Ayaka Nishi makes some amazing jewelery that are more like pieces of art. I like anything relating to bones… so I love her latest collection.
from her site…
“Inspired by the simple beauty found in the shapes and forms of the natural world, Ayaka Nishi endeavors to create jewelry of unparalleled beauty and exquisite craftsmanship. A unique feature of her works is that they exist simultaneously on two levels: they serve as compliments to the wearer’s wardrobe while at the same time they stand alone as singular works of art.”
I think every creative on the planet can tell you a story about how someone; a start-up business, a big business, a self professed entrepreneur or even a close friend has asked them to work for free or for a beer or for ‘more work in the future’. Take note anyone asking for creative services:
ASSUMING NO VALUE IN A CREATIVES WORK, NO MATTER WHAT FIELD, IS LIKE SPITTING IN THEIR FACE.
Thanks to Gerry Mak from Lost at Eminor for finding this.
Wrangler’s new spring/summer Red Campaign celebrates our primal urges. Powerfully raw and visceral, this latest instalment of the ‘We Are Animals’ brand platform captures men and women in the heart of the moment, saturated in red water or caught in a fury of red dust.
Their new Blue Bell site is definitely worth entertaining also.
My mate Freddy has the official opening of his shop in Subiaco, Western Australia, tonight. Him and I have gotten together and produced a rad line of tees. The Preview Collaboration is what we’re calling it. Its having an unofficial launch at the opening tonight so get down and buy yourself a peice out of the first batch, sure to be a collectors item in the future.
Handsome swimwear is not just your run-of-the-mill swimwear.
Each piece is made by hand, with the finest quality Italian Lycra, printed with high density inks using a placement sublimation process which is tedious to say the least.
Each design is a limited edition. Some are sourced from 000’s of retro images and some designed by their in-house artist often using dozens of images to get the look and feel just right.
SUPER, by RETROSUPERFUTURE®, ignited the phenomenon of acetate sunglasses. They are made in multiple color graduations, which has generated a big trend starting in 2007. Super is the 1rst brand to produce a complete range of colorful fashion sunglasses combining these characteristics together with a very high quality manufacturing process. SUPER sunglasses are made to the highest possible standards, hand made in Italy by the best manufacturers and with the best materials. For this reason, SUPER also decided to adopt ZEISS lenses, which guarantee an extremely high level of protection to the eyes in all conditions. Since their introduction, artists, celebrities, sports athletes and trendsetters have been wearing SUPER sunglasses. Kanye West, Daft Punk, Who Made Who, Justice, Pedro Winter (and his “Ed Crew”), Simian Mobile Disco, CSS, St. Vincent, The Kills, Elio Fiorucci, Sienna MIller, Jessica Alba and Valentino Rossi are just a few who have been seen sporting a SUPER.
“Started in 2008, an artisan hub for designer information and fashion resource, Assembly New York is a mens and womens boutique focusing on international and otherwise hard-to-find luxury labels alongside curated vintage and art d’objet. Many of the articles are the result of collaborations with designers and are exclusive to our New York location and website.
In 2009 Assembly introduced the in-house collection, designed by owner Greg Armas. This collection is a unisex and uniform range, combining exclusively natural and historic fabrics in a spirit of a future-primitive instinct; utilizing the organic technology of those survivalists before us. Garments of linen, cashmere, and fine cotton with leather and pure silk details (fur-lined pockets, suede-lined waistbands..) are intended to create comfort and durability, allowing each piece to stand on its own and achieve archival quality. Subtlety is paramount and design details are concealed and personal, available only to the wearer. All garments are handsewn in New York City and are available year round in varying and appropriate fabric selections.”
I was out and about the other day and spotted an unreal necklace that tempted me to don the metal for the first time in a while… then I stumbled across an amazing jeweller, Pamela Love. Whilst checking out her latest lookbook and her stack of colabs I found the piece I went crazy over instore! Check out her work.
“The Danish Arts Foundation has awarded Henrik Vibskov with 50.000 dkk for “The Solar Donkey Experiment Show” which took place in Søndermarken park on the 7th of August during the Copenhagen Fashion Week. The explanation for the award is as follows:
“Far away from other catwalks of Copenhagen fashion week, with their “invitation only” shows, Henrik Vibskov took over Søndermarken where he presented his latest collection to anyone who showed up. The award is especially given for the coherence between the collection and the show.
A wide range of colors, materials and styles were displayed. There was clothing that bordered on costume, but without compromising it’s wearability. In every possible way a complete youthful and untamed colection for both men and women. The surprising stage, that only consisted of a tall grassed field surrounded by the tall dark trees of the park, was very appropriate to Vibskov’s collection. In this natural scenery he seated hundreds of beer-drinking spectators and everyone was welcome.
