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10. May 2012
Pleated skirts, pastel colours, a touch of yellow, peplums, geometric shapes, fun separates, a bit of lace, transparencies…the new collection by London based brand Three Floor Fashion ticks all the boxes! Here is the lookbook and I think you’d agree that it’s easy to see how they are inspired by fashion insiders, editors, models or bloggers style. The brand is launching the new site and presenting the collection (that is sold only online) next Saturday May 12.
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Faldas plisadas, colores pastel, un toque de amarillo, peplums, formas geométricas, divertidos combinables, un poco de encaje, transparencias…la nueva colección de la marca londinense Three Floor Fashion cumple todas las expectativas y tendencias para esta temporada. Aquí les dejo el lookbook completo y creo que estareís de acuerdo que es fácil ver como se inspiran en el estilo de insiders de la moda, editores, modelos o bloggers. La marca lanza este sábado 12 el nuevo site presentando la nueva colección (que se vende solo online) el próximo sábado 12 de mayo. [...]
8. May 2012
When I saw the work of Danish artist and designer Laura Baruël for the first time, I was intrigued by the organic quality of the ideas and designs. To mimic and connect with nature is a concept that has been explored by many artistic movements along the years, from Art Nouveau to the hippie days. Today when we talk about nature and design it always has an “eco” label connected to it somewhere, but in Baruël’s case it is more about a truly and profound inspiration to work between the boundaries of design, craft, set design and art.
Her experimental pieces and ready wear garments have above all an aesthetic and spiritual virtue. Her last spring collection, Flora 1, has beautiful prints in silk dresses, inspired by her fascination with botanics and the Scandinavian summer landscapes. One way of getting your hands on a dress is through the fashion platform Muuse, who’s selling one of them on demand (they have to receive at least 20 orders to produce it) at €235. A great way of having a unique piece at a more than reasonable price.
I asked Laura Baruël some questions about her inspiration, and here is what she said:
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As a designer and artist, we’ve seen that your work is always inspired by nature, for example in your last collection “Flora 1”. Can you tell us more about what you find fascinating about translating the world of nature to your designs?
I grew up in the country side in a beautiful island in the southern part of Denmark. I always felt very confident and alive in the natural wilderness and with animals. I still have the feeling that all the senses are very awake in a natural environment and somehow I keep being inspired by nature, both visually and intellectually.
Could you tell us more about your work process? Do you go places to get inspired? Is there a story behind the collections?
I very often get inspiration from travelling. The collection FLORA is a part og a larger project that has to do with Nordic flora and landscape. I did the print motives while I stayed in Fiskars in Finland. A wonderfull little creative place in the middle of the woodlands. Very inspiring :)
What are your preferred materials to work with and why?
I love to work with silk. Its just amazingly beautiful and it is a great material to use for print motives.
What is your opinion on trends
Trends are in my opinion interesting signs that tells about what people think and feel at certain times – for better or worse. Clothing can be a really important tool for self expression. I take it quite seriously.
Could you tell us your most inspiring place in Copenhagen?
At the moment I am very fond of the Museum of natural history in Copenhagen – geology, but Designmuseum Denmark in Copenhagen has a new exhibition called ” Rococomania” and thats the place to go if you have time in Copenhagen.
Plans for the future?
Right now I just finnished a huge installation project “Mountainscape” and I am gong to take a rest! I am very satisfied, and very tired from working hard, even though I have had great assistants. I will be going to Finland again this July to focuse on my work with Nordic flora. Can’t wait!
Last week was the inauguration of the exhibition “Rococo manía” at the Design Museum Denmark, an exhibition that “reflect on the commonalities in the past and present” for which Baruël presented an interesting installation among other two Danish designers Anne Damgaard and Nikoline Liv Andersen. From May 3 until September 2012.
Backstage photos by Amanda Hestehave
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7. May 2012
We are almost there, it’s time to enjoy the sun! I was inspired by the growing trend of eco friendly swimming pools for these ideas, something I would really love to experience this summer!
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Ya casi estamos allí, es hora de disfrutar del sol! Me inspiré en la creciente tendencia de piscinas ecológicas para estas ideas, algo que me gustaría experimentar este verano!
