It is interesting to see an unlikely company embrace the idea of handmade goods as giveaways for their users. Being that I work in Marketing and Design by day, I recently received an update email …
A Sugar Sphinx in Brooklyn
I had a great time in Williamsburg this past weekend. It’s been a while since I visited that neck of the woods and a close friend and I went on an adventure to see Kara …
The World of Sruli Recht
From his studio “The Armory” in Iceland, Sruli Recht creates his line with a process devoted to minimal waste. His tailoring and draping skills are exceptional, and I enjoy his concepts and one-offs. The romanticism …
Needlework by Lindsey Windland
I am majorly craft crushing on Lindsey Windland. She uses embroidery, applique work and a bit of beading to fabricate her work. Full of symbolism, one gets the impression that heartfelt intent goes into it …
Molded by Xiao Li
Soon, art and fashion colleges across the world will unleash their creative monsters into the wild. Often you will see the most liberated and fresh work from recent college grads before they become jaded by …
Masha Ma, Textural Genius
View PostFolk Couture
Between the intense winter weather, loads of web design work and being sick twice, I just got a chance to make it to the American Folk Art Museum for a guided tour of…
Stitch Work by Junko Oki
Junko Oki is a Japanese stitch artist who uses freehand embroidery to create abstract images with cloth. Aside from art, she also creates accessories such as necklaces, pendants and…
Art Quilts by Heather Dubreuil
When I first saw Heather Dubreuil’s art quilts, I thought I was looking at a watercolor painting. Her current pieces are visions of urban landscapes created using usually her own photos
RIP/VIP – Michele Savoia
Many moons ago, Michele Savoia had a shop on 7th street and Avenue A when I lived in the East Village. I would walk or ride my bike by and see these gorgeous 1940’s suits and accessories in the window display and…
My NYFW Pick : Proenza Schouler
Having a three day holiday weekend, I was determined to find the time – which is virtually impossible these days – to sit and watch the NYFW Fall/Winter RTW shows. There I was at 2am this morning, having a gander and propping my eyelids open with toothpicks…
Mug Shot Tapestries by Joanne Arnett
I think what we all find so fascinating about a mug shot, is that it is so indicative of the person and the moment. From David Bowie’s oh-so-subtle “piss-off”, to Nick Nolte’s whirlwind insanity to the most recent…
Textile Installations by Janet Echelman
Looking at the large-scale outdoor installations by Janet Echelman, one can’t help but feel an organic connection. Her sculptures seem to be primarily erected in urban landscapes…
Maison Martin Margiela S/S 2014
The Maison Martin Margiela S/S 2014 Couture show was a dizzying and spectacular montage of prints, textures and embellishments. The accompanying notes are a compelling read with a mass of wonderful details.
Ralph Ziman’s “Ghosts”
Powerful images from writer, director and producer Ralph Ziman in collaboration with artists in Johannesburg, South Africa featuring crochet bodysuits and embellished AK-47’s.