Hi Everyone in Philadelphia this weekend! Check out the art market at the Black Floor Gallery on Saturday (September 9th). They are located at 319 North 11th Street on the 3rd floor, and the event is from 12-4pm.
Archive for September, 2006
Philadelphia: Black Floor Art Market
Friday, September 8th, 2006Yarn Madness…
Friday, September 8th, 2006
It doesn’t hurt that I’m totally obsessed with all things cream+black right now, but my ladies over at Free People have done an amazing job! I love the crafty craziness of the pom-poms, the embroidery, and the fringe, its yarn madness.
Illustrator: Strongie
Thursday, September 7th, 2006
Book Alert: Lace
Tuesday, September 5th, 2006
I just received in the mail ‘Lace’ from the V&A collection of textile books. This piece is needle lace dating to the early 19th century. Even though I mentioned below that I’m over the Victorian blouse, this creepy lace is amazing. I’d even consider wearing a blouse out of this fabulous fab.
I’m over it: the Victorian blouse
Tuesday, September 5th, 2006
The reign of the Victorian blouse is over. Back in the day when I designed woven tops, when all else failed there was always the Victorian blouse. That day is over. I’ve had absolutely enough of these tops; it’s time to move on. I recommend being a bit boxier, boyish, either solid or plaid will do, think French tough girl style. No more lace, no more puff, please.
Paperworks:Pie Bird Press/Wetfoot Publications
Saturday, September 2nd, 2006
I’ve been really excited about the idea of designing the wedding invitations with my mom (who is a fabulous graphic designer). We’ve been deep in conversation about the beauty of letterpress, and I was reminded of the work of Hannah Berman. Hannah is a RISD alum who has a studio in Oakland,California. She also does custom business cards which are gorgeous. The images above are from a series of cards which are available on her site.