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Inspiration // Ikebana vibes
July 15, 2016
Abby Caperton
Inspiration // Ikebana vibes
Abby Caperton
July 15, 2016

Inspiration // Ikebana vibes

Abby Caperton
July 15, 2016
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Adulting 101. Shifting social norms are demanding Millennials take a refresher course in everything from sex-ed to money matters. Enter a new wave of robo-advisors and digital life coaches. The Dow Jones' Millennial friendly site @wearemoneyish offers snack-able 'personality finance' advice while platforms like @ellevest educates women on their financial power. The lesson: grow up and maybe text your robo advisor about your 401K.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #college #fashion #style #mystyle #fallfashion #falltrends #outfit #ootd #lifestyle #culture #photography #inspiration #design #designinspiration #inspo #warmcoolco #warmcoolideas #cool #LA #stylish #trending #future #futureof
Get library carded. Fresh interest in analogue activities is creating a new use case for bookstores as cultural hubs. LA's @owlbureau offers a shrine to tactile inspiration and stocks a mix of rare and current titles along with classes and events. Conceptually the store is designed with LAs creative digitally-tethered community in mind - a space to gather but also get a reeducation in inspiration beyond @Pinterest.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #college #fashion #style #mystyle #fallfashion #falltrends #outfit #ootd #lifestyle #culture #photography #inspiration #design #designinspiration #inspo #warmcoolco #warmcoolideas #cool #LA #stylish #trending #future #futureof
Counter to the rise of casual dressing, fall swings the pendulum back towards smart, formal classics. But brands like @LeKilt aren't just updating classics, they're invoking tradition and timelessness as an antidote to disposable design. So expect hemlines to lean longer, sweaters to be substantial, and pieces crafted with heirloom-level quality. Feels pretty grown up.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #college #fashion #style #mystyle #fallfashion #falltrends #outfit #ootd #lifestyle #culture #photography #inspiration #design #designinspiration #inspo #warmcoolco #warmcoolideas #cool #LA #stylish #trending #future #futureof
Welcome the flower child. Our romance with the natural world expresses itself in a new wave of wallpaper florals with a formal edge. Sustainably minded pieces at @MotherofPearl seem almost too pretty for the wasteful world we live in. Yet, there's something to the soft power of a quilted floral biker jacket - all the more so when you learn the origins of its viscose - sustainable trees. . . . . . #fashion #2019 #trends #art #design #ideas #wellness #la #losangeles #stretch #flowers #green #sustainable #ecofashion #floraldesign #designtrends #trending #earthy #nature #natural #naturalwonder #warmcoolco #warmcoolideas #fashionnews #fashiondaily #inspiration #love
Materiality as muse? From day one designer Emily Bode has exemplified the new type of designer - one who sees the shift to sustainable fashion as something natural to her process. For her launch collection, "Dear Homer" she used vintage fabrics to explore the idea of wanting to be a botanist, or what botany might feel like to a child—the tactile nature of things, and imagination. This idea - that sustainable fabrics, natural dyes, and ethical sourcing practices - can be a source of inspiration is something we expect to see more of as a new era of creatives come of age and design for the world we live in.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . #fashion #2019 #trends #art #design #ideas #wellness #la #losangeles #stretch #flowers #green #sustainable #ecofashion #floraldesign #designtrends #trending #earthy #nature #natural #naturalwonder #warmcoolco #warmcoolideas #fashionnews #fashiondaily #inspiration #love
Draw straws. Basket bags have been making the rounds for seasons, offering on-demand French girl vibes. Yet, there's something decidedly fresh about Paris designer @inesbressand new take on naturalism. With a focus on responsible design, she works directly with artisans to source wild savannah grass from Ghana which is cut, rolled and woven wet. No additional ingredients. The effect is a cultural hybrid, fusing her architectural interventions with environmentally sound sourcing and traditional craftsmanship.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . #fashion #2019 #trends #art #design #ideas #wellness #la #losangeles #stretch #flowers #green #sustainable #ecofashion #floraldesign #designtrends #trending #earthy #nature #natural #naturalwonder #warmcoolco #warmcoolideas #fashionnews #fashiondaily #inspiration #love
