If the internet and email dont give you that same feel of opening your mailbox every morning and finding a beaten up envelope containing the i-love-yous from your friends overseas, then dont be sad. Lovely Designs have created writing paper, travel journals and posters. ‘I miss you’ mail is made from vintage maps and arranged in the cutest packages to get your ballpoint to paper in seconds! Have a look at their full range of paper packages here.
Accessories brand A Peace Treaty have designed a new range of very wearable scarves. While creators Farah Malik and Dana Arbib have been residing in Rome they have been discovering a means of employing artists living in the socio-politically regions of the Middle East. Have a look at the beautifully coloured scarves here and by up large as all proceeds from every sale goes to Counter International, which will provide medical supplies to the Darfur region.
LAGirlsNY have teamed up with New York publishing company OH-WOW to produce the very first ever co-created yearbook dedicated to the new wave of young, cool and creative youth in downtown NYC called ‘The Young And The Banging’. Choosing 15 of their favourite girls around town, LAGirlsNY have asked them to showcase their own individual groups of talented young things that really make that city tick! Have a look at some of the wonderful girls that are on board this great book here.
Scandinavian free spirit Lykke Li, is the hottest thing out of Sweden. The 22 year old was raised in Portugal and India….. shes one part urchin, two parts siren! Evening Standard described her as ‘ Bjork meets Lily Allen’, and some say ‘its minimal pop that is close to irresistible’. Her debut album ‘Youth Novels’ is out now and you can see her next in Latitude, Lovebox and The Big Chill. Check her out here.
They’re back! Old school label La Gear’s womens sneakers are back up for grabs at Patta Store. Have a look at the not-so-modest shoe here on Patta’s blog at SlamXHype here.
Magazine 032c looks back at the last 20 years of Belgian designer Martin Margiela through magazine covers and editorials. The retrospective is just part of the fashion worlds tribute to one of the most iconic designers of all time, expect to see numerous other events and editorials as the Belgian Design House reaches this milestone. We’ve already heard of the up coming show at The MoMu in Antwerp.
For their Fall 08 issue, V Magazine has Hedi Slimane portraying the ‘hard-core’ mood in the air of late. Slimane photographs up and coming model Heidi Mount, who you can expect to see ALOT more of in up the next coming issues and beyond, giving her best rendition of the devil-may-care musician Courtney Love. Be sure to check out the next issue of V Magazine for the whole editorial.
Mamaclothing.com has been recently updated so that you can find out everything you want to know about Mama Clothing all in one place. The site features an upgraded version of “The Glamorous Life,” the behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it’s like running a clothing line and previous collections can be viewed too. But the newest addition to the Mama site, that we all know and love, is the online shop where customers can purchase new items as they come in, as well as older styles at very discounted prices! The shop will be updated with new product every few weeks so stay tuned!
I recently came across one of Alessandro’s fashion editorials in the latest edition of Ausralian Russh Magazine and was enthralled by his sensitivity to light and to the strength of the model he is shooting not the clothes. Russino has a way of blurring the lines between street-coincidental style and high fashion quality. I love it. Check out his portfolios here. Enjoy!
With the sun starting to shine again, these beautiful feminine pieces from Australian label ‘White Suede‘ are sure to keep the sun in your wardrobe everyday. Designed by Jacqui Demkiw, it is said to be the next big thing out of Australia and has already been in all the cult mags around the world. Have a peep at some collection shots after the jump and be the next to know about their new accessory collection here.