Trend: Sculptural & Oversized Hats

While everyone’s talking Cyber Monday, we’re covering hats instead. Hats that could double as lampshades.

Oversized, netted, and larger than life- on the streets and in the pages of countless fashion editorials. When Pharrell made his infamous appearance at the Grammy’s last January (#7), people became obsessed with his curiously-shaped headpiece. It dominated every news outlet, as it was a sculptural statement of style- one that was fresh and unexpected. Fast forward, and the fashion industry has very obviously taken note, as we have multiple interpretations of Vivienne Westwood’s vintage hat dwarfing model heads as statement makers. Above we have styled pieces from:

1) Armani 2) Unknown (styling by Beth Fenton for MUSE) 3) Lanvin 4) Unknown (styling by Yana Kamps for MUSE) 5) Unknown (styling by Yana Kamps for MUSE) 6) Armani 7) Vivienne Westwood Illustration (vintage)

December 1, 2014 | By: Shayna Kulik

Trends in Espadrilles

As temperatures start to drop, it’s hard to think of espadrilles here in the North East. That said, this market report from the New York Times Style section is a good one and shouldn’t be overlooked. We’re seeing fringe, color blocking, stripes, straps, lacing and a good deal of pattern for resort and the Spring season ahead. Any favorites in the bunch? I personally love styles 1, 2 & 6.

1. Proenza Schouler2. Catalana 3. Trademark 4. M Missoni 5. Chloe 6. Etro 7. Thomas Maier 8. Valentino Garavani

November 4, 2014 | By: Shayna Kulik

Trend: Geometric Monochromatism

The color gray has a timeless essence. When it comes to decorating your home, it’s usually incorporated into luxurious surfaces such as stone, velvet, felt, linens and paint. In the fashion world, gray has always defined the mature sphere. Mothers, aunts, uncles, teachers and politicians have always owned the hue- giving the impression that it’s a sea apart from trend-focused fabrics.

With the help of many heavy hitters, we’re starting to see a shift and a new appreciation for natural textures and gray planes. Gridded simplicity, architectural layouts and the contrasting accents have made their way into accessories and outerwear for both men and women. Everyone from Vince, Akris, Moncler, Proenza Schouler, Celine, Chloe, Prada and Valentino have embraced this neutral concoction, celebrating geometric monochromatism.

Intentionally or unintentionally, all of these pieces seem to link back to this piece from Pae White. “Dwight Harmon Painting/Overheard” was recently featured in the New York Times Style Magazine. It’s a stunning compliment to the collection.

September 15, 2014 | By: Shayna Kulik

Trend: Expressive Ceramics

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One of a kind ceramics are truly having their heyday. From asymmetrical and collaged art to speckled ashtrays, striped planters, and glazed experiments, the imperfect line in tandem with a crisp finish, is blanketing the home market these days. Here are a few favorites from the following shops and studios:

1. Jennie Jieun Lee 2. Planters from Ten Over Six 3. Sculpture by Georgia Harvey 4. Green Ceramic Soy Candle from Little Paper Planes 5. Gold Striped Porcelain Bowls by Isabel Halley Ceramics for Of a Kind 6. Speckled Ashtray by Studio Ultralite

August 6, 2014 | By: Shayna Kulik

Fused Geometry & Floating Shapes

Trends are a funny thing to track. You can say that once they’ve gain momentum, they’re technically uncool and tacky (thank you Karl Lagerfeld for the insight), or that they’re simply an overarching theme hitting several sensory points. When you’re observing the things vibrating through culture, it’s important to look beyond the magazine headlines, as we all know that editors have word counts to fill and advertisers to please. It’s their job to sell quick digestible bites of content to keep us shopping…

When I wrap my head around a visual theme, I make sure to link as many worlds as possible…ranging from art and product to design, marketing and geography. Prisms have been an active element in the creative world for quite some time…they’ve gone from 3D to 2D and back again. This roundup highlights a mostly pink, red, mustard and blue palette of adjoined and floating shapes. Please have a look and share a few favorites of your own!

1. Elk Miracle Classic Pant 2. Work from Judy Kaufmann’s new website, Hello Pattern 3. Teva throwback, a collaboration by Bernhard Willhelm and Camper 4. Handmade prism kilm rug by Elk 5. Pretty pastel rings by Kenichi Kondo 6. Playful typographic art by Esther Tielemans 7. Expressive colorscapes by Melissa Thomson 8. Installation art by Sophie Smallhorn

July 30, 2014 | By: Shayna Kulik

Trend: Ironic & Iconic Fruit

We can’t seem to shake our love affair with the 80’s. From 3D geometrics that still appear flat to cartoon fruit and colorful irony, designers are all about clever shapes and nostalgic throwbacks. This mix is a nice balance of kitsch and sophistication through fashion, art and home wears ranging from the United States, Paris and Tel Aviv.

1. Plant Ceramics by Universal Isaac 2. Delicate Watermelon Scarf by Antonin + Margaux 3. Hilarious Portrait Series of Iconic Leaders by Amit Shimoni 4. Fruit Scarf by Marie Bretin 5. Abstract Mineral Shapes by Supreme Bon Ton

July 16, 2014 | By: Shayna Kulik