Fendi might be on the right track for a giant jump in sales with all the rain Nashville, Tennessee has seen the last few days. The most recent collection for SS19 has a number of transparent vinyl parkas with big utility pockets & a few neoprene skirts embossed with the Fendi logo. The cyclist shorts … Continue reading
Category Archives: Nature
Designer Decoded- Marchesa for Moda Operandi 2019
i·ris /ˈīris/ noun 2. a plant with sword-shaped leaves and showy flowers, typically purple, yellow, or white. Native to both Eurasia and North America, it is widely cultivated as an ornamental. Iris is a genus of 260–300 species of flowering plants with showy flowers. It takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, … Continue reading
Designer Decoded: Vernissage
Bugs have always influenced fashion, stemming all the way back to the Napoleon era. Have you ever heard of Napoleon’s bees? Designers that quickly come to mind that have included insects in their designs are Alexander McQueen, Valentino (you will see tons of butterflies this fall), Vera Wang, and Damien Hirst’s collaboration with Prada. Click the … Continue reading
Tesler+Mendelovitch = Wooden Clutches
I’ve always been intrigued by how many wonderful designers utilize the beauty of nature and the science of architecture when creating their designs. Wood grain is one of my favorite mediums being used in art, home decor, and fashion. One such design team utilizing the beauty of nature is Tesler+Mendelovitch. They are based in Tel – Aviv, Israel. … Continue reading
Marcelo Burlon SS2014
Designer Marcelo Burlon is based in Milan. I first went to the website to seek out more information about a line of cell phone covers that the designer released. His passion for including nature in his designs is evident. Snakes, parrot tails, lions, hawks, owls, jellyfish all adorn his SS2014 Menswear and Womenswear line. It … Continue reading
It’s a Jungle at Naeem Khan
Animal print, feathers, and a golden treasure. These items seem like the makings of an interesting movie, but this time around it was the FW 2014 collection of designer Naeem Khan. A few designers have been using the iridescent black to green rooster feathers. Those feathers could easily end up in our ‘oil-slick’ article we … Continue reading
Alexander McQueen – Menswear Dragonfly
A while back we featured the dragonfly dress by Alexander McQueen. Go HERE to see the article. For SS2013 they have added the dragonfly concept to the menswear line. Happy Shopping! Continue reading