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Is Instagram the New Fashion Advisor?




I’ve had my eye on Black Milk since since crossing paths with their skeleton bathing suit. Though I didn’t buy it -medium’s been out of stock since day one – I keep noticing their line in my Instagram feed.

A majority of the imagery seems to be from LA & Williamsburg hipsters as well as inked influencers. The dollar leggings at the top brought me back to their site (I’m a fan). After giving the collection another perusal, I noticed something interesting.

Aside from the underground, in-your-face themes and general punk design ethos, there’s a button to the right of each style that offers styling advice.

When you click it, a collective aggregated feed appears, compliments of the brand’s many fans. Reminiscent of Fashism‘s self styling sight, Black Milk and their design team have figured out a way to reassure potential consumers while creating comradery among their customers.

Brilliant, if you ask me- a simple idea with great execution. This is a nice example of ecom marketing that feels organic and in line with the ethos of the brand.

From the top: Dollar Leggings | Cathedral Leggings | Galaxy Leggings | Mucha Black Leggings | Jelly Fish Leggings

 

Graphical Homegoods with 56thStudio




Meet 56thStudio. The newest player to the field and the pickings are wondrous. An email recently found it’s way into my inbox decked with adjectives such as “luxe-personified yet kitschy, neo-ethnic, eclectically bold and youthful.” Off the bat, it’s hard not to agree!

Mixing graphic collage, vintage themes and old-school chairs (don’t they remind you of the 80’s? ) a fresh coat of paint paired with a textile refresh has produced a product line of note.

The collection includes chairs, pillows, wall decor, fabric, totes and customized orders and focuses on the caricature as furniture, familiar faces and is a tribute to The Beatles and Hollywood culture.

If you’re in Milan this week, stop by Spazio Rossana Orlandi for their debut exhibition.

So…which one’s your favorite?

 

Homegoods: Circular Spaces




Today I made a stop at ABC Carpet to check out the new displays. Aside from terrarium and moss overload (which we’re seeing essentially everywhere), I found the space inspired accessory displays to be quite beautiful.

Using glitter on both glass and mirrored surfaces, abstract shapes mimic and interact with merchandise. These spiderweb discs share a similar vibe and are as unique as snowflakes. Both refreshing and mystical in their own way, these circular spaces are a nice touch for the coming season.

Tracking Repetitive + Awesome.
On Instagram.