Gails Spring Wish List

I love spring! Its the beginning of bright fun prints! Here are some of my early wish list loves.
First up, I love this bathing suit found at Mod Cloth. The classic cut paired with such a fun print makes it a must have item this year. Orla Kiely's sketchy and fun fruit print, brings whimsy to this classically mouse grey dress hitting a perfect summery balance. Next is Stella McCartney's fabulous trench covered with botanical illustrations. A gorgeous re-interpretation of the classics it is livened up by the usage of large white spaces and large scale. And Finally we have a bit of home with Studio Cochineal's Peanut table. If you havent checked out their mod furniture jump on over to their site for some great pieces. I like that though they went with a green tint the wood grain pattern is still visible for a beautiful popping effect. The dips sanded down in the table are a bonus to this great design!

Birds of a Feather

I've been brainstorming concepts for an early fall line for children fabric. Something new and refreshing that touched upon those classic fall colors and imagery. In my research I fell in love with the concept of feathers as a visual representation of fall leaves. Here are a few snap shots of my initial conceptual drawings and musings. I also ended up sketching a little model for the garment I'd place the fabric on :)
Enjoy!
-Gail

From reference to print sketch idea

Following last Fridays posts inspiration in patterns in nature, I have for you a small sample of nature to textile print design process. The picture is of a beautiful mushroom purchased at the Farmers Market. I love the overlapping curves of mushrooms, it gives its form a very petal like feel without screaming "flower". I played around with this idea and adapted it into a classic rose fabric layout. It was a nice piece to create for fun.

-Gail

Kanizsa interpretation into prints

What do you see?
The Kanizsa triangle is an optical illusion first described by the Italian psychologist Gaetano Kanizsa.
Your interpretation may be that of the outline of a triangle with a white upside down triangle over it. Of course that isn't what has been drawn there is it? In Prints and fabrics a lot can be done with our minds ability to fill in the blanks and interpretation of information. Here is a sample print using this technique.
For more information on the subject check out Dr. Weinschenk post, here

Indonesia for the Holidays

1. Tory Burch tunic 2. Marc Jacobs scarf  3. Tory Burch sandal 4. Bona Drag tunic 5. Tory Burch hat
6. Gargyle sunglasses 7. Revolve Clothing passport case

So why a spread for Indonesia? Well, our lucky Gail is traveling there over the holidays. We can't wait for her to get back and share all her wonderful stories, pictures, and inspirations. In the meantime, we thought we would put together a fashion collage of what we might wear in that beautiful country. We just love the vibrant colors and detailed prints inspired by their culture. 

Gail's Wish List

Nia Coat found at All Saints, Fox Print found at The Animal Print Shop, Vase found at
Merchant no. 4, Fox Candle found at Anthro, Sheep Necklace found at Christine Domanic

We told you we would be sharing our personal wish lists! So without further adieu, here are is our textile designer, Gail's, gift choice collage. These are fantastic gifts for any stylish lady. Since Gail is the chicest of them all, we hope that she receives everything on it! When she does, perhaps she should keep her necklace and fox print in different rooms. We wouldn't want the sheep to go missing in the middle of the night!