Exploring the Design Process

When you’re a designer, nothing’s off limits. Anything can inspire the next great idea. Today’s post features a mood board for bedding design. When you consider all of the accessories that accompany a standard duvet, it’s mind boggling. Everything from the assorted pillows to the ruffle skirt to the throw must coordinate in a cohesive manner. Here are six examples of how fashion’s color and detail direction can translate into simpler commercial textures:

1. Matthew Cunnington et John Sanderson shoe
2. Dries Van Noten shirt, SS10
3. Anthropologie skirt, FW09
4. Bottega Veneta grosgrain-trimmed dress
5. Carlos Miele skirt
6. Valentino leather jacket

July 14, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Budget Buys: A Hint of Bed in Your Bag

This silk box clutch from French Connection is a real eye catcher. From the geometric linear shapes to the folk inspiration to the nod from bedding, this collection is the perfect balance of hard meets soft. The color palette’s bright and bold and an interesting example of functional color blocking. At $53.99, it’s also a sweet addition to any futurist’s wardrobe.

June 29, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Budget Buys: Jules Pansu Pillows

After visiting this year’s gift show, it’s apparent that ikat patterns are here to stay. Just as animal print’s become a seasonal staple in the fashion world, it appears that ikat variations and ethnic repeats are following a parallel road. Everyone knows the beauty that is the John Robshaw collection, however it’s important to note other designers making their mark around the globe. Today’s feature highlights Jules Pansu’s collection. Pansu’s a Parisian design house with roots dating back to 1878. In 1994, a home collection was launched and the line’s been leading the way in innovative design ever since. Today a wide variety of products are on sale via Gilt Groupe. Check it out!

June 17, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Budget Buys: Moody Hankies

We couldn’t help but get excited when we saw this censor scarf by Allsaints Spitalfields because it reminds us so much of the imagery from the Art of Conversation show in Berlin as well as our recent Spin it: Webcam Style post. Even more interesting, is that within this scarf, the details are censored. The faces are nothing but a blur when looked at in quick succession, though the design’s political spin adds an interesting and rather timely twist.

The Jack scarf is lovely too, in its moody swashes of color, looking almost like an abstracted appropriation of topography – a trend that’s been moving steadily through the ranks. We love these for their wearability, and for the fact that they’re not your everyday run of the mill hankies. The fact that they’re silk doesn’t hurt either, and of course certainly not the fact that they’re a steal at $20.

June 14, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Budget Buys: Alexander Olch for Father's Day

Father’s Day is quickly approaching and Gilt Groupe’s pulling out all the stops. While most of the fathers wearing Alexander Olch are likely younger than the baby boomer set, it’s great to see Olch, a Pattern Pulp favorite, on sale today. Check out the Men’s sale for a wide selection of neckwear in gingham, seersucker and plaid.

June 8, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Budget Buys: Summer in Sound

The visualization of sound is always a mesmerizing sight, as is the blur of buzzing static that can inhabit your tv screen. What we love so much about these bags from Industry is that while they’re named for their sound-like patterns, they’re also reminiscent of a modern ikat print. With both stylistic ideas being on trend these bags have high appeal whether you’re looking to reference a tribal, ethnic vibe or a more offbeat sound-influenced pattern, making them a versatile and fun addition to your wardrobe.

June 7, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik