Monday, July 19, 2010

Artsy T-Shirts

In 2008, building on its long history of supporting the arts, Gap introduced Artist Editions T-Shirts, a limited edition collection of t-shirts designed by 13 of today’s most influential contemporary artists, including Chuck Close, Jeff Koons, Marilyn Minter, Kiki Smith, Cai Guo-Qiang, Barbara Kruger, Ashley Bickerton, Kenny Scharf, Glenn Ligon, Rirkrit Tiravanija, Kerry James Marshall, Hanna Liden and Sarah Sze.

Jeff Koons
Marilyn Minter
Kenny Scharf
For Fall 2010, Italian brand Marni has collaborated with British artist Gary Hume to create a playful line of color block tees.

Evian
July 24th, 2010
Because youth is not only a question of age but also a state of mind, the evian babies are back for a printed campaign with a gallery of portraits, the style and personality embodies their new motto « Live Young ». "Baby Inside" this new campaign made by BETC Euro RSCG shot by fashion photographer Nathaniel Goldberg, starts in France from July 28th. To accompany this event, a limited edition tee-shirt collection will be sold exclusively at colette from July 19th.






Join and create your own picture !
Evian Liveyoung


I already created my picture, try to find me .....


" You're never too old to become younger".
-Mae West



Friday, July 16, 2010

Turbans and Headbands

Trend Evolution. Turbans and Headbands are back.... Who would have though that the turban would still be with us three years after made such an uneasy comeback as a fashion trend ?
Here are some pretty ones.

Missoni

Prada

Turban street style in Berlin

Arabian Nights theme - Lanvin
Retro Futurista style

Safari style

Turban street style in Milan

Big and playful bow headbands

Punk style 

A simply scarf tied in a bow for Zara

Bunny ears

Images courtesy Fashionising

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Knit, Crochet and Tricot

Knit graffiti as an advertising medium, is this the beginning of a trend ?

A Smart Car stands out with crochet cover in Rome, 2010

Mexico City Bus Project, 2007

At the Standart, Los Angeles


National Gallery of Australia, 2009


Knit graffiti by Magda Sayeg
Photos courtesy KnittaPlease

To celebrate the London 2012 Olympic Games, the Lionheart Project "Clouds and Crochet".

The Lionheart Installation


Pink tank, crafted for a peace protest in Copenhagen


A crocheted coral reef, created as a statement about the impact of global warming on the coral reefs in Australia and the world.


A knitted house during London Architecture Biennale


Random ones, for keeping rescued chickens warm


For keeping trees cozy


From artist Kate Jenkins
Current exhibition in London
Come Dine with Kate
Bottles of Bubbly


Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Valentino Garavani. Una grande storia Italiana

The glamourous life and work of Valentino Garavani.
Think Valentino: think luxury. Think elegance. Think red carpet. Fashion’s most beloved upholder of refined decadence and the most exciting couturier in business is known around the globe simply by his first name.

This luxurious limited-edition publication renders homage to Valentino’s illustrious career via a copious selection of images from his archives, including drawings, magazine shoots, advertisements, portraits of Valentino, and documentary photographs.










Courtesy Taschen