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Pendleton x Property Of Bags
(19 October 2009) - A collaboration between two brands focused on quality, Property Of designed these bags using Pendleton Woolen Mills' premium fabrics. (Click on images for enlarged view.) Adding a softer side to their shoulder bags that they typically make out of waxed cotton, coated denim or heavy nylon, the limited edition Pendleton x Property Of bags will come in five different colorways comprised of Pendleton's legendary...
(19 October 2009) - A collaboration between two brands focused on quality, Property Of designed these bags using Pendleton Woolen Mills' premium fabrics. (Click on images for enlarged view.) Adding a softer side to their shoulder bags that they typically make out of waxed cotton, coated denim or heavy nylon, the limited edition Pendleton x Property Of bags will come in five different colorways comprised of Pendleton's legendary...
Pijama Cases
(28 July 2009) - by Paolo Ferrarini of Future Concept Lab Pijama, a small company embodying the luxury trademark phrase "Made in Italy"—represents good design, deep research, fine materials and a handmade process. This time, rather than designating shoes or clothing with the highly-regarded label, instead it applies to a fashionable and sturdy case for electronic devices. The project began in 2006 when Monica Battistella (fashion and web...
(28 July 2009) - by Paolo Ferrarini of Future Concept Lab Pijama, a small company embodying the luxury trademark phrase "Made in Italy"—represents good design, deep research, fine materials and a handmade process. This time, rather than designating shoes or clothing with the highly-regarded label, instead it applies to a fashionable and sturdy case for electronic devices. The project began in 2006 when Monica Battistella (fashion and web...
Leigh-Anne Mullock: Needlepoint Jane Austen Book Covers
(15 July 2009) - by Laura Neilson Channeling Jane Austen's characters by imagining their creative leanings in needlepoint, graphic designer Leigh-Anne Mullock's conceptual cover illustrations offer winsome and eye-catching alternative to the traditional oil-painting portraits found on the jackets of so many literary greats. As a self-declared "dorky Jane Austen fan," Mullock felt that the various imagery currently gracing Austen's novels didn't serve justice to the wit and charm...
(15 July 2009) - by Laura Neilson Channeling Jane Austen's characters by imagining their creative leanings in needlepoint, graphic designer Leigh-Anne Mullock's conceptual cover illustrations offer winsome and eye-catching alternative to the traditional oil-painting portraits found on the jackets of so many literary greats. As a self-declared "dorky Jane Austen fan," Mullock felt that the various imagery currently gracing Austen's novels didn't serve justice to the wit and charm...
Lulan Artisans 11°/17° Textile Competition
(23 June 2009) - Lulan Artisans 11°/17° Textile Competition is an avenue for aspiring textile artists to publicize their craftsmanship and be discovered. Founded in 2005 by Eve Blossom as a sustainable textile initiative, Lulan produces handmade high-quality textiles using organic and renewable materials while at the same time providing sustainable income to over 650 artisans throughout Cambodia, India, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Lulan achieves great product diversity...
(23 June 2009) - Lulan Artisans 11°/17° Textile Competition is an avenue for aspiring textile artists to publicize their craftsmanship and be discovered. Founded in 2005 by Eve Blossom as a sustainable textile initiative, Lulan produces handmade high-quality textiles using organic and renewable materials while at the same time providing sustainable income to over 650 artisans throughout Cambodia, India, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Lulan achieves great product diversity...
DreamFit Dream Bedding
(13 May 2009) - by Tisha Leung Designed to keep bedding in place, DreamFit's latest additions to their line of bedding textiles stand out not only for their ingenious construction but now also for their eco-friendly factor. Until now the U.S.-based textile manufacturer has primarily produced goods for other high-end brand names but their recent expansion establishes their own sustainable bedding brand. For those who procrastinate in making their...
(13 May 2009) - by Tisha Leung Designed to keep bedding in place, DreamFit's latest additions to their line of bedding textiles stand out not only for their ingenious construction but now also for their eco-friendly factor. Until now the U.S.-based textile manufacturer has primarily produced goods for other high-end brand names but their recent expansion establishes their own sustainable bedding brand. For those who procrastinate in making their...
Teddylux Recycled Cashmere Stuffed Animals
(16 March 2009) - Rather than toss moth-eaten or otherwise less-than-pristine cashmere, donate it to Teddylux, who will repurpose your unwanted cashmere into darling stuffed animals. Designer Brooke Serson Cernonok handcrafts each unique animal in her Atlanta studio and will even custom make one for you with cashmere you send to her, making for terrific personal gifts. The menagerie of teddylux animals ranges from $50-60 and can be...
