Category Archives: Design Meets Fashion
Design Meets Fashion: Folkloric Finnish Florals
Finnish artist Klaus Haapaniemi designs an amazing collection of tapestries and printed décor, and he currently has an affordable collection of dishware at Anthropologie. I love the whimsical nature of his folkloric illustrations, which often blend animals with floral patterns. This theme transferred to a printed dress or top makes a fun statement piece! (Images via [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Kantha
One of my all time favorite fabrics to work with and use is kantha. Kantha actually refers to a type of embroidery used widely in India and Pakistan, but it’s also used to describe the fabric and blankets made from used saris and stitched together using said stitch. So not only are kantha fabrics eco [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Faceted in Black
I have an affection for geometric multi-faceted shapes that stems from my childhood love of origami. Although shapes like dodecahedrons are covered with fine edges and surfaces that feel modern, they are also inherently organic and natural, and a lovely break from the traditional square, rectangle and triangle. (Images via High Street Market & Nixon.)
Design Meets Fashion: Honeycomb
With beekeeping on the rise, it’s no wonder that designing with honeycomb patterns is emerging as well. I love these DIY honeycomb shelves from A Beautiful Mess–a unique way to curate some of your favorite objects. (Images via A Beautiful Mess & Emma Stine.)
Design Meets Fashion: Twists
There is something quite intriguing to me about seeing how materials can bend and twist, so when I first saw this flower basket by Shono Shounsai titled Shimmering of Heated Air, I was blown away by not only the craftsmanship but also the lines. Organic forms meets geometry always makes for an artful addition to a [...]
Design Meets Fashion: New Spring Florals
Each spring you’re bound to see florals, but there’s always something unique about them, whether it’s a focus on a specific flower or a style of printing. While last year there were a lot of graphic florals, this year there are a lot more vintage-inspired motifs that tend towards realism. I love the way this [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Tropical Colors
Now that April showers are behind us, it’s time to really break out some color! Though I tend to a minimalist palette, it’s tropical spaces such as this that inspire me to add some brights to my décor and closet, adding a fun and cheerful vibe. (Images via The Berry & French Frosting.)
Design Meets Fashion: Checkboards
A little bit surprising and decidedly playful, checkerboards are a fun way to add print to an outfit or room, or even texture to a garden! (Images by Stefano Coletti from Dustjacket & Pinterest.)
Design Meets Fashion: Braiding
One of my favorite textures is braiding, whether it’s thick woven jute rugs or beautifully patterned hair styles. It’s a wonderful way to add warmth and eclectic flair. (Images via Pinterest.)
Design Meets Fashion: Asian Prints
I am consistently inspired by Dries van Noten’s prints, most recently his Asian prints for fall/winter 2012. There is a modern twist on them that is playful and chic, much like this mid-century modern sofa with vintage ukiyo-e style prints. (Images via Dries van Noten & Pinterest.)
