Cool story….two sisters from Florida, Danielle and Jodie Snyder nerded out when they were younger…..they spent WAY too many hours designing and making jewelry. Their designs were so cool that people soon took notice. From there, they moved to New … read more
I remember the first time I went to Graz, I was quite frankly surprised at just how hip it was. It seemed like there were cooler boutiques and cafes in Graz then there were in Vienna. If you’ve never made … read more
Recently I’ve heard about Sol & Luna, a company from Uruguay that makes the most incredible things in leather. Gwyneth Paltrow became a fan of Sol & Luna at the fair Maison &Objet in Paris. Take a look at her review here. The guys can wrap leather on everything you want: … read more
I happened to come across a photo of Molly-Hanna Carey wearing one of her signature necklaces for J.Crew and instantly found myself Googling her to see more. What’s so interesting about jewelry these days is the ecclectic vintage quality…incorporating older … read more
Created by DDB Brazil for the Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP) Art School, this awesome campaign took artists as Dali, Van Gogh, Picasso and dissected them to show their inside illustrated in the same style as their famous … read more
Petit “h” is Hermès new project. It’s a creative laboratory for unique and unexpected pieces. A workshop that brings together materials, artists and craftsmen in a single space, faithful to the exacting standards that characterise Hermès. The project is simple, … read more
The Austrian fashion designer Helmut Lang retired from the catwalks in 2004 at the peak of his career. Since then the brand that carries his name belongs to Prada. 2012, 8 years later, Helmut Lang resurges as a visual artist with an exhibition in New York. The New York Times wrote a great article about Helmut Lang’s recent trajectory, and his … read more
If any of you out there are familiar with the website Daily candy, then you already know who Sujean Rim is. She is the whole reason why I first fell in love with Daily candy…..her amazingly-chic-Frenchy illustrations! She has since moved … read more
Who said icing was just for cakes? Canadian artist Shelley Miller has taken sugar icing out of the bakeshop and into the streets where she creates dramatic wall murals are that are simply astounding. Using just sugar icing, edible blue paint … read more
New York photographer William Miller thought he scored big when he snapped up an old Polaroid SX-70 at a yard sale for $20. “I’ve always loved this camera,” he says in his artist’s statement. “It is an ingeniously conceived, complicated bundle … read more
Prior to 2004, Urban outfitter’s corporate headquarters were housed in several different buildings in Philadelphia. CEO and founder, Dick Hayne decided to consolidate and bought space in Philly’s old Navy yard. He purchased one building for each of his companies (Urban … read more
This morning I got an email from Steven Klein Nothing written but an email address: notvogue.com The site is pretty cool, and it described as ”Counterculture vs Over the Counter Culture”. It doesn’t have much text but the text is essential: funny and provocative. As they … read more
Courtney Prince is the design dynamo behind Doloris Petunia jewelry. Prince is an ex figure skater who started making jewelry in an attempt to create European looking pieces that she was unable to find in America. As her style evolved … read more
“After Liz Taylor, Lily Safra – emblematic collections are now being dispersed. It must be an exceptional collection because Lily Safra and her late husband Edmond not only had unlimited means but excellent taste in art,” said Eric Valdieu, an independent … read more
As some of you may know, I’m from Seattle and well…I felt the need to introduce you to some cool peeps that are creating some pretty amazing products from both Seattle and Portland. The first company is a jewelry company … read more
As you have probably figured out by now, we at Notorious are BIG street art fans. Who doesn’t like being softly nudged out of the monotony of everyday life by a yarn bombed lamp post or a stencil of a … read more
Samantha Hahn lives in New York and chances are high that you’ve seen her work before. Her watercolor illustrations are works of art! Check out her shop…she designs journal covers, wallpaper, t-shirts and amazing art prints and originals. Below are … read more
David Webb, one of the greatest american jewelry designers and manufacturer , opened his flagship store in Manhattan, in 1945. David Webb is possibly best known for his bold, colourful pieces, especially enamel jewelry of animal themes, where frogs look like they could … read more
This is the coolest…and the craziest thing ever…….Dinner in the SKY! You just call them up and they will deliver a crane, and a platform with tables and chairs, and then you and your dinner guests will be hoisted up … read more
James Jean is an artist and jewelry designer. He sells his wares under the name, OVM. Upon visiting Japan after the Tsumani he turned his thoughts towards nature and designed a line of jewelry. The “drip” collection is organic and … read more
I LOVE Freunde von Freunden! It’s sort of like the Selby but different, and….there are some cool people from Vienna represented! I was all set to write a post about a cool Brooklyn loft but then decided to click around … read more
Okay, I think it may just be time to go through those old boxes in the attic containing all my old Barbies. Oh Barbie….how I’ve missed you…now stand still while I cut off your ears and create a bracelet…or better … read more
