Monthly Archives: September 2010

Designer Spotlight: Madeline Weinrib Textiles as Clothing

Argentinean designer Soledad Twombly, designer of the label SOLE by Soledad Twombly, has just launched a new collection that incorporates the fabrics of  ikat queen, Madeline Weinrib. The collection’s fifteen pieces celebrate Twombly’s love for exotic Central Asian textiles, mixing … Continue reading

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Design Diary: CFDA Does The Aldyn

The new glass tower on the Upper West Side, The Aldyn (click through to the article on Curbed NY; it’s pretty funny) has invited designers to decorate a series of rooms on its 14th floor for a CFDA charity showhouse. … Continue reading

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Designer Spotlight: Diane von Furstenberg to Launch Home Textiles

Known for wrap dresses in a-mazing prints, Diane von Furstenberg has designed a line of textiles for the home. Some of the designs were previewed in this month’s Elle Decor. Really, what took her so long? The colorful animal prints … Continue reading

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ARTmonday: Cindy Sherman for Balenciaga

In honor of New York Fashion Week, or rather, the end of the week (because really, who has time in the midst?), I couldn’t resist these images by über photographer Cindy Sherman.  For Fashion’s Night Out (Sept. 10), creative director … Continue reading

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