INFLUENCE. Mary-Kate & Ashley

Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen just released a book called INFLUENCE. In the book, they speak of the people and things which have served to inspire them, and they've even interviewed 22 influential artists including Bob Colacello, Christian Louboutin, Diane von Furstenberg, Jack Pierson, Karl Lagerfeld, Lauren Hutton, Margherita Missoni, Robert Lee Morris, and Terry Richardson. The content of the book is divided into four sections: Fashion, Environment, Art and Giving Back.

I have yet to see the book, but I will tell you that these girls have pretty good taste. From what I hear, they've used the best of the best to make the book... i.e. - photographed by Rankin, designed by Rodrigo Corral, and edited by art and fashion writer Derek Blasberg.

What really compelled me to blog about INFLUENCE is that I find the concept to be a nifty idea... so nifty that I'm adding a new item on seanyashar.com called INFLUENCE. Look out for it.

And yes, I'm a big fan of the Olsen girls. I'm a fan of any young, successful, business-minded, L.A. raised individuals with creative vision.

-S

INFLUENCE. Mary-Kate & Ashley

Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen just released a book called INFLUENCE. In the book, they speak of the people and things which have served to inspire them, and they've even interviewed 22 influential artists including Bob Colacello, Christian Louboutin, Diane von Furstenberg, Jack Pierson, Karl Lagerfeld, Lauren Hutton, Margherita Missoni, Robert Lee Morris, and Terry Richardson. The content of the book is divided into four sections: Fashion, Environment, Art and Giving Back.

I have yet to see the book, but I will tell you that these girls have pretty good taste. From what I hear, they've used the best of the best to make the book... i.e. - photographed by Rankin, designed by Rodrigo Corral, and edited by art and fashion writer Derek Blasberg.

What