little gifts..

we would like for Christmas..available to buy online from Bungalow 8

Bombay Electric...

Can't wait to check out Bombay Electric - a concept store set up by the the stylish Priya Kishore as a platform for Indian fashion and design..

'Since its launch in 2007 she has attracted considerable media attention most recently from Suzy Menkes, who wrote: “this is a template for the next millennium of Indian style" (International Herald Tribune, 2008).

Priya collaborates with both established and emerging Indian designers to produce fashion-led collections to be sold in Bombay Electric. She champions sustainable design and collaborates with several Indian NGOs such as Women Weave, Aranya, and Alba, to translate traditional crafts and handloom techniques into contemporary designs. These initiatives ensure long-term sustainability for the crafts across India. During her time in London, Priya aims to create bridges between Indian and British designers and to foster collaborations between designers in both countries.'

text from British council

Light me up!

from the historic light company..yes please!

Louise Goldin

Love this collection by designer Louise Goldin and these shots from the show, here is a little more info from NY mag

'English designer Louise Goldin launched her eponymous knitwear line in 2005, just barely out of grad school. Eschewing traditional silhouettes, the label is known for its short, body-hugging knit dresses, tunics, and swimwear for women. With bright colors, unusual weaves, and futuristic patterns, Louise Goldin employs both natural fabrics like wool and cashmere and synthetic materials like Lurex and metallics.'

In store artists workspaces..

at one of our favorite interior stores..what a lovely idea!

Toast Lookbook

As always we love the new toast Autumn and Winter look-books, take a look at their beautiful blog for some travel inspiration..

Vintage Barcelona 1964

This is brilliant..Barcelona back in the day, life in the city and its personalities from music in Placa Real and Jamboree, the artists at La Massana, the barrio Chino, its lovely ladies.. Robadors, Romeo and Juliet at the Liceo.., palomas, La Paloma! The bourgeoisie in their vintage cars, park Guell, Encants, the Apolo, Barceloneta, Barcelona by night, Sant Jordi, antique book fairs, Tapies, La Merce, and the old folk...aaahh if only we could book a little trip back in time! 

The wandering collective at Milan Fashion week..

So our lovely friends at the wondering collective have been busy showing their Spring/Summer 2013 collection at the Hotel Majestic during Milan fashion week, all pictures by Rosa Van Wyk

www.thewanderingcollective.com Individual designers, each creating their own product with a common theme, presented collectively, sold either collectively or individually.