13 April 2014

COMMON ERA #knits

I haven't posted here in a long time. That's because I've been busy with the beginnings of a new project: Common Era #knits. For 2 years, I've had this vision of creating a knitwear brand that offers made-to-order and bespoke clothing. I've been knitting for about 12 years, and designing intuitively.

I get inspired by classic glamour and modern, sleek design. Much like my black & white photographs, my knitwear designs are modern but nuanced with style elements from 30s and 60s American and European film.

Made-to-order items are pre-designed but made for an individual order. If you are interested in bespoke (having an item designed and measured especially for you), you can inquire with me.

Right now, I am only taking orders for knitwear from friends and family, but will begin taking general orders from the website starting September 1st, 2014. Of course, if you check out the site and want to inquire about making an order, you can contact me directly here!

I'll still be taking and posting black & white photos of new york city and fashion inspirations at http://www.ceknits.com. And I'm so excited to finally merge my interests in fashion, film, photography, and design through Common Era #knits.

My twitter, instagram, and pinterest are the same. You can also follow all of the www.ceknits.com posts on tumblr.

 

16 November 2013

VINCETTA NYC // ss14 launch + show

DESIGNER DEANNA ANSARA INTRODUCES VINCETTA SS14

VINCETTA NYC LAUNCHED ITS
FIRST SPRING/SUMMER 2014 READY TO WEAR COLLECTION ON 14 NOVEMBER AT THE 
SEE | EXHIBITION SPACE.

THE DESIGNER, DEANNA ANSARA,
INTRODUCED HER COLLECTION
BY PLAYING A FASHION/DANCE FILM
CALLED "LIBERTANGO,"
AFTER THE PIAZZOLLA TANGO CLASSIC.

OF HER DESIGNS, ANSARA SAYS:

"I FIND MY AESTHETIC TO BE CLASSICAL AND ROMANTIC WITH AN UNDERLYING FEELING OF MYSTERY AND DARKNESS."

THE EVENT WAS A GREAT SUCCESS, AND THE DESIGNS IMPRESSIVE, WITH LOOSE-CUT TROUSERS CONTRASTING PENCIL EVENING GOWNS.

MY FAVORITES OF THE RTW COLLECTION 
ARE ABOVE.  THE BEAUTIFULLY CUT WHITE TROUSERS IN THE SECOND PHOTO IS MY FAVORITE PIECE OF THE COLLECTION -- ELEGANT & MEDITERRANEAN.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE VINCETTA WEBSITE.

13 November 2013

THE LITTLEST THINGS // 13 nov. 2013 CE



DESIGN:
1.  MUJI INCENSE TRAY.  
2.  ORIGAMI CRANE. 
3.  FAMOUS ROSEBUD SALVE [REG. US. PAT. MARCH 10, 1908].
4.  GREEN TEA INCENSE.

07 November 2013

SKI SEASON // at hermes


A WINTER-READY WINDOW DISPLAY
AT HERMES PARIS

IN NEW YORK

THAT HAS ME LONGING FOR
THE SWISS ALPS.

THOSE BRISK DAYS IN THE MOUNTAINS
AND THOSE LONG DINNERS BY THE FIRE.

WHERE DO YOU GO TO, MY LOVELY?

05 November 2013

READING MATERIAL // alt saglio + the cat in art


1ALT/SAGLIO COURTESY OF KELLINA DE BOER OF "I WANT TO BE AN ALT."

2. ANOTHER MONTH, ANOTHER NOTEBOOK.

3.  THE CAT: 3500 YEARS OF THE CAT IN ART.  GIVEN TO ME BY A FRIEND.