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23.4.14

pinterest patterns

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Seemingly random, striking on instinct, pin it, ohh I like that.
Colour, shape, mix, blacks, whites, textured, minimalist.
So many criteria of what and where our interests lie can be summed up in a couple of words.
But how cohesive does it become?
Carefully curated or chaotic and random?
I visit my Pinterest once in a blue moon, almost like a quick browse through a shop.  I stopped by and scrolled through my own feed and saw patterns emerge.
Carefully curated or unconscious themes?

 pink/taupes
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 balloon/clouds, blue, brass
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 whites and such
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 geometry
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 forms and colourway
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 silver/grey, rectangles
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yellow
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Patterns do emerge and we look for patterns.
They help us make sense of the world and the large amount of information we have to process.  We catalog and categorize instinctively.  And patterns are simply easy on the eyes and can create a sense of wonder.  Snowflakes? Romanesco broccoli? Now those are some stunning patterns.

13.4.14

#ALEXANDERWANGxHM

source: h&m
Whoa.
It was just announced today that Alexander Wang (that we all affectionately call A Wang, like we were bffs or something) will be the newest collaborator with the mega brand giant H&M.  The Balenciaga creative director will be the first American designer to partner with H&M and Wang will likely deliver a collection peppered with desirable accessories that we can't get enough of.

Past collab launches of Maison Martin Margiela and Isabel Marant  have caused fashion frenzies; and true to form Wang's contribution is sure to get everyone hot and bothered when the collection drops November 6th.

5.4.14

The Stowe


Recently I stopped in to visit the brand spanking new studio space of The Stowe and designer Molly Spittal.  I had seen the Denny backpack on jewelry designer Agathe Bodineau and fell in love.  I sent the Vancouver transplant an email introducing myself and then I totally invited myself over.  Get ready.
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sample styles
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Molly at work.  Each bag is made by hand and to order.  Now that is love!
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rivets are riveting
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the Denny backpack in progress
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While admiring Molly's custom mason jar sleeve I spilled the last drops of her coffee in the shape of Africa.
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Love.this.bag.  I can't wait to get mine.  Support talent chez nous!