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Archive for February, 2009
time to get away…
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009Faerie Jar
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
Light beings recognize other light beings…
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“Light beings recognize other light beings.”
Manon
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Manon Von Gerkan is beautiful, and talented. She and I have been tight for many years and we have grown our lines around the same time, often joining forces and always supporting one another. Manon’s work is inspired by nature. It is elegant yet has an undeniable strength, much like her. What I love so much is her attention to detail. She really appreciates the intricacies in things, and it always shows in her work and in the way she collects, categorizes and studies her inspirations so meticulously.
Manon, the early years…
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Can you guess which one is her?
Coterie began today
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
Above is Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, we’re calling on her for some blessings now that Coterie has begun. Coterie is the big NY trade show that happens every season. All of the buyers come from all over and place orders. Our great reps, Devin, our east coast rep from Denise Williamson, and Rebecca, our west coast rep from EM Productions, work the booth.
It’s really tough out there for the fashion business right now, good thing we have a strong collection, great reps, and a positive out look!
I wish…
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
I had thought of this first. Genius.
missing India
Friday, February 20th, 2009
two women in Karnataka
Of all the places in the world, India is by far my favorite. I feel so connected to the land and the people, all of the color and the smells…India is a heart home for me and I am longing to go back. It’s been almost 5 years since my last trip and I really miss it. Every year i make a plan to return and then every year I just get busier and busier.
Above is a photo I took in Karnataka, in South India.
there are no words…
Friday, February 20th, 2009
Swamp Siren.
Thursday, February 19th, 2009
Belinda Becker modeling/dancing in my “Swamp Siren” show in 2001. This show’s inspiration was all about Kali (the Hindu goddess) and her destruction. Kali clears so the new can come. It was originally scheduled for 9/11/01, we ended up showing it a month later…
lightness of being…
Thursday, February 19th, 2009
Richard…
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Richard Ruiz and I have been friends for more than a decade. We met in Paris when we were both attending Parsons Paris, it was love at first sight, sort of. We would stay up all night getting our work done for school and then squeeze into my twin bed and smoke cigarettes until it was time to go. Oh Paris, those were the days!
Richard is so super talented. His line, Richard Ruiz, is strong and poetic at the same time. His inspiration for Fall 2009 was a vision of an “urban nomadic tribe.” He was inspired for his collection when he saw two Masai tribesmen walking in Brooklyn in their traditional wardrobe.
Check out his work, www.richardruiznyc.com
J’aime Richard!
amazing.
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
flamingo formation
These are flamingos forming a flamingo.
ALL IS ONE.
prelude to “All for the Mountain” entry…
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
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featherhead.
All For The Mountain
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
"crystal mountain"
"stay the course" by Matthew Morgan
Carly Margolis' pyramid dream jewelry
“All for the Mountain,” is a joint effort of Carly Margolis (one of my nearest and dearests), and the talented Matthew Morgan. The two dream lovers have combined their talents to create beautiful jewelry (see Carly’s pyramid necklaces above), furniture and objets d’art (see Matthew’s “Stay the Course” above). I am proud to say that they are both wearing several pieces from the Mara Hoffman collection in the top picture, “Crystal Mountain.” I LOVE Carly and Matthew and I am sure you will too…check them out asap! www.AllfortheMountain.com
zink magazine spread
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
Here are the pulls from a great story we shot with Chloe Crespi for Zink Magazine. It’s on stands now, so pick it up!
time for some new inspiration…
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
Fall 2009 is done, now it is time to quickly move into the next Swim and Resort collections…So much to do, so little time. I’ve actually really been looking forward to getting into the next swim collection. I woke up yesterday (the morning after the show), and the first thing I thought was, it’s time to start swim, thank god! It’s nice to put an end to one collection and start the next. So, here we go!
what goes on behind the scene…
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
makeup...
kelly Cutrone!!!
the tent before it fills...
the "pit" before the press loads in...
The show!
Monday, February 16th, 2009Here are the thumbnails from the show, hit on each for a larger view…gonna try and put the video up…
enjoy!!
xo
mara
a day away!
Saturday, February 14th, 2009
shoes!!
klee working on her amazing gloves for the show
dominique adding final touches to an editorial gown
Surprisingly, we are almost ready for tomorrow’s show. Just the final touches left and then we’re outta here!
Love. so much it hurts.
Saturday, February 14th, 2009
thank you my sweet.
sonny…
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today is the day to shower the people you love…
Snake charmer
Saturday, February 14th, 2009
Today is the 5 year anniversary of the day I met Javier. He made this piece for me during our courtship…how could I resist?
let’s break for a minute,
Thursday, February 12th, 2009and check out some “GYPSY HORSES.”
WOW. When I first discovered these magical beasts a few weeks ago I couldn’t get over that I had lived my whole life up until this point and had never seen one. It was kind of like seeing a unicorn, a unicorn that is really into Bret Michaels. I mean…WOW. I’m in LOVE.
roll cameras.
Thursday, February 12th, 2009
Getting interviewed for Inside Edition…We’ve been getting a lot of pre press on the show, mostly because we’re doing a group show and everyone is interested in how designers are surviving the economic situation. Check us out on NY1 tomorrow!
