new collection of oversized clutch bags for Rue des Trucs spring summer collection.
Rue des Trucs are two young romanian designers which work I always appreciated and valued.
Both collections ( the clothing collection and the clutch bags ) are inspired by Gaudi’s Barcelona, the solar city in which metropolitan chic merges...
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Madame Paper Dress and the man behind - Matthew...
Madame paper dress designed by art director Matthew Brodie is probably one of the most fascinating concept I’ve ever seen. Maybe, this is because I imagine how much effort is necessary to realize that patterns and how many creative people worked hardly behind the entire concept, or … maybe because it’s a concept that really worth 100 thousands words.
With some A3 sheets...
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Contemporary Jewelries from Unconventional Fabrics
This weekend I went to Author, the only Romanian contemporary jewelry exhibition. Probably you remember, Mihaela Zvinca talked about it into the interview we posted recently.
Jewelry designers, established or start-ups, shared the treasures of their creative showrooms. They presented the latest collections and the latest trends at Author.
It was a really great experience being there and seen...
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Behind the Doors of Banana Republic
A team of talented people, an army of beautiful models, the most charming designer whose illustrations I’m obsessed with…
Banana Republic opened their studio doors to capture the process from model fittings, styling, hair and makeup tests and all the vision it takes to bring together what will be our Banana Republic in Spring 2012…
Enjoy some pictures taken by “from me to you”, one...
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How the Amazing Christian Louboutin Barneys...
Barneys New York were celebrating 20 years of red-soled glamour with the unveiling of their new Madison Avenue windows, inspired by the audacious and imaginative designs of Christian Louboutin.
Barneys’ Creative Director Dennis Freedman recently talked to Fashion Etc. about the creation of the display, which integrates Louboutin designs into moving sculptures to create a visual experience that...