A SPLASH OF INSPIRATION. Our friends at Lifetime Collective have gotten together with Salazar Films to create a great short film to showcase a few of their spring/ summer pieces. The video features the landscape of Bangkok, Thailand as the backdrop to a curious adventure between two lovers. We are showcasing our Lifetime spring arrivals right now here … Continue reading »
“CREATIVITY IS A GREAT MOTIVATOR BECAUSE IT MAKES PEOPLE INTERESTED IN WHAT THEY ARE DOING.” -Edward De Bono Penfield chose to set their S/S 2013 look-book in Maine’s ‘Sag Harbour’ for its distinct imagery which conveyed the perfect mood surrounding their collection this season. To accompany that look it was an effortless decision to select … Continue reading »
COMUNE is a brand we proudly carry here at Lavish&Squalor which embraces a curiosity for the interesting details that are found in unusual places. This is apparent in their ‘Drop City’ project, which was introduced to attract like–minded and creative people to the COMUNE artist community and to collaborate on various projects and apparel. True to … Continue reading »
We want to help you make an impact on the world around you this season. The best way to ensure that you turn the right heads and get noticed is by dressing the part. Here are a few style ideas with some of our newest arrivals for women. With a heavy focus on patterns and … Continue reading »
Field Scout, one of our newest brands here at Lavish&Squalor, is a brand focused equally on the designs of their garments as well as the quality of the final product. Minimal Lines, flowing fabrics and modern cuts provide the foundation of the mature looks in this seasons pieces yet there is a balance to the … Continue reading »
We love to align ourselves with brands who strive to make a difference in the world. Wewood is one such brand; they not only focus on creating a difference within the borders of environmental responsibility but also in high quality watches that boldly stand out. Wewood is particular in their choice of not using artificial … Continue reading »
THE COUNTDOWN TO SPRING HAS BEGUN, and its almost impossible to not feel the energy in the air as we look patiently to the sky for the last snowflake to fall. It’s easy to convince ourselves in that moment as the temperature skips above zero, that spring is here. The reality, however, can feel somewhat distant. But there’s a … Continue reading »
YES. There is a resurgence of patterns in modern fashion that helps represent an individuals tastes and produce a finely tuned look. Patterns have always been a dominant aesthetic in clothing while trends in print have always mirrored the tastes of the time, whether it is the regal filigree of the 17th century or the … Continue reading »
In the 1660′s Sir Issac Newton discovered that colour was in fact just shattered light. This awesome piece of information has helped scientists understand how light relates to colour. Ultimately they drew the conclusion that light is a direct form of energy, which they called electromagnetic radiation. Don’t get bored yet; this is leading up to a good … Continue reading »
WHAT FUN ARE YOU HAVING THIS WINTER? Life in the urban sleet and snow can rear a pretty chilled social calendar. Our Visual Merchandiser, Emily isn’t afraid of the cold and got out to ‘Icycle’. This past weekend during that blustering snowfall on Saturday eve, I bundled up with lots of cozy layers and headed … Continue reading »
