It is not light that we need, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but thunder. We need the storm, the whirlwind, and the earthquake. Frederick Douglass
Posts tagged "Inspiration"
Sophie Hulme

Sophie Hulme

Happy Thursday! Once again it’s not even 7am and I am already running late. Also, how is it already July 15th! Craziness! Enjoy these sophisticated looks from Sophie Hulme! About from FTape: For AW10 Sophie Hulme focuses on stand-alone, iconic pieces, returning to the armoured womenswear suggested in Sophie’s first collection. Drawing inspiration from the...
Mauricio Velasquez Posada

Mauricio Velasquez Posada

Ah Monday. A fresh beginning. As you embark on your day/week, be sure to keep an open mind and stay creative! Some inspiration: Experimental design from this month’s ‘blog of the month‘: an origami dress from artist Mauricio Velasquez Posada.
Ryo Tomo Illustrations

Ryo Tomo Illustrations

When I was a kid I used to be full of inspiration… to the point that I would be doing one thing (like: taking notes in class, getting ready for track practice or doing homework) and then all of a sudden I’d be overcome with inspiration and have to stop everything and write. Or draw....
Trend.Land on Stine Ladefoged

Trend.Land on Stine Ladefoged

Recent graduate of The Danish Design School MA program, Stine Ladefoged has shared with Trendland the process for creating her graduating collection as well as the inspiration and philosophy behind it… more here.
Fabulous Fall Fabrics

Fabulous Fall Fabrics

The week ahead is a blank canvas… primed and ready for you to make your mark… similarly,  these gorgeous fabrics featured in ApparelNews.net are ready to be transformed into perfect pencil skirts, sparkly tees and lacy dresses. Let inspiration be your guide!
The Rose* (colored glasses)

The Rose* (colored glasses)

My mother has several “famous expressions,” but one that she brings up often is, “when people show you who they are, believe them.” I think sometimes that’s easier listened-to than done. Especially for someone like me who tends to see things through rose colored glasses. Last night I took a deep breath and took them...
You will want to buy a Maya...

You will want to buy a Maya…

I haven’t had much time to be introspective lately. For whatever reason, stuff keeps happening in rapid succession, so I don’t have any time to actually digest things. It’s like, in the very moment I begin to make sense of one situation, a new one emerges that needs my immediate attention and so on and...