ГООK¡ - Weekly Digest #6

September 28, 2022

Hello! This is the midweek edition of ГООK¡ by Ersel Örge — one piece resurfaced from the unlimited archive as timeless uplift for heart, mind, and spirit. You can always catch up on previous issues right here. Enjoy weekly inspirational articles.

Fashion

Crystals and fringe are trending at Milan Fashion Week with Bottega Veneta, Jil Sander, Vivetta, Des Phemmes, Chb and more going all-in.

Rising genderless brand Botter held an experiential show in Paris highlighting possibilities for a plastic free world and clothes made of algae. It’s part of the designers’ grander plan to grow differently.

Art

Curated by Larry Ossei-Mensah, Ghosts of Empire II seeks to provoke conversation and questioning around British imperialism

SINGLE STROKE The Art of Single Line The Croatian artist Paolo Ceric is famous for his animated GIFs, experiments with illustration without forgetting the graphic and geometric study of the image. A...

Design

Humans have proven to be creative and imaginative creatures, producing ideas and designs that can blow minds and inspire spirits. Despite all our advancements and achievements, however, we still can't hold a candle to Mother Nature's designs. We can try to approximate those designs, though, or at least utilize naturally-occurring patterns to inspire our own

Remix Maison is a home collection using Native Shoes Remix + metal to create sculptural furniture from reclaimed + repurposed footwear.

Photography

52 Original Artworks curated by India Balyejusa, Surrealist Works Inspired by Man Ray. Original Art Collection created on 8/30/2022.

CONVERSATIONS WITH MYSELF 1 The images from Conversations with Myself, are multi-layered visual dialogues that intimately explore Jo Ann Chaus’s relationships, between and within herself, others and...

Textiles

The study by Fashion for Good and Circle Economy values the post-consumer textiles suitable for fiber-to-fiber recycling at 74 million euros per year.

Featured BOOK

In The Curated Closet, style writer Anuschka Rees presents a fascinatingly strategic approach to identifying, refining, and expressing personal style and building the ideal wardrobe to match it, with style and shopping strategies that women can use every day. Using The Curated Closet method, you’ll learn to:

• Shop smarter and more selectively

• Make the most of your budget

• Master outfit formulas and colour palettes

• Tweak your wardrobe for work

• Assess garment fit and quality like a pro

• Curate a closet of fewer, better pieces

Including useful infographics, charts, and activities, as well as beautiful fashion photography, The Curated Closet is the ultimate practical guide to authentic and unique style. Further details are here.

Featured PODCAST

Louis Vuitton is expected to name its Virgil Abloh successor within weeks. Lauren Sherman quizzes Imran Amed on what luxury labels think about when recruiting top designers.

Background: Louis Vuitton has spent almost a year searching for a Virgil Abloh successor after the designer died in November…

Listen to this episode from The Business of Fashion Podcast on Spotify. Louis Vuitton is expected to name its Virgil Abloh successor within weeks. Lauren Sherman quizzes Imran Amed on what luxury labels think about when recruiting top designers. Background: Louis Vuitton has spent almost a year searching for a Virgil Abloh successor after the designer died in November...

Louis Vuitton is expected to name its Virgil Abloh successor within weeks. Lauren Sherman quizzes Imran Amed on what luxury labels think about when recruiting top designers. Background: Louis Vuitton has spent almost a year searching for a Virgil Abloh successor after the designer died in November...

Webinars

In this compelling panel discussion, Fast Company and Deloitte convene thought leaders to share the latest insights and best practices driving progress towards health equity in this country.

Eventbrite - Fashion Declares presents How to promote Transparency & Accountability in fashion supply chains? - Wednesday, 5 October 2022 - Find event and ticket information.