During a recent trip to London, I stopped off in the Oxford Circus Topshop megastore. Amongst the thousands of designs, the dress that popped out at me was a beautiful colour-blocked bodycon number by tu.tu.blu. It is very exciting to see a label we've gushed about on Paper-Doll get the widespread recognition of being stocked in such a popular store.
Designer Arielle de Pinto was raised in Toronto and studied Fine Arts and Textiles at Concodia University in Montreal. It wasn't long after her graduation in 2007 that Arielle started receiving international recognition (and awards) for her work. Arielle does what most of us would never consider possible - she uses metal chains as thread to knit and crochet amazing jewelry.
I received an email a few days ago about Emma Carroll Etc. - a jewelry label by Central St Martins / London College of Fashion graduate Emma and partner Matt. The line incorporates traditional leather craft techniques and is hand made from high quality Italian leather.
The long awaited Fall Opening Ceremony collection by guest designer Chloë Sevigny is slowly making its way into stores. The much-coveted boots are heavenly...
Recent Parson's graduate Rachel Ford is a promising new designer exploring organic and sustainable fabrics. In her spring collection, she visits the lines between hard and soft, natural and man made. Many of her pieces are hand painted or dyed (including the stunning dress pictured above). And, those amazing shoes pictured? Recycled car innertubes! Amazing.