Some of our more loyal readers may remember a post by Sarah back in our early days on this questionable Victor and Rolf design. It begs the question: what do you typophiles think about wearable your letterforms? Examples have been popping up left and right on the web, and I've pulled just a few of my favorites. Above, family tree necklace by Sarah Van Gameren, dictionary drop earrings from Foundling, and a vintage typewriter ring on Etsy. 
Upper and lowercase scarves from Little Factory.
Letter tote bags from Bang, an Etsy necklace find, type tshirt from Veer, and an adorable, inexpensive J ring also from Etsy.
When you think of road kill you generally think of bloody mashed animal carcasses, correct? (Nice image, I know.) Well, let me introduce you to some more, shall we say, desirable road kill: The Recycled Dead. The Recycled Dead is a collection of jewelry from the fantastically artsy pair Christopher and Whitney. Combining "their love for fine art, taxidermy, and couture fashion" the pair have created a truly inspired collection using objects such as teeth, bones, claws and feathers. Despite the seemingly dark and edgy content, the jewelry is extremely delicate and lovely. Also, the photography used to showcase their work is beautiful in its own right. ••••
My old employer the GAP has released a limited edition line of t-shirts designed by Whitney Biennial participants. The artists include such icons as Jeff Koons, Chuck Close, Kiki Smith (designs shown below), Marilyn Minter, Cai Guo-Quiang, Barbara Kruger, and others. T-shirts are all $28+ and they are selling out WAY too quickly. While I thought it would be difficult to pull off wearing something as iconic as Close's image of Philip Glass, I did consider purchasing the Kiki Smith top but acted too slowly. To browse the collection, visit the GAP website here. Happy shopping! ••••
I'm really liking this bold dress collection by Mary Katrantzou. It features dresses with trompe l'oiel digital prints of over sized neckpieces.The symmetrical designs hark back to art deco, while keeping it contemporary with color choices (which are spot on. fluorescent yellow...so hot right now). This collection is something truly amazing and original, it is fresh and I hope to see more designs like this in different mediums (how great would these be on just tee shirts?) Check out her website for more, the girl is going places!
Ok, I admit to being a design nerd, but I don't know if I have the guts to wear these...Pantone Eyewear. You can pick from multiple pantone color options and change your frame color day-to-day depending on your mood. Today I think I would pick 'nomad'.
In the spirit of shoe design (Meghan) and environmental design (my new "green" job), I wanted to share this new shoe Nike created (with Steve Nash, a basketball player for the Phoenix Suns) called the "Nike Trash Talk." The basketball shoe is made from the manufactured waste from the Nike factory. Until I saw this shoe I didn't stop to consider about how much waste shoe factories must produce a year. The Trash Talk retails at $100. Interesting idea, but not going on my shopping list. (unless I decide to become an NBA basketball player).
Part of being a graphic designer involves a great deal of schlepping your laptop around. Well, the only way to do this, of course, is in style. So let me share with you MY favorite laptop case. It is the Trixy bag from Acme Made, a company that specializes in functional, yet stylish computer cases. It is large enough to hold my laptop, all the cords and gadgets that come with it, as well as other materials such as papers, notebooks, and sketchbooks. It also comes with a separate laptop sleeve and matching accessories bag. It's a great find and I recommend it to everyone. 
I am lucky enough to be a part of an incredible project called the 1HUND(RED) artists initiative and wanted to share it with you all! Collaborating with (PRODUCT)RED, the initiative brings together 100 artists from around the world to celebrate the artistic spirit and help fight AIDS in Africa. Go to converse.com to learn more and to pick up some shoes for a great cause! It is humbling to be placed next to some INCREDIBLE artists (Dondi White, Camilla Engman, and Tim Liles). There are 96 more to come...so watch out for them! I
I got my pair today.
Almost as if Picasso designed a pump himself. From the Spring 2008 Woman's Collection for Marc Jacobs.
I feel compelled to write a personal opinion post on the new GO International Jovovich-Hawk line for Target. I should preface this post with my general thoughts on the GO International line. When Target first began showcaseing rising fashion designers in February of 2006, I was intrigued. I admit, I had never shopped for clothes at Target but begin browsing these lines once they were introduced. It wasn't until Proenza Schouler last Spring, that I actually bought something and still wear it to this day. My feelings are mixed each month, depending on which designer is showcased. I was not feeling Erin Fetherston or Libertine, but enjoyed Alice Temperley and now Jovovich-Hawk.
Rathman recently did some billboard artwork for an Undefeated/Dunk collab which prompted me to do some research. His charming watercolors are very considered in color and composition. The way he pays tribute to the Dunk is, in typical Nike fashion, classic. Known for his oil depictions of the Old West, his new work is more sports-centric. With an upcoming show at Clementine Gallery, NYC, I hope to see his work in person. Check out some of his other work through Clementine.
Since I work in the wonderful world of e-commerce, I get to (guilt-free) spend time on other retailers websites - naturally it's purely professional and for the betterment of our site (right). Well during some of our daily comp shopping my co-worker, Alexandra, stumbled upon this awesome section on the Saks Fifth Avenue site: Decades of Style. They have merchandised modern clothes, shoes, and accessories to correspond to the decade in which they were inspired by. Just goes to show that great fashion never goes out of style.
Amazing new ad campaign and spring line for Dolce & Gabbana. I guess I just need to hurry up and become rich to purchase one of these.
Pick me up one of these. Some terrific Icelandic textiles from Vík Prjónsdóttir.
I have been quite skeptical of this trend in the past, and you may be too, but hear me out. Distress all the denim and collared shirts you want, Abercrombie & Fitch, but being BOLD is here to stay. You can't beat the brilliant colors seen in Zac Posen and Proenza Schouler's Fall 2008 lines! Why not stock up for next fall or finish this winter in style? If you haven't heard of Sri Lankan musician M.I.A by now, then you've been living under a rock and need to come out from under it to call your friends to tell them you're okay. While you're out here, appreciate her boldness and ability to rock any tight that is thrown her way. She is a fashion icon and my most recent guilty pleasure.
Ready to be bold? We Love Colors can help you there. Offering 45 terrific hues along with fresh patterns like zig-zag and tie-dye, the colors just bring a smile to my face. "Hey, I want an Olive Green pair." Yeah, they've got that! I have a pair of neon yellow, purple and grey...they are delightful.
San Francisco fashion designer, Karen Nepacena, designs vibrant and sophisticated handbags suited for every woman, in every age range. Her handbags combine vibrant patterns with durable, rich leather accents. Nepacena's ability to combine unlikely pattern combinations with unique shapes and forms make the Nepacena line truly incomparable. With a growing presence in small boutiques across the country, and a strong online presence, the Nepacena line is set to evolve into the next big thing. Her latest collection includes a weekender tote bag suited for the adventurous woman who likes to travel in style. Equally as chic is the new work tote/baby bag appropriately named after her newest addition and first child, Sebastian. See the entire Nepacena collection by visiting www.nepacena.com.
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