The Creative Cookie

60s Fashion

Mad Men has me fixated on 60s fashion right now. Here's a short video that I found on YouTube. The ladies moving about on the runway are tres chic.

Who is your favorite designer from this era?

TexWorld

In search of inspiration for an upcoming project at my 9-5, I scooted over to the Javitiz Center for a few hours last week to attend TexWorld. TexWorld is a sourcing event for designers, buyers, and merchandisers who are looking for the hottest new trends in textiles. The show was smaller than I expected it to be but the vendors had oddles of beautiful fabric from almost every corner of the world. I was pleased to see an emphasis on eco-friendly materials and decided to visit those booths first.  After perusing, I sat in on on a color trend lecture and got the forecast for 2010-11.

I had high hopes of taking many photos and bringing back amazing swatches but this "TexWorld newbie" quickly learned that neither is allowed. So, I just have this photo and some great notes. Let me know if you'd like to read them. 

photo: © Lesley Williams, 2009

illustrated dolls

As a child I loved paper dolls. As an adult I still do. I've stopped cutting them out but they are fun to look at for inspiration. When I saw this photo, I asked my other half to get permission from her parents to share. This image takes me back to some of the magical moments that I had as child with paper dolls. 

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photo: ©Kamau Ware, 2009

Non-Prophets Fresh Kinetic Typography

A student project that was completed as part of a SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) Broadcast Design course. "Non-prophets" + typography; I likey. Great job!

Mad Men

AMC's Mad Men is one of my favorite shows. I squealed with glee when the first three episodes came in the mail this week. The series has impeccable casting, well-written narrative, and a great color pallet--its perfect! I go ga-ga over the styling and wardrobe. Check out the website for Orlando Vintage Clothing Co., responsible for outfitting the cast of the 2nd season of Mad Men, which won an Emmy for Best Drama Series.

photos: Orlando Vintage Clothing Co.
 

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photo: ©Lesley Williams, 2009