Lace Me Up
InspirationChanel, John Galliano, Comme des Garcons, Just Cavalli
Lace continues to be a big presence on the runways and on the streets. Bill Cunningham of the New York Times expounds
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
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