Black and White Plaid, Spring 09 Runways
Trendsclockwise from top left: Diane Von Furstenberg, Bernhard Willhelm, Marni,
Dries Van Noten, Dries Van Noten, Marc Jacobs, YSL, Marni
From the runways of Paris to the parties of Portland, plaids
Animal Skins, Spring 09 Runways
InspirationClockwise, from top left: Just Cavalli, Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen, Lanvin, Prada, Bernhard Willhelm , Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen.
Zebras, tigers, snakes, and birds are all over the
Alexander McQueen, Spring 09, Paris Fashion Week
TrendsParis Fashion Week is over and though we wish we'd been front row center for shows like Hussein Chalayan, Dries Van Noten, and most of all, Alexander McQueen, we're
Home is where the heart is
Inspiration
In the early 1900s French couturier, Paul Poiret, decided to start his own decorating workshop called the Atelier Martine after seeing printed textiles by the Wiener Werkstätte. The Atelier
Miss KK
Inspiration
Our dear friend and fashion designer extraordinaire, Miss KK, creates incredible limited edition and one-of-a-kind creations. Many of her pieces are silk-screened with custom illustrations that make each item
Architectural Design
Inspiration
Winning first prize for conceptual design, the Polish Pavilion created for the upcoming 2010 World Expo in Shanghai is a surface design masterpiece. The pavilion draws inspiration from traditional
Silhouettes & Light
Inspiration
If you haven’t seen the work of Lotte Reiniger, add it to your list immediately. Originally from Germany, Lotte is a silhouette animator who gained recognition in the 1920s
Garden of Delights
Inspiration
Nature is a constant source of inspiration, especially now that the weather is warmer. One of our favorite gardens is Lotusland in Montecito, California, which includes a variety of
Cacharel Book
Inspiration
French fashion house, Cacharel, came into being in the 1960s. The reinterpretation of traditional fabrics, such as Liberty textiles, into modern garments pushed Cacharel into the forefront of fashion.