by Mo on October 6, 2011
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As the slow cloth/fashion movement grows alongside the development of even higher-tech fabrics, textiles will become even more enmeshed in our daily lives. Read more…
We stumbled upon this post from Sarah Scaturro in response to a video interview (below) where trend forecaster Lidewij Edelkoort entertains the notion of textile extinction. Can you even imagine a world without textiles? If you can, please…stop. We may have a itty-bitty darling tantrum, and you don’t want to see that. (Please don’t make TrishDarling cry…) We just can’t believe that textiles are going extinct; we have to believe textiles are in a state of transformation, a re-birth if you will. We hope you will *believe right along with us. For magical inspiration, let’s go full circle back to the initiative curated by Lidewij Edelkoort: Talking Textiles. If you are in NYC, don’t miss the Knoll Textiles at Bard Graduate Center.

Some Darling textile love, just because….
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Mergirl, Cotton Bias Skirt with Handmade Lace Trim
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Coquito Design Studio, Western City
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ModFelts, Tribal Felt Cuff
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Thistle Downs Wool Design, Scarf: Seedling
by trish on January 17, 2011
by trish on November 11, 2010

Recycled Denim Wrist Cuff
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Lori Lynn Designs
This upcycled denim wrist cuff was created using the bottom band from a denim jacket, adding red and white polka dot ribbon and vintage lace. The cuff is 2″ wide and will fit a wrist up to 8 1/2″. It can be enlarged or shortened about 1″. If you need the size adjusted the designer is happy to do that. One of the perks of buying independent fashion, designers are usually happy to adjust things to fit.
This item is available for purchase on Smashing Darling.
by trish on June 3, 2010

Cuff by Catalina De La Torre Jewelry & Accessories
18k gold vermeil cuff, cut out flowers and matte finish. Shop Catalina De La Torre’s full jewelry collection online at Smashing Darling.
by trish on February 17, 2010

Circles Cuff
This cuff features a hand embossed circles pattern branded onto your color choice of hand dyed leather cuff. Studless now but available on request. Made from scrap leather- good for you, good for the Earth. Measures 1.5″ wide, cut to your size when you order. Secures with steel snap.
*to measure: loosely wrap string around wrist above wrist bone and compare to a ruler or measuring tape. include your measurement in the customer comments section at checkout. Shop Project TransAction’s full collection here.
About the designer:
Jacob Vaughn Gushue is a 28 year old artist/designer hailing from Boston, MA who runs a one-man silk screening and leatherworking shop called Project TransAction. Jacob earned his undergraduate Bachelors of Fine Arts degree with Distinction from Massachusetts College of Art in 2003, where he studied in a unique program called Studio For Interrelated Media (S.I.M.) Since then, he has shown in two indie film festivals (Flaming Film Festival and Pawtucket Film Festival,) a number of political poster shows (including Paper Politics and internationally acclaimed Yo! What Happened to Peace?,) co-produced a series of rock/mixed media art shows with Form Productions, and most recently worked on graphic design and tech for Homo A Gogo 2009.
Jacob created Project TransAction in August 2006 as an idea based around bartering and re-use. Over time it evolved to become what it is today: a shop featuring a unique combination of custom screenprinting and handmade leatherwork. Jake designs and hand-crafts each and every item with careful attention to detail, and in the most earth friendly way possible. He selectively works with other progressive companies to create affordable, long lasting, and thought provoking goods that people can feel confident investing in.
Project TransAction is currently based in San Francisco, CA.
Who or what inspires you?
P. Diddy.
What is your favorite music?
The Gossip, Immortal Technique, Tracy and the Plastics, Aesop Rock, Mos Def, Macromantics, Arab on Radar, Katastrophe, Northern State, Jean Grae, Erase Errata, Mika Miko, DJ Jenwason, A Tribe Called Quest, Dizzee Rascal, The Moves, Bikini Kill, Bratmobile, Scream Club, RjD2, Team Dresch, Babes In Toyland, The Capricorns, Hole, Seven Year Bitch, Lil’ Kim, Tool, Vivaldi, Kagen, Tricky, OutKast, Tattle Tale, Sleater-Kinney, Eminem, The Need, King Cobra, The Lunachicks, Le Tigre, Julie Ruin, The Haggard, The Third Sex, The Butchies, Pank Shovel, Stereolab, Calentura, Numbers, The Fun, Sonic Youth, David Bowie, Ravi Shankar, Placebo, PJ Harvey, Massive Attack, Lightning Bolt.
What is your favorite food?
i love food, and i love to cook. i’m particularly fond of indian and middle eastern cuisine as well as fresh home cooked meals.
by trish on October 9, 2009

