Righteous Threads

Cords connecting Fashion :: Textiles :: Music :: Design :: Culture :: Ecology ::

Sleek Color hits matte, neutral ground..

Happened into a boutique while strolling down the Bowery today, and discovered the impressive work of NYC designer, Bliss Lau.. the leatherwork, chain and rivets bridge the line between garment and accessory in a “riveting” take on body adornment. I’m envisioning some creative layering of these pieces over various fabrics- silks, velvets and sheers especially..View the collections at www.blisslau.com

Shaggy diamonds in wool… Also at Timbuktu, NYC..

Vibrant geometry in hand-woven Moroccan rugs at Timbuktu, NYC..

Im-pressed, captured.. Netted and tattered and draped

Spilled..

breadfangs / Maria Aparicio

› Currently enjoying the music of house and techno producer, Christina Chatfield. I'm impressed with her productions and live sets, where she utilizes a collection of hardware and software synthesizers to create her richly textured beats and melodies. Heavy nods to Detroit techno and Chicago deep house, this girl knows how to create thoughtful sounds that make people move. Looking forward to her NYC performance on Feb 3, 2012 at the Bunker!

› Digging this slowed-down, soul-tinged deep house mix by DJ NATURE this week..

› Current read: William McDonough's book, "Cradle to Cradle" ...focusing on the impact of industry on environment and potential solutions for changing the way we live and design things, so that we may exist more symbiotically with nature. Pretty much essential reading to any human being, in my opinion...