Budget Buys: Argington Furniture

The last time I made kid-friendly patterns was at the beginning of my career when I was a shoe designer in midtown, Manhattan. The palettes were seasonless and the graphics were a constant cycle of hearts and stars. So it sometimes goes when you work with highly commercial brands. Today’s budget buy from Argington Furniture comes from Gilt Home and is a complete departure from those mass market demands. The delicate stones, dinosaur footprints and wispy florals are refreshing, sophisticated and a stylish alternative for your baby’s crib. Check them out before they’re gone!

September 15, 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

Homegoods: Missoni Sample Sale

It’s rather exciting when brands tastefully execute graphic pattern trends. Be it pixelated pillows or outlined animal print plates, Missoni Home always seems to get it right, remaining at the forefront of creative home accessory production. After seeing so many half hazard attempts at the digital trend, it’s refreshing to see the correct fusion of materials, creative direction and finish, and it’s particularly refreshing to see a brand push trends that aren’t necessarily ‘market-safe.’ Tomorrow, a vast array of their home goods will be for sale on Gilt Groupe. Even if you don’t buy, it’s worth perusing- just for inspiration’s sake.

May 6, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Sample Sale: Kyle Bunting Rugs

In another world I’d cover every inch of my hardwood floors with Kyle Bunting rugs. They’re all stunning- meticulous mosaics, pieced together in repeated perfection. Unfortunately for me though, I’m a vegetarian and the thought of stepping on fur really bothers me. Even though I wear leather at leisure and can watch my boyfriend eat pastrami corned beef sandwiches, I draw my home furnishing line here. That being said, it would be foolish to disregard these works of art, as they truly stand out from the crowd and are fitting for the right buyer. A beautiful selection of these vibrant floor coverings are on sale today at Gilt Groupe. Peruse for inspiration or for a purchase!

April 19, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Trend: Scaling your Spectacles

Pop culture celebrates all things new and is continually retrofitting to keep our attention. Everyone from the photographer to the celebrity to the stylist plays a role in producing consumable content. Today’s post combines a trifecta of elements, proving that when the ducks are in a row, it’s hard not to recognize an obvious trend. Here we have Justin Bieber, playfully shot by Gregory Harris for Interview Magazine. He’s styled in vintage Cherry NYC glasses with texturized lenses. Selling a look that’s similar but different, Gilt Groupe has asymmetrically striped wayfarers on sale in their gift bin today. Reminding us that styles must exist beyond one city, Alexandra Cassaniti , an LA based fashion designer (and Pattern Pulp fav), recently released her surf inspired X lenses, proving no surface is safe from decorative accents, particularly when summer’s around the corner.

April 14, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Follow-up: Global Lightscapes

Back in October, lightscape patterns were popping up left and right. These unruly markings were appearing in everything from media and textiles to graffiti and print. Today, Alexander McQueen’s sample sale on Gilt Groupe features fashion photography with light, shadow, and graffitied negative space. Refreshingly the technique has been slightly adapted and is quite playful. Adding chaos to the horizontal layout forces the model and her leather bustier to pop and as a result, the viewer settles on the warm tones, pondering if they should click to see more. For an ecommerce site looking to lure consumers, we give this image a high score, as it’s got all the ingredients for the all important impulse click.

April 7, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik