Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts

Monday, January 20, 2014

Fashion and Decor Romance

Fashion and Home Décor Romance

The intimate ties between latest Fashion Trends and Accessories for your home.

Inspiration is the air! Being present everywhere it is our responsibility to notice it and embrace it. 

Daily routine of breathing forces us to take oxygen for granted, however, as soon as we start consciously inhaling our experience of breathing elevates. Similarly, when we expose our mind, inspiration and beauty becomes an inseparable part of happy living.

Inspiration is essential for progress and amelioration, regardless of ones interest or occupation. Artistic souls have established this value, therefore, they have elevated the concept of inspiration to such a distinct extent. Below are some extraordinary examples of how the decor and fashion intertwine and inter-inspire one another:

1.PRADA

Miuccia Prada:“I saw them as strong, visible fighters. We need to be fighters in general. There is this debate about women again, and I want to interpret it. My instrument is fashion. I use my instrument to be bold. I had this idea that if you wear clothes so exaggerated and out there, people will look, and then they will listen.” She chuckled. “It’s a sort of trick.” Then she added, “I want to be nasty.”

Ms. Prada brings out vivid and highly geometric looks. All have a lot of underlined confidence and character. Moreover, the collection has a distinct message behind it: Prada uses her models as a medium to paint the image of feminism. 

Similarly, "Go Home" designers use diverse color palette and uncontrolled shapes to draw attention to the recycling of materials. Each plate on the surface of the Patchwork Rubix Stool is made out of recycled tin. 


It is truly fascinating how similar visual approaches are used to convey societal issues.

2.VALENTINO 

Chiuri and Piccioli expose serenity and  absolute minimalism. The kind of minimalism that speaks without saying a word. The apple green is so bold  and affirmative that it allows for the cut to be clean and crisp. 
"Worlds Away" designers take a similar approach: instead of creating elaborate decorative accents, they bring out a flawless duet of a bold color and flawless lines. Green Lacquer Wooden Bar Cart:

This pair is a classic: less can be much greater the just more.

 Domenico Dolce found inspiration in his birthplace - Sicily. One will argue that each model is a literal presentation of physical Greek ruins, nevertheless, what underlines is the Athenian mentality. Pompous, rich and above all  note is read in each silhouette. Risk is also present: an extreme diversity of materials and textures. Smooth, immaculate silk, unexpected pattern, golds and fur  - the combination one would never expect.

Currey & Company show a similar affection for a textural  diversity. Sharp angles, smooth surfaces, textured fabric and incorporation of nature  - all so counterintuitive, yet implacable together. Driftwood Sphere Table Lamp with Shade:

This duet is all about unpredictability - those who do not risk don't get to indulge in champagne!

4. Stella McCartney

“I think it’s an honest approach. A celebration of who we are and who our woman is,” said Stella McCartney. 

McCartney presented the most feminine looks for Spring 2014. The collection does not only emphasize the beauty of female body, but also the underlined sexuality. Abundance of crocodile patterns add  mystery  and intrigue:

  Caspari use animal skins to achieve a similiar affect: snake skin patterns create a more complex and affluent feel in a home.

  Inspiration is free.Open your eyes, free your mind, embrace it... 

 

 

Image credit: http://www.vogue.com

Friday, January 27, 2012

Spring 2012

For my first blog - I decided to go back to my roots- Fashion


Derek Lam Spring 2012

Worlds Away
Orange Geometric Wastebasket

Home/Fashion I believe go hand in hand.   What we wear can influnce what we buy for our home.  Pantone Institute shared its prediction for the most popular colors for spring 2012:  Tangerine Tango, is the overall color on the runway. Looking at all the designs "shimmer" was the on going theme.  Here are a few things that we sell combined with my top picks of the Spring 2012.  
Talking about NYC, I have to mention the 3rd adventure for
The Accessory Store & The Antique & Artisian Center is:  Illumé
Illumé is on 223 East 58th Street NY 10022. 
Shades have been custom made in Paris!
 When you visit the store check out the wall color!
Cheers Michele



     Robert Abbey  
Gourd-Apple
  

Oscar de la Renta
Spring 2012
   

Marchesa
Spring 2012
 

 

Currey & Company
Seredipity Chandelier


 


Carolina Herrera
Spring 2012