// Soon my arms will be wings…
Posted on | February 7, 2010 | 6 Comments
Barbara Munsel is doing some awesome things with feathers and ombre colors this spring.
I especially love the tiny feather sleeves, they make me think that H.C. Andersen story about girl and her brothers — the brothers were turned to swans by evil magic, the girl had to knit magical jackets to them to free them from the spell. She had to keep silent the whole time… …she was accused of witchcraft and brought to be burned alive… ..she knitted and knitted… …only the last sleeve of all jackets was unfinished when she threw the jackets on the birds, so the youngest brother had a wing instead of the arm.
I’m churning out the posts here in uncontrolled pace, but my inspiration folder is bursting…
Posted on | February 7, 2010 | 6 Comments
// Like feathers?
Posted on | December 7, 2009 | 4 Comments
I’ve been following Dusturbance after the collaboration project with Queen Michelle — and BTW they made it to the final in Iconique. Congrats, girls!
Right now you can find Resort 2012 (!) mini-collection from the site, inspired by dead birds — and damn it is beautiful. Susie already presented the printed dress in StyleBubble, but here are the two other pieces of the collection. The light layers of fabric indeed arrange like the feather coat of a bird, living or dead…
There are many things that make me particularly interested in Dusturbance designs. I’m kind of tired the seasonal tyranny of fashion, plus I really don’t thing that creativity actually bursts in regular intervals. Dusturbance publishes the work when there is something to present. You can ask the prices and delivery via e-mail. I also love the fact that many Dusturbance things are designed so that they can be worn in several ways or altered somehow… …Michelle’s dress being the extreme example of this.
Posted on | December 7, 2009 | 4 Comments
// Cecilia Hummel
Posted on | November 23, 2009 | No Comments
One young designer whose creations I would really love to see in real life — and in production as soon as possible — is Cecilia Hummel, Beckmans Designskola graduate. Her graduating collection Coloured Void with all black architectural shapes looks like something that could be adapted to production with ease. My favorites are the black jumpsuit and evening dress with rectangular cutouts (next to last one).
Her Gallerian project looks even more coherent little capsule collection with oceanic colors and clean lines adorned with geometric neckbands.
I also love these dresses with clever bustier cut combined to loose, free, actually quite casual shapes. These are very much something I would love to wear on everyday basis…
Posted on | November 23, 2009 | No Comments
// Gudrun og Gudrun
Posted on | November 10, 2009 | 5 Comments
Sometimes I feel that this blog is just succession of awkward transition to another. My knitting ramblings yesterday reminded me about Gudrun og Gudrun, I’ve been thinking about writing about them for a while…
Image from Gudrun og Gudrun.
Gudrun og Gudrun are two women from Faroe Islands — and they make pretty fabulous handknit wear, some organic jersey basics, even some shoes are included to their collection. There is quite artisanal feeling going on with their pieces — and yes, someone could refer to Rodarte here, too. But I’m not too sure if Rodarte can take the whole credit of large gauge knits, am I totally wrong with my feeling that there is a strong connection to punk aesthetics with those… …maybe even Vivienne Westwood herself has explored this kind of knits earlier?
Gudrun og Gudrun manage to differentiate themselves from Rodarte — and punk vibes. There is some simple, calm aesthetic going on in their knits. Mohair is paired to leather or tape yarn for strong contrasts and a wire makes the hem of light mohair dress to swing like almost weightless crinoline. The textures and patterns are simple and there is no shred at sight. And yes, there is even some *sic* fun fur yarn introduced in their collection =).
Posted on | November 10, 2009 | 5 Comments
// Katie Gallagher
Posted on | November 8, 2009 | 2 Comments
Oh my god, I stumbled on a real gem on my last surfing spree. Katie Gallagher is young New York based designer. Her S/S 10 lookbook speaks me in volumes. It’s all black but the vibe is more space goth than rocker chic, no stud or shred in the sight. Side note: no, I’m not getting tired to those yet, shreds ans studs are classic for me, but the fashion world has perhaps slightly overdosed those lately.
The garments are constructed but still manage play with softness, the silhouettes vary from forced and restricted to flowy and soft. Judging from the images her legwear looks simply amazing. Every single piece of this collection looks like something I would gladly add to my wardrobe, they really connect to the darker side of my sense of aesthetics.
Few images from the earlier S/S 09 collection. Those leggings with zippers, wow, just wow. I love how they can be opened to form some weird fabric sculptures around the leg. The pale color palette also reveals some detail of the beautiful texture interplay in her designs.
All images from Katiegallagher.com, S/S 10 images by Tom Hines.
I’m amazed. I really need to get my old lazy bones to NY.
Posted on | November 8, 2009 | 2 Comments
// More from Josefin Strid
Posted on | October 31, 2009 | No Comments
Oh, how haven’t I heard about her before! This woman has some seriously genious pieces in her collection. I love these accessories!
