August 2011
2 posts
LUCY and NATASHA BACK SOON!!!
We are sooooooooo sorry we have been very busy and disappeared. We will be back soon with some Super cool Knitting and all kinds of creative energy and madness
Best Regards
LUCY and NATASHA xxxxxxxxxxxxx
June 2011
2 posts
SAMANTHA MCEWAN
Samantha McEwan has recently completed her BA in Fashion. What we love about her collection, is the street wear, slightly masculine and super cool work. Wonderfully punchy and screams out to you with great zest and humour! This girl is selling herself to the patterned and colourful devil. With characterful Monsters and zero tolerance for compromise. This is our kind of Artist/ Designer!
We...
ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART MA CATWALK SHOW 2011
2011’s RCA show was well presented and there were some wonderful details.
The standard of techniques and craftsmanship was high. On the whole, the collections were pretty safe and actually not as crazy or expressive as we had thought. Having said that, there really were some beautiful highlights. The stunning soft plastic and rubber, liquid looks from Designer Itziar Vaquer, not to mention...
May 2011
4 posts
Julie Brooker- Dulwich Art festival 2011
On Saturday 7th May 2011, Myself (Lucy) and my friend Clara visited The Dulwich Art Festival. A wonderful day of Local Dulwich Artists, opening up their homes with all their creative works to the public.
Art Therapist JULIE BROOKER had a lovely concept behind her art. The concept of collecting found objects from, watch parts, old maps, circuit board pieces,old rusty nails,( and the list goes...
KWANGHO LEE
KWANGHO LEE is a Korean artist working in various materials and using innovative techniques to produce furniture, lighting and other things. We especially love all the rubber and plastic tubing, knitted items. Just so cool!!!
http://www.kwangholee.com/
BLESS this ' Fat Knit Hammock'
Bless Berlin are genius. They really push the creative boundaries with their amazing conceptual approach to fashion, Interiors and product design. A favourite of Lucy and Natasha. BLESS this incredible Fat knit hammock!’
For more info-
http://web.me.com/blessberlin/BLESS_new/News.html
April 2011
4 posts
FORYNJA
Sara Forynja ”Colourful clothes hand printed in our workshop. We make everything from bed linen to dresses. We stock our own designs as well as goods from local designers. Forynja is located on the main shopping street in Reykjavik.”
In 2005 Sara María opened the shop Naked Ape in Reykjavik and quickly gained recognition for her colorful street wear and loud prints. Her workshop,...
Amaya Arzuaga- A/W 2011
Absolutely loving Amaya Arzuaga’s Winter 2011 collection. Especially enjoying the sculpted shapes with simplicity of colour and then the black, sheer aspects. Very nice work!
http://www.amayaarzuaga.com/
JENNY POSTLE- 2011 CSM MA
Jenny Postle’s MA collection from CSM 2011, shows wonderful creepy creations using stunning techniques of patchwork, knitting, embroidery and traditional craftsmanship. A very tight and interesting collection.
(Images from catwalking.com)
TAKESHI IN THE EYE!!!!
Lucy has made her first ever Animated GIF….It is a miracle, thanks to her hunkster boy, Chris MacP!! And here it is, starring Takeshi the cat….Meow!
March 2011
5 posts
Anika Lori
Anika Lori uses lovely collage, patterned techniques both in 3.d and flat form. It is dreamy and POP. Liking this mix…
http://www.v1gallery.com/artist/show/7
ALDO LANZINI
Aldo Lanzini’s crochet creepy faces and almost costume pieces are fun, bizarre and very beautifully made. Loving it!
http://www.aldolanzini.eu/
Katie Eary- A/W 2011 collection
Katie Eary has constant colour, humour and style within her work!
A/W 2011 is a sort of creep crawly, Frankenstein meets a Psychedelic creature situation. Now that is a fun and lighthearted mix that you just can’t help but smile at. Nice work!
For more information-
http://www.katieeary.co.uk/
WatchALICE PALMER AW 2011- Black and white Brilliance!!
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ANNTIAN - Another stunning Collection
As you know, Lucy & Natasha are really into our menswear right now. Anntian (Berlin Fashion supreme) are doing some incredibly sensitive and fun work. They always make such beautifully, cosy and stylish clothing that seems to be equally as gorgeous for Men. This is quite an achievement and we are loving this fine collection…..
http://www.anntian.de/
February 2011
12 posts
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Lucy & Natasha Knitwear for EFTERKLANG!!!!
Natasha and I met Efterklang back in March 2009 when we decided to go see them play live at The First Unitarian Church, Philphie! What a performance they gave. Drumming on the floors, pounding beats then suddenly soft and delicate, They were on fire! Such energy and beauty rolled into one, we had to see them again…..
We decided we really wanted to talk to them and did not imagine that it...
ETERNAL CHILD
Eternal Child is an Istanbul based collection, particularly renowned for highly creative knit design. The collection uses an innovative mix of knit structures and contrasting textures. Elegant and modern intarsia and jacquard techniques create its signature style.
Each season features signature all over jacquard print, and also has some woven and leather pieces that complement the knitwear and...
bARBARA I gONGINI- AW 2011
bARBARA I gONGINI-is a master of beautifully dark and moody fashion. Very layered and conceptual. Often very hard and then fragile at the same time. Loving the Knitwear from the AW 2011 collection.
