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Gallo Socks Fall/Winter 2009 Collection
(21 September 2009) - For those who consider every last detail when it comes to dressing, the elegantly stylish Gallo socks' quality and aesthetic work equally well paired with a sophisticated Jil Sander suit as with denim from Self Edge. The Italian-made socks project a sense of personality with their bold patterns and mixing of complimentary colors. Gallo's long history of producing high-end accessories—especially durable socks with strengthened...
(21 September 2009) - For those who consider every last detail when it comes to dressing, the elegantly stylish Gallo socks' quality and aesthetic work equally well paired with a sophisticated Jil Sander suit as with denim from Self Edge. The Italian-made socks project a sense of personality with their bold patterns and mixing of complimentary colors. Gallo's long history of producing high-end accessories—especially durable socks with strengthened...
Alice Supply Company
(07 August 2009) - by Sawyer Trice Bringing a little more joy to the humble act of cleaning and maintaining the home, Newport Beach's Alice Supply Company focuses on the process more than the end result. Their line of “hip housewares†still manages to get the job done, but brings a little flair to it with products like a lime green dustpan with pink and orange stripes. Other...
(07 August 2009) - by Sawyer Trice Bringing a little more joy to the humble act of cleaning and maintaining the home, Newport Beach's Alice Supply Company focuses on the process more than the end result. Their line of “hip housewares†still manages to get the job done, but brings a little flair to it with products like a lime green dustpan with pink and orange stripes. Other...
Eley Kishimoto x Eastpak Backpacks
(24 March 2009) - by Laura NeilsonEastpak's most recent spring/summer '09 collection, a collaboration with Eley Kishimoto, may just put the middle school backpack wars of LL Bean vs. Eastpack to rest. When I was growing up, while LL Bean loyalists had the option of monogrammed initials, Eastpak carriers occasionally gained the upper hand when the company turned out splashy, limited-edition prints. If any such rivalry still exists, Eley...
(24 March 2009) - by Laura NeilsonEastpak's most recent spring/summer '09 collection, a collaboration with Eley Kishimoto, may just put the middle school backpack wars of LL Bean vs. Eastpack to rest. When I was growing up, while LL Bean loyalists had the option of monogrammed initials, Eastpak carriers occasionally gained the upper hand when the company turned out splashy, limited-edition prints. If any such rivalry still exists, Eley...
Sofie Hannibal and Nan Ha Hvass
(19 January 2009) - I was pleasantly surprised when I stumbled across the intensely colorful work of Copenhagen illustration duo, Sofie Hannibal and Nan Na Hvass. I'm already a predisposed sucker for busy, vibrant work but Hannibal and Hvass' use of color and subtle narrative is impressive. There are so many fantastic shapes and layers to soak up that I find myself staring at their works for a...
(19 January 2009) - I was pleasantly surprised when I stumbled across the intensely colorful work of Copenhagen illustration duo, Sofie Hannibal and Nan Na Hvass. I'm already a predisposed sucker for busy, vibrant work but Hannibal and Hvass' use of color and subtle narrative is impressive. There are so many fantastic shapes and layers to soak up that I find myself staring at their works for a...
Nadège David Illustrations
(10 November 2008) - The work of Ho Chi Minh-based French illustrator, Nadège David, is stunning: intricate patterns woven deep amongst gently rolling, and pleasantly muted, colors....
(10 November 2008) - The work of Ho Chi Minh-based French illustrator, Nadège David, is stunning: intricate patterns woven deep amongst gently rolling, and pleasantly muted, colors....
Maija Louekari Illustrations
(24 October 2008) - We loved Maija Louekari's hand-drawn illustrations even before discovering that she has worked as a freelance textile designer for Marimekko. Her HO-HOI! fabric topped the Textile Design category at the Elle International Design Awards in 2006. The Finnish illustrators work is made by hand, her favorite tools being fine felt tip pens, pencils, scissors and colored paper....
