The Little Black Blog

noreply@blogger.com (Enkha) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:38:00 +0000

Hi everyone!

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The Little Black Blog is moving to

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About A Girl

noreply@blogger.com (Enkha) — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:32:00 +0000

“These people are fascinated by me, but I haven’t done anything,” she says. “If you’re a big Nirvana fan, a big Hole fan, then I understand why you would want to get to know me, but I’m not my parents.”

The daughter of my late Grunge King, Kurt Cobain, little Frances Bean Cobain is growing up before our eyes, into a beautiful - and stylish- young woman.  Besides looking amazing in the photo shoots, especially the shot above, I look into her eyes and I get the feeling that she's wiser than her tender years.  What do you think?

Photo Courtesy Harpers Bazaar

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noreply@blogger.com (Enkha) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:06:00 +0000

Spring/Summer 2008

Zahara

A recent holiday to Morocco inspired both the apparel and accessories collections. Tuxedo-styling features heavily, with two variations of the classic black jacket and cropped tuxedo pant. Other key materials include PVC, denim and printed chiffons. Key colours are denim-blue, sand, red and black. Highlights from the accessories line include soft-handle shoppers in matching suede and patent, the mosaic laser-cut necklaces in leather, dip-dyed fringed necklaces and fringed hair bands. The accessories compliment the main collection, with key colours of purple, neon red and black.

Above: Leather Bag

Above: Africa Necklace

With garment titles such as Salam Jumpsuit, Cat Shirt, & Judith Dress, you really should take a look at Reality Studio's Spring/Summer 2008 Collection.

There's quite a bit of edgey draping going on, and throughout the collection elements of retrospective 80s rear their head. I like it.

Another point to consider is the art direction within the shoot which is quite alternative and keeping with the aesthetics of the theme which is understated design.

Reality Studio

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Maria Calderara

noreply@blogger.com (Enkha) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:10:00 +0000

I'm absolutely loving the simplicity in design. There's beauty in the embellished accessories.
I love it!

Autumn/Winter rtw 2008/2009

noreply@blogger.com (Enkha) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:45:00 +0000

Floaty Sheer . . .

Androgynous Masculine . . .

Topshop Unique

Sass & Bide

Marc Jacob's, as seen above, has a real eye for amazingly simple, yet glamourous design.

Here are a few looks I really like from Jovovich-Hawk's most recent shows.

Pics Courtesy Harpers Bazaar Australia

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Street Style

noreply@blogger.com (Enkha) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:07:00 +0000

Our very own Michelle Jank!

The Sartorialist

Face Hunter

Deadly Ponies

noreply@blogger.com (Enkha) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:20:00 +0000

The world of Deadly Ponies springs fully formed from the collective brain of designers Liam Bowden and Katie Smith. The duo met whilst completing a design degree, and bonded over a shared passion for tactile design and sculptural arts and crafts.

The name Deadly Ponies is now synonymous with blurring of high fashion and high function. Their innovative designs have built the designers a worldwide reputation for quirky, high quality bags, wallets and jewellery.

Lending a one-of-a-kind artisan aesthetic, their ranges cater for both the conservative and eccentric, featuring quality hand finishing and multi-layered designs. Every product is uniquely created, from the selection of the leather to the stitching; Deadly Ponies has caved out a niche.

With a product that is both practical and prized, even the most committed bag-a-phobics are prompted to venture out and carry something from Deadly Ponies.

Their latest collection ‘Sticks and Stones’ was presented in an installation at New Zealand Fashion Week 2007 with rave reviews – and proved once again the pairs creativity and their ability to push the boundaries of traditional design. With an expansion into the US market in 2008 as well as a new project in the works, we can expect to see a lot more from Deadly Ponies.

Deadly Ponies

Courtesy Vogue Australia

noreply@blogger.com (Enkha) — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 12:19:00 +0000

Here are some of my favourite Spring/Summer 2008 RTW looks . . .

