Dagmar Rules.
We love the Swedish line Dagmar‘s take on knits- along with their emphasis on quality and the wearer’s personal style, they have created a modern opening for individualism. They represent the excellent handcraft the Swedes are known for, with a tailored touch that gives the wearer a feeling of sensualism and enhanced energy. The label [...]
Just arrived: Joya candles by Sarah Cihat
After stumbling upon Joya recently, we not only fell in love with these beautiful ceramic vessels, but we also fell in love with the company. If you’re not familiar with Joya, get cozy- these folks design, pour and produce all of their candles in Brooklyn, NY with informed design and a great care for quality [...]
Getting naughty in the stacks.
The thinking woman’s jewelry line ‘Dirty Librarian Chains‘ just arrived today. Not only do we absolutely love this line’s feel for the right-now looks of loose lightweight chains that go with EVERYTHING, but we are also charmed by their clever branding and limitless reference to the last bastion of government-run hangouts. Among the collection are [...]
Go IRO.
As expressed in previous posts, we love the French. Their food, their fashion, their way- their je ne sais quoi. Mostly, we’re drawn to their ease of style- the perfected slouch, the complex met with the simple, less is more and the art of simply getting dressed- everyday. This French sensibility is how I describe [...]
Casual Friday
Two great new arrivals have us feeling snuggly and relaxed- the first being Sophomore, a contemporary collection of tanks, tees, dresses and sweatshirts by Lower East Side designer Chrissie Miller who took cues from the timeless simplicity of downtown New York to create a single, and very successful, t-shirt design in 2003. It was this [...]
First Friday at Shine with Tim Hill
It was a sweet turnout for citypaper.com editor Tim Hill‘s first solo show. When I approached Tim to create work for our space involving horses, I knew as a graphic designer he had a great eye- but that he also had great hand with carpentry and had recently made some rough and tumble works for [...]
Swedish Invasion
This afternoon, Rodebjer‘s highly anticipated Autumn 08 Collection arrived at Shine and is expectedly cool, extremely wearable and beyond basic. Swedish designer Carin Rodebjer is known for her striking silhouettes, skillful pattern making and fresh approach to fashion. This season’s collection is true to form. Rachel is modeling her favorites from Rodebjer as well as [...]