Since taking the creative reins at Gucci, Alessandro Michele has collaborated with numerous creatives like Coco Captain, Angela Hicks and Petra Collins. While most luxury brands team up with celebrated and well known artists, Alessandro…
In case you haven’t noticed, there’s a revolution happening over at Gucci and the genius leading the rebellion is a man who strongly believes in emotion over rationality. Since he was appointed creative director nearly a year ago, Alessandro Michele…
“Looking at a 1970’s way to do fabric from the 18th century”, it’s no wonder Alessandro Michele can drive himself mental during the design process. Thankfully, madness can be a blessing. Especially it’s held accountable for dreaming…
For her resort 2014 collection for Gucci, Frida Giannini merged leisure and luxury in the form of lurex kimono gowns, paisley tunics, sheer metallic jumpsuits, and crystal-embroidered pajama sets in all colors of a sultry sunset. The inspiration?…
Pansy prints + equestrian elements + oversized coats + all shades of red paired with nudes, beiges, browns and pinks = a more playful and youthful collection from Gucci. I mean, how good is the…
Gucci has done 70’s hippie chic again! I’m in love with the colored fur, fluid trousers, bow blouses, sheer dresses, and wide brimmed fedoras. The color combinations are unreal. (see the rest of the collection here)
When Erica and I spotted tassels, tassels, tassels and more tassels accessorizing the Spring 2011 collections, there was no doubt that we wanted to do a DIY incorporating this beloved fringe ornament. Inspired by the…
I’m revisiting the work of British painter Helen Downie . . . because her work is that good. You might remember the series of mystic illustrations that were commissioned by Gucci’s Alessandro Michele back in…
There’s a special energy amongst women, found in friendships, relationships and family, that inspires Paris-based artist Diane Dal-pra to replicate that same spirit in her acrylic paintings. I just love the juxtaposition of old and new in…
It’s no secret that I love patches. I’ve even got Quincy jumping on the bandwagon! He recently started his own collection, while stopping through gift shops and visitor centers on our little summertime excursions. By…
It was the exaggerated proportions of the female figure that first drew me to one of Isabelle Feliu‘s illustrations. Then after exploring the Oslo based artists’ work further, I was enamored – strong, diverse and confident…
There’s an awkward cool factor to Bijou Karman‘s illustrated subjects that is undeniably alluring. Elongated figures, exaggerated with disproportionate features like big ears and freckles, are perfectly styled in Gucci, Miu Miu, Marni, Proenza Schouler and other…
No coat, handbag or shoe is safe from my patch obsession – my most recent tutorial is proof. Many of you have been asking about the Gucci-inspired denim jacket I made last year, as several of the patches…
What do you get the girl who has everything?! Turns out, it’s not so hard. We’re willing to bet she actually doesn’t have many of these unique and sometimes hard to find items . . .…
Black Friday, Cyber Monday . . . the countdown to the holidays has officially begun. Gulp. And so begins our series of gift guides, to make shopping easier for you. Each is chock full of…
Ashley Longshore has been dubbed Andrea Warhol, the modern day Andy. Inspired by American consumerism, the New Orleans based pop artist adorns iconic and historical figures in designer wares and glamorous duds, but not without…