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I began an inspiration Tumblr, Synchronicity, and posted this photo here. I was inspired by Chelsea Lavin’s Tumblr, see lanvin. I’ve been thinking for a while that I need one place to keep all the photos, quotes, and videos that inspire me.
Click here to visit Synchronicity, Amy Creyer’s new inspiration Tumblr.
This past Saturday, Alma Wieser – better known as the woman behind Vintage Heaven and “mother” of Heaven Gallery – presented the Fall 2011 collection for her reconstructed vintage line, Renovar.
Alma was inspired by the great 20th century American artist Louise Nevelson, one of the progenitors of installation art and helped popularize the use of recycled materials in fine art. Just like Nevelson, Alma sourced vintage clothing to create designs greater than their original form. She succeeded with flying colors – or shall I saw neutrals? The lack of hue was remarkable in its starkness, but the restriction to only black and white was yet another tribute to Nevelson; the artist was well-known for shying away from color in her work.
Alma used a variety of reclaimed materials including electrical cords, children’s blocks, bicycle seat, toy tools, and other intriguing shapes. Strapped to the lapels of coats or positioned atop teased-out hair, these forms added a bit of humor and mystery in the best possible way. Where were these items before Alma found them? And taken only for the shape of each piece – beyond their original uses as a cell phone charger or part of a vehicle – they were certainly fascinating elements in an entirely enchanting collection.
Renovar is by far the best kept secret in Chicago’s growing, yet often over-saturated fashion scene. Alma’s purity of mission, depth of soul, and remarkable design skills make this show one never to miss.
Official Site: Heaven Gallery
Official Site: Louise Nevelson Foundation
Last night, I sat first row at a private, industry-only runway show produced by Factor Model Management and Chosen Management modeling agencies at LaSalle Power Co and sponsored by Dealavue.com. The event, titled “A New Generation of Faces,” was designed to present the Chicago-based firm’s latest additions to their modeling stable. Ikram generously provided women’s clothing for the girls to wear. I was excited to see so many pieces from SUNO, since I just bought myself a dress from their collection. The men donned a simple uniform of white tees and blue jeans.
The show started promptly at 7:30 and local band Evoli provided the music. After the show, the group headed downstairs to the second floor of the spacious LaSalle Power Co. complex to drink, network, and party!
Industry people from casting firm Shahid & Co., Urban Outfitters, and Seventeen magazine were present, as were two of Chicago’s hottest bloggers, Lauren Kazun and Chelsea Cankar from Stic-of-the-Week. The evening’s festivities were generously sponsored by internet start-up Dealavue.com, which harnesses the power of group purchasing for the retail and fashion sectors.
