Nacinimod Deodee

Caribbean born designer, poet, artist and musician, Nacinimod Deodee, talks about his island roots, growing up in Dominica & defining his style from a young age.  He is also the designer behind House of Nassat, a crochet wear company.

It does my heart good to see a fellow islander doing his thing and being true to his own style.

Nacinimod Deodee for Stylelikeu.com from StyleLikeU on Vimeo.

Via http://stylelikeu.com/

Storytelling With Beads

I’ve done lots and lots of creative research as of late.  And for some reason I keep stumbling unto the most interesting and yet time-consuming works of art. In this fast pace society there seems hardy any space for anything that can’t be done in 0.8 seconds. Honest I’ve found myself being swept up into the high-speed vortex we call modern-day  living. High demand equals, high productivity equals, high cash flow. Right? But what about quality.?

 I know it sounds horrible but I was very guilty of exiling some really good ideas to the wayside because I thought they took  up way to much of my precious time. But honestly it has nothing to do with the wasting of precious time, more like being obsessed with result  & a short attention span.

I’d like to think that these finds have come along to show that great things need great amounts of time. That some of the best works do take a while and are worth the while. Maybe I need to slow down be more observant and see what unfolds in the process instead of racing towards some un-fulfilling hasty result.

With all that being said let me share with you my newest discovery, jewelry designer or better said, Jewelry Artist Teresa Sullivan. I think Artist is more suiting of a title because her work goes beyond that which we consider adornment. She painstakingly threads beads into beautiful works of art, creating sculptural designs that demand attention. Her is work is mind-blowing and most definitely worth the while. She doesn’t only seclude her time to that of jewelry making. She also creates tapestries and other beaded objects. Her pieces tell a story of super heroines, comics and science fiction. Although meant to be worn on the body each piece can independently stand on its own. They’re not just jewelry.

Ecstasy Necklace photo: Dan Kvitka

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Here is a video documenting the time, work  and dedication it takes to create these amazing pieces.

Teresa Sullivan Bead Artist Documentary from Ian Lucero on Vimeo. 

See more of  Teresa Sullivan’s work at http://www.teresasullivanstudio.com/

Via: http://craftovision.tumblr.com/

Dubble Protection

The sun is shining extra, extra, extra bright today. Greatly welcomed after days of rain. It seems as if the sun is making up for lost time.  I woke up this morning squinting. So no ordinary eyewear will do. Definitely need something to match the sun’s intensity.

 I found these lovely yet quirky Double-Framed Sunglasses from Dolce & Gabbana‘s 2010 collection. The double frames are just what I need to protect my eyeballs from all this sunshine. So I’m gonna start saving now, should have them by mid-fall. Just in time. ;-D

Aboard The Starship Enterprise

After yesterday’s post I thought I’d keep the outer space theme going. Beyoncé’s Run The World video debuted yesterday and of course it was a visual smorgasbord of captivating imagery. But two things in particular caught my eye, those shoes.  They’re the Starship Enterprise, by british designer Gareth Pugh. And they are most definitely otherworldly.

Obviously you can’t just  wear anything with these shoes. They were accompanied by a dress of golden scales, also created by the edgy designer.

Both items premiered this year at the  Pitti Immagine #79, with the help of Ruth Hogben. The film was projected unto the ceiling of a 14th-century church. Check it out here.

More & more you see designers pushing the envelope  and letting their creativity soar to new highs. Fashion is not only for the functionality of daily life. But an interactive art form. But this is not for everybody nor everywhere. I mean you wouldn’t wear this to go grocery shopping , unless you’re Lady Gaga of course. But I guess that’s what makes high fashion, high fashion. An unattanable height only reachable by a select few. The feeling of exclusivity & rarity makes for an addictive combination. And being out there, way out there in outer space, may only be for a brave few.

Check out http://www.garethpugh.net/ for more info on the designer.

Green Tea & Bateria= One Heck Of A Jacket

THE FUTURE IS HERE!

I just love when fashion and science collide.

Fashion designer Suzanne Lee is working along side scientists in an effort to grow clothes. The idea is absolutely fascinating and can open up a whole new world for fashion & science. Although there are still some kinks to be worked out its well on its way to becoming one of  fashion’s groundbreaking innovations.

https://ted.com/talks/view/id/1138

Fashion Conscious

H&M has launched their yearly star-studded FAA (Fashion Against Aids) campagne in effort to spread Aids awareness. Fashion is widely considered to be superficial and only useful in the shielding of the body from prying eyes. But while that may be  true H&M is breaking the stereotype and helping the fight against Aids.

So I mentioned stars earlier but I would like to give the true stars of the campagne a spotlight, the illustrations. I have a fondness for fashion illustration and these works of art are just lovely and a perfect representation of the line. The line consists of mostly muted tones, metallics and  hints of color  My fave is the slogan uni-sex jumpsuit. What can I say I’m partial to fonts.

Check below to see the looks on real people.

Are You Kidding Me?!

My 2 favorite things have come together and formed a holy bond that no man shall break asunder. Yes people, food & Jewelry have become one. Feast your eyes upon this holy joining.

How cute is this stackable Hamburger ring with all the fixings?

See other delectable delights here at Q-pot!

Dapne Guniness’s tribute to Alexander McQueen

Fashion icon & muse Dapne Guniness joined forces with photography duo Markus Klinko & Indrani to pay homage to her dear friend, designer Alexander McQueen.

Source:@Therealdaphne

The Glee Manifesto Book Review: Elsevier Stijl ABC

Elsevier magazine released a style guide series this month. It consists of 3 editions, Stijl-ABC sieraden & hologes(Style ABC jewelry & watches), Stijl-ABC voor de vrouw (Style-ABC for the woman) and Stijl-ABC voor de man(Style-ABC for the man).  I’d missed out on the 1st two editions but was just in time for the jewellry guide. This is quite fitting as I’ve taken up an interest in the art of jewellery design. So I just had to get me one.

It offers a comprehensive alphabetical rundown of all things jewellery related, well not all things. The information is also accompanied by illustrations and photography. It discusses every thing from the shapes & cuts of precious stones and grading for precious metals.  Even the Place Vendôme  well-known  for housing prestigious  jewellers such as Cartier, Van Cleef  and Arpels is describes within its pages.

I would say this series is more for a newbie and anyone unfamiliar with certain terms or little known facts. But if you looking to brush up this is the series for you.

Get yours at your local Kiosk or order online at www.elsevier.nl/stijlgids

! Only for readers of the Dutch language or people who like books with pretty pictures.

3.Shoes Of The Glee Manifesto: Neon Beam

So I’ve overcome  the blight and  pestilence otherwise known as the flu to bring you another shoe installment. This is one of my faves, because of the colorful yet simple design and the transparent heel.

Description: title says it all

Ingredients: patent leather, lucite and rubber

Technic: you guessed it, good old fashion Photoshop