Block + Shop

Stumbled upon Block Shop and instantly fell in love with not only their beautiful block prints but also the fascinating process behind the textiles. Then I saw that, because they are such a hot topic at the moment, everything is sold out. womp womp. 

But aren't these scarves exquisite?

Spotted at Miss Moss.

Color + Print

An informative and fascinating look into the team that produces some of the best color and print around: Free People

(my favorite thing in my closet ever that I wear everyday is this jacket)

Summer + 2012

For the summer of 2012, I was awarded an undergraduate research grant from Wash U to study textiles in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar). Although I have travelled all my life I’ve never had the opportunity to focus a trip solely on textiles and design.

My goal was to understand how Southeast Asian designers are manipulating traditional textiles to appeal to modern consumers, along with learning the process of creating a textile from beginning to end. I also focused on recognizing and understanding important motifs in traditional textiles and what cultural, geological and sociological differences effect and influence their production and design.  My research involved visiting silk farms, weaving factories and artisan markets.

SOOO I decided to make a movie about the things I saw ( I couldn't nearly incorporate everything I wanted to without making a 5 hour movie) but its a short and sweet glimpse into some of the experiences I had.

Check it out and enjoy.

{Editor's note: for the ultimate viewing experience, have it large screen and the music blasting}

COLOR + PRINT

Close your eyes and picture the most wonderfully aesthetic combination of sexy modern swimwear and bright tribal prints.

Ok. Now look at these pieces from Stella Jean's Summer 2012 Beachwear collection and try and tell me they aren't everything you had ever imagined and more.

 Absolutely stunning. 

See the full collection here.

But wait! there's more! I couldn't get enough of these colors so I'm gonna have to give you a glimpse of her S/S 2012 collection as well.

 Check out the rest here.

 I WANT IT ALL.

Spotted by Selina.

Cut + Out

This dress by French label Carven is adorable. I love me some good upper ribcage display.

And that textile. mmm.

 As seen on The Man Repeller.

Textile + Design

I am taking a textile studio this semester, and what designer would immediately come to mind other than the one the only Mary Kantrantzou. She truly embodies the cutting edge of textile design and understands the impact prints are capable of having. If only such prints were more accessible to us plebeians... OH WAIT. they will be. Mary is creating a 14-piece collection for Topshop which should hit stores this coming February. WAHOO.