Interview Laia Aguilar – Founder & Creative Director of The Animals Observatory
The Animals Observatory burst on to the scene last year surrounded with the sort of excitement and buzz reserved for rumours of a Kate Bush comeback. This is of course in large part due to the high regard the industry has for founder and creative director Laia Aguilar. We talk…
Velveteen SS17
This spring summer sees new pastures green for Velveteen SS17 with their first ever presentation of both ladies and childrenswear. Get your cowboy boots at the ready as the Californian inspired label takes us on a gauchoesque journey across the open plains. Feminine lace, earthy…
The Clover House Kindergarten Okazaki: MAD architects
How fun and inviting does 'The Clover House' kindergarten in the small town of Okazaki, Japan look. It’s the first project in Japan by Beijing based studio MAD architects. The former building was becoming too small for the needs of it’s young users so a remodel was required. The…
Marie-Chantal SS17
We adore the set design and styling of this shoot for Luxury label Marie-Chantal SS17 collection which takes it's inspiration from 70’s Hollywood and the classic glamour the period is renowned for. This retro-chic collection combines fresh tones with vintage vibes. The label…
Joanna Paterson for No Added Sugar SS17 “Kith & Kin”
Photographer Joanna Paterson sent us her most recent work for No Added Sugar "Kith & Kin" SS17 and we adore the fresh and free approach to the shoot. The clothes still punch through the image for our attention but in a non overly structured aesthetic. Poignant at times,…
Playtime New York: 180 collections under one roof
Playtime New York opens it's doors at 9am this Sunday 12 February at the Metropolitan Pavilion and Altman Building. With over a 180 collections, a seminar on social media storytelling and a celebration by three artists of the themes 'Shaman', 'Party time' and 'Daily' it's bound…
Mixing technology & fashion: Anchovy blends the two
Blurring the boundaries of technology and fashion, Lithuanian label Anchovy create the patterns for their clothing though the Anchovy app . The app developed by Karolis Kosas and Giedre Kose takes words and translates them into colour gradients simply by typing. if you go to…
The Animals Observatory: SS17 fashion film
Amongst the present madness in the world and the hectic Aw17 shows we take time to stop, take a breath of fresh air and remember what it's all about. Please enjoy watching this beautiful escape of a fashion film directed by the creative director of The Animals Observatory, Laia…
The Nest at Pitti Immagine Bimbo
So The Nest is a bit tricky to locate but well worth seeing the brands nestled in the lower level of the Padiglione Centrale at Pitti Bimbo you will find a little oasis of select independent labels. The friendly and inviting space is curated by the lovely Dimitra Zavakou founder…
Dot to Dot London: Pirouette One To Watch
We're really looking forward to attending Dot to Dot this coming Sunday. The London based trade show will be our first port of call for the Pirouette One to Watch awards. Both Florence and I will be on the look out for the best emerging talent at the show in the categories of…
The Bright Company: Liberty London & SS17 preview
2016 was a pretty good year for British sleepwear and essentials brand The Bright Company and 2017 is looking to be heading in the same direction with the brand's collection now stocked at the iconic London department store Liberty. We chat with label founder and creative…
Kid’s wear Living vol.1: Interview & sneak preview
On Monday the 9th of January kid's wear magazine will launch a new magazine dedicated to the world of design for children, lifestyle, toys and accessories. We do our very best to squeeze a little more information and a sneak preview from the editors Petra Barkhof &…