Boudicca Couture

The English fashion label's earthquake-inspired Spring 2012 collection

In keeping with their commitment to the ongoing intermingling of fashion and art, British design duo Zowie Broach and Brian Kirkby of Boudicca recently presented their Spring 2012 collection alongside a performance of Mike Figgis’ “Just Tell the Truth.” Continuing to evolve, the label still follows the artistic roots first planted in 1997, when they showed their collections exclusively in galleries. Boudicca worked with two …

Nail Quills

Epistolary-inspired nail art puts a retro-futuristic twist on the traditional manicure

London’s legendary name in nails Mike Pocock created Nail Quills for Illamasqua, an over-the-top answer to nail art. The handmade press-ons seem born from some kind of fashion editorial fusing magic powers with a darkly futuristic vibe, also nodding to a bygone era of handwritten correspondence. While it’s technically an old-time motif, the talon-like shape makes for a fierce way to trick out a manicure …

Cadot and Materialiste

Elegant vests for wearing when on the move

Urban clothing brand Cadot and renowned men’s site Materialiste recently joined forces to create a limited-edition vest celebrating Parisian style and identity. With only 50 of these available, the collaboration serves as the perfect example of exclusive amazing style, elegance and craftsmanship. The vest, based on Cadot’s original design concept, is well-padded, sleeveless and made from high-quality yarn, leaving motorcyclists and flaneurs with the perfect …