Friday, November 28, 2008
Graphic Designer Axeel Peemoeller- Interview
Axel Peemöeller is a young freelance graphic designer. His collaborations can be found around the world in different industries such as music, literature and fashion, just to name a few.
He currently lives in Hamburg but has lived all around the world.
I was fascinated by his creativity after seeing some of his work.
I also had the opportunity to ask him a couple of questions..
Q: I understand you have done some work with fashion? What have you done?
A: For about five years I was running a small label which was mainly about print graphics. I have also designed graphics for some skate and snowboard companies. At the moment I am working for a girl's fashion label. But as I am a graphic designer, I mainly design the graphics that go on the fabric of garments, labels and tags. I would love to work on a corporate identity or on a shop fitting for a fashion label.
Q: What inspires you?
A: I love life and I love looking and touching things, everywhere I go I keep my eyes open. I get inspired by mechanisms, nature, animals, music, constructions, errors and processes.
Q: Where do you get ideas from?
A: Hard to say, I try to force myself to think in different ways, try to find an alternative solution which is different to the obvious, I try to simplify thoughts and ideas or show a process. Usually while experimenting I get ideas.
Q: With what industry would you like to do a project with (a new industry)?
A: If I can morally agree to the industry and people's intentions, it would be any industry. Interesting projects can be done for any industry, so it depends more on the client. I wish I could do more environmental design or objects like sculptures.
Q: What and where has been the most visually creative thing/place you've ever seen/been?
A: Oh at first I didn't know how to answer this, but the underwater world in Malaysia was definitely the most visually creative place I have seen.
Q: What is your favorite color??
A: Black
He currently lives in Hamburg but has lived all around the world.
I was fascinated by his creativity after seeing some of his work.
I also had the opportunity to ask him a couple of questions..
Q: I understand you have done some work with fashion? What have you done?
A: For about five years I was running a small label which was mainly about print graphics. I have also designed graphics for some skate and snowboard companies. At the moment I am working for a girl's fashion label. But as I am a graphic designer, I mainly design the graphics that go on the fabric of garments, labels and tags. I would love to work on a corporate identity or on a shop fitting for a fashion label.
Q: What inspires you?
A: I love life and I love looking and touching things, everywhere I go I keep my eyes open. I get inspired by mechanisms, nature, animals, music, constructions, errors and processes.
Q: Where do you get ideas from?
A: Hard to say, I try to force myself to think in different ways, try to find an alternative solution which is different to the obvious, I try to simplify thoughts and ideas or show a process. Usually while experimenting I get ideas.
Q: With what industry would you like to do a project with (a new industry)?
A: If I can morally agree to the industry and people's intentions, it would be any industry. Interesting projects can be done for any industry, so it depends more on the client. I wish I could do more environmental design or objects like sculptures.
Q: What and where has been the most visually creative thing/place you've ever seen/been?
A: Oh at first I didn't know how to answer this, but the underwater world in Malaysia was definitely the most visually creative place I have seen.
Q: What is your favorite color??
A: Black
India Textile Cut Down
By April 2009, India's textile industry, considered the country's second largest economic source, will cut 500,000 jobs as a result of the global economic meltdown.
Pirelli Calendar 2009 by Peter Beard
It is Peter Beard's turn in the 2009 edition of the famous Pirelli calendar.
Last year Patrick Demarchelier's images made us travel to Shanghaï and this coming year's destination is Botswana.
Through Beard's images, he communicates his distress towards the destruction of nature.
«My preoccupation, entrusted Peter Beard, is the global level of the destruction of nature. We completely forgot on what is evolution based and until what point nature's diversity is so important».
Under his guidance, seven fragile models pose alongside elephants, seeming to return to a wild state.
It is a setting that screams sincerity.
http://www.pirellical.com
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Sylvia Toledano Crystal Clutch Bags
Sylvia Toledano's Austrian incrusted crystal evening bags.
They are creative, bit over the edge and unique.
www.sylviatoledano.com
Sunday, November 23, 2008
NY Fashion Week Celebrates Barbie´s Birthday
Barbie, America´s plastic sweetheart, makes it even bigger at fifty!
She will celebrate her 50th birthday with her own fashion show at New York Fashion Week this February.
Mattel (first toy company to do so) will embark on a three year partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America starting February
Martin Margiela- New Jewelry Line
Martin Margiela makes its debut in the jewelry industry with a collaboration with the Damiani Group.
