Not long ago, Minna Parikka came up with her extraordinary masks, made out of shoes, now, Shin Murayama`s “Valhalla” mask series is presented at I don`t like Mondays and gives us a smart impression on what recycling art can be. In a short Q&A, the artist himself explains his intention and idea behind every piece. Let him speak:

Shoeface mask: “Will the culture of mass production be over soon? I think this consumer era is bound to end shortly. At the same time as I think this though, I am making more of the same. Is this ironic? A contradiction? Some of my work just adds to the amount of things being introduced into this overstuffed society. I’m using a sneaker as a cultural symbol in this sense.”Sockeater mask: “Nature is not just around us — it extends into our own bodies, doesn’t it? I find it fascinating to work not only with my thoughts but also with my body. The mask I wear in the portrait also comes from this perspective.” (more…)

Maison Martin Margiela and it´s Artisanal Collection – you won´t believe how often i have checked the website to finally get a glimpse of what the studio´s creative output is about. Yesterday, Pieter from today and tomorrow was the one who announced the end of my waiting time – Finally, It´s out, it´s out.
While Pieter goes for the “Evening Suit” (created with a dinner jacket, trousers and a dress that hang from four hangers) and the “Balloons Jacket”, I prefer the “Plastig Bag Dress” and the “Compressed Paper Jacket” that is actually made of Maison Martin Margiela Press Releases that have been reprinted, cut, compressed and sellotaped onto a leather base. (more…)

Inspired by fear of stains and the illusion of control Sarena Huizinga developed fashion accessories and clothing that emphasis the need for hygiene and reflect the reluctance of the ‘dirty’ environment. Odd, quirky, unique …

Seen on todayandtomorrow. Photos via Sarena Huizinga

When Coco Chanel opened her first shop in 1913 in Paris, no one would have been thought that this woman would become one of the most influential designers of the 20^th century, a role model for the industrially expanding world and a precursor for female independence…. (more…)

“…most of all pataphysics is the science of the particular (…) it deals with the rules governed by exceptions and expound a supplementary universe (…) rules are an exception to the exceptions (…) pataphysics is the science of imaginary solutions“. This is how Alfred Jarry explained pataphysics in “L’Echo de Paris litteraire illustré” back in 1893.

Patafisic borrowed the name from Jarry´s absurdistic philosophy and science concept and was established in Florence in 1995 by designers Brenda Cecchi and Andrea Sicuro, as a design studio dealing with fashion, interiors, graphics and live performances. (read on) (more…)