Category Archive: garment

11 Feb

Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen

A master of articulation, cut, form, accessory, pattern, colour, shape, but also of dark poetry, mystique, boundless lands and danger.

 
By RJ
Also posted in textile
Tagged , , , ,
Comments (0)
10 Jan

Horse hedges, Silver Balls and Bears

Horse hedges, Silver Balls and Bears

Oh, how I wish I could shut up like a telescope! I think I could, if I only knew how to begin. ♦ Another view of …

 
By RJ
Tagged , , , , , ,
Comments (0)
13 Dec

Ode to Lewis Caroll: the Queen of Hearts at Bergdorf Goodman

Ode to Lewis Caroll: the Queen of Hearts at Bergdorf Goodman

In a delightful throwback to the Tim Burton exhibition at MoMA, and the upcoming release of his latest directorial debacle, Alice in Wonderland features in all the glory of characters, events and environments.

 
By RJ
Tagged , , , , ,
Comments (1)
11 Dec

Sandra Backlund

Sandra Backlund

Backlund is taking that humble knit chain and giving us something altogether considered, explored and exciting.

 
By RJ
Tagged , , ,
Comments (0)
21 Nov

Mad-ison on Magenta

Mad-ison on Magenta

if the CMYK in your wardrobe is deficient in ‘M’ …

 
By RJ
Tagged , , , , , , , ,
Comments (0)
19 Nov

A Santa Fe and Stag Horn Christmas

A Santa Fe and Stag Horn Christmas

Ralph Lauren unveils their Christmas windows on Madison Avenue. The stage is set and behind the scenes the players attire in dressing rooms. Lots of sparkle and vintage 30s glamour amidst the Santa Fe blankets and stag horns.

 
By admin
Also posted in textile
Tagged , , , , ,
Comments (0)
13 Nov

We Are Handsome | it was nylon

We Are Handsome | it was nylon

Their collection is inspiring, evocative, playful and refreshing. These two Sydney based designers Indhra Chagoury [of Oscar and Elvis] and Jeremy Somers [of People Like Us] have certainly touched a nerve.

 
By RJ
Tagged , ,
Comments (0)
26 Oct

Tales of technology

Tales of technology

What the future holds’ in ‘divine disguise’ would seem to be a laptop with pretty casing. ‘The webmaster’ in us all perhaps will be seduced, perhaps will remain true to our inner mac, but the show in the windows again is astoundingly entertaining and theatrical. Kudos to the merchandising team and window dressers for the art of it all!

 
By RJ
Tagged , , , , ,
Comments (0)
18 Sep

Painted & Co: fashioning the Treasure Island

Painted & Co: fashioning the Treasure Island

…a thorough research approach, with pure exploration of ideas and materials at the source. These are truly beautiful ideas that lie on the floors, hang from the light fittings, or cling to the walls of the exhibition space. The works are entirely free of commercial connection, the restraints of ‘end-product’ and market.

 
By RJ
Also posted in textile
Tagged , ,
Comments (0)
18 Aug

Transparency may produce something live and kicking

Transparency may produce something live and kicking

The shared experience of cross-pollination amongst creatives in the fashion world, through Knight’s website, and in the form of this circle of collaborative participants, is now focusing on aspiring designers.

 
By admin
Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Comments (0)