Distant Orbit Bracelet
Modern, simple, striking. A variation on the arrangement of circles in my “Orbit” pieces. Two sterling silver discs rest on a hand-formed band of sterling – one 3/4 inch (1.875 cm) in diameter, one 1/2 inch (1.75 cm) in diameter. The length of the cuff band can be customized to fit your wrist.
Because this piece is handcrafted and made to order, please allow at least one week for completion. Shop Stone Soup Jewelry collection here.
About the designer:
Inspired by the classic story, “Stone Soup,” I belive that there is treasure to be found where we least expect it, in the things around us every day. My simple, clean lines and my designs are often inspired by natural shapes, and my pieces are designed to be versatile and comfortable. You make your statement, and your jewelry highlights you.
I’ve always loved natural stones – their varied colors, textures and moods. I love to use natural materials in Stone Soup jewelry, because I believe that the most beautiful things in the world are those that we find around us every day.
I also love bright colors and the vibrancy of artisan lampwork and dichroic glass, and when I find glass beads I love, I’ll incorporate them into my work.
by trish on September 24, 2009

SmashingDarling4_EW by LadyLUX on Polyvore.com
As Fall draws near, it is time to buckle down and head back into the office or back to school. For our outfit this week, I wanted to select something that is appropriate for the office, but something that can be glammed up with some beautiful accents for after work activities.
The Maddy Blouse from Kate Boggiano was a perfect place to start our office chic outfit. It looks great with just about any pair of pants or jeans, slim or wide, or a pencil skirt for the office. The dramatic ruffle neck and single-button turned-back cuff transform it into an unapologetic showstopper for that special night out. Put a wide colorful belt with it for additional drama, and cars will be stopping in their tracks. Tailored silhouette and slim fit through the hip will surely make any woman feel sexy in any setting.
Because our blouse is the focal item in this set, it needs to be paired with a simple monochromatic bottom. We chose the Crystal Pant by Yana Collection. Made of poly gabardine, this pant is easy to wear and easy to care for. It doesn’t wrinkle, and takes any fashionista from office chic to social butterfly. Flattering for any figure, the pant creates an illusion of an elongated silhouette, ensuring that every woman feels elegant, refined, lean and sexy.
We needed a bag that’s versatile and can be used either at night or during the day, so I chose the Leather Fan Bag by Adolfo Sanchez Boutique. At LadyLUX, we love ‘one of a kind’ pieces, and we were thrilled to find this handbag because of the detail and artistry that goes into making it. “Individual pieces of calf skin are sewed and gathered to look like a fan, then are each hand stitched to the exterior of the handbag,” says the designer.
At LadyLUX, we pay special attention to environmentally and socially sustainable pieces. When we went hunting around for the perfect eco accessory, we just had to add the relaxed glam of the Nuno Felt Periwinkle Scarf from NESchwab. Because there is so much drama around the neckline as it is, we recommend tying the scarf around one of the purse handles for a beautiful style statement. The scarf is a lovely deep periwinkle, accented with deep violet and plum and interwoven with real silk fibers, which makes it perfect for Fall. And best of all, it is handmade and made from organic fibers!
Because our blouse looks best with a wide belt that screams for attention, we chose the Sue Rock Originals Vintage Blue Cinch Belt, a fantastic throwback to that ‘80s style. This is also an accessory you can feel good about wearing, because a portion of every purchase goes to support the lives of domestic violence survivors in transitional housing.
To make the outfit ready for a fabulous night out, we recommend adding some beautiful sparkly jewelry, such as Parisian Earrings from Passementerie. They feature black spinel, cascading tendrils of solid sterling silver, and mystic topaz. Finally, we are rounding out these complex and beautiful earrings with a simple and understated Siren Cuff bracelet from Cynthia Jones.
About LadyLux:
Once upon a time, there was girl named LUX. She believed in humanity, doing good for the sake of good, and all things beautiful in our world. As she grew older and began to take stock of the world around her, her mission in life became clear: be a Change Agent. The tasks associated with being an “Agent” is to use her mind and voice to help fix what is broken in the world and empower the people in it to do the same. Thus was born The Lady LUX Network.
Founder Elizabeth Wahler
At LadyLUX, our motto is “Good for the Sake of Good.” We believe in doing good and being good, while looking good. We believe in fashion, life, love, philanthropy, eco-luxury and laughter. We empower women to follow their passions, live authentically, and to honestly know and love themselves. Choosing health and your best self, being good to others and good to the environment is simply living the LUX life. In each outfit we put together, we always include organic and “green” items that were created with the idea of sustainability.
See last week’s LadyLux Editor’s Picks here.