Women’secret (they have a new shape swimwear collection that looks really nice). 12,95 €
4. May 2012

Deux Souliers presents for this new season some pretty and original new designs that worth take note. I love the sandals and the two-coloured slippers. If you love high heels, don’t miss the re-made wedges (that we saw at El Colmillo de Morsa show, see this post), love the colour!. This brand designs and fabrics in Spain and works only with authentic leather and quality fabrics, looking after every detail to make your pair a classic you will want to wear for many years. If you are in Barcelona, you can pay them a visit and shop their designs on sale at their open showroom every Friday all day (C/ Sant Salvador, 114,
Barcelona)
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Deux Souliers presenta para esta primavera algunos bonitos y originales nuevos diseños que valen la pena tomar nota. Me encantan las sandalias y los mocasines. Si te gustan las alturas, no te pierdas la re-edición de las plataformas en marrón (que vimos en el show de El Colmillo de Morsa en este post). Esta marca diseña y fabrica en España y trabajan sólo con cuero auténtico y telas de calidad fijándose en cada detalle. Esto hace de cada par un clásico que querrás llevar por varios años. Si estás en Barcelona, puedes visitar su showroom y comprar con descuento cada viernes durante todo el día. (C/ Sant Salvador, 114
Barcelona)
3. May 2012
Japanese textile and fashion brand Minä Perhonen is always a source of inspiration. I guess I love the mix between the “Finnish-friendly” attitude to the design (the name means “My Butterfly” in Finnish) and the simplicity and bold statement of the Japanese design
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La marca japonesa de diseño de moda y textil Minä Perhonen es siempre una fuente de inspiración. Creo que lo que más me gusta es la mezcla de los dos polos, el acercamiento “finés” (el nombre significa “Mi Mariposa” en finés) y la simplicidad y fuerza del diseño japonés.
3. May 2012
‘Secret Garden – Versailles’, a film by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, starring Daria Strokus, Melissa Stasiuk and Xiao Wen Ju in La Galeries Des Glaces – Château de Versailles.
27. April 2012
I talked before about Cecilia Sörensen costumized shirts here, but today is all about her dresses. She have some lovely designs for this spring, and I’m happy to have snatch up some of them! Here two designs that you can buy on her online shop.
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Ya les conté sobre las camisetas costumizadas de Cecilia Sörensen aquí, pero hoy va de vestidos. Tiene unos diseños preciosos para esta primavera, y por suerte pude hacerme con algunos de ellos! Aquí dos diseños que puedes comprar en su tienda online.
24. April 2012
Carolina Diez, the designer behind Factoria Rent Me, is currently working for Jeremy Scott in Los Angeles. Her prints and always creative designs are a perfect match to the American designer’s style, don’t you think?. She recently launched the video below, it’s from her collaboration with artist Tom Sandford. Her designs are available at her shop and at Asos Marketplace (now 15% off). From L.A, a day with Carolina:
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Carolina Diez, la diseñadora detrás de Factoria Rent Me, está trabajando actualmente para Jeremy Scott en Los Angeles. Sus estampados y creativos diseños pegan muy bien con el estilo del diseñador americano, no creen?. También ha lanzado un video hace poco, de su colaboración con el artista Tom Sandford. Sus diseños están disponibles en su página web y en Asos Marketplace (ahora con un descuento del 15%). Desde Los Angeles, California, un día con Carolina:
Los Angeles es una ciudad que merece la pena visitar ya que ofrece muchísimas cosas, es tan inmensamente grande que todo lo que imaginas puede existir, hay cabida y lugar para toda persona.
Bajo el sol y las palmeras resulta fácil encontrar la inspiración y observando a la gente en Melrose Ave bajando de sus coches con tacones y plataformas de vértigo vistiendo diminutos shorts tejanos combinados con sus botas Uggs a altas temperaturas es fácil hacerte una idea del estilo preferido por los “angelinos” contrastado por otro estilo totalmente LA donde los colores invaden las cabezas y el “second hand” se convierte en el protagonista de sus armarios con alguna prenda de su época oscura, rockera o pinup y sin darte cuenta y sin saber porque empiezas a empaparte y amar su estilo hasta acabar siendo una total californiana.
Los Angeles no es solo una ciudad importante por el cine, es muy importante por la gran influencia que ejerce en el mundo, en el ámbito del comic y el arte.
Una gran tienda de comics para visitar es Meltdown Comics donde una amiga mía, Rocío trabaja. (Aquí os dejo con una foto de ella en su tienda).
Son muchas las ideas o inspiraciones que pueden generar la ciudad, es por ello que la nueva colección en la que estoy trabajando está inspirada en todas las nuevas personas que he conocido aquí en Los Angeles, a todas ellas va ir dedicada, ya que al fin y al cabo las ciudades son la gente que las habita, y son ellas las que hacen un lugar especial.
Factoria Rent Me se tomaba un descanso para trabajar con Jeremy Scott pero el éxito que ha tenido la marca en la ciudad ha hecho que no pueda parar y ya esté totalmente enfrascada en esta nueva colección.
Os dejo con algunas fotos de amigos que ya visten Factoria Rent Me en LA.
Eugenie
Kristina Kelly
Rocio y Thed
15. May 2012
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