For more information-
http://www.barbaraigongini.dk/
Moonspoon Saloon AW 2011
MOONSPOON SALOON have created an awesome VOLCANIC and TECHNO 90’s collection for AW 2011. It makes you want to go out raving and then come home and chill out in this lush mix of plush fabrics, volcanic prints, and brushed and beautiful Knitwear. With an amazing collaboration with SWAROVSKI and Buffalo shoe company. Look out for the crazy Knitted “Paris is burning” Sweater with...
YOHJI YAMAMOTO- Mens AW 2011
YOHJI YAMAMOTO has produced a really fun and simple collection of knitwear for the AW 2011 collection. We feel it in our bones!
http://www.yohjiyamamoto.co.jp/
PAULA SELBY AVELLANEDA
Paula Selby Avellaneda is a Designer from Buenos Aires. A graduate of the prestigious Antwerp Royal Academy Of Fine Arts.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulaselbyavellaneda
love@paulaselbyavellaneda.com
WatchSHAO YEN CHEN creates stunning, sublime and delicately sculptural collections. Love this video, music and clothing!!!
http://shao-yen.com/
WatchNATHANIEL LYLES makes stunning conceptual knitwear. Based in London-
Nathaniel’s contact details to come…..
MUNDI
MUNDI is a Reykjavik Knitwear, T’s and jersey brand. Mundi makes some of the best male and female Digital, computer generated patterned knitwear. All made from the Iceland wool for warmth. Lucy saw his store on her visit to Reykjavik for Iceland Airwaves in October 2010. These items are super cool with that techno flavour and wearability.
http://www.mundivondi.net
BERNHARD WILLHELM- MENS AW 2011
If anyone is proving that Menswear is having a magical and stimulating moment, Mr BERNHARD WILLHELM is!!!!!!
http://www.bernhard-willhelm.com/
January 2011
21 posts
JUNYA WATANABE- MENS AW 2011
JUNYA WATANABE- Blazers and Fair-Isle Make Lucy and Natasha Smile :)
KENZO- Mens AW 2011
KENZO menswear is having a little ‘Highland Fling’. AYE!!!
http://www.kenzo.com/
QASIMI- AW2011
QASIMI goes tribal and cosy!
http://www.qasimi.com/
JIL SANDER- Mens AW 2011
Simplicity meets colour!
http://www.jilsander.com/
MISSONI- Mens AW 2011
MISSONI Menswear is having a magical moment!
Soft, tactile, and a home spun feeling.
http://www.missoni.com/
PRADA- Mens AW 2011
PRADA Menswear did a sort of 70’s Disco, bling thing!
http://www.prada.com/
Neil Barrett- AW 2011
Neil Barrett came up with some traditional sweaters in cool minimal shape and some nice stripe patchwork in the mix!
http://www.neilbarrett.com/
FRANKIE MORELLO- AW2011
Frankie Morello got crazy knitty and witty for this AW 2011 Mens collection. Very nice!
http://www.frankiemorello.it/
Henrik Vibskov- AW 2011
Wonderful shapes, Pattern and colour work from one of the best! L.O.V.E
http://www.henrikvibskov.com/
Miharayasuhiro Fall 2011
Mens classic cables with a sophisticated and preppy twist. Very nice Menswear!
http://www.miharayasuhiro.jp/#/intro/
Walter Van Beirendonck- AW 2011
Walter NEVER fails to make us smile and push the world of wearable and humourous clothing. Full of enthusiasm and colour! Incredible, once again!!!!!!!!!!!
For more-
http://www.waltervanbeirendonck.com/
NOKI
NOKI is against the mass production of Fashion. Noki believes in reworking the garment and making a new ethical ‘One off piece’.
The Noki Rock frock and the branding mask has become a uniform of the ‘Nokiette’.
Pioneers of the Fashion movement of customisation.
Celebrity fans include, Beth Ditto, Kyle Minogue and MIA, to name a few!!
http://www.novamatic.com
Cooperative Designs
Lucy & Natasha are big fans of pure Knitwear label “Cooperative Designs”
Playful, patterned and abstract silhouette ideas feature with a simplicity that makes their work modern and very cool.
Loving their online store with these really fun collage pictures. To see more-
http://www.cooperative-designs.com
http://shop.cooperative-designs.com/
SIA Knitwear Lover!!!
SIA- Wonderful singer who always has the best stage outfits!!!
We love that she LOVES knitwear and shares our philosophy for colour, humour and child like BIG shapes.
Sia in http://www.ioannisdimitrousis.com/
SIA in Craig Lawrence
http://www.myspace.com/craigknit
We would LOVE to make this fabulous lady a stage outfit!!!
For more info and lovely music from SIA-
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AGI & SAM
http://www.agiandsam.com
info@agiandsam.com
tumblrbot asked: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE INANIMATE OBJECT?
MERCIBEAUCOUP!!!
MERCIBEAUCOUP…….Indeed!!!!
Concept….
purely, happily, beautifully. mercibeaucoup,
neat and proper, but with some fun.
do have something to say, but never with airs put on. mercibeaucoup, in the name, we show our dedication never to forget, but everyday cherish, the precious feeling of appreciation and thanks.
Be sure to check out the Video of the entire SS 2011...
Kumiko Watari- MIGH-T Sensation!!!
We interviewed the fabulous Japanese Designer, Kumiko Watari, founder and creative Designer for MIGH-T, a couple weeks ago. Look out for the next collection from this lady next Fashion week. Also Lucy is helping to make some knitwear for this lady, so watch this space!!!
The concept of the label “migh-T” is “mighty=strong” and also “my-T-shirts” for people who have a strong mind and enjoy being...