Constant Inspiration

Time to start designing for Fall 2015 and as usual the internet is full of inspiration...

                                  Gui Paganini

                                Pre 1999 Apple Neon Sign

                                   Maxime Rappaz

                            Roksanda Illincic

                                             Si Chan

                            Nelly Trines

                         Minju Kim

                                                                           Chanel

      Jaime Hayon

                    Teddy Charles

Mowgli Surf

Mowgli Surf is the coolest surf clothing brand on the planet and you can quote me. They make the most radical tees, tanks, shorts, sweatpants, and more that sport unique hand stamped and air brushed design techniques as well as a variety of dye processes that blow my mind with each new season they roll out with. They are based in California and all of their products are made in the USA. Mowgli is also one of the brands that Without Walls, Urban Outfitter's new fitness/active lifestyle brand carries along with Mokuyobi (see previous post). The two Mowgli co-founders are actually the nicest dudes I've ever met so prepare yourselves for a glowing review.

Mowgli is run by dream team identical twin brothers Alex and Philip Seastrom, and yes I know what you're thinking, even their last name gives a nod to Earth's water, can you say destiny? Philip does all of the artwork surrounding their brand with the occasional outside artist thrown in. And can I just say this boy has some talent! All of his artwork perfectly embodies Mowgli's entire aesthetic. Alex being the math and business whiz that he is manages production like a true professional, and Philip is always there to back him up.

You definitely need to be an awesome type of human to rock their gear. Mowgli's slogan, enemy of the average, shows their ease of being individuals and standing out from the crowd which they do so well with literal flying colors. When you throw on a Mowgli tee you can practically feel the wind blowing off of the Pacific Ocean and through your sun streaked beachy curls with California Love playing in the background.

If that description didn't immediately bring you some strong west coast vibes then I guess I just suck at writing. Now that you are completely filled in on the life story of the Mowgli brothers, check out the photos below of some of their designs but don't forget to grab your shades because their future is looking bright! I apologize in advance for all of the 'selfies' but you're just gonna have to deal. Check out their website here for their blog and stockists and be sure to follow them on instagram for some surf pics that will make you jelly you're not west coast bound.

If I ran the world, these shorts would be the required uniform.

Mokuyobi in the World

It's been so much fun to see all of the Mokuyobi Threads product interaction images coming in through instagram. Seeing Mokuyobi out in the world and in people's daily lives is a truly amazing, exciting, and motivating thing. Here are some of my favorites:

     poripop, swinya

     btbytong, janetnerd

     ammi3z, StefanDehod

     mokuyobi_thailand, magg

     potsoil, catsandflowers

     lickmycupcakes, bear_made

     mokuyobi_thailand, joijoice

     lepetitpot, catspidereven

     silverliningnails, thailand

     mabimorales, lepetitpot

     maneemejai, gowithoutwalls

     gowithoutwalls, jessedodds

                                          btbytong

I just had to throw in this horse kiss pic! So good!

Artists You Should Know: Bela Unclecat

Bela Unclecat makes the coolest drawings ever. Her style is so amazing and her imagination is impressive. I am completely wowed by all things Unclecat. I really hope that's her real name too because why can't the world be that amazing?

Go check out her website too!

In Progress New Collection

Working on a new collection for next year: assembling mood board, researching inspiration.  Everyone just relax and look at some cool photos:

Stephanie Wong

Minna

Hannah Haworth

 Jen Mann

Cecilia deCorral - www.decorral.net

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