The drive to push our bodies beyond what's natural means getting deeper into the wild and finding our personal Free Solo moment. Ultramarathons like the @marathondessables are competing with the return of free-diving and underwater rock running as new ways to push the boundaries of our innate physicality. In a world of fakes and a country led by one, nature is where we go for something else - extreme truthfulness.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #fashion #2019 #trends #art #design #ideas #wellness #la #losangeles #stretch #flowers #green #sustainable #ecofashion #floraldesign #designtrends #trending #earthy #nature #natural #naturalwonder #warmcoolco #warmcoolideas #fashionnews #fashiondaily #inspiration #love
Redefine rugged. Here's the thing: You don't need to love exploring the outdoors to love clothes meant for exploring the outdoors - a point streetwear brands like @Nike @Adidas and @Fila are making ever more clear. @Nike has taken the authentic route with an increased focused on trail running via its new Pegasus @niketrail.running shoe. @Fila's take on exploration skews more towards the urban jungle with clothes meant to look cool enough to wear on anyone's version of adventure. "The Explore offerings are bold and confident, encouraging wearers to explore their individuality and celebrate the spirit of adventure.” says Louis W. Colon III, VP Trend @Fila. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #fashion #2019 #trends #art #design #ideas #wellness #la #losangeles #stretch #flowers #green #sustainable #ecofashion #floraldesign #designtrends #trending #earthy #nature #natural #naturalwonder #warmcoolco #warmcoolideas #fashionnews #fashiondaily #inspiration #love
Macrobiotics? Sustainable activewear brand @Girfriend Collective introduces a new mashing machine add-to capture microfibers and keep them out of our streams. Noting that 60% of clothing contains synthetic materials, the move feels like a natural next step for the brand's earth-forward strategy.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #fashion #2019 #trends #art #design #ideas #wellness #la #losangeles #stretch #flowers #green #sustainable #ecofashion #floraldesign #designtrends #trending #earthy #nature #natural #naturalwonder #warmcoolco #warmcoolideas #fashionnews #fashiondaily #inspiration #love
The last resort? If Spring 19 sought escapism in surf culture, Resort 2020 grounds itself in glitchy botanicals. Buzzy brand @collinastrada (who owned this spring's tie dye trend) opted for the kind of florals you might find on your grandma's couch or at a vintage market while @prada dug into proper, wallpaper prints. The inspiration - to seek refuge in simplicity - carries from this season to next, but its more Secret Garden than Point Break.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #fashion #2019 #trends #art #design #ideas #wellness #la #losangeles #stretch #flowers #green #sustainable #ecofashion #floraldesign #designtrends #trending #earthy #nature #natural #naturalwonder #warmcoolco #warmcoolideas #fashionnews #fashiondaily #inspiration #love
Nature feels more vital than ever, emotionally and physically. Our urge to escape and flaunt our fluency with the natural world is driving us to prioritize plants, idolize escapism, and bring the outdoors in. Enter @greeneryunlimited the world’s "first biophilic design store." By blending horticulture with the design, the botanical showroom serves up plants in a lush context - giving consumers room to grow.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #fashion #2019 #trends #art #design #ideas #wellness #la #losangeles #stretch #flowers #green #sustainable #ecofashion #floraldesign #designtrends #trending #earthy #nature #natural #naturalwonder #warmcoolco #warmcoolideas #fashionnews #fashiondaily #inspiration #love
Hey, bud. Floristry is becoming less 1-800-flowers, more living art form that defies genre. Arrangements are getting graphic and more experimental - inspired by Japanese ikebana – or in a more maximal, sculptural way that use foraged components. See Australian artist @doctorcooper's free form compositions - each a live enactment of our dueling impulses: to control nature and let it run wild.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #fashion #2019 #trends #art #design #ideas #wellness #la #losangeles #stretch #flowers #green #sustainable #ecofashion #floraldesign #designtrends #trending #earthy #nature #natural #naturalwonder #warmcoolco #warmcoolideas #fashionnews #fashiondaily #inspiration #love