Corporate modifications

(via BOF)

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Beauty kit for branding skin, by Ryan McSorley (via notcot)

(via fashionkillers) ©Krijn van Noordwijk

Marimekko Mimicry

Mimicry

Vintage Marimekko Unikko bedding

Tons of Marimekko items can be purchased online at AlwaysMod

Marimekko has license agreements with Avon/H&M/Crate and Barrel/Converse/Nissan/Fatboy/and maybe more companies.
"When Marimekko was founded in 1951, its unparalleled printed fabrics gave it a strong and unique identity. Marimekko products are sold in approximately 40 countries. In 2010, the brand sales of Marimekko products worldwide were around EUR 150 million and the net sales amounted to EUR 73 million. The number of Marimekko stores totalled 84 at the year end. The key markets in 2011 are North America, Northern Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. The Group employs around 390 people. The company's shares are quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd."

And, if you're in Helsinki you can visit the latest project of Marimekko in collaboration with Strindberg; Marikahvila Here you will find Finnish delicacies in a surrounding of Marimekko’s cherished classics and fascinating new design. The furnishings in the interior draw on Finnish design and its classics in the spirit of the 1950s and ’60s. Strindberg will open Marikahvila at the end of June in the Kämp Galleria shopping centre, address: Pohjoisesplanadi 33, 00100 Helsinki.

Automobile culture: Gucci

While reading Vogue Italia/July 2011,I saw this add. Good to know there's a Gucci car! Natasha Poly is resting on this Fiat 500.

"It has been custom-designed by Gucci's creative director Frida Giannini. It also has two-toned leather seats and the exterior of the car features the Gucci logo." (Oh really? A logo?!)The "reason" for making this customized car; Making more money

"In celebration of the 90th anniversary of Gucci and the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy, automobile manufacturer Fiat is slated to begin selling its high-end Gucci-themed car line to what they’re calling ”showoff girls” between the ages of 30 and 40 via UK dealerships. This is one of the first luxury cars to be marketed specifically to women."(PSFK)
*Now for some History about Gucci and Cars*

General Motors; In 1979 and 1980, a Miami-based aftermarket company offered the Cadillac Seville by Gucci edition.
The dashboard carried the "Gucci script" logo in bold lettering. Inside the trunk was a full set of Gucci luggage.(Photo via)

In 1973, the American Motors Corporation featured a special version that was designed by Aldo Gucci, the AMC Hornet Gucci Sportabout. (more and photo via)
In between 1980 and 2011 people customized their cars themselves

(via bored celluloid)

(via deliajill's photostream )

Lola Pagola

Lola Pagola; Dutch Shoelabel from 1985/1995. Their history online

Nowadays Marijke Bruggink designs the Original Desert Boot collection for Clarks. Marli Witteveen doesn't design shoes anymore, she's very active in the fashion industry.

Minimal Baroque collection by Prada

by Federica di Giovanni

by Mattia Buffoli

by Rosi Di Stefano

by Tassili Calatroni

"The MINIMAL BAROQUE eyewear by Prada is more than just a collection, it is an ongoing artistic project which reaches its second phase yesterday, 17th may,2011, with the launch of 2 new sunglasses designs for the Minimal Baroque collection, accompanied by the simultaneous release of 8 carefully selected photographs dedicated to new talent in fashion and presented in the talent section of vogue.it -  (zootmagazine.com)

Fashion Tribe Quiz: #1 Silent Screamers

* Do you belong to the silent screamers fashion tribe? *

Take the Quiz!
Just copy/paste the questions and place your numbers behind the ?. Please submit your answers as a comment on this post, xoxo Mimi

1-How many brands do you know by heart? 

2-How many product names do you know by heart?

3-How many articles do you own?

4-How many articles you own in different colours?
5-How many articles you own in more variations?

6-How many articles have you owned in the past? 

7-How many articles do you want to own?

8-How many articles do you dislike?

