I know everyone is talking about Pumpkin Spice lattes, but you know what I’m excited about this fall? Wearing socks again—and not your plain-colored pairs, but illustrative socks with fun images knitted within them. I am especially attracted to the…
Dr. Propolus is the moniker for Ilias Walchshofer—an Austrian-Moroccan illustrator who adds intricate lines to editorial fashion photographs. The striking white and black marks cloth the partially nude and fill the stark, moody compositions with feathered and furry friends. As…
Artists (and sisters!) Celina and Maja Debowska create scarves with a playful twist—their felted wool designs look like birds. Inspired by the “amazing swan dresses Björk had worn to the Oscars and on her Vespertine tour,” layers of the creatures’ feathers…
1. Fairytale Wood Clock by IOOI 2. Daisy Flower Brooch by Iris De La Torre 3. D‑Lamp by Il Sung Na 4. Frida Kahlo Flower Brooch by Lou Taylor 5. 2017 Golden Jungle Calendar by Papio Press 6. Flower-Filled Cactus Necklace by Hello Halsted 7. Felt Succulent by…
I grew up making a lot of crafts, but macramé was not one of them. Looking at Rianne Zuijderduin’s work, however, I see that I should’ve tried it—the possibilities are beautiful. The Netherlands-based artist creates intricate, tonal patterns in large…
Illustrator Anna Kövecses creates bold, bright images that feature minimalist shapes. This aesthetic is translated onto clothing for a charming effect—Anna prints cats, swans, mushrooms, and more for the Fall/Winter 16/17 Lazzari collection. I especially love the jacquard jersey pieces because they mix…
Australian maker Fleur Lyon calls her textile pieces “knitted fields of wild florals.” Using traditional techniques, she creates wool-on-wool artwork with a hand-knitted base and embroidered flowers among a timber frame. The pieces remind me of a soft, cozy sweater that feels…
1. Rattlesnake Safari Clutch by Lizzie Fortunato 2. Fig & Poppy Seed Mismatched Socks by Spox Sox 3. Nikelab X Riccardo Tisci Jacket by Nike 4. Confetti Cacti by Scout and Whistle 5. Cactus Bear Enamel Pins by Natelle Quek 6. Dripping Mint / Avocado Planter…
This past spring, I marveled over illustrator Kim Sielbeck’s tiny paper cacti with their bold colors and charming patterned pots. So, when I was in the midst of planning Inside / Outside at Flower Pepper Gallery, I knew her work would…
Collage is known best as paper-on-paper creations, but there are infinite possibilities with this technique. Often, the mashup of two disparate elements makes for the most exciting compositions, as is the case with Angie Lewin’s exquisite works. An illustrator, print maker,…