Stephen Sprouse's graffiti leopard is so much ingrained into part of Louis Vuitton's 21st century identity, ever since Marc Jacobs introduced it back in 2005. Same goes for the cartoonish kitsch of Takeshi Murakami or Yayoi Kusama's polka dots. Once established, that artist-borrowed visual language doesn't feel out of step with Louis Vuitton, despite the… Continue reading The Only Eine
Category: Accessories
Atmospherics in the Head
I'm not one to base a post on celebrity endorsements. I actually don't think I've ever really posted a picture on the blog that does the whole "Isn't this brand great because xxx wore it…" thing. Bj√∂rk however is one particular exception. Especially when she picks out a Royal College of Art graduate, two weeks… Continue reading Atmospherics in the Head
Nestling Into House of Hackney
Whilst there's still ongoing speculation as to which luxury brand (Prada? Louis Vuitton? Ralph Lauren? Who spins these rumours anyway…?) is moving into Shoreditch next, completing the area's thorough de-edgification process, why don't we turn our attention to the people that can stake a characterful claim to the area? Fashion-led-interiors slash interiors-led-fashion brand House of Hackney,… Continue reading Nestling Into House of Hackney
Neo-biquitous
Continuing on from my "All hail the mighty words and works of Ghesqui√®re!" trail of thought, there was another excerpt from that 032c concerning the fabrics developed at Balenciaga, which made me think about the ubiquity of what was once an unlikely material, maligned to outdoor pursuits gear and now can be found everywhere on… Continue reading Neo-biquitous