Graffiti is often considered an eye sore or public nuisance, but you and I know better than that. And so do a whole load of high profile artists and designers, from the likes of Manish Arora and Moschino, to more mainstream companies like Ikea. In fact, it was the d.i.y. graffiti dressers that were styled into their most recent catalog that sealed the deal on finally getting around to this post!
I love this trend both in practice and in theory; brightly mixed colors, hand drawn typography, urban surfaces, and it’s reference to low-brow art that was traditionally rejected by the art elites and mainstream culture as a whole.
Also, is anyone else already singing the theme tune from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, or is it really just me?
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Snakeskin prints are a staple in the world of fashion textiles, but lately these creatures have been slithering their way into various types of design. Their complex geometric patterns and color combinations are pretty mesmerizing, don’t you think? Here’s a round up of my favorite sexy snakes.
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Let’s just call it like it is and get something straight up front: rainbows are magical. A rainbow is the personification of light and color. They exist in the real world but cannot be bought or sold, and they tickle a happy little spot in our imagination. I’m fairly certain we’re hard-wired to adore them. And while you can’t hold a real rainbow and put it in your pocket, the below artists help us get pretty darn close.
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Here’s a trend that I think pretty much everyone can get into, from foodies and surface designers to the average sugar fiend. Patterns have been popping up on nearly every surface imaginable, and the below batch of sugary treats may just be the most delectable designs I’ve ever seen.
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After a little online shopping one thing is clear: it’s definitely the season of printed shoes. Sandals, ballet flats, heels, boots, or 4″ platforms; you can find all of those and more in a stupid crazy array of prints. Whatever your style may be, there’s bound to be a pair with your name on it. Style them with jeans and a tee, or an LBD to let your feet lap up the attention. Or pull on a printed frock for a snazzy print-mixing look. Below are a few of my favorites, but it’s a drop in the bucket compared to what’s out there. Which ones are screaming your name?
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