Pop Up Book : Chanel Spring 2009 Couture Collection

February 05, 2009 // kristen // 2 replies

Jaw, meet floor. Karl Lagerfeld chose paper as a theme for Chanel’s Spring 2009 Couture Collection, and the images speak for themselves. Absolutely stunning. And, who would’ve guessed that Karl Lagerfeld loves paper?!

The set, created under the direction of Stéphane Lubrina, featured 7000 handmade paper flowers, made from glass based paper, which took a total of 4800 hours and a team of 40 people to create.

The georgeous head pieces worn by the models were also made from paper by Japanese hairstylist Katsuya Kamo. I really, really hope that the head pieces (all of the flowers, actually) go to some sort of fashion museum or collector’s home because my heart breaks thinking that they may be forgotten after the show. You can send some my way, Karl! – found via Poppytalk

More eye candy:

images from Fashionologie (color) and Chanel (black & white)

Birds of a Feather by Satsuma Press

February 03, 2009 // kristen // 0 replies

Satsuma Birds of a Feather

I’m loving the new Birds of a Feather series by Satsuma Press. The letterpressed feather illustrations are beautiful — modern, organic, and evocative. This is the first set in the series and includes a set of letterpress cards and a letterpress print. I can’t wait to see future sets!

images from Satsuma Press

David Paul Seymour Greeting Cards

February 02, 2009 // kristen // 2 replies

I’m really digging these bright and funky cards from artist David Paul Seymour. His vintage modern style is so much fun, and I think it’s cool that he’s made his art accessible as greeting cards, in addition to offering art prints. Cards are $5 each, and art prints are $35. Check out David’s entire collection here, and see more of his work below:

images from David Paul Seymour

Paper Around The Web, January Edition

January 27, 2009 // kristen // 0 replies

Lots of paper pretties floating around the blog world during the past few weeks:

* Beautiful geometry-themed paper goods from Japan-based Postalco – via Oh Joy!, and bright, modern geometry-themed notebooks from Present & Correct – via Design*Sponge

* Very cool book mobiles from Shop House – via swissmiss

* Lace and Foxes letterpress Valentine’s Day card by Hello Handmade, with custom calligraphy by Betsy Dunlap – via How Design blog

* Clever Snail Lollipop Valentines that you can download for for free at Zakka Life – via Craft

* Stunning new wedding stationery from Pancake & Franks – via Design*Sponge

* Customized letterpress recipe cards by Petite Press (shown above) … too cute for words! They’ve already sold out, but you can contact Christy and she’ll let you know as soon as another batch is ready – via decor8

* Snazzy downloadable NaniBird paper toys (I love the rainbow one!) – via Folding Trees

* Cathe Holden spreads the love and encourages you to download and create

* Wonderful cut paper lamps by British designer Hannah Nunn – via Design*Sponge

image from Petite Press

Jennifer Squires Valentine Art Prints

January 23, 2009 // kristen // 0 replies

Light, soft, airy — I’m really enjoying this series of love themed art prints by Jennifer Squires. You can purchase the evocatively named prints, which include Lighthearted, Sweet, and Hot, at Jennifer’s Etsy shop.

images from Jennifer Squires