We’re loving the new ads for Louis Vuitton’s fall collection. The ads feature models Christy Turlington, Karen Elson and Natalia Vodianova representing women of different ages and sizes. Love the bags, love the clothes, love the setting!
We’ve been so busy working on our Fall Collection we’ve neglected our blog! The collection isn’t quite ready yet, but saw this on Sea of Shoes and wanted to share some of our inspiration with you. Love the mixing of different materials and random findings.
Stay tuned… our Fall Collection is coming soon!
If we were to produce rings, the double ring would surely have a spot in our collection. We love it’s inherently playful form and its ability to deliver twice the impact of the traditional one-finger archetype. The over-the-top versions, such as the Brooklyn Bridge ring pictured below, are obvious statement pieces and light-hearted takes on the brass knuckle-buster. But since we’re not wearing them for self-defense purposes, and because our aesthetic favours a more refined look, we’re definitely leaning toward the more delicate, single-bar examples. The “Lauren” version below (via Lauren Conrad) is another fun and creative way to pick up on the double ring trend!
image via Anna Sheffield Jewelry
Nothing says Spring like the rows of cherry blossom trees in bloom all over the city. Just seeing them puts a smile on our faces. So when we came these images by thecherryblossomgirl featuring shoulder jewelry by The chains of love we went gaga! Chains and cherry blossoms, how can you go wrong?
images via thecherryblossomgirl.com
The popular accessory company ban.do recently launched The Black Label Collection which they tout as their ‘couture collection’ – truly an over-the-top ensemble of their most ornate and elegant headdresses yet. We think that each beautifully crafted piece makes the average headband look unattractively diminutive in comparison. If only we could find weekly occasion to wear such gorgeous show-stopping pieces…but we suppose the average Tuesday would look much brighter if every lady opted for a headdress instead of her usual ponytail.
“marital bliss” $350 via ban.do
If you haven’t seen it yet!
We can’t wait!
We just came across the Fall 2008 Ready-to-Wear Collection by the late Alexander McQueen. We were so drawn to the decorative hair jewelry, which is usually worn by Indian women during wedding ceremonies.
These, like most of his designs are exquisite pieces of art. Alexander McQueen was an incredible designer, famous for is originality and experimental design, and he will be sadly missed.
Just came across these spectacular photographs on Kanye West’s blog. Thierry LeGoues who’s worked for Vogue, Glamour, ID, The Face … is the incredible French photographer behind “Amazones.” The dresses and accessories are by Paco Rabanne. From a jewelry designers perspective, we thought it was interesting that they use a metal fabric called squam to create these extraordinary pieces of art. Paco Rabanne has used it since 1969 and has now created a thinner version of it called metal jersey. Something we’d like to explore with.
The contrast between the smooth, sensual skin and the shiny, hard metals sort of takes your breath away.
We’ve been quite inspired by ribbons lately and are working on some new ER pieces that mix brass and other components with soft shades of grosgrain. We’ll happily share the new pieces once they’re polished and ready to wear! For now, here are some designer versions of the “ribbon look” courtesy of Lanvin that illustrate different uses for this versatile material.
Just saw this embellished headband by Bijoux Heart and OMG it is so pretty. Can you imagine what this headband could do for an outfit! We might have to start designing headbands!