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Brazil Fashion Cruise
(10 December 2008) - Like EasyJet's shuffleboard-free EasyCruises, the first-ever Brazil Fashion Cruise promises a reinvented cruising experience. The trip in a Sophia Loren-inaugurated Italian naval ship sets sail from Santos (near São Paulo) on 1 February 2008 and heads up the Brazilian coast to visit four cities over the course of a week, while entertaining guests in the world of fashion, music and art. Though it's definitely...
(10 December 2008) - Like EasyJet's shuffleboard-free EasyCruises, the first-ever Brazil Fashion Cruise promises a reinvented cruising experience. The trip in a Sophia Loren-inaugurated Italian naval ship sets sail from Santos (near São Paulo) on 1 February 2008 and heads up the Brazilian coast to visit four cities over the course of a week, while entertaining guests in the world of fashion, music and art. Though it's definitely...
Laura Lobdell Boutique
(09 December 2008) - Good things come in small packages, so great things must come from what has to be the smallest store in NYC, Laura Lobdell's jewelry store in the West Village, which opened last week. I'm a longtime fan of her found object-based designs and with the store's large assortment of playful and quotidian jewelry makes it easy to find the right gift for anyone. Perfect for...
(09 December 2008) - Good things come in small packages, so great things must come from what has to be the smallest store in NYC, Laura Lobdell's jewelry store in the West Village, which opened last week. I'm a longtime fan of her found object-based designs and with the store's large assortment of playful and quotidian jewelry makes it easy to find the right gift for anyone. Perfect for...
Katherine Sturgis Jewelry
(08 December 2008) - by Laura Neilson When it comes to describing jewelry designer Katherine Sturgis' handmade bracelets and necklaces, oxymorons abound. Stunningly elegant, her pieces are thoroughly rough-and-tumble at the same time. Thick oxidized silver chains entwine with silk thread, thin leather bands and the occasional strand of vintage rhinestones. Sophisticated hardware, glammed-up friendship bracelets, luxe lanyards...the list of dichotomies go on. Just as her jewelry is...
(08 December 2008) - by Laura Neilson When it comes to describing jewelry designer Katherine Sturgis' handmade bracelets and necklaces, oxymorons abound. Stunningly elegant, her pieces are thoroughly rough-and-tumble at the same time. Thick oxidized silver chains entwine with silk thread, thin leather bands and the occasional strand of vintage rhinestones. Sophisticated hardware, glammed-up friendship bracelets, luxe lanyards...the list of dichotomies go on. Just as her jewelry is...
Jack Threads Online Streetwear Shopping Community
(03 December 2008) - by Lynne Johnson Jack Threads is an invite-only online shopping community offering brand names in the surf, skate, and street cultures—offered daily for at least fifty percent off. And there's only one fresh pick per day. The site's founder, Jason Ross, puts the inspiration behind the site this way, "I'm a consumer who was always in streetwear and men's contemporary fashion, however I wasn't...
(03 December 2008) - by Lynne Johnson Jack Threads is an invite-only online shopping community offering brand names in the surf, skate, and street cultures—offered daily for at least fifty percent off. And there's only one fresh pick per day. The site's founder, Jason Ross, puts the inspiration behind the site this way, "I'm a consumer who was always in streetwear and men's contemporary fashion, however I wasn't...
bARBARA í gONGINI
(03 December 2008) - by Ezra NataliaFascinated by graphic forms and primitive silhouettes, Danish fashion designer bARBARA í gONGINI delivers a collection of black wedding dresses and conceptual knits based on the old traditions of her native Faro Islands. A spiritual and political person, Barbara uses eco-friendly jersey and believes fashion can be a strong instrument in changing the world's view on the environment and sustainable products. Her aim...
(03 December 2008) - by Ezra NataliaFascinated by graphic forms and primitive silhouettes, Danish fashion designer bARBARA í gONGINI delivers a collection of black wedding dresses and conceptual knits based on the old traditions of her native Faro Islands. A spiritual and political person, Barbara uses eco-friendly jersey and believes fashion can be a strong instrument in changing the world's view on the environment and sustainable products. Her aim...
