Chalayan's Couture Debut

Chalayan's nod to Vionnet's innovation of the bias cut came off as a well rounded, and articulated a modern viewpoint.  While other reviews have panned some of his interpretations as 'flat' the overall collection was a strong opener for Chalayan's first for Vionnet.

Chalayan explained "There are so many brands that are old, that are being revived…, it shouldn't be about revisiting the archives".  Chalayan's concept and approach felt  layered and pragmatic, almost academic, visiting other arena's of influence such as industrial design and architecture.

One can't help but notice the contrast of his first collection with other recent designer's who've been charged with reinvigorating a fashion house.  Too much time and energy is waisted on modernizing the past 'hit silhouette's' of designers, often times the design decisions felt as if they had been made by the board and not the designer.  It was utterly disappointing and predictable when Raf Simmons revisited the 'New Look' when opening his first collection for Dior.  

images via: style.com

Check out a refresher of Raf for Dior below…

Margiella SP14

images via: Dazed and Confused

photo credits to Lea Colombo

Coat

Helmet Lang

Backpack

Beautiful backpack by Shinola, a Detroit based company that does other products such as watches and wallets etc…   I took a look at their website and enjoyed reading about their mission to create a quality product. 

 "Making an investment in skill, at scale. Creating a community that will thrive through excellence of craft and pride of work. Where we will reclaim the making of things that are made well."

Ring

Fool's Gold ring no. 5 made by Jade Mellor.  Black resin and pyrite.

here

Book planter

here

Resin Writing Table- Roel Huisman

Something very attractive about that semi-opaque desk top paired with the natural wood.

here

Shoe Sculptures- Celine SS14

Posts

Etsy

Wish List

I'll take one of each please ;)

Helmet Lang leather puffer

Sessun Coat, here

silky leather trim top, here

Calvin Klein, here

here

Alba Prat

Spanish designer Alba Prat digitalized collection (2011) creates beautifully textured garments.  

Parka

only $100, here

Chrystaline Cuff

Here

Dissborn SS14

As of late menswear has gotten pretty exciting, especially in their interpretations of modern prints.  Brands like KTZ seemed to really bring the trend forward with their unique take on pattern and shape.

Take a look at Dissborn's SS14 collection.

More below…

Pony Van

After having found the shoes in the post before this, it's important to find a good pair for the ladies too.

Marc Jacobs, here

Velt shoes

WOW.  I think these have got to be some of the slickest looking shoes I've seen.  And they're for men, perhaps someday a lady's size will come out too.  They've also received the Swiss Design Award.

here

Speaker

This has got to be the best looking speaker I've seen.

image via designmilk

Sweater

Kordal is a Brooklyn company specializing in knitwear

Sweater by Kordal, here

more good finds below…