On Etsy, craft mecca and home of some the most ingenious independent designers and artists in the world, it can be a challenge not to get lost in the crowd. But Brandi of purlBknit studio in Brooklyn…
Luxury Brand, The Elder Statesman
Available at fashion retailers such as J.Crew, Net-A-Porter and Barneys, The Elder Statesman is the brainchild of Greg Chait, the 2012 winner of the prestigious CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award. Chait understands that a Luxury brand begins with luxurious fibers, and his fiber of choice is cashmere…
Porcelain Dress To Impress
Li Xiaofeng uses both antique and custom painted ceramics to create iconic dresses, uniforms and the occasional famous polo shirt…
Elements Unite in Madison Sq. Park
One of the best things about living in New York City is how you’re surrounded by art at virtually every turn. You could be looking for it or stumble upon it, it makes no difference…
Crochet by Jocelyn Picard
Crochet often gets a bum rap, and whoever coined the phrase “granny-squares” wasn’t helping with crochet’s image. I’ll admit that I’m guilty of underestimating crochet in the past. It was the first needlework technique…
Delicate Words Made Tangible
Words are powerful. They can be tender or they can be harsh. They can be whimsical and they can be inspiring.
Brooklyn artist Iviva Olenick has a few ongoing “narrative embroidery”projects, using a minimalist style to…
Nike Releases New Flyknits
When I was in grade school, the highly coveted sneakers were either Nike or Adidas. I gravitated towards Nike because the Nike Swoosh was all swirly and girly, and they came in a slew of candy colors…
Balmain Spring/Summer 2013 Wow Moments
As I flipped through the April issue of Marie Claire, I was pleasantly surprised to see one of Balmain’s woven creations from SS13. It is the type of piece that will stop anyone in their tracks…