We’ve covered this name before on POLKADOT and we are excited to once again return to Berlin fashion house Perret Schaad. Despite Jil Sander’s return with UNIQLO, the runways has been waiting for a worthy continuation of minimalist german fashion design and Perret Schaad has confidently stepped forward into the spotlight with their Autumn Winter …
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The 60s are back! But thankfully, in an incredibly tasteful manner with the Los Angeles spirit gleaming through, intact with sunglasses. This year, Asandri gives us the contemporary woman, the lady of the NOW, spotted in Midtown NYC, London, Paris, Hollywood Hills. The design philosophy is for a woman enjoying a luxurious and cultiated lifestyle, …
We witness a german winter and yet the onset of spring with this year’s show from Plauener Spitze in collaboration with Irene Luft. Or perhaps a contemporary take on Natoire’s “Le Reveille de Venus”? Transparency and opacity intersect as the designers play a hide and seek game with the primary use of lace. The absolute lack …
It is finally JAN 19th and the start of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week here in Berlin. The lineup of designers is staggering and we at POLKADOT will be sneaking into a few shows armed with a notepad, a trusted old Nikon, and a 20mm! We’ll be reviewing several hot designers, young and fresh, and on the …
A nice preview of the upcoming D.A.T.E. Spring Summer collection. More details will follow.
“Get in the bathtub! Be together!” Those were the orders given to Devendra Banhart and his girlfriend Rebecca Schwartz…” – Nowness This is the new campaign for eyewear company Oliver Peoples directed by Photographer Lisa Eisner. Devendra rocks as usual. | Via 2.2
The Property Of… collection includes bags and accessories designed for men. The brand has since become known for its good quality, clean design aesthetic and thoughtful approach to functionality. Branding is purposely understated and subtle. The first Property Of… collection was released four years ago by a small Singapore based design team, and has since …
We’re seeing a lot of paper jewelry, nowadays, but we could say that Dutch artist Nel Linssen is a kind of pioneer in this field. She began in late 80’s investigating the potential of this material, creating paper ornaments with geometric structure but also an organic flair. She works with “interaction between head and hands: …
Their Fall/Winter 2011 collection is very beautiful. It’s not the 1st time they made a partnership with Salazar for their video image. Simple and trendy. | Via 2.2
Andy Richardson, uno dei marchi più cool del momento, si appresta ad affrontare la nuova stagione proponendo sul prossimo mercato una linea sempre più british. Uno stile prezioso che abbina con elegante maestria lo spirito decisamente urban del brand ad una minuziosa ricerca del materiale, come il camoscio trapuntato o la raffinatezza dei suoi bottoni …
I quattro ragazzi fiorentini non si fermano mai. Le loro idee volano e superano i confini della velocità e del tempo. Le loro intuizioni sono sempre un qualcosa di geniale da gettare sul mercato per sbalordire e stupire. La stagione FW 2011 segnerà per loro una svolta importante , durante l’importantissimo evento Pitti Immagine Uomo …
Behind the scenes about The Sartorialist , in a short documentary – a must see ! I liked the idea about time, everyday he is recording someone’s look in a certain time and place, what would it mean in 100 years time? (i like his glasses too) | Via: 2.2
La firma giapponese Comme des Garçons ha lanciato per Natale una serie di flaconi in edizione limitata per due dei suoi più famosi profumi, della serie Merry Happy Crazy Colour. Le fragranze in questione sono Comme des Garçons 2 e Wonderwood Comme des Garçons: i flaconi sono rivestiti di cartapesta colorata fatta a mano, ispirata …