Black and White Plaid, Spring 09 Runways

clockwise 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

Clockwise, 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

Home is where the heart is

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

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

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

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

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

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.
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