The photos above have one thing in common- they are all made of Paper. I think it’s pretty amazing since paper is so hard to keep from ripping under these circumstances. The first photo is made of toilet paper, which reminds me that I need to buy some… the second photo is made from pages from a phone book, the third is a custom printed paper and the last photo is made entirely of maps of the British Isle. I have a dress made of Tyvec (the fedex envelope material) and it is the coolest! I think Tyvec is the closest to getting that paper look. Surprisingly, it’s pretty durable. 

photos : Pop Gloss

 

Don’t let your eyes fool you- yes, it says  Chanel, but your dog may be snaking on it if you set it down. These items are all made of Beef Jerky. A design student named Nancy Wu decided to make use of the most disgusting food on earth and turn it into an object of luxury. I think she did a good job, because I want one and I hate Beef Jerky. I keep thinking of those Slim Jim commercials of a few years ago with a wresting dude with moobs wearing  tights screaming “Snap into a Slim Jim”.  I wonder if it goes bad.

photos: Design Boom

Sebastian Errazuriz has designed the most awesome jacket ever! It’s a  jacket made out of plush bears. I would wear this day and night, whilst I brush my teeth, make lunch, do the laundry , run errands… OMG I would even sleep in it! My son would approve and try to snatch one of the bears away. But I would just smile and say , ‘Mine!’

Anyway, I’m crazy about bears and other cuddly things….

photos: Sebastian Errazuriz

 

Here are some cool umbrellas I came across … the first 2 are from Jean Paul Gaultier, The third photo is a collection by lingerie designer, Chantal Thomass . The Fourth photo is some dumbass in Asia that wants to be hands free for what ever reason and the last photo is my personal favorite, The gun umbrella by Alex Wooley. The gun fills with rain water so you can have a water fight on the street with whoever bumps into your umbrella. I like that. 

photos: Design Boom

British Designer, Gisele Gannes, has found an unusual niche in jewelry. She specializes in Divorce Jewelry. I like her collection , as you may already know- I’m a brass knuckle afficiando- you can see more on her site here 

but what’s with the beaky birds? Is that a special significance, or is that to gauge out the ex’s eye?Either way, it works for me… 

She also does mourning jewelry… by the way, is it wrong to knit scarfs from a deceased cats’ hair?My cats are still alive but,  I’m saving hair from my cats to knit a teddy bear- I have about one grocery bag full of each cat… I need one more bag and then a Mr. Marmar teddy bear will be commissioned….. yes, I’m the neighborhood crazy cat lady and I’m only 31. 

photos: Gisele Gannes

 

 

 

Karl Lagerfeld’s Chanel Pre-Fall 09 collection had Russian influences with use of red, gold and  ornate jewelry. Mr. Lagerfeld is one busy bee because he designs for Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld and Fendi. At one time he designed for Chloe , too…. So, figure at least 3 collections a year (not including Haute Couture for EACH couture house. That is 9 collections a year at the least. He may actually design 12-14 collections. I’m sure he has minions working for him, but he looks like he is the type to really be involved in the design process at least more than say a Katie Price. I really admire that and hope Karl is professionally satisfied with his remarkable work throughout his career, because I surely am.

photos: Geometric sleep

Happy New year! I leave you with a cat and an icicle. May your year be filled with money, shoes and furry persian cats like this one… because that’s all that counts.

 

 

 

 

Check out these cool photos and textiles by Iranian artist Sarah Rahbar. I love photos like this where it makes you think about the state of the world, yet is so beautiful. Check out her Myspace (link below) to see more of of her work. I remember growing up as an American -Iranian as a child and getting teased by a douche who remains nameless in the 4th through 8th grade. He used call me a terrorist and throw eraser “bombs” at me in class. And the teacher would do nothing because his father was in the town council or some crap like that. Basically, that kid could get away with anything. Then high school came and they sent him off to some private school ( thankfully for me, but what a waste of money for the parents).  The last photo reminded me of that time. I don’t know what happened to that kid… I should google him and send him a virtual middle finger… is there a site for that?

photos: Sarah Rahbar

French Designers, Ab- Irato

have designed a clutch worthy of any Bond fan. As you may already know, I am a fan of James Bond and weapons like Brass Knuckles , Lipstick knives and guns. So, this would fit perfectly into my wardrobe! Retailing at 93 Bristish pounds, which is like $100 million US dollars, it’s a steal if you’re NOT American. By the time I finish typing this blog, it will  be $200 million US dollars. Anyinflation, this would go great with a killer black dress, 5 inch stilletos and oh yes, red  lipstick.

photos: Beyond the Valley Store

 

Indian designer ,Manish Arora  deisgns are anything but ordinary. The clown inspired collection featured a carousel dress dress (thrid thumbnail) that Katy Perry wore to the 2008 MTV European Music Awards. I really like that dress although the others are a little fug. Visit his website for more stuff including a line of shoes with Adidas called ‘Fish Fry’. My favorite shoes are these. His newest collection is killer, too.

photos: Albie Espinola