Posts Tagged ‘geometric’

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

The Hippest Shape

This photo from the nümph brand news feed is a real treat!  The bold and retro mosaic pattern jumped out at me for obvious reasons, but the artist here has introduced enough “busy” elements to keep things interesting and balanced.

I’m a sucker for a good geometric pattern, and while I used to be a die-hard polka dot enthusiast, I’ve recently found my tastes graduating to triangular tessellations. Lucky for me, triangles are everywhere these days–from art to fashion, triangles are downright trendy.  Is the triangle the hippest shape out there right now? Check out some of the inspired pieces below and weigh in on the debate!

Clockwise from top left:

Cassette Society metallic gold triangle tee on ShopBop.com ($58.50)
1960 tribal triangle necklace by House of Harlow on Bloomingdales ($80)
Geometric beams dress with bead embellishment from Beyond the Valley via Asos ($450)
Cropped triangles top from Fred Flare ($33.99)
Geometric pop earrings by nomilktoday on Etsy ($9.50)
Multi triangles heather grey tee by jessalinb on Etsy ($36)
Converse triangle-print hightop Marimekko sneakers via Saks Fifth Avenue ($80)
Occult triangle badges from PandaEyesPendants on Etsy ($5 for 4)
Beaded geometry bag from Anthropologie ($228)
Geometric mosaic cuff by American Apparel ($24.50)

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Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

Sweet on: Mara Hoffman

This post will be the first in a new series departing from the typical collage format. Every now and then (or, really, just about every day) I find a person, place or thing to become temporarily obsessed with. Today’s apple of my eye is NYC-based designer Mara Hoffman.


Uh-maz-ing. It’s like this bag is speaking to my soul. Maybe it’s because today’s high was only 20-something degrees, but these pieces from Mara’s resort collection are looking especially good right now. The colors and the patterns are spot-on trend, and I’m kind of wishing there was a beach in my near future!

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Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

Geometric Splendor

Geometric Street Art in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

This photo posted by Miss Heather of New York Shitty has been stuck in my brain since she shared it last month. This gem was spotted on the corner of Noble St. and West St. in Greenpoint, and is apparently the remnants of a recent photo shoot at this location. While one half of my brain is preoccupied with making plans to conduct my own shoot there before it disappears, the other half is spinning excitedly with ideas inspired by this gorgeous muted palette and super simple geometric pattern!

Clockwise from top left:

Pantone color chips for custom Pantone interiors paint (starting at $40/Liter)
Pipa table lamp in pierced resin and hardwood by Oly Studio (price upon request)
TwistTogether interactive block lamp from Glide Inc ($109)
Mosaic tile patterns from the Dwell collection at Heath Ceramics ($24-$48/sq ft)
Customized 4 x 6 rug from Jonathan Adler’s Design Your Own shop ($720)
Lamp table from Johnny Egg’s Daphne collection (price upon request)
Summer bud vase set in yellow, opaque white and aqua from Heath Ceramics ($100)
Danish modern love seat in chartreuse at Urban Outfitters ($398)
Smoky gray carafe and tumbler set from Haus Interior ($100)
Imperial trellis pillow cover in two-toned grey by Nena Von on Etsy ($35)


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Friday, September 18th, 2009

BYOC : Build Your Own Clouds

Coolest. Room divider. Ever. 
Yes folks, believe it or not, this isn’t a fancy shmancy art installation at MOMA. If you haven’t heard about it already, Clouds by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec allows the average individual to assemble these innovative structures from a set of fabric tiles and rubber bands in their very own homes. Designed for Danish textile company Kvadrat, Clouds come in two different fabric choices and seven different colors. 
Easy to mix and match, create and rearrange, this set is high on my list of must-have-when-I-have-space-for-it items. Can you imagine the looks on your guests’ faces when they see this in your living room? Priceless. To learn more about the designers and Clouds, check out Dezeen’s feature from earlier this year, or visit Linge Roset, our main resource for purchasing Clouds in the US.  
The geometric patterns in the photo above reminded me of the sharp, structured angles that have been popping up in fashion trends this year.  Reminiscent of Lady Gaga? Sure. Just take a look at the black dress below by Commes des Garçons. You or I might not wear this borderline costume, but that doesn’t mean we can’t translate the honeycomb pattern and classic blue/brown palette into other feminine, artsy pieces.
Clockwise from top left:
Brown twill/grosgrain dress by Daniele Alessandrini at YOOX ($180)
Blue strapless bow dress AKA New York on ShopBop ($298)
Moon Dress, RM by Roland Mouret on Net-a-porter
Black honeycomb dress with leather by Commes des Garçons on Far Fetch ($683)
Leather metallic piped bag from Topshop ($50)
Jeffrey Campbell class bootie in brown from Urban Outfitters ($158)
Eye shadow in Molten by Ulta ($4)
Breathe Life nail polish by OPI, in support of the Lung Cancer Foundation of America (various retailers)
BDG Skinny Cord Pant in Port at Urban Outfitters ($49)
Silence and Noise lightweight bomber jacket at Urban Outfitters ($39)
“Sweets for the sweet” honeycomb pendant from luckyduct’s Etsy Store ($65)
Metallic suede shoulder bag from Topshop ($125)
Pella Moda Youth peep-toe flats in light blue on Zappos ($92)

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