Be an Artist
Inspirationfrom left: Akris, Bernhard Willhelm, Jonathan Saunders, Helmut Lang, Jonathan Saunders
It may be recession-time on Wall Street or Main Street, but the runways were rich with color, expression, and
Verhoeven's Visuals
InspirationVerhoeven for Versace, Spring 2009
British illustrator, Julie Verhoeven, is a fashion favorite. Her work has appeared on limited edition bags for Louis Vuitton, a capsule clothing collection for Mulberry,
Losing Your Marbles, Spring 09
Inspirationleft to right: Helmut Lang, Hussein Chalayan (x4), Diane von Furstenberg, John Galliano
The influence of Dries Van Noten’s marbleized prints from his Fall 08 collection can be seen on
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
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