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Tuesday, October 11, 2011
R.I.P STEVE JOBS
Apple Computer's founder, Steve Jobs, has died this week at the age of 56 with a long term battle with a rare cancer. Read more.
INTRODUCING: 1 PER DIEM
"Borne from the idea of departures and arrivals, 1 Per Diem has traveled far and wide to create a rustic and eclectic mix of understated luxury accessories.
1 Per Diem is not just a brand. Our intent is to create pieces that adapt to your lifestyle, will wear well and loved like an heirloom piece. We share a common ground of enjoying the simple and finer things in life. Skipping stones. Chasing fireflies. Bike rides. Sun shining. Rustic cafes. Smell of freshly cut grass. {insert your thoughts}.
Taking inspiration from cobblestones and 19th century train cases, the debut collection of tightly curated accessories embrace ethos of hand-craftsmanship and local manufacturing. Our leather goods are crafted using genuine European leather and premium grade exotic skins, finished with hand-stitched details, and custom-plated with nickel ox hardware to achieve a decomposed, organic look cued from cobblestones and the gritty streets of New York. Each bag is named after a street in downtown New York that holds a personal connection with the designer. Our design sensibilities reflect the principle of form follows function while revisiting elements of the past and bringing it to the present. Soon after, the collection of body adornments followed. This evolved organically as we continue to grow while still keeping the spirit of 1 Per Diem of producing locally.
1 Per Diem takes each working day as a creative and mindful process in achieving highly crafted pieces.
We believe in sustainability and keeping the integrity of our products by doing small productions at a family-owned factory in New York. This also allows us to create made-to-order pieces. By manufacturing locally, we are able to oversee production closely and at the same time support the local fashion industry.
Inspired by the voyage of literary traveler Isabella Bird, Philippines-born Vanessa Espinosa traveled off the beaten path, packed her life in two suitcases and moved to the U.S. 10 years ago. She transitioned from a career in diplomacy in Washington, D.C. then came to New York in 2005 to pursue her creative endeavors. She believes in slow and steady progression and turning points.
Vanessa attended and graduated at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. She has worked in various fields of fashion industry from production to sales and credits her experience at Comme des Garcons and Issey Miyake for honing her eye for detail.
Vanessa envisioned 1 Per Diem as a brand that celebrates quality, individuality and hand-craftsmanship. 1 Per Diem is an extension of her and is created to share a common ground for like-minded individuals. Her vision comes full circle as each piece is created locally and eventually finds a happy home enjoyed fully by its owner. Constantly inspired by city living and wanderlust, she moves forward to build this emerging brand to create accessories that will love you back. She continues to embrace the design philosophy of creating pieces that are functional and timeless while keeping the balance of a rustic-luxe aesthetic." Taken from the 1 Per Diem site.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
INTRODUCING: MESHIT
After becoming friends at the Fashion Institute Vienna, Hetzendorf, Ida Steixner and Lena Krampf quickly made the transition from graduates in 2008 to entrepreneurs in 2010 when they founded their own fashion label meshit. In addition to formal training, both gathered hands-on experience in fashion and production through internships at established companies: Steixner with renowned Austrian designer Claudia Brandmair and Krampf with traditional Viennese shoe-manufacturer Ludwig Reiter.
The brand name is a play on the verb “to mesh“ and that is exactly what the girls do best: combining clean shapes and special detailing by fitting together various elements and concepts into one unique design. From the get-go, their target group was clear: an urban, fashion-conscious crowd that enjoys blending cultural elements and fashion statements together in order to come up with their very own, individual style.
Tapping into a variety of sources for inspiration, meshit is firmly rooted in youth culture and - as the name of the label suggests - plays with contrasts: tight and oversized volumes, androgynous shapes and sensual fabrics, classic attire and edgy finishes. Collections include easy-to-wear outfits as well as more singular pieces for the fashion daring.
TELFAR AW11
We love Telfar's AW11 collection entitled "Extreme Layers." Elements of workwear, extreme winter sportswear, and military garb collide in this minimal, yet rich color-heavy collection of parkas, jackers, and trousers. We especially love the hoods and headwear!
Telfar AW11 Collection "Extreme Layers"
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
TRENDSETTER: CARRIE BRADSHAW
Thank you Patricia Fields for outfitting Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex and the City. All 6 seasons (and definitely not including the movies) were filled with epic, daring and quirky looks that epitomized an era. Let's all look back at the early days of Sex and the City for some style inspiration from SJP.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
TREND: QUILTED PARKA SCARVES
With the temperature dropping dramatically, it is now time to get your hands on one of AW11's must-haves: the quilted parka scarf. Get your TAKE OFF YOUR CLOTHES scarf here in plain black or grey with scaffolding print.
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Monday, September 19, 2011
TREND: STATEMENT NECKLACES
Big, bold, metallic and bright necklaces make a statement in the Fall when the sky (and your wardrobe) get drab and grey. These pieces from Hayley Kruger and Andrea Bocchio add some dimensionality to your monochromatic look.
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