(16 March 2009) - Rather than toss moth-eaten or otherwise less-than-pristine cashmere, donate it to Teddylux, who will repurpose your unwanted cashmere into darling stuffed animals. Designer Brooke Serson Cernonok handcrafts each unique animal in her Atlanta studio and will even custom make one for you with cashmere you send to her, making for terrific personal gifts. The menagerie of teddylux animals ranges from $50-60 and can be...
Margaret Cusack: Fabric Illustrations
(06 November 2008) - When asked to describe her work, illustrator Margaret Cusack (mother of the creative powerhouse and recent CH subject Kate Cusack) best explains it as, "Realism created with stitchery and fabric." Margaret's amazing ability to intricately weave detailed images onto fabric has garnered her an incredible repertoire of stitched works commissioned by various organizations. Beginning with a portrait of her husband in 1972, Margaret has...
(06 November 2008) - When asked to describe her work, illustrator Margaret Cusack (mother of the creative powerhouse and recent CH subject Kate Cusack) best explains it as, "Realism created with stitchery and fabric." Margaret's amazing ability to intricately weave detailed images onto fabric has garnered her an incredible repertoire of stitched works commissioned by various organizations. Beginning with a portrait of her husband in 1972, Margaret has...
Patagonia Shelter Stone: World's First Recyclable Nylon Jacket
(03 June 2008) - While current eco-trends make companies quick to boast about their use of biodegradable glues and materials, Patagonia has been quietly pioneering greener methods for years , oftentimes inventing the new technologies. Their newest innovation is the world's first recyclable nylon jacket, the Shelter Stone, which can be processed through their Common Threads Recycling Program. Making no compromises, Patagonia engineered the fabric so that the...
(03 June 2008) - While current eco-trends make companies quick to boast about their use of biodegradable glues and materials, Patagonia has been quietly pioneering greener methods for years , oftentimes inventing the new technologies. Their newest innovation is the world's first recyclable nylon jacket, the Shelter Stone, which can be processed through their Common Threads Recycling Program. Making no compromises, Patagonia engineered the fabric so that the...
Nike Sportswear Loopwheeler
(27 May 2008) - Exhibiting the same qualities as a bespoke suit in regards to fit, detail and tradition, Nike Sportswear recently teamed up with Loopwheeler in Japan to create some of the finest cotton fleece apparel around. To understand this breed of garment is to understand Loopwheeler. A small Japanese clothing manufacturer in the Wakayama prefecture, about three hours outside of Tokyo, they've built a reputation on...
(27 May 2008) - Exhibiting the same qualities as a bespoke suit in regards to fit, detail and tradition, Nike Sportswear recently teamed up with Loopwheeler in Japan to create some of the finest cotton fleece apparel around. To understand this breed of garment is to understand Loopwheeler. A small Japanese clothing manufacturer in the Wakayama prefecture, about three hours outside of Tokyo, they've built a reputation on...
Nike Sportswear T-Shirt
(16 May 2008) - This might look like just another t-shirt but with Nike Sportswear there's always an underlying innovative twist. As with any t-shirt, it's all about the fit and fabric. Proudly brandishing the original Nike Sportwear logo, this t-shirt is double layered—Nike's high tech Dri-Fit is used on the inside to wick away sweat and odor and 100% organic cotton on the outside. Soft-hand inks that...
(16 May 2008) - This might look like just another t-shirt but with Nike Sportswear there's always an underlying innovative twist. As with any t-shirt, it's all about the fit and fabric. Proudly brandishing the original Nike Sportwear logo, this t-shirt is double layered—Nike's high tech Dri-Fit is used on the inside to wick away sweat and odor and 100% organic cotton on the outside. Soft-hand inks that...
Nakajima Indigo Dye Works
(07 March 2008) - Like many traditions, the art of indigo dying is fading as global brands demand high paced, volumetric production cycles. The unpredictable tastes of today’s consumer have made it difficult for artisinal producers over the years, but a recent surge in the appreciation of heritage brands is bolstering the handmade artifact. Tsurukichi is the fourth generation in one of Japan’s last remaining indigo dye houses,...
(07 March 2008) - Like many traditions, the art of indigo dying is fading as global brands demand high paced, volumetric production cycles. The unpredictable tastes of today’s consumer have made it difficult for artisinal producers over the years, but a recent surge in the appreciation of heritage brands is bolstering the handmade artifact. Tsurukichi is the fourth generation in one of Japan’s last remaining indigo dye houses,...
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