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Semi-precious Larvae

"After collecting the larvae from their normal environments, Hubert Duprat relocates them to his studio where he gently removes their own natural cases and then places them in aquaria that he fills with alternative materials from which they can begin to recreate their protective sheaths. He began with only gold spangles but has since also added the kinds of semi-precious and precious stones (including turquoise, opals, lapis lazuli and coral, as well as pearls, rubies, sapphires, and diamonds) seen here."

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Stewardess Uniform Collection

More than 400 Stewardess Uniforms

Jeremy Scott Runway Spring 2006

Designer Jeremy Scott really caught my eye with his new spring collection. It's late 80's/early 90's surf inspired- those long shorts with bright pop-psychedelic patterns (I remember them being called "Jams"), big hoodies for men and women, and huge high-tops. Match this retro look with exaggerated icons of ancient Egypt ("Property of Tut" is emblazoned across one pair of shorts, and note the "mummy" pattern above) and there you have it: Jeremy Scott's brilliant Spring line for 2006. Take a look.

Jeremy Scott Spring 2006

Azra designs

Phones, iPods, PDA's, PSP's? You already have so many things to do with your ten fingers. Perhaps its easier to wear your bag around your wrist like a bracelet or on your forearm if you so choose. New-York based Arza Design makes it possible with its contemporary design collection, using minimal shapes and basic materials. The Swiss handmade bags and accessories brand Prognose (pictured below) features another innovative solution. Like a jerry can around your hips, Gurt.no.one model leaves hands and torso free to move. Thanks to the folding system, the bag can be opened and closed quickly and easily, like a drink carton. Simple and clear-cut, this retro-futuristic cube will probably become a must-have piece of hand luggage for necessary items.

no hands

Hideki Seo

Hideki Seo graduated from the Hogeschool Antwerpen (Belgium) with his fashion collection ‘Swimming in the Garment’, that was inspired by his visit to the Arctic and the eskimos who live there.Hideki Seo is preparing an installation of his collection for Side by Side, Laforet, Harakuju 2.5F Jinguma 1-11-6, Shibuya-ku 150-0001 Tokyo, Japan (from November 1st)

Swimming in the Garment

Foldable Boots

Rachael Sleight’s folded version of the wellington boots.

PLEAT

Safron Bulletproof Robes

"Separatists in southern Thailand—a region that up until Thailand's annexation in 1902 was semi-autonomous, Malay, and Muslim—have increased violence against the Thai Buddhist majority in recent years, targeting more and more Buddhist monks and teachers. A recent terror tactic, writes the Observer Research Foundation, is "for two terrorists to travel in a two-wheeler and for the one in the rear to take out a weapon and kill the target. This helps in rapid get-away after the killing without being captured by the bystanders or the police." As a result, new products are being developed to protect Buddhist monks, from bulletproof vests in the traditional safron hue to motorcycle sidecars—dubbed "monkmobiles"— encased in protective glass and outfitted with a small window for receiving alms. "--Eyeteeth

Fukuyama suits

Masahiro Fukuyama sculpts suits, inspired by the ancient culture of the Samurai and contemporary game-culture.

more suits and fake apes

Ethical Fashion Show

Southern hemisphere countries have long provided an inspiration for some of our well-known designers.These countries have fostered great dressmakers and fashion design schools. However, local designers need distribution outlets so they can reach the consumer market and prove that ethical fashion (also called Fashion for development, whereby designers work with local craftsmen) can be fully in line with current economic imperatives. In the north, European designers are steering fashion away from its cliché, "hippie" image, and are giving it a new edge, which will contribute to grow the trend. On the 'other side' a growing number of major economic players (retailers, purchasing offices, distribution outlets, department stores buyers, as well as established designers) are starting to follow this new trend. They, too, want to sell products that are ethical and environmentally friendly.

ETHICAL FASHION SHOW PROVIDES A COMMON PLATFORM, BRINGING TOGETHER THE VARIOUS STAKEHOLDERS IN THIS CHANGING MARKET.

Isabelle Quéhé

Ethical Fashion Show

Birds in diapers

FlightSuits!™ Cleverly disguised, Soft, Stretchy, Reusable pet bird diapers! Allows feathered friends out of cages both in & out of the house - Worry-free from embarrassing accidents (poop) or dangerous fly-aways. Easy on & off! Great for travel! Breathable, easy clean fabric! Use over and over for years! Patented “poop-pouch” safely keeps droppings away from birds (and you). Does not inhibit preening, movement, or flight! Droppings land in “poop-pouch” leaving vent clear. Unique, Velcro adaptor (LifeRing) with reinforced grommet accommodates convenient detachable leash option! (sold separately) Makes for more tame birds!

“Make your bird a star! Send us your favorite picture of your feathered friend wearing his or her FlightSuit!™ ”