Sfera Kid's Poncho
(02 December 2008) - We wanted to add this to our 2008 gift guide but regrettably even with the help of Google Translate we still couldn't figure out how to purchase this adorable kiddy poncho. (We're adding "learn Japanese" to the CH 2009 New Years Resolutions). Made by design group Sfera and handwoven in Finland, this is by the far the cuddliest little poncho we've seen made completely...
(02 December 2008) - We wanted to add this to our 2008 gift guide but regrettably even with the help of Google Translate we still couldn't figure out how to purchase this adorable kiddy poncho. (We're adding "learn Japanese" to the CH 2009 New Years Resolutions). Made by design group Sfera and handwoven in Finland, this is by the far the cuddliest little poncho we've seen made completely...
Karola Torkos: Fools Gold Confetti Jewelry
(25 November 2008) - Royal College of Art grad and now designer based in London, Karola Torkos creates playful and imaginative jewelry that is quite the contrast to her East German upbringing. Her pieces engage the design process in its entirety by allowing wearers to interact with them; changing up the compositions (Karola makes a variety of styles) forms a more personal relationship with the jewelry.Way more than a...
(25 November 2008) - Royal College of Art grad and now designer based in London, Karola Torkos creates playful and imaginative jewelry that is quite the contrast to her East German upbringing. Her pieces engage the design process in its entirety by allowing wearers to interact with them; changing up the compositions (Karola makes a variety of styles) forms a more personal relationship with the jewelry.Way more than a...
Sandra Backlund: Sculptural Knits SS09
(24 November 2008) - The most astonishing collection we saw at London Fashion Week back in September was "Pool Position" by Swedish designer Sandra Backlund. Since then we've been eagerly awaiting some images of these radically sculptural knits to share with you. Now these photographs by John Scarisbrick have arrived we are reminded of the fantastical structures that stopped us in our tracks a few months ago. Backlund...
(24 November 2008) - The most astonishing collection we saw at London Fashion Week back in September was "Pool Position" by Swedish designer Sandra Backlund. Since then we've been eagerly awaiting some images of these radically sculptural knits to share with you. Now these photographs by John Scarisbrick have arrived we are reminded of the fantastical structures that stopped us in our tracks a few months ago. Backlund...
William the Brave Bronze Rings
(21 November 2008) - These stylish hoops of bronze have a profound effect on me. Created by Australian jeweler Stannard Inc., William the Brave bronze rings are stunning, look like something a crusader from the middle ages would wear and the raw look exudes an air of individuality. But the nice thing is that despite their virile attributes, you can actually get away with wearing them if you're a...
(21 November 2008) - These stylish hoops of bronze have a profound effect on me. Created by Australian jeweler Stannard Inc., William the Brave bronze rings are stunning, look like something a crusader from the middle ages would wear and the raw look exudes an air of individuality. But the nice thing is that despite their virile attributes, you can actually get away with wearing them if you're a...
Mister Freedom: The Last Cruise, Salty Years
(20 November 2008) - The brainchild of LA-based Frenchman Christophe Loiron, Mister Freedom is a denim clothing line produced by Toyo Enterprises (of Sugar Cane and Buzz Rickson fame) that sticks to an overarching Naval theme. Like the first line, the new winter collection imagines the tailored clothing of a merchant Navy sailor as he travels the seven seas. This time around, we find our sailor in the...
(20 November 2008) - The brainchild of LA-based Frenchman Christophe Loiron, Mister Freedom is a denim clothing line produced by Toyo Enterprises (of Sugar Cane and Buzz Rickson fame) that sticks to an overarching Naval theme. Like the first line, the new winter collection imagines the tailored clothing of a merchant Navy sailor as he travels the seven seas. This time around, we find our sailor in the...
