Growing up in the Pacific Northwest one must find ways to deal with days spent inside due to the dominating rainfall that blankets the region. As a child, Faris Du Graf found herself drawn to design during such times, thanks to her family’s furniture business. “Alver Aalto and Mies…
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In re-imagining certain daily ubiquities—from the Have a Nice Day plastic bag to paper lunch sacks—clever designers have come up with delightfully intentional accessories. Whimsy is one thing, however—true sophistication is quite another. Inspired by the functional but often dingy spreads used to wrap and protect furniture and insulate…
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With the seemingly simple choice of what to wear each day we decide how the world will perceive us. One’s style can often be the most important outlet in portraying a sense of individuality. While there’s certainly no shortage of budding brands speaking to all sorts of aesthetics, it…
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For the past two years, friends and designers Allison Sires and Fiona Thomas have been carefully cultivating an original storefront in the heart of Nolita which would reflect their desire to create a lifestyle brand that freely incorporates items from their travels, alongside their own seasonal womenswear collections. Aptly…
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by Laila Gohar During the day Stephanie D’Heygere can be spotted around the Maison Martin Margiela headquarters in Paris, where she works as part of the fashion house’s extensive collaborative of designers. By night she runs Been by D’Heygere (“been” means “leg” in Flemish), a line of leggings featuring hyperrealistic…
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A new collection of leather bags from NYC’s The Little House incorporates origami stylings for a seamless design. Each of the three pieces that make up the FHOLD series use a single piece of supple leather that is riveted for structure. A bit reminiscent of the 132 5. collection…
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Design journalist Perrin Drum scouts stories in the city
Advertorial Content: Soon-to-be-wed college sweethearts, Michael Tyburski and Perrin Drumm also happen to be Cool Hunting contributors. Michael has directed several of our videos including Minnesota Roller Girls, Brimfield Antique Fair and Bristol Cars. Perrin’s stories include many destinations from our Word of Mouth travel series and a broad range…
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The designer presents one-of-a-kind embroidery and dresses made from hand-printed sarongs
Characterized by vibrant prints and delicate embroidery, LA-based designer Natalie Martin’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection derives inspiration from the designer’s travels to Bali. The line of dresses, tunics and caftans exudes a bohemian allure captured in a new lookbook shot by photographer Ashley Turner in the dusty hills of California’s…
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Fifties-era Case Study Homes and the SoCal spirit inform Airi Isoda’s latest collection
Continuing to mine the world of architecture for inspiration, Wrk-shp designer Airi Isoda reveals a Spring/Summer 2013 apparel collection based on the Case Study homes built in Southern California in the 1950s. With the fourth collection, crisp lines and structured silhouettes begin to establish a distinct vibe for the…
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Premium basics built in California with the creative individual in mind
As a former graphic designer in the creative hub of San Francisco, Ryan Donahue watched as his wardrobe and those of his friends working in similar industries slowly shifted towards a more casual, yet refined taste. Consisting of a crisp T-shirt and perfectly worn denim, this “modern workwear uniform,”…
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