Yohji Yamamoto

Vivienne Westwood

Jovovich-Hawk

Galliano

Jean Paul Gaultier

Comme des Garcons

Ann Demeulemeester

Images Courtesy Harper's Bazaar Australia

Coffee, anyone?

noreply@blogger.com (Enkha) — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 11:53:00 +0000

I absolutely LOVE coffee . . . so when I first saw this I was in heaven! My love of caffeine & the theatrical merging was berLISS! Lavazza was launching its 2008 Calendar at Sydney Harbour surrounded with all the pretty and important people being served by powder-wigged men in white tights and red lipstick, and seranaded by the angelic gentle strumming of the harp. Mmm...

Lavazza’s avant-guarde 2008 calendar 

titled

The Most Majestic Espresso Experience

Vogue Australia notes . . .

"Lavazza first unveiled its 2008 calendar at the Palace of Versailles in October, before embarking on a series of prestigious launch parties around the globe. Sydney’s Opera House played host to the calendar’s Australian preview this month, with an exclusive crowd attending the official unveiling ceremony."

So, coffee anyone?

Courtesy Vogue Australia

noreply@blogger.com (Enkha) — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:04:00 +0000

Isn't this just great? I love the aesthetic of Slovenian label NoeNoe. Maja Rolc seems to take an architectural take on this piece which is quite fresh, to be honest. It's worth checking out her site. . .

Adidas Y3, featured here from his New York Autumn/Winter 2007/2008 show is amazing. I really love this piece which incorporates this season's trends, yet, stays true to himself.

Style Vs Fashion

noreply@blogger.com (Enkha) — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:23:00 +0000

As far as I'm concerned, style is far more important than fashion as it's personal and not based on seasonal trends or the voice of an elect few who each year get together and decide for the rest of us what the new trends will be.

Don't get me wrong, trends are important too as it's a yardstick we utilise to measure, but independent from mainstream is which really does it me. As an artist and accessories designer myself, I delve into the deep recessess of my inner world to create and so I can relate to other artists who also are fringe dwellers so to speak.

Since. Accessories in Melbourne Australia have recently caught my attention with their fluid use of form creating surreal wearable pieces of art.

Gold & Silver Ring

Although perhaps not practical, this gold & silver ring above can be appreciated for its artistic merit. Constructed from metal, this piece effortlessly wraps around itself reaching for the sun or moonlight.

Silver Silk & Calico Necklace

Each piece is designed and hand made in the Melbourne studio of young designer Suzi Kyriakidis. Suzi is an emerging artist and designer who launched Since.accessories in 2006. Having recently completed a design degree, Suzi is now working towards her Fine Arts degree majoring in Gold and Silversmithing, at RMIT University in Melbourne.

Suzi also has an ongoing collaboration with Melbourne-based clothing store BODY, working with BODY designer and owner Dainy Sawatsky to produce exclusive ranges of jewellery under the Since.for BODY label.

Since. designs are distinctively stylish, handmade and individual. Characterised by Suzi’s signature attention to detail and high quality finish, these accessories are designed to be treasured by the wearer.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

noreply@blogger.com (Enkha) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:02:00 +0000

I hope you all have had a great nye break, time to recoup and plan for the new year ahead!

As usual I've have been scouring and searching for items of interest, and these pieces below have a raw, industrial edge that I love.

room 442

Antique large brass hotel room number hanging from                           a thick silver plated chain with a large antique key                           hanging from an 18" long mixed metal chain with                           lobster clasp closure. 

our darling

Antique large casket adornment hanging from draped silver plated and gunmetal chains with an antique chandelier crystal hanging from the side. 

leviticus jewelry

These pieces below remind me of Harry Potter & the flying keys!

your secret is safe with me

"i have all these vintage skeleton keys and one day they screamed, we need wings!
each piece is slightly different due to the variety of vintage keys.
The chain will either be a simple cable chain as shown or an elongated cable."

my Olivette

Just Can't Get Enough of Etsy . . .

noreply@blogger.com (Enkha) — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:02:00 +0000

imogen

a Passion For Fashion

Cafe Carrie

Morning Glory Designs

Seabreeze Studio

Sweet Sophia Studio

I Love Etsy!

