In honor of the recent unveiling of the Andy Monument in Union Square, NYC, (and of Em’s return home later this week) here are a selection of fun Andy Warhol themed objects. Oh, and you can sing along to Stereo Total’s Andy Warhol, (soundtrack here to some Andy footage) while perusing the items.
Category Archives: Fashion
Typographied Objects
Pretty much anything with nice typography is bound to catch my eye. And pretty much any object that uses typography as an integral part of its design is likely to win me over. Here are but a very few:
Clockwise from top left:
Typographic Dress at the Met
Alphabet Poster
Jacqueline Rabun Type Jewelry
Veer Character Scarf
House Industries Neutraface Pillow
Alphabet Ice Cube Trays
Red Plastic Letters from Etsy
Domino Clock
British Route Signs Chair
Fontables
Typography Coasters
Typolade Chocolates
Type Bookends
CB2 Letterpress Rug
Alphabet Bookcase
Letteroom Alphabet Eco Wrapping Paper
Diseños Enredados (Tangled Designs)
These bags in their organic shapes are part of Argentinean designer Ivana Crivos’ clothing and accessories creations and company called ‘Hedón’. Hand knit in Lycra, Crivos likes the melding of new technology with the traditional process. The priority for Crivos is that the material work well with the body, covering it and molding its shape to it. “I want my products, clothing or accessories, to transmit love, happiness and comfort,” says the designer. “My designs are basically about the human body, as well as thinking about the requirements of modern life.”
You can see more of Ivana Crivos’ designs here.
Slap Watches
It may have become apparent by now that the three of us have a weakness for watches…or maybe time pieces in general. It’s not that we own that many of them, but we just tend to notice and appreciate them possibly more than most. Recently, Daniela spotted one of these Slap watches on someone’s wrist and was immediately smitten.
The Slap watch is a silicone watch that implements the mechanism of the spring coil bracelet popular in the 90s. It comes in nine, mostly bright, colors with interchangeable faces, creating 81 possible color combinations. Plus, at under $20, it seems very reasonably priced.
You can learn more about them and visit their online shop, here.
Jess Collett: Fabulous Hats
As a nod to today’s Royal Wedding, here are some fabulous hats by Jess Collett, the London milliner who was initially to design the mother-of-the-bride’s hat, until, apparently, there was a change of dress plans last week, when the hat was no longer necessary. Nevertheless, these wooden hats by Collett, likely to be a departure from the unveiled royal-ish design, are really spectacular. Sculptural works of art!
Concrete
There seem to be an awful lot of things cropping up made of concrete, lately. I’ve always found the seemingly cold material rather warm. Maybe it’s the urbanite in me.
Clockwise from top left corner:
Kix-Berlin Concrete USB stick
Concrete Corbu Chair by Stefan Swicky
Corner Rings and Seven Rings by 22design studio
Loose Tea Container on Etsy
Pendant lamp Trabant 1 + Trabant 2 by Joachim Manz
Spice Rub Set on Etsy
Lavazza Coffee Machine by Shmuel Linski
Concrete Necklace by Bergnerschmidt
Alex and Chloe: Square Bangle
Hanger à la Magritte
Inspired by Rene Magritte’s “The Son of Man,” Igor Udushlivy created these humorous hangers.
via Behance
Ziiiro Aurora Watch
Nike SB: Geoff McFetridge Paper Dunks
As part of the “Art in the Streets” Exhibition at MOCA in LA, Nike SB has created 24 unique pairs of Paper Dunks, each made from an original piece of Geoff McFetridge artwork. The shoes are on display at MOCA’s shop and will be auctioned on May 26, 2011 at 1pm. In addition, Nike SB has produced a series of specially packaged t-shirts by artists and skateboarders Neckface, Futura, Lance Mountain and CR Stecyk III.
via ColorbyNumbers
Axylo Alphabet Rings
Swiss company Axylo makes these cool Alphabet Rings. You can wear just one or create a word or message using multiple fingers. Necklaces and earrings are available too, but the rings are my personal favorite.
Patternity Tights
How fun are these, huh? From the tights to the packaging! Patternity is a London based design studio that specializes in the application of patterns. Available at their online shop.
Momantai Shawl Loop
I like the idea of jewelry for your scarf. These loops (this one is the Pepita Loop) were designed by Momantai in the Netherlands. Available through their site.
BKF Backpack
This BKF backpack designed by Ingrid Gutman for Humawaca and Mi in Argentina is based on the iconic leather chair designed by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy in 1940, popularly known as the Butterfly Chair.
The anamorphic shape of this bag permits it to rest elegantly on the wearer’s back. Available here.
O-Clock
The O-Clock is a cool concept for a modern-day pocket watch. Designed by Esteban Design.
Saat Watch
Saat Watch is designed by Fatih Baltas. “Saat is at its core a simple, organic form: customizable and adaptable to fit the human who wears it. The extruded and bursting colors of the hi-poly lines stands juxtaposed to this, emphasizing the concept of nature and modernity combined.”
Wearable Foods by Sung Yeon Ju
Korean artist Sung Yeon Ju made these dresses from fruits and vegetables as part of an ongoing project of constructed art forms made with food that she started two years ago. (Click on photo for more detail.)
“This series of her work forces viewers to defy the actual meaning, the functionalities, and the aspects of what clothing signifies in our lives. The essence of clothing and food has been reinterpreted. Each element does not fulfill its own role and yet, each suggests an unconventional and even contradicting role – un-wearable clothing that is made out of the materials that do not last.”
via Trendland
Signs Rings
“The Signs Silver Collection was inspired by the frequent use email and mobile phone messages. People use different signs to communicate their moods…”
Chao & Eero Jewel is a Finnish company designing and producing high quality handmade jewelry. via designpumpa
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