Zuriick Shoes
(20 November 2008) - Back in Utah in the summer of 2005 two gents, bored with the look of standard chunkier shoes (i.e. Vans, Chucks, etc.) and looking for something slimmer, lighter weight and just a bit different than what was readily available, decided to start a little company called Zuriick. The Ake was their first design, in which they chose bright colors and a contrasting purple sole to...
(20 November 2008) - Back in Utah in the summer of 2005 two gents, bored with the look of standard chunkier shoes (i.e. Vans, Chucks, etc.) and looking for something slimmer, lighter weight and just a bit different than what was readily available, decided to start a little company called Zuriick. The Ake was their first design, in which they chose bright colors and a contrasting purple sole to...
Le Petit Larousse Illustré 2009
(20 November 2008) - Ever the fashion pundits, the French have extended their obsession for what is très chic by asking design legend and man behind the house of Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld, to design the 2009 issue of "Le Petit Larousse Illustrè." Translated in English as "Larousse Small Illustrated Dictionary," besides lending his artistic talents, Lagerfeld himself is included in the book's encyclopedia of proper names along with the...
(20 November 2008) - Ever the fashion pundits, the French have extended their obsession for what is très chic by asking design legend and man behind the house of Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld, to design the 2009 issue of "Le Petit Larousse Illustrè." Translated in English as "Larousse Small Illustrated Dictionary," besides lending his artistic talents, Lagerfeld himself is included in the book's encyclopedia of proper names along with the...
Furni x Raised by Wolves Digital Watch
(18 November 2008) - This trio of retro digital watches comes courtesy of a collaboration between Raised by Wolves and Furni (who worked with CH on the ever-popular Farmer Watch last year). This time around, our friends from the north opted for three color options to reflect a 3D theme (Black, Red and Cyan) and a 1980s-style LCD screen. Water-resistant and bound with a sturdy PVC strap, the...
(18 November 2008) - This trio of retro digital watches comes courtesy of a collaboration between Raised by Wolves and Furni (who worked with CH on the ever-popular Farmer Watch last year). This time around, our friends from the north opted for three color options to reflect a 3D theme (Black, Red and Cyan) and a 1980s-style LCD screen. Water-resistant and bound with a sturdy PVC strap, the...
Les Ateliers Ruby: Custom Helmets
(13 November 2008) - Most any style geek will recognize Les Ateliers Ruby as the brand that's made the motorcycle helmet an object of desire. Earlier this year, founder Jerôme Costes' flagship collection, Pavillon, was popping up on most every design-conscious blog in existence. Now, for riders looking to up the ante, Les Ateliers Ruby has launched the Costume line, a special order personalization service. Costume offers two paths...
(13 November 2008) - Most any style geek will recognize Les Ateliers Ruby as the brand that's made the motorcycle helmet an object of desire. Earlier this year, founder Jerôme Costes' flagship collection, Pavillon, was popping up on most every design-conscious blog in existence. Now, for riders looking to up the ante, Les Ateliers Ruby has launched the Costume line, a special order personalization service. Costume offers two paths...
Alexandra Cassaniti's Summer Bummer Collection
(12 November 2008) - Winter might be coming but we found a whole new way to channel a west coast vibe with Alexandra Cassaniti's "Summer Bummer" collection. Alexandra's philosophy? It's always summer somewhere. We love the feel-good concept as much as we like the nonchalant weirdness of her neoprene beret and "hairy surfboard," shaped by world class surfer Craig Hollingsworth. Already known among followers of fashion for her...
(12 November 2008) - Winter might be coming but we found a whole new way to channel a west coast vibe with Alexandra Cassaniti's "Summer Bummer" collection. Alexandra's philosophy? It's always summer somewhere. We love the feel-good concept as much as we like the nonchalant weirdness of her neoprene beret and "hairy surfboard," shaped by world class surfer Craig Hollingsworth. Already known among followers of fashion for her...
