As we share inspiration boards each week, I thought it’d be nice to see a few of Kimberly‘s personal projects beyond the office walls. Here’s a print she designed for Hussein Chalayan and a marriage shirt she created and wore everyday for 6 weeks. The goal was to investigate the emotional connections humans develop with clothing. The scarves are part of the Virgin Knitters initiative- learn more about that here.
While browsing J.Crew’s blog, Behind the Line, I stumbled across a gem of a feature. David, who’s part of the creative team, walks you through the process of painting and pattern-making for product.
The process is fairly consistant across industries, though it’s quite fun following the pointed tips along the way: how a print is born, getting hands on, keeping the design simple and digitizing the repeat.
To follow along, and learn more, click here for the original article.
Anyone watching Fashion Star? If you’re following the show (which I have mixed feelings about- love the concept/feedback/instant gratification, less a fan of the production/music/lack of narration), the attention’s been pointed to Kara Laricks- the bow tie and accessories designer gone SAKS desiree. Bringing androgynous accessories to the mainstream, she’s joining the tomboy ranks of many other female fashion influencers.
Following this line of thought, we have these Marwood lace and mesh ties from The Darkroom in London. They’re cool easy adds and a nice mashup for all your his/her, his/his, & her/her outfits.
Squat, geometric and beautifully assembled, we have Matthew Fairbank and Suki Cheema’s recent collaboration. Mirroring similar modular themes, realized through wood and fabric, this collection’s a refreshing take on a familiar home item.
In reading up about Tatty Devine’s infringement case against Claire’s, I noticed a gem of a collaboration on their blog.
Recently, the jewelry and accessory designers paired up print and pattern maven, Eley Kishimoto to create a line of product together.
The results incorporate digital printing techniques, where the Ravioli print is applied to oversized perspex discs. I’m a big fan.
Do you ever wear the same pattern, head to toe?
Malachite’s forever been a staple in high-end home furnishings. Interestingly, we’re seeing print translations this spring in the easiest home accent, the pillow. From ABC Carpet’s pastel mint swirls to Kelly Wearstler’s Quartz patterns to West Elm’s Agate styles, these stone applications translate from high to mass rather nicely.