(24 October 2008) - We loved Maija Louekari's hand-drawn illustrations even before discovering that she has worked as a freelance textile designer for Marimekko. Her HO-HOI! fabric topped the Textile Design category at the Elle International Design Awards in 2006. The Finnish illustrators work is made by hand, her favorite tools being fine felt tip pens, pencils, scissors and colored paper....
Zillion Kimono Fabric Streetwear
(10 July 2008) - Using the traditional patterns of Japanese kimonos, Tokyo-based French designer David Guarino's line Zillion reinvents the fabric by making caps, belts, shoelaces, hoodies and other modern staples out of the delicate material. The resulting contemporary shapes contrasted with detailed graphics quickly became some of our favorite accessories. We particularly like the shoelaces and belts for the subtle style they add to basics. In addition...
(10 July 2008) - Using the traditional patterns of Japanese kimonos, Tokyo-based French designer David Guarino's line Zillion reinvents the fabric by making caps, belts, shoelaces, hoodies and other modern staples out of the delicate material. The resulting contemporary shapes contrasted with detailed graphics quickly became some of our favorite accessories. We particularly like the shoelaces and belts for the subtle style they add to basics. In addition...
AMP Winter '08
(24 March 2008) - With much excitement, we bring you an exclusive first look at AMP's new winter '08 collection. The São Paulo street clothing brand that can find no haters took action after encountering a few inspiring subjects. The designers turned to Claude Levi-Strauss' "The Raw and the Cooked," (a book explaining his theory for understanding mythology after his research on South American Indians), the world record...
(24 March 2008) - With much excitement, we bring you an exclusive first look at AMP's new winter '08 collection. The São Paulo street clothing brand that can find no haters took action after encountering a few inspiring subjects. The designers turned to Claude Levi-Strauss' "The Raw and the Cooked," (a book explaining his theory for understanding mythology after his research on South American Indians), the world record...
Alexandra Cassaniti Bags
(20 March 2008) - Alexandra Cassaniti's collection of silk-screened bags are just the thing to ease the transition into spring and raise your spirits during the rainy season. Even if there's no trip to the beach in the near future, carrying the constantly increasing load of everyday essentials for urban living around in this Brushstroke Four Pocket Bagpack has an appeal. A versatile bag, it has adjustable leather...
(20 March 2008) - Alexandra Cassaniti's collection of silk-screened bags are just the thing to ease the transition into spring and raise your spirits during the rainy season. Even if there's no trip to the beach in the near future, carrying the constantly increasing load of everyday essentials for urban living around in this Brushstroke Four Pocket Bagpack has an appeal. A versatile bag, it has adjustable leather...
Squares, Checks and Grids
(07 February 2008) - "Squares, Checks and Grids," the newest title in the Communicating with Pattern series from Rotovision, is an homage to the most linear of shapes. Serving as a sourcebook for designers, the book features 850 inspirational images of squares, checks and grids in a variety of contexts. Dozens of examples of houndstooth, tartans, argyles, ginghams and western plaids explore checks in the context of textiles....
(07 February 2008) - "Squares, Checks and Grids," the newest title in the Communicating with Pattern series from Rotovision, is an homage to the most linear of shapes. Serving as a sourcebook for designers, the book features 850 inspirational images of squares, checks and grids in a variety of contexts. Dozens of examples of houndstooth, tartans, argyles, ginghams and western plaids explore checks in the context of textiles....
Bird
(19 October 2006) - One of our favourite new discoveries, Byron Bay fashion label, Bird, is the creation of designer Rachel Bending whose "work pioneering sustainability in design started with Slingfings, a brand widely recognised for its environmental consciousness." Bending, who originally hails from the UK, studied textile design at the renowned Glasgow School of Art in the early 90's and then spent several years working as an...
(19 October 2006) - One of our favourite new discoveries, Byron Bay fashion label, Bird, is the creation of designer Rachel Bending whose "work pioneering sustainability in design started with Slingfings, a brand widely recognised for its environmental consciousness." Bending, who originally hails from the UK, studied textile design at the renowned Glasgow School of Art in the early 90's and then spent several years working as an...
