Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Art / Fashion Mix FIx! Hooper Turner at Frosch & Portmann Inspires Us!

As NYFW (New York Fashion Week) begins, and the art fairs approach in the next month, the art of Hooper Turner seemed perfect to feature NOW.  Of course, his killer show/opening took place last week at  Frosch & Portmann Gallery at 53 Stanton Street, L.E.S. and runs thru March 10, 2013.  Be it fashion week or the art fairs, this show will definitly get you in the mood for your "art/fashion mix fix."
The gracious Eva Frosch will guide you through the quaint gallery explaining more about Turner's work and process.  I spoke with Hooper Turner as well and was able to get one of his collective books, "Mine Not Mine" so I can look at his work anytime!  The inspriations for me are endless as he combines the pages of fashion and art magazines into beautiful works of different sizes, shapes and mixed media techniques.
Hooper Turner
Turner has shown galleries from Paris to all over California, New York, Atlanta and the south and resides in Queens.  For more info visit www.froschportmann.com, www.hooperturner.comand make sure you go to the gallery as you'll want to see these in person.
Images from the "Fashion Ads" series.
They are all my favorites but I immediately gravitated to the Prada "Fashion Ads," on his website (link above, you can see more plus many other works and subject matter, all beautiful.) And, you will want to own one if you love the art/fashion mix as I do.

Close up...
Many referneces from art magazines as well with TYPEFORMS layered on top.
Dogs love art too!
Recap; visit the gallery at 53 Stanton Street, Lower East Side, www.froschportmann.com



Sunday, February 3, 2013

Tatty Devine Dazzles at Patricia Field - Design Duo Brings Fresh Art/Fashion Jewelry To NYC!

Fun, fun fun! British jewelry designers Tatty Devine tackles NYC for two weeks as they present their standout pieces and book release in the states, welcome ladies! First stop; Patricia Field on Bowery, the most perfect setting, (see the party right here!) Tatty Devine is an independent company that designs and manufactures all original pieces in the UK. They've come to NYC to host three events, the first was Saturday evening at Pat Field, you'll see the plethora of photos along with the remaining two events listed at the bottom of the post. The power-cool team is made up of Harriet Vine and Rosie Wolfenden, who founded Tatty Devine in 1999 and continue to run the operation from a studio in London’s East End, where it all started.

Harriet Vine and Rosie Wolfenden

"We like to make jewelry that blurs the boundaries between art, fashion and culture."   That what Art & Fashion Salon is all about and why I couldn't wait to meet them in person. I was also thrilled to meet Sonja Todd, Tatty Devine Marketing Manager, getting a bit of insight to the ladies plans for the big apple!
Buy the book!  "How To Make Jewelry" out now.  See below for all the details and join the upcoming workshop this Wednesday!

Do you love buying totally unique pieces from The House of Field as I do? Then here you go. The pieces are all original designs from scratch, and almost all of their jewellery is made by hand in Tatty Devine's own workshops in London and Kent. The pieces are colourful, confident, and have something to say. Anybody can wear Tatty Devine, they take inspiration from everywhere and believe life - and jewelry - should be fun!

There are two Tatty Devine stores in the UK, or you can purchase online, but word is a location will be opening in Williamsburg, Brooklyn this year! There are also around 300 Tatty Devine stockists worldwide. Find your nearest here.

Tatty Devines' most  recognisable pieces are the personalised perspex Name Necklace in 30 colors. Anyone can create a necklace with any name or word on it, as I plan to, with, you guessed it, a little skull charm affixed to it.  They are most famous for our perspex jewelry, but you'll also discover pieces made from fabric, wood, leather, veneer and enamel.
"We love to collaborate with other creative people, especially in art, music or fashion. We've worked with avant-garde girl group Chicks on Speed, British fashion designers like Louise Gray and Peter Jensen, artists including Rob Ryan and Gilbert & George, and we've also produced exclusive pieces for Tate, the Victoria & Albert Museum and Selfridges."
Who loves Tatty Devine?  Have a look...
Gem Lobster necklace on Will (left)
Tough to see, but the Blondie necklace (above) is awesome, my flash is not
More Fields favorites (above/below)
More of what The House Of Field is knows for....
DJ Jermaine playing a sweet variety of 80's alternative, pop and punk. When you hear old Siouxsie, M., and Bowie together, you know it's going to be allright....
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Event #2 - Book launch & workshop; Powerhouse Arena, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013 from 7-9 p.m. If you would like to join the workshop, you must purchase a book that evening at Powerhouse, 37 Main Street, Dumbo/Brooklyn, visit www.powerhousearena.com

Event #3 - "Be Our Valentine" BUST Party at Bar Matchless, Williamsburg, Brooklyn - Thursday, February 7, 2013 from 9 p.m. - ? Visit www.bust.com

Tatty Devine is motivated by fun! Get your original piece from Harriet and Rosie here and learn more about the design duo at www.tattydevine.com.

Stay tuned for more art & fashion photos from the Powerhouse event this week, see what piece I make!