Yoko Gibran

 

 

 Mother is a fashion label designed by Yokoo Gibran. I learned about Yokoo when her chunky crochet chain necklaces were featured on Design Milk. And I just love the new dresses she has designed.

http://yokoo.tumblr.com/

Raptus and Roses

A very creative Italian lady, Silvia Bisconti, is the mind behind Raptus and Roses, a fashion studio in Belluno, North Italy. Silvia carefully select vintage textile and vintage dresses around the world.
She then design new pieces combining the textiles and the dresses patterns . I love these "frocks" they are unique and very feminine. You can see the available models on the web and follow Silvia on her blog.

Bottonia - a world of bottons

At http://www.bottonia.com you can find buttons transfromed into rings, earrings and decorations...

I love the idea...buttons are recycled and different pieces of plastic are joint together...Bottonia is also on etsy.com!

Ombre di foglia - a floral atelier

Ombre di foglia is an atelier based in Turin where every single cloth is made by hand. The person behind it is Elena Pignata, a young fashion designer originally from Bra.

Visit www.ombredifoglia.it and see the beautiful collections launched by Elena...

Naama Bezalel - vintage queen of Israel

I am in Tel Aviv ..and this town is surprisingly lively, full of young people and good vibrations. Yesterday I took a walk in the city center, in the shopping area, close to Dizengoff Center,
I found many nice little shops selling amazing clothes.
I really loved Naama Bezalels shop, the modern vintage queen of Israel.
Her dresses are made with a particular eye for clean cuts and, although newly produced, it is like you have picked the dress straight out of your grandmother’s wardrobe but given it a modern twist of your own.

I love Bezalel’s design  and her clothes are wearable, well tailored and so utterly feminine.
Have a look at  http://www.naamabezalel.com/ to see more.

Olivia Iron- magic retro hats

I love the hats handmade by a young Stylist, Olivia Iron...and I love her website full of beautiful drawings (http://www.oliviairon.com/2009.pdf). Oliva graduated in photography in London and now she makes hats, floral compositions and a lot, a lot more...

Kobi Levi - Crazy for shoes

The Olive Oyl shoe

The Duck shoe

The Slide shoe

The swan shoe

Kobi graduated from Bezalel academy of art & design, in Jerusalem 2001. He specialized in footwear design and development and is now working as a freelance designer. He collaborates with both Israeli and international companies, currently working on his women shoe line in Tel-Aviv, Israel.

I love his blog http://kobilevidesign.blogspot.it and of course his funny shoes

Fashion paper dolls

Before there was polyvore, there were…paper dolls. The 20th century Danish illustrator Christel [Marott]   made adorable illustrations of 50s and 60s era fashions which  look refreshingly modern  today.
Christel Marott [1919-1992] made her debut as a professional illustrator at the age of 17, and remained a highly sought-after artist for fashion magazines throughout the 20th century, including Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue.

Wearable plants

Wouldn't you like to carry around a small plant with you during the day? This necklace will let you do just that, and also bring  fresh air along with you. The icosahedron is a form that has inspired artists and scientists for centuries with its symmetry and elegance. This piece adds a bit of geometric flair to any outfit as well!

This wearable planter is created digitally with modeling software and is then 3d printed out of nylon and hand dyed and sealed.

These planters are the creation of Colleen Jordan and grew out of a semester-long research project that she was working on at Georgia Tech. You can buy them from her Etsy store for $55 each.

Roni Kantor- vegan leather shoes from Israel

My daily discovery today  is the beautiful shop "Roni Kantor Vintage" from Tel Aviv, Israel, that produces a lovely shoes collection! The "Winter 2012" collection is inspired from original vintage designs and produced in a small and cozy family factory exclusively with 100 % ecologic vegan leather!

Located in an old fashion styled apartment on the 2nd floor of a preserved building in Tel Aviv`s most lovely blvd, the shop - from the pics- seems to be full with nostalgic atmosphere and vintage inspired garments (shoes, bags and belts are made from high quality vegan leather).

I just love it!

Magò East Africa= African fabric + Italian Design

African fabrics and Italian design is the synthesis of MAGO’ East Africa a clothing line and brand created in Zanzibar in 2006 by Margherita Marvasi (orginally from Bologna!!) who developed it in cooperation with a Tanzanian professional team. The business idea of MAGO’ is to produce unique clothing and accessories of the highest quality in Zanzibar. And the production is fair with an aim to make as little environmental impact as possible.
MAGO’ produces in small and limited numbers and each piece is entirely hand made, followed, cut and sewn by a single tailor with great attention given to details. The result is a collection of shirts, dresses, skirts and accessories tailor made with high quality standards in colorful patterns.
 From 2010 the brand is also sold in Rio de Janeiro and Sweden. In 2011 opened the second brand store in Stone Town, Zanzibar (Magò Boutique and Magò Studio).

www.magoeastafrica.com

Elia Maurizi - vintage, unisex, beautiful shoes

Born into a family of Italian master craftsmen,  Elia Maurizi is an Italian playful shoe designer  with a fresh and modern aesthetic that represents his individuality. His innovative creations merge lively colors and materials with notes of eccentricity. Colors, prints, images and strong ideas are his trade mark and his favourite characteristic of his creations are the bio, organic and natural fastenings.
I love these uni sex shoes....
Elia has won several prizes like the men's section ofWho is on Next? 2009.
www.eliamaurizi.eu/

Ceca Georgieva and natural jewelry

Ceca Georgieva is a Bulgarian textile artist loves to work with natural materials, and her passion is  visible in her green and sustainable jewelry collection, which is crafted out of fresh vegetation. 
She has a nice blog where you can see her work (if you are interested in buying one of her creations look for her on  www.etsy.com)

cecageorgieva.blogspot.com

Taranta Shoes - When fashion meets tradition to create beautiful shoes

I am always looking for young, creative designers who want to promote their work through my blog...when - a few days ago- I was contacted by Erica Valentini and saw what her website....it was love at first sight!

Erica is the designer of the Taranta shoes, shoes inspired by the famous dance from Salento, Puglia, Italy.

Her shoes are beautiful, original in the shape and  available in a wide range of colors and materials, all created from a template of spider …

A few simple gestures and a pair of nodes are enough to transform the 2D shape in a greta shoe.

You can buy the Taranta shoes online at www.tarantashoes.com.... believe me....they are truly unique!

Jeremy Scott - the art of making strange/beautiful sunglasses

I have just realized that I never posted pics and news about sunglasses (and actually glasses in general). I recently came to notice the sunglasses designed by the designer Jeremy Scott in collaboration with the  renowned eyewear maker Linda Farrow. Consisting of unique and special pieces,  a piece features hands covering the lens, a piece features Scott’s much aligned ‘wings’ design, another one features hearts, his collection is so different and unique... http://jeremyscott.com/