Converter
(16 October 2006) - After successfully launching Deadly Squire, a line of housewares printed with original patterns, in 2005, husband-and-wife team Anna and Tim Harrington are now using the premise of their business to curate a multimedia group show. Based on the idea that patterns have the "unusual property of being simultaneously raw material and finished work," Converter, which opens at the Brooklyn Riviera Gallery this Thursday, 19...
(16 October 2006) - After successfully launching Deadly Squire, a line of housewares printed with original patterns, in 2005, husband-and-wife team Anna and Tim Harrington are now using the premise of their business to curate a multimedia group show. Based on the idea that patterns have the "unusual property of being simultaneously raw material and finished work," Converter, which opens at the Brooklyn Riviera Gallery this Thursday, 19...
Communicating with Pattern: Circles and Dots
(03 October 2006) - Circles and Dots proclaims, "the world is rounder than you think." Packed with amazing images of circular shapes in nature, art and design, as well as facts and historical context, it's as much about inspiration as it is a practical desk reference. The work of freelance brand consultant Mark Hampshire and Keith Stephenson of Absolute Zero Degrees (whose clever wallpaper and children's tableware designs...
(03 October 2006) - Circles and Dots proclaims, "the world is rounder than you think." Packed with amazing images of circular shapes in nature, art and design, as well as facts and historical context, it's as much about inspiration as it is a practical desk reference. The work of freelance brand consultant Mark Hampshire and Keith Stephenson of Absolute Zero Degrees (whose clever wallpaper and children's tableware designs...
Communicating with Pattern: Circles and Dots
(03 October 2006) - Circles and Dots proclaims, "the world is rounder than you think." Packed with amazing images of circular shapes in nature, art and design, as well as facts and historical context, it's as much about inspiration as it is a practical desk reference. The work of freelance brand consultant Mark Hampshire and Keith Stephenson of Absolute Zero Degrees (whose clever wallpaper and children's tableware designs...
(03 October 2006) - Circles and Dots proclaims, "the world is rounder than you think." Packed with amazing images of circular shapes in nature, art and design, as well as facts and historical context, it's as much about inspiration as it is a practical desk reference. The work of freelance brand consultant Mark Hampshire and Keith Stephenson of Absolute Zero Degrees (whose clever wallpaper and children's tableware designs...
Marimekko Mouse
(07 September 2006) - Marimekko Mice are currently only available through the Japanese site kokuyo—we're crossing our fingers they make it stateside soon. via red house design ...
(07 September 2006) - Marimekko Mice are currently only available through the Japanese site kokuyo—we're crossing our fingers they make it stateside soon. via red house design ...
Puzzler by Emigre
(19 October 2005) - We love Zuzana Licko and we love Emigre. Her newest font, Puzzler, allows you to create an endless source of patterns based on halftone dots, moiré and floral elements. The samples alone will inspire you for days, and thinking about all of the things you can design with Puzzler will send you into a creative trance. The font ($95), premade patterns ($25) and wrapping...
(19 October 2005) - We love Zuzana Licko and we love Emigre. Her newest font, Puzzler, allows you to create an endless source of patterns based on halftone dots, moiré and floral elements. The samples alone will inspire you for days, and thinking about all of the things you can design with Puzzler will send you into a creative trance. The font ($95), premade patterns ($25) and wrapping...
Joshua Davis, 6 Questions
(19 August 2005) - We're in the home stretch leading up to the inaugural American edition of Semi-Permanent, the design conference that's met great success over the last few years in Sydney and London. Held in New York City's Avery Fisher Hall, the event emphasizes creativity, bringing together image-makers and producers at the forefront of diverse fields like advertising, graphic design, web, graffitti, and animation. You may have...
(19 August 2005) - We're in the home stretch leading up to the inaugural American edition of Semi-Permanent, the design conference that's met great success over the last few years in Sydney and London. Held in New York City's Avery Fisher Hall, the event emphasizes creativity, bringing together image-makers and producers at the forefront of diverse fields like advertising, graphic design, web, graffitti, and animation. You may have...
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