Cheap Thrills

When David J. Krause and Nina Zilka founded their label, Alder, they decided take on a different approach, choosing to sell directly to the consumer via their online shop, rather than dealing with the boutiques and showrooms that act as middle parties.  The result is a small but vibrant collection of fun, well crafted clothes for a very reasonable price; most everything costs between $50-$200.  For spring, the designers created looks that fused two disparate influences: the colorful fabrics of Mexico City, and the classic tailored garments favorite by your average preppy society girl.  I love the resulting neon-infused basics, which add just the right amount of flair and eccentricity to outfits that you can wear everyday. 

-Tiffany

Knots and Cords

I am always on the search for new knits, and I was immediately struck by Derek Lawlor's intricate creations. Lawlor, who is known for his unique technique of incorporating waxed cord onto his knits in patterns, designs sculptural and visually striking pieces.  For Fall 2012, he incorporated a loose ladder pattern, that resembled a refined version of the shredded knits that spread across blogs like wildfire a few years ago.  These ladder knits differ in that they are very carefully applied, and even if they have a deconstructed and slightly dishabille affect, they're juxtaposed against very structured and refined knit patterns.  There's a striking contrast between the two elements, and the overall result is somewhat wabi-sabi.  Everything in this collection is perfectly imperfect.

-Tiffany

Stockholm Lately

Robyn's excellent performance at the Bon Magazine 10th Anniversary Party

Now that the springtime is here, and life is worth living again, Stockholm is quickly metamorphosing into a place that I actually enjoy being in.  It helps that everyone else in the country is undergoing a similar spring awakening (as one friend puts it, it's like 'rising from the grave').  Since every minute of increasing daylight is a reason to celebrate, I've been going out all week.  People are even finally starting to make visits again, and my friends Geordon and Leigh from The Misshapes stopped by this weekend to DJ the Bon Magazine 10th Anniversary Party, where Robyn put on an amazing show.  As much as I love this place, I have to say, it was undeniably fun to have a nice injection of New York.  Here are some of my favorite photos from the past few days, in no particular order.

Asian girl poses with Fumi at the Bon Magazine Party. Fumi was wearing a Jeremy Scott jumpsuit. I wore my Mary Katrantzou x Topshop dress.

Fumi and Geordon

Leigh modeling some eyebrow-enhancing glasses at Scandinavian Press Room

Geordon looked so handsome in his new leather biker jacket, courtesy of Acne

Hanging out in Geordan's hotel room at Berns before the Bon party. Gabi wore her vintage DKNY dress.

Finsk platform wedges at Scandinavian Press Room

Hanging out with the boys in the (Hammarbyhojden) hood

Opening night of Stockholm's latest Shopping Center, Mood

Somebody threw a bike over the Sankt Eriksgatan bridge, and it's been lying on top of the frozen over waters of Karlbergssjon ever since.  

Robyn's Prada brogues.

-Tiffany