3-D Jewelry Print-a-Thon

When I first heard about 3-D printing from my fiance, I didn't really realize the implications of what it would mean for the world of fashion and the world in general. The idea that a printer could create designs that were real and of just about anything was completely foreign to me and I could not even imagine what the results would look like until I saw Iris Van Herpen's 3-D printed designs in January. So naturally when my friends at Small Girls PR invited me to check out a 3-D jewelry print-a-thon at the Ace Hotel I jumped on it.


The print-a-thon featured Jewelry designers like Ten Thousand Things, Ursa Major, Verameat, In God We Trust, Lindsey Adelman, Anna Sheffield, Chris Habana, Kostika Spaho, thefuturefuture and Duan Scott. These designers paired with the creative technologists to create sustainable 3-d designs forged out of nylon powder.

More Sales This Week!

If there aren't enough sales for you as seen here and here,  you're in luck!

Who:Qi Cashmere
What: 50-60% off sweaters, jackets and accessories
When: Dec 8-10, 2011. Thurs 11am-7pm, Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 11am-4pm
Where: 261 W 36th St - 2nd floor (b/w 6th & 7th Ave).

Who: Matt Bernson Sample Sale
What: Discounts on footwear. Cash only!
When: Dec 8-10, 2011. 11am-6pm
Where: 20 Harrison St (b/n Hudson and Greenwich St).

Who: Chrishabana, Bijules, Arms and Armory and Triskaidekaphobia
What: Up to 50% off jewelry + complimentary drinks!
When: December 9, 2011. 4pm-9pm
Where: 171 Avenue C - Suite 2B (b/n 10th & 11th St)

Who: Opening Ceremony Sample Sale
What: Score 60-80% off labels like Alexander Wang, Band of Outsiders, Cacharel, Jeremy Scott, Patrik Ervell, Proenza Schouler, Rachel Comey and Rodarte for OC. Credit card available for purchases of $100 or more.
When: Dec 9-11 2011. Fri-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm
Where: 76 Wooster St (b/n Spring & Broome St).

Who: Ippolita Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off jewelry.
When: Dec 9-11 2011.Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Where: 111 E 59th St - 2nd floor (b/n Park and Lexington Ave)

Who: Ralph Lauren Sample Sale
What: Discounts on men's and women's apparel and accessories
When: Dec 9-12, 2011. Fri-Sun 9am-6:30pm, Mon 9am-5pm
Where: 317 W 33rd St (near 8th Ave)

Who: Unis Sample Sale
What:  Up to 75% off menswear
When: Dec 9-14, 2011. 11am-7pm
Where: 226 Elizabeth St (b/n Houston & Prince St). 212-431-5533

Spring 2012: CHRISHABANA & Enemy by CHRISHABANA

A couple years ago, Chris Habana and his line caught my attention at Shop Gen Art event. I was drawn to his use of geometric and three dimensional shapes. Since then CHRISHABANA has been featured in quite a few editorial spreads.

This past New York Fashion Week, Erin and I stopped by Chris Habana's presentation.  The presentation featured two collections, CHRISHABANA "Now is Tomorrow" and My Enemy by CHRISHABANA "It's the End of the World as We Know It, And I Feel Fine." 

The CHRISHABANA collection featured signature pieces like the cage cross and cage crystal necklaces and new pieces like the necklaces above and below on the left.  It's really fun and exciting to see him use new materials and colors to create extra bold statement pieces.

My Enemy by CHRISHABANA featured less polished pieces, many made of mini bones.  This collection definitely had a goth rave feel.

The pieces that caught my attention were the ear cuffs.  I've been looking at vintage ear cuffs from the 1970s lately, and I'm excited to see them come back in new form.