Pattern Pulp

One a Day Patterns from Elena Giavaldi




After emerging from the black hole of distraction that is twitter, I can happily justify the past half hour, as a chain of clicks, originating from Julia Rothman, lead me to the Italian graphic designer, Elena Giavaldi. Her work is wonderful – sharp, crisp and interesting with quirky variety throughout. Giavaldi’s latest project, One Day, One Pattern couldn’t be more appropriate for Pattern Pulp, and reminds me a bit of Jessica Hische‘s Daily Drop Cap Project. So much regularly scheduled art to look forward to, very exciting for those seeking to be inspired!

January 14, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Trend: Bold and Beaded




When’s the last time your neckline stole the show? Be it a formal affair or a casual day at work, it seems as though women are opting for the boldest jewelry they can find. The floating necklace from yesteryear is nothing but a dainty memory as these statement pieces take a front seat. Be it a high-end Fenton jumble, a bugle-beaded grosgrain ribbon, barbed-wire metallics or enlarged romantic charms, designers are pulling out all the stops and giving women a reason to shop.

These mixed media accessories are carefully crafted using unconventional materials such as painted shells, leather, lace, feather, rope, glass, zippers, fabric, mesh, stones, polymer clay and wood. Just as chefs use their leftovers for next day’s specials, these masterpieces have a crafty homemade appeal that are true attention grabbers. Michelle Obama’s already jumped on the bandwagon, so why be shy? It seems like fun to resemble a 3D Rauschenberg.

Trend Coverage by: Aysha Ibtasam

January 14, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Nasa* We Love You!




Street art, album covers, clothing, logo treatments, paintings, sneakers– what doesn’t Nasa* do? Nasa*, aka Hernan Mariano Lombardo, lives and works as a designer, store owner and creative collaborator in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Like so many of our favorites, Nasa*’s vast breadth of work is heavily influenced by street, skate and architecture. Pattern Pulp recently had the pleasure of catching up with this talented artist in his Palermo Hollywood boutique, Love You. The store, which doubles as an art gallery, was founded by both Nasa* and his partner Soma, and features work by several local artists. Check out our Q&A and get inspired by his endless energy!

January 13, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Pattern Bakery




Patterns are on the rise in Helsinki, as four very talented women have recently joined forces to found the design studio, Pattern Bakery.  Beyond having a wonderful company name, Maria, Salla, Miia and Minttu all compliment each other quite strategically with a unified goal and varying creative backgrounds.  After first discovering this studio on Bloesem, we decided to throw a few questions their way to further understand their design process.  Check out our Q+A for a glimpse into the world of this pattern-minded printing studio.  We’re expecting big things from this creative quad.

January 13, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Lucila Lotti




Sexy, unexpected, and attention getting. It’s everything you could want in a high heel, and it’s everything that Lucila Iotti delivers. Iotti started the eponymous label in her hometown of Buenos Aires where her father, Jorge Iotti, began his tailoring shop in 1920. In a city obsessed with shoes, her creations stand out with their eye-popping colors and mix of unexpected textures, including vinyl, patent leather, suede and leather. It’s certainly no surprise that her bold designs caught the attention of Patricia Field, Sex and the City’s infamous costume designer. We love Iotti’s latest collection, inspired by Brazil’s Carnival, and can’t wait to see what this innovator comes up with next. Check out our Q&A with this passionate Latina who is just as colorful as her shoes (even the electric orange and blue pair)!

January 13, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Deborah Bowness




Our fascination with Deborah Bowness has only grown since last month’s faux library post.  Trained in Leeds, and later in London at The Royal College of Art, Bowness has been designing and hand-printing wallpaper for over 8 years. Her unique style of trompe l’oel has donned trendy locals such as the New York Soho House and Phillip Stark’s Yoo-Aldelgade in Copenhagen. Combining an artistically forward eye with experimental styles and luxurious materials, Bowness breaks traditional barriers, creating functional works of art that are a true breath of fresh air.  Reinterpreting the world with a photographic lens and 2D palette, her collections are as playful as they are sophisticated. Check out our Q+A for a glimpse into her daily routine.

January 12, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

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