Sunday, April 19, 2009

Le Tag












  As some of our friends know, we are big graffiti enthusiasts and appreciate the unique art form.  So, when we saw ads for a graffiti exhibit at the Grand Palais we did a double take but decided we would probably check it out.  On a rainy Saturday afternoon we went to take a look at graffiti in a famous museum.  
  Inside of a huge room hung 300 pieces of artwork by 150 artists from all over the world.  The idea was that every artist had two canvases the same size to write their name on one and on the other to paint their idea of love.  I think somewhere after viewing only a quarter of the show I was getting the feeling that most of the artists took this exhibit as a joke and most could not think of anything to paint except hearts.  
   The crowd was made up of all kinds of people: young, old, kids, parents, tourists.  All intently taking photos and following the announcer as he deciphered every painting and artist.  It was quite funny in my eyes having seen some of the best graffiti in San Francisco and Los Angeles on the streets for free.  There weren't even any west coast writers represented so I was a bit disappointed.  
   Some of my favorites were Horfe, Amaze, Ghost, L'Atlas and Miss 17.  

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

étudiants à la mode


(vintage jacket, hand knit PDU sweater, PDU private label dress, Gaspard Yurkevich tights, Melissa for Herchcovitch Alexandre shoes)
(Lanvin Jacket, Vintage sweater, Burberry shirt, Liberty Tie, Vintage Pants, Ferragamo shoes)


  For a few months now, Grant and I have been taking a french course near our place.  At the moment we are on one of many school vacations for a couple of weeks.  Last week we were a bit early to class and the lighting was perfect for a photo op in front of our school.  Our teacher loves us and always makes a point of talking about fashion during all of  our classes.  She always comments on our outfits and our style. Bonne Vacances!

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Hook in hand



Sorry for the lack of posts.  We are busy working on all of our new ideas for the next spring season.  We have some really great ideas we are super excited to bring them to life.  Here is a little crochet collaboration we made while watching Mr. Freedom the other night.  Expect more to come soon.  



Thursday, April 2, 2009

April Reality


  Considering these "economic times",  yesterday I did something so embarrassing that I can only show you a drawing.   I dressed up in a cute pink dress and dark sunglasses and went to the busiest street in our chic neighborhood and gave the usual peddler lady some competition.  I was open to money or  a possible job opportunity.  I've done crazier things so it wasn't too bad.  Unfortunately, the rich investor that I was hoping would take pity, never passed by. 
 O.K., maybe my April's fools joke(poisson avril in french=april fish?) doesn't read well via web, but I couldn't resist pulling some legs(even the day after).  I wrote it today because there is a reality in the current state of things depicted by the drawing but not actually realized.