Tilly Bloom's Curiousities

noreply@blogger.com (Enkha) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:23:00 +0000

Third Eye Necklace

In A Tea Cup Necklace

Little Birds Necklace

A Scot living in Brooklyn, New York, it's clear to see Tilly draws her inspiration from literature and science fiction.

TillyBloom.etsy.com

Spell Designs

noreply@blogger.com (Enkha) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:05:00 +0000

Spell's "Wild Glamour" collection is full of "beautiful turquoise stones mixed with gold wild animal charms, animal-print hand-painted ornaments, timeless antique brass necklaces and earrings showered with lovable silver charms to drape all over you" says Isabella 'Spell' Briedis, the amazing 29 year old designer behind the label.

Isabella has been designing and creating jewellery for over 6 years and has studied graphic design, fine arts and fashion design. This background has inspired her creative drive for designing and assembling exquisite and individual jewels for the wild, fashionable and glamorous girl.

http://www.spelldesigns.com/

Paula Hagerskans

noreply@blogger.com (Enkha) — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 07:36:00 +0000

www.paulahagerskans.com

Gorgeous!

noreply@blogger.com (Enkha) — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:14:00 +0000

Herve Van Der Straeten

Subversive Jewellery

Bare

Anya Hindmarch

Aaron Kraten

noreply@blogger.com (Enkha) — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 03:58:00 +0000

Soma Gallery

noreply@blogger.com (Enkha) — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:33:00 +0000

Hellovon

Fiona Hamilton

Tatty Devine

Special Item like to design nice things for nice people. We are interested in creating simple, useful and attractive products. All the products are handmade in the UK in limited quantities. Special Item is run by Hayley Muir who loves unusual and curious things. When she's not working she can be found drinking tea and eating toast.

Lisa Jones is a designer based in London. She produces her own range of hand printed greetings cards and stationery.

Fashion's Queen of Slogan

noreply@blogger.com (Enkha) — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:12:00 +0000

Boy George
1995

Courtesy www.katharinehamnett.com

Vintage

noreply@blogger.com (Enkha) — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:00:00 +0000

Laura Dawson

noreply@blogger.com (Enkha) — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 12:08:00 +0000

Apron Dress

Grosgrain ribbon neck strap secured with waist buttons. Made from cotton sateen with camel colored edging and has two button closed pockets and a wide turnback hem.

new york spring 2008 collections

noreply@blogger.com (Enkha) — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 01:55:00 +0000

N e w Y o r k

Spring 2008

Collections

Chris Benz

PHOTOS BY EXU

Brian Reyes

PHOTOS BY EXU

Elise Overland
PHOTOS BY PATRICKMCMULLAN.COM

Anna Sui

PHOTOS BY CAROLINE TOREM CRAIG

via www.papermag.com

fashion: anuschka hoevener

noreply@blogger.com (Enkha) — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:10:00 +0000

f a l l / w i n t e r

2007/2008

this avant-garde designer

creates hand knitted

ball necklaces and headpieces

that are sculptural

art pieces

www.anuschkahoevener.de

fast architecture: truman brewery uk

noreply@blogger.com (Enkha) — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 22:52:00 +0000

TRUMAN BREWERY

LONDON UK

20 - 23 S e p t e m b e r 2 0 0 7

T h e T r u m a n B r e w e r y

is a hotbed of creativity and attracts

increasing numbers of designers,

architects, artists and

cultural tourists, hungry to soak up

the unique atmosphere of

this culturally diverse environment.

The Truman Brewery is urban renewal in action,

as massive industrial buildings take on new life, influenced equally by the wealth of the City

and culture of the East End.

F A S T

ARCHITECTURE

The following examples show a broad range

of approaches to illustrating a concept.

Some are structures in the own right

and some simply express an idea, a notion,

a form or experiment through

clever use of materials.

Bali Barret Boutique

by Frank Linazzi

Big Tanks

by Modulorbeat

Oribe Pavilion

by Kengo Kuma

for more information

go to

www.urbantineproject.co.uk