The appetite for a fascinating experience was aroused by the walk to the show location through the lantern lit route of the park. On the way one could see live installations showing ludicrous costumes that Henrik wanted to show – although they weren’t part of this years collection. The smell of incense and dew perfectly suited the content of the show. The music driving the donkeys – and at times the audience – mad, was also suiting. The vibe was more campfire than fashion which was very appropriate. The event was an informal, curious and uplifting moment in Danish fashion when it is at it’s most compelling.” “
“born in south of france 24 years ago, and now a recent resident of melbourne, estelle dévé has always been interested in jewellery and its different forms of interpretation. self-taught, she is just to launch the fruits of her first chapter in jewellery design. her debut collection: “for j.d, with love and squalor”, serves as homage to the acclaimed j.d salinger, writer of the classic piece of fiction “the catcher in the rye”. using pewter casting of found objects as well as dramatically heavy gold and black metal chains, the collection reinterprets through jewellery design, events and characters of the 1953 book of novels, “for esmé –with love and squalor”. one item of jewellery has been designed for each novel of the book. as an example, the novel “down at the dinghy” tells the story of a mother that only manages to communicate with her young son by pretending that they both are u.s navy officers: the “down at the dinghy” ring is made out of two broken u.s navy rings (a small & a big one) cast together symbolizing both characters and attempts at communication.”
If youtube has deleted the movie – which they will do – then you can find it on google vids or find out more about the worlds elite and their plan here: The Zeitgeist Movie
Daryl van Wouw is a crazy designer. crazy designers are awesome. Check out his work on these con’s… yeah I’m behind, he did this in 2004! He has just opened his first boutique in the land of the big green smoke… Amsterdam.
Faux Pas, a new tee label will be launching this June at Sapphire Bar in Perth, Western Australia. With stores in Melbourne and Perth already wanting it, it won’t be long until its stocked in your home town! Check it out.
“Since 2004, Blood is the New Black has sought to: 1. Showcase emerging artists in order to aid their careers in the arts. 2. Introduce you to artists you may not have had the opportunity to know about otherwise.
Our line encourages the public to explore current art and design trends by prominently featuring the artists’ work on our products. Blood is the New Black designs explore topics that are relevant to those who create them for us. Ranging from love to death, sex, money, social status, nature, God, even the extinction of the Dinosaurs, our shirts are truly walking canvases. In other words, we make art available to all to view and wear. From the shirt design, to the hangtag and neck label on each shirt, we give credit where it’s due, instead of obscuring the talent behind our brand name.
And we guess if you really want to get technical, Blood is the New Black serves a third purpose too: To create shirts that look and feel good to wear, we hope you enjoy the result.”
Last night I was invited to the launch of Dames & Divas. What a classy night! Great fashion show, yummy canapes and my fav champagne. I don’t normally do ‘Floral’ but I would totally rock these shoes out for the races, they are Fashion’s on the Field winners for sure! Made from Vintage Kimonos, they had shoes, bags, headbands and hair slides. You can only make a limited number out of each kimono so they’re definately unique!
Also… guess who runs Dames & Divas? The lovely Amanda from Foxxy Vintage! If you’ve been to the Leederville markets you’ll know who I’m talking about, hottest vintage jewellery around at the best prices! I have tonnes of her stuff and bought another piece last night. Check it out.
Spring Court in conjunction with FBI Radio Presents UK band The Duke Spirit at the Beach Road Hotel this Thursday night. Should be a huge night, it’s a FREE show, so my recommendation, get there early….
About Spring Court:
Since its creation in 1936, Spring Court has been at the forefront of design and functionality. Hand made using Egyptian cotton or perforated leather top, a natural rubber sole, and other quality materials, this French shoe revolutionized the sneaker game with features such as removable insole with an arch support that incorporates the famous 8 ventilation channels, and all around functionality. “Heritage, Comfort & Style”. This is the spirit behind the Spring Court sneakers collection. With its distinctive elegance, it’s no wonder why Spring Court has found itself on the feet of notable celebrities such as Kate Moss, Jude Law, Orlando Bloom, Liam Gallagher, and before them, Serge Gainsbourg, Jane Birkin and John Lennon, who wore the classic white canvas Spring Courts on the Beatles’ iconic “Abbey Road” album cover… that him in the white.
And speaking of Spring Court… Loz and I where over east and stumbled across the Spring Court Surry Hills store whilst trying to find a little hidden gallery. I love the store fit out and also the mass collection of prints on the walls. I reccomend going to see Zach, a nice guy and ex-Perth dweller who knows his shit, and he’ll hook you up with your next pair of kicks.
First issue of BUY&DIE zine. BAD zine will be published periodically with each issue featuring the work of, and being edited by a single artist/art collective from anywhere around the world. BAD zine hopes to become a printed medium, distributed internationally, for artists to communicate their ideas & concepts freely, with complete control and without editorial judgment.
CINNAMON GIRL
cinnamon girl.
the first of many wlt photo shoots.
CHECK IT OUT HERE!!!
photography by gav feilding
styling by poppy baxta
model hannah newman
make-up penny antuar
hair sonya d’adamo
assistant emma batton
“Heritage, Comfort & Style”. This is the spirit behind the Spring Court sneakers collection. With its distinctive elegance, it’s no wonder why Spring Court has found itself on the feet of notable celebrities such as Kate Moss, Jude Law, Orlando Bloom, Liam Gallagher, and before them, Serge Gainsbourg, Jane Birkin and John Lennon, who wore the classic white canvas Spring Courts on the Beatles’ iconic “Abbey Road” album cover… that him in the white.