Zipper collar, leather sleeves & leather harness vest from Josefin Strid, black dress from Diana Orving, printed dress from Acne, all images via Looklet. There are some Josefin Strid pieces sold at Kotyr, but they seem to be from previous collection. The asymmetric blouse, two tone tights and some of the dresses are quite desirable from there…
I’m using these rather lame Looklet images just because they give so clear idea about these items. Again, click for images for back and detail view.
I would not even have noticed that genious vest from Josefin Strid website images, they are so small (but yes, it is there…).
Posted on | October 31, 2009 | No Comments
// Zipper insaneness
Posted on | October 30, 2009 | 4 Comments
Oh my god, the zipper-diy-blogger in me just passed out.
Josefin Strid zipper mini dress, found via Looklet (image from there).
Now I’m really going to faint. Pass me the smelling salt, please!
Now when I have my consciousness back I’m adding couple of images. I had absolutely no clue about Josefin Strid before this very day. I had, erm, a Looklet spree (no I was not killing time, that app is really heaps of fun and very useful too, found Lick My Label via it and now wonderful Josefin) — and there are several great pieces from her in the selection.
This shirt with ribbon detail is just awesome! And what do you think about her “maxi dress”? If I had the body I would not think twice about getting one…
Click the images for back and detail views.
Posted on | October 30, 2009 | 4 Comments
// Ivana Helsinki S/S 10
Posted on | October 15, 2009 | 4 Comments
Paola Suhonen is one of the few established Finnish young designers. Her own label Ivana Helsinki started on 1998 and it has constantly growing fan base. Personally I was not a huge fan of Paola’s early caravanar aesthetic with strong seventies vibe — but this young woman has a good eye for print and an item or two from her collections has always grabbed my attention. Fortunately she has expanded her source of inspiration and I loved deeply her summer collection Dead Butterflies couple of years ago.
Next summer comes actually quite close. I’m not totally wild about the horse print, but circus theme and polka dots from large ones to gigantic blobs sure would be welcome to my wardrobe. Let’s start from those insanely refreshing leggings and one of the polka dot dresses. And yes, please, you may add that gorgeous perspex jewel top/harness on top of those, thank you!
BTW, that white pom-pom cape has so obvious DIY potential that it literally makes my hands itch.
Images from Copenhagen Fashion Week.
Posted on | October 15, 2009 | 4 Comments
// Graey summer
Posted on | October 11, 2009 | 1 Comment
I was contacted a while ago by Janet Kim from Graey in the comment section. Se was previously unknown name for me, but a quick investigation revealed that she has interesting background; she has previously worked for Dior and Proenza Schouler.
It seems to me that her label is quite small and works without big bucks behind supporting the production. That leads to certain pared-downness — but this is very familiar to me, almost all interesting young Finnish designers have the similar starting point. What really delights me in these pieces is her way to combine sheer and opaque to feminine but very clean lined pieces, definitely the kind of stuff I would wear.
The main inspiration behind the spring / summer 2010 collection has been a trip Janet took to the Greek islands. The collection is based on the idea of a girl on vacation, with limited room in her suitcase — a girl on the go. The separates and the tank dress were designed with the intent that they could be pulled over a swimsuit after a day at the beach, with a couple of more formal pieces for a night out on the town.
I love the practical aspect on the background story — that leads to a collection of summer wardrobe basics combining silk, jersey and some mesh — and the lightness of the garments makes them also perfect candidates for layering.
Oh, I want to add couple of neat basics from her shop and a dress from AW collection. I really like the paneling and the color combination.
Posted on | October 11, 2009 | 1 Comment
// Julia Lundsten for Ports and
Basso & Brooke
Posted on | October 8, 2009 | 2 Comments
It is always delightful to see a fellow Finn to make it in the big world — and Julia “Finsk” Lundsten is definitely doing that. In addition to her own collection I spotted her shoes from two spring collections: Ports and Basso & Brooke. I found some detail images from nymag.com. Lundsten for Ports looks like completely new collection (note: I haven’t seen images from Finsk ss collection… …they might be from there) with chunky twisted strap detail and super architectural heels. There are also brogues from white stingray, stingray platform pumps and some flats from interesting materials. I like the cheerful combination of pale blue and red — but the palette has also black and white, matte gold and nude.
Julia Lundsten for Basso & Brooke looks like a mix from Finsk 09 seasons completed with the experimental “Project One” numbers (see Susie on that for more information) and maybe few previously unseen colorways of 09 models.
All images from nymag.com.
I really like how Julia injects color to her designs. I recently saw the famous ponyhair wedge IRL with its color blocked sister (last image). To be honest I was more drawn to that color version — the cuts and color blocks complete the lines of the design in very satisfying way.
Adding some Finsk flair to my wardrobe is definitely a part of my spring shopping plan. The wooden chunky heels are probably not made for breaking walking records, but they’ll do great job just showing it off…
Posted on | October 8, 2009 | 2 Comments
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