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Trend: Monster Mash




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Graphic design is having it’s hay day. So much so, that simple facial illustrations have become coveted items the fashion, art and editorial worlds. We were charmed by Giulia Scalese’s accessory collages last month, and have been seeing a steady stream of monsters ever since. At this point, our swipe folder’s so robust that it was time to share. Rejecting fine lines and pastel subtleties, this bold and playful trend combines youth, sophistication and wit, characteristics the fashion industry and millennial culture happily embrace. Today’s compilation comes from artists and designers spanning the globe…proving expressive and noseless monsters are something to collect, enjoy and maybe even gift.

Today’s collection includes: 1. Designer: Joshua Riley  | 2.Designer: Antonio Ladrillo  | 3. Kenzo  | 4.Designer: Rob Flowers | 5. Tutti Frutti by Nick Knight | 6. Stella McCartney Key Ring | 7. DSquared2 Broach | 8. Fendi Buggie | 9. Chanel Textile | 10. Artist: Nick Cave

December 18, 2014 | By: Shayna Kulik

Book Review: Kenzo




Kenzo Takada arrived in Paris from Japan in 1965 and in 1970 he launched his own fashion house. Breathing new life in print and pattern, Kenzo rode the countercultural wave, proving fashion could be wild, colorful and innovative while simultaneously appealing to mass markets. With an innate skill for merging print influences from the East and West, Kenzo broke away from Parisian haute couture rules by creating a unique vocabulary all his own.

For 40 years Kenzo directed the house and in 2003 turned the artistic direction over to Antonio Marras. Kenzo’s first book is a true collectable, filled with romantic illustrations, lush textiles and playful pop-ups. For purchasing info, click here.

November 18, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Fashion: Texturizing Florals




Seeing as how flower patterns are timeless, designers are constantly reinventing the wheel. One season they can be big, bright and cartoony while the next will have them dark, scratchy and mysterious. Here we have two paralleling prints from fashion and home that push the DIY expressionist look. The black, pink and orange outfit is from Flair Magazine and the muted pillows are part of Kenzo’s Fall/Winter collection. Which palette do you gravitate towards?

November 15, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

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