Beaufiful/Decay 2008 Holiday T-Shirts
(11 November 2008) - Designers Alex Trogut and Aya Kato have unveiled a new line of Beautiful/Decay shirts under the creative direction of Something in the Universe, Beautiful/Decay's L.A.-based creative think tank. Beautiful/Decay's tees often grab headlines on CH with their super soft fabrics, superior cuts and fresh graphics. Their appealing line of hoodies launched last year, proves they're still on top of their game as Trochut and...
(11 November 2008) - Designers Alex Trogut and Aya Kato have unveiled a new line of Beautiful/Decay shirts under the creative direction of Something in the Universe, Beautiful/Decay's L.A.-based creative think tank. Beautiful/Decay's tees often grab headlines on CH with their super soft fabrics, superior cuts and fresh graphics. Their appealing line of hoodies launched last year, proves they're still on top of their game as Trochut and...
Miju Feather Jewelry
(10 November 2008) - Started a few short months ago by minimalist design duo Mike Giles (of Furni) and his lovely lady Judy Lawrence, Miju's first collection, "The wind beneath," consists of feather-shaped laser-cut and -etched jewelry. Each pendant-style necklaces and earrings are precision cut form either white or black acrylic, then hand assembled and packaged with simple, elegant attention to detail. Starting at $18, these items will...
(10 November 2008) - Started a few short months ago by minimalist design duo Mike Giles (of Furni) and his lovely lady Judy Lawrence, Miju's first collection, "The wind beneath," consists of feather-shaped laser-cut and -etched jewelry. Each pendant-style necklaces and earrings are precision cut form either white or black acrylic, then hand assembled and packaged with simple, elegant attention to detail. Starting at $18, these items will...
Visionaire 55: SURPRISE
(07 November 2008) - Nothing goes better with art and fashion than champagne and no publication understands that more than Visionaire, the leader in limited edition multi-format books covering the beloved creative industries. This year they've smartly teamed up with Krug, creators of Prestige Cuvèe champagne on their latest issue SURPRISE. With only 4,000 numbered copies worldwide, this pop-up issue is the issue to get your hands on...
(07 November 2008) - Nothing goes better with art and fashion than champagne and no publication understands that more than Visionaire, the leader in limited edition multi-format books covering the beloved creative industries. This year they've smartly teamed up with Krug, creators of Prestige Cuvèe champagne on their latest issue SURPRISE. With only 4,000 numbered copies worldwide, this pop-up issue is the issue to get your hands on...
Saint Augustine's Academy
(07 November 2008) - We breathed a sigh of relief when we first discovered menswear label, Saint Augustine Academy. Since its inception in 2002, the Sydney-based team has risen to cult-status among individuals with a keen eye for sophistication and intelligent design. Playing on the lifestyle of a modern rock-and-roll star, the designers at Saint Augustine Academy are heavily inspired by the rock nouveau ethos that surrounded bands...
(07 November 2008) - We breathed a sigh of relief when we first discovered menswear label, Saint Augustine Academy. Since its inception in 2002, the Sydney-based team has risen to cult-status among individuals with a keen eye for sophistication and intelligent design. Playing on the lifestyle of a modern rock-and-roll star, the designers at Saint Augustine Academy are heavily inspired by the rock nouveau ethos that surrounded bands...
Chronicles of Never Sunglasses
(06 November 2008) - by Max Berlinger Former Ksubi designer Gareth Moody has his hands full these days. Not only is he hard at work on his ready-to-wear line Chronicles of Never, he's also about to debut his newest pet project: sunglasses. The term "shades" takes on a whole new meaning with Moody's creations, featuring huge frames and pitch-black tinted lenses that seem to reference Jackie O, Rachel...
(06 November 2008) - by Max Berlinger Former Ksubi designer Gareth Moody has his hands full these days. Not only is he hard at work on his ready-to-wear line Chronicles of Never, he's also about to debut his newest pet project: sunglasses. The term "shades" takes on a whole new meaning with Moody's creations, featuring huge frames and pitch-black tinted lenses that seem to reference Jackie O, Rachel...