The Bonus Question; find the trick product(s)  

Twin Brothers in fashion

Dean and Dan Caten

DSquared², famous for their super-low jeans, the look is sexy yet rugged, relaxed yet over the top. They launched their first signature womenswear collection, DEanDAN in 1986. By 1988 they had signed on to label Ports International (currently Ports 1961) as creative directors. At the same time, Dean and Dan designed for their lower-end, leisure brand, Tabi International. In 1991, the brothers moved to Milan were they worked as designers for Gianni Versace and Diesel, the latter of which funded and launched their namesake brand.They debuted their men's collection in 1994, and in 2003, they launched a women's collection In 2007.

Byron and Dexter Peart

"Dexter and Byron Peart, 34-year-old twins, are starting their venture with a luxury leather goods line called Want - Les Essentiels de la Vie.On their quest, they're travelling from New York to Milan, Moscow to Cape Town, toting the first "essential" items from their line: computer bags and iPod cases."We want to give people what they want before they know they want it,'' Dexter Peart said at the Chabanel St. offices of the Want Agency, formed with partner Eddy Wiltzer several years ago as an importer of Swedish lines...read more

Ronald and Rony Delice

"In 1998, Ronald and Rony Delice, also from Canada, launched their menswear line, Ron and Ron. The Ron & Ron label accentuates timeless, classic tailoring with distinctive and versatile touches. Ron & Ron identifies the essence in the meaning of custom style as individual luxury and a personal indulgence which translates into their designs".

The Christmas twins

"We don't have customers we have friends. A unique coffeecorner and boutique in Amsterdam where celebrity hosts Greg and Gary, the Christmas twins, have been offering their friends and customers personal service for almost 18 years. It was also the workplace and home of Greg and Gary Christmas. Disco singers, fashion advisors and pop icons, whose premises combine boutique and cafe under a single roof. This attractive decorated shop with mirrored walls and shelves piled high with knitwear. It's a place where you will receive a relaxed and friendly welcome". The Twins are not alive anymore. Gary was the last brother to pass away in 2009. (text taken from http://www.channels.nl/amsterdam/backstage.html, strange. It's like that shop still exists.)

Twin Sisters in fashion

FELDER FELDER

FELDER FELDER was launched by identical twin sisters Annette and Daniela Felder, while still studying at Central Saint Martins in London 2006/2007. The sisters established a signature style with their feminine rock and roll aesthetic, which was quickly embraced by singers and actresses, including Rihanna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Florence and the Machine and Allison Mosshart (runway S11).

Spijkers en Spijkers

Spijkers en Spijkers Dutch twin sisters Truus and Riet Spijkers,graduated in 1993 and 1994 at the Academy of the Arts Arnhem (Artez), and took their Masters at the FIA in 2000. That same year they showed their collection 'Girlfriend' to the international fashion press in Paris. The collections show a mix of feminine frills and such, combined with geometric shapes. These opposites together are the strong base for their remarkable signature style.(runway S11)

The Olson twins

These twins have had clothing lines practically their whole lives. They started with a "tween" line for WalMart.At the moment they have 2 brands. The Row: Launched in 2007, beautiful but practical clothes whose fit and luxurious texture (T-shirts in sheer cashmere, leggings in stretch leather) have a private meaning to the people who wear them. Less expensive is Elizabeth and James which is produced under a license with L’Koral Industries.(photo F11 The Row) (via)

Dpipertwins

Danielle and Chantelle Piper are 23 year old twin fashion models, socialites, and fashion designers. They are referred to as the Dpipertwins. They both attended Fashion Industries high school and continued their education at the Fashion Institute of Technology where achieved their bachelors degree. the two came together to launch a jewelry line, Treasure Chest, and a clothing collection called Kastle Designs.The New York natives are half Ghanaian and half Montserratian, and actually lived in Ghana for nine years. Their clothing aptly reflects a mix of Afro-Caribbean fabrics with American flavor and fits. (photo: wearing their own designs)(via)

The Sachika twins

The Sachika twins To-Nya and To-Tam. Model on the Runway(S11)is the famous (for her booty) "bikini" model Coco, wife of rapper/actor Ice T. Check her website here if you're over 18 only! (photo's via)

Plum and Lucy Sykes

Both are ubiquitous on the social scene, both have hot husbands. Author/socialite Plum Sykes and her twin, designer/socialite Lucy Sykes, both used to be fashion editors.....(read more

Coco and Breezy

http://cocoandbreezy.bigcartel.com