This new collection is inspired by the XXL concept.
Kidswear Line by Jean Paul Gaultier
Hand in hand with the Zannier Group (global leader in kidswear), Jean Paul Gaultier will launch his first kidswear collection.
His new creations are due Fall-Winter 2009.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Unlimited-Chanel's New Bag and Accessory Line
Karl Lagerfeld brings to birth Unlimited, a bag and accesory line.
Key words within Chanel's Universe- Paris, 31 rue Cambon, Coco...- will be stamped on the models (bags, canvas, clutches, etc..)/
Tod's Introduces Jewelry Line
The Italian brand recognized for its shoes and bags launched their first jewelry line.
Bracelets and key chains are now available, while rings and necklaces will be available on spring 2009. Their prices will vary betwenn 398 and 1100 Euros depending the piece.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Styling Sheena Tschang I
Dress: Wolford
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Fake Raybans
Belt and Necklace: Vintage
Bag: Fendi
Bracelets: Chinese Markets
MILAN
Monday, November 10, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
FASHION ICON- Iris Barrel Apfel
She has been called a creative force, a fashion icon and a woman with an incredible eye. She is one of the most vivacious personalities in the worlds of fashion, textiles, and interior design. Iris Barrel Apfel has become even more celebrated as a woman with remarkable offbeat taste in clothing and accessories.
Her personal style is both witty and peculiar. Her originality is typically revealed in her mixing of high and low fashion with discoveries from flea-markets.
"On the streets in New York in the summer, everybody looks like they’re going to the shower…the flip flops…it’s so awful."
Iris Barrel Apfel
Friday, November 7, 2008
Claudia Schiffer for Yves Saint Laurent
Claudia Schiffer was chosen by Stefano Pilati to become Yves Saint Laurent's Spring-Summer 2009 face.
She will take Naomi Campbell's place, who embodied the brand for the Winter-Fall 2008/2009 campaign.
She is also the new face for Salvatore Ferragamo and Dolce & Gabbana.
Target and Alexander Mc Queen
Alexander Mc Queen will be "Fashion Collaboration's" pioneer with Alexander McQueen for Target.
Target, the american low price store has already collaborated with rising fashion stars such as Proenza Schouler and Luella Bartley. But through "Fashion Collaboration" Target will associate with already existing fashion stars, such as Mc Queen.
Mc Queen's mini collection inclines towards globe dresses, tight jeans, leather shorts, jackets and coats; all in a very Punk and British spirit.
"Fashion Collaboration" will aim at seducing a whole new clientele.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Jean Paul Gaultier Prepares his Burial
Fashion taboo challenger Jean Paul Gaultier, surprises (to some, others are not surprised anymore by Gaultier's ability to be ahead of his time) once again by preparing his own tomb.
Jean Paul Gaultier wanted to have a safe space for him and his family in French history, therefor he renovated a white stone tomb at Paris best-known cemetery PereLachaise; where Chopin, Proust, Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison lie.
2008 Cadbury Chocolate Couture Collection (Toronto)
For the fourth time, one of the world's favorite chocolate makers combined two things woman love most, chocolate and fashion; Cardbury's Chocolate Couture Collection.
Federico Uribe
Not long ago a friend of mine introduced me to Federico's art. I was completely surprised by his talent, patience and creativity.
I also love his word game when naming his creations.
Seeing his art pieces in person can double the fascination as the surrealism of his pieces becomes somehow real and alive.
The first thing I asked my friend who showed me his work was why wasn't he HUGE!? More well known and famous? And actually he is huge, well known and famous, but his low profile beats his fame.
Federico is a conceptual artist who's creations come through out the use of industrial products and objects of the daily life such as baby bottle nipples, plastic forks, screws and coins which are usually seen for their practical purpose but never percieved as a color or symbol.
Harvey Nicholls Opening in Jakarta
Consumption being one of Indonesia's biggest engines will welcome Harvey Nicholls store opening in Jakarta. Proposing big luxurious brands such as Givenchy, Michael Kors, Stella Mc Cartney, Victor & Rolf, Alexander Mc Queen, Armani and Paul Smith just to name some.
Its 10 000 square meters will make it the second biggest one following the Harvey Nicholls in Hong Kong.
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