The Sarah wedge sandal by Banana Republic.
Banana Republic’s shoes “The Sarah wedge sandal” in gold is a real winner this summer. You’ll find it here
Category: Fashion
Mini Atlantique by Reed Krakoff.
Ok, I adore yellow. But also other colors. Like this one. And look at the bag! Isn’t it totally “I-want-material”? Made by Reed Krakoff and if you by any chance feel the retail therapy nerve tingling, here is where you’ll find it: www.reedkrakoff.com. And if you by any chance don’t want to, can’t, won’t look through their website to find this gem, click here and you’ll be directed straight to the source.
XOXO,
Designmekka
Trench Coat Banana Republic Style.
I can’t wait for warmer winds to whisk through the streets. And I can´t wait to put on lighter clothes. Like this Banana Republic trench coat. I have it in black, since I tend to lean towards black clothes, but I wouldn’t mind having this one too (I could always match it with a black dress or pants or something else black and I will feel secure and safe – being sarcastically humoristic towards myself here). How about you? (not the sarcasm, wouldn’t you want a trench too?)
Want it (I bet you do!). You can find it at Banana Republic. Either in a store near you or here
Muse Me.
The first thing that cought my eye in this picture is the painting. This piece of art, by Hamid Raoufi, can be seen live at Muse Me in Stockholm. And while you’re at it; take some time to check out all the great stuff Muse Me has carefully selected. Just for you. And me.
Muse Me
Västermalmsgallerian
Stockholm
New shoes.
By this time of year, I am ready for summer. At least spring. I am so tired of all heavy clothes to wear. Heavy shoes. Mittens. Hats. Scarves. Layers of warm clothes.
Don’t take me wrong, I am really happy that I am fortunate enough to have all this.
But I really, really would like to have something lighter now. And I really, really wouldn’t mind the sun to shine, the green grass to grow…you know…all that jazz.
In the meantime, I just enjoy the sight of these
Don’t you?
Banana Republic to launch Mad Men Collection
Today, Banana Republic and AMC will debut the Mad MenCollection, a limited-edition yet affordable line for both men and women. Created by Banana Republic in collaboration with the show’s Emmy-winning Costume Designer Janie Bryant, this Capsule Collection offers a modern take on ’60s style and features nearly 65 pieces of apparel and accessories.
“Working with Janie to gain a true understanding of theMad Men look and feel was a delight,” says Banana Republic Creative Director Simon Kneen. “Janie was instrumental in helping us achieve the series aesthetic and standard of authenticity with this capsule collection, offering sketches, her own inspirations and actual artifacts from the production set to help inspire the Mad Men within all of us.”
The men’s collection includes knit sweaters, tailored suit separates and fitted trousers, as well as such classic accessories as a money clip, cotton pocket squares, silk ties, tie bars and fedora hats. The women’s pieces include a chic trench coat, tailored dresses, high-waisted skirts, silk tie-neck blouses and statement accessories like print scarves and leopard print pump heels.
“Collaborating with Simon and his team to design this collection was an experience I’ll never forget,” says Bryant. “It’s so rewarding to help create a collection that will allow fans of the series to channel their own Mad Men style and take home fashionable items that are modern, not costume.”
Text AMC Mad Men blog
Picture from Banana Republic Facebook
Handbag the macaron way
For those of us that insist on being on/staying on (phew..) a diet, macarons are a no no. But you can cheat. You actually should cheat, Because You’re Worth It! If you want a macaron with a little less sugar in it, try the Kenzo macaron inspired handbag. Yes handbag. Small, Cute, Sweet as candy. If the inspiration for a beautiful carpet can stem from macarons, so can a cute little handbag.
Fashionary
For the love of fashion, for those of you out there that do it yourselves (I take my hat off for you); you’ve gotta love this
Fashion + Dictionary + Diary = Fashionary
The sketchbook is combined with intensive fashion information and blended figure templates. It is the perfect tool for brainstorming, fast sketching and quick referencing.
You can buy it here
A perfect piece.
There is a dress that I think is the dress of all dresses and that is Diane von Furstenberg’s wrap dress. What a genius design! A simple, elegant ease for all women was her philosophy when she created her famous dress. In an interview for the book The Fashion Makers (New York, 1978) she said “There was a need for my things, for very simple dresses everyone could wear”. And I believe she is still right. These dresses are sexy and chic, accessible and easy to wear. It doesn’t matter if you are slim or large, you can still wear a Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress.
Do you see the resemblance of the original wrap dress on the first picture with this one? Isn’t it wonderful that simple elegance can outlive all trends? I love it. I specifically love this one
The little black dress, wrapped around you. Love it!
Want it? Need it? I understand. Totally. Click here and let the magic begin…
Julien David’s Happy Pill
There are many sorts of Happy Pills. One that I really like is Julien David’s scarf made of 60% cashmere 40% silk. Imagine this work of art both in design and texture around your neck:
Designer Julien David worked with Narciso Rodriguez and Ralph Lauren before he ventured out on his own. He started out, in Tokyo 2007, with The Scarf. When other prints on scarves are concentrated on small, delicate patterns, David goes for one gigant illustration, and in this case The Pill. I love the way the scarf looks when gathered together and it owes it all to the gigantness of the print. This is how it looks like when spread out:
Want to know more about talented Julien David?
Check out his website by clicking here.
By the way, David has now ventured out to designing bags and coats & jackets as well. A work of art!
IHT Luxury Conference coming up.
It’s time again for the IHT Luxury Conference – the International Herald Tribune’s annual Luxury business conference that has become the essential forum for discussions and exchange of ideas for the fashion and luxury industry.This year it will focus on how luxury goods companies create, nurture and manage the heritage of their brands. Speakers at this conference include among others: Alber Elbaz, Artistic Director for Lanvin; Angela Ahrendts, CEO for Burberry; Christopher Bailey, Chief Creative Officer for Burberry; Diego Della Valle, President & CEO for Tod’s; Karl Lagerfeld; David Lauren, SVP for Polo Ralph Lauren; Michele Norsa; CEO & Group Managing Director for Salvatore Ferragamo; Tommy Hilfiger; Paul Smith and many many more interesting individuals from the fashion industry.
The IHT Luxury Conference will take place at the Intercontinental London Park Lane on November 9 & 10, 2010 and will be hosted by fashion’s authority Suzy Menkes, Fashion Editor of the International Herald Tribune. You don’t want to miss this. Register here
When visiting the conference you can naturally chose to stay at the Intercontinental London Park Lane Hotel. But if you want to stay somewhere else than where you will spend plenty of hours during your London-days, Designmekka recommends MyHotel Chelsea in London.
Looks cosy, doesn’t it? Sometimes it is nice to just get away from it all. This is a cosy place to do just that. Make your reservations here