BillyKirk x Ryder Robison Notebooks
(05 November 2008) - by Max BerlingerOne of our favorite local leather accessories companies, BillyKirk, is moving into the world of books with their latest endeavor, a collaboration with Norwegian-born renaissance man Ryder Robison. The limited-edition notebooks are each hand-done by Robison featuring his ethereal etchings and otherworldly illustrations. There couldn't be a better place to write your to-do list, next novel or idle doodles. ...
(05 November 2008) - by Max BerlingerOne of our favorite local leather accessories companies, BillyKirk, is moving into the world of books with their latest endeavor, a collaboration with Norwegian-born renaissance man Ryder Robison. The limited-edition notebooks are each hand-done by Robison featuring his ethereal etchings and otherworldly illustrations. There couldn't be a better place to write your to-do list, next novel or idle doodles. ...
Margaux Lange: Barbie Jewelry
(05 November 2008) - For many of us, the day we realized we just didn't have the childhood imagination required to play with Barbies anymore was a sad day in history. Fortunately, jewelry designer Margaux Lange found a new way to keep Barbie in our lives, with her clever accessories made of various Barbie body parts. Margaux's unusual designs are full of youthful spirit, but it's clear her fascination...
(05 November 2008) - For many of us, the day we realized we just didn't have the childhood imagination required to play with Barbies anymore was a sad day in history. Fortunately, jewelry designer Margaux Lange found a new way to keep Barbie in our lives, with her clever accessories made of various Barbie body parts. Margaux's unusual designs are full of youthful spirit, but it's clear her fascination...
Kate Cusack: Zipper Jewelry, Costume Design and Window Dressing
(04 November 2008) - by Ezra Natalia For Kate Cusack, the New York-based jewelery designer, costumer and wig-maker, her iPod's shuffle setting is an apt metaphor for the ups and downs of her hectic lifestyle, “The shuffle bounces all over the place and reminds me of music I like, but don't always remember to choose. Sometimes the song transition nicely from one to the next for a while, but...
(04 November 2008) - by Ezra Natalia For Kate Cusack, the New York-based jewelery designer, costumer and wig-maker, her iPod's shuffle setting is an apt metaphor for the ups and downs of her hectic lifestyle, “The shuffle bounces all over the place and reminds me of music I like, but don't always remember to choose. Sometimes the song transition nicely from one to the next for a while, but...
Nikicio Clothing
(03 November 2008) - by Ezra Natalia Established in 2006, Nikicio is an Indonesia-based label that infuses humor into traditional menswear-inspired cuts. Creative Director Nina Nikicio's wit shows up in a quirky embroidered dress, quilted bags and a hand-embroidered blanket. Her first collaboration, called Millimeter, with Ginetta Dadia, a young talented accessories designer is also a playful approach to fashion, using colorful hand print-shaped designs. Nikicio's anti-fashion approach, ignores...
(03 November 2008) - by Ezra Natalia Established in 2006, Nikicio is an Indonesia-based label that infuses humor into traditional menswear-inspired cuts. Creative Director Nina Nikicio's wit shows up in a quirky embroidered dress, quilted bags and a hand-embroidered blanket. Her first collaboration, called Millimeter, with Ginetta Dadia, a young talented accessories designer is also a playful approach to fashion, using colorful hand print-shaped designs. Nikicio's anti-fashion approach, ignores...
The Spaceman Watches of 1972-77
(03 November 2008) - All obsessions have their own big bangs and appropriately enough, my own compulsive watch collecting began with the Spaceman watches of the '70s. Below is an article I wrote for QP Magazine reminiscing about going back to the future with these Spacemen. Leaving New York one chilly winter day, late in 1999, I found myself come unstuck in time and arrive in Basel at...
(03 November 2008) - All obsessions have their own big bangs and appropriately enough, my own compulsive watch collecting began with the Spaceman watches of the '70s. Below is an article I wrote for QP Magazine reminiscing about going back to the future with these Spacemen. Leaving New York one chilly winter day, late in 1999, I found myself come unstuck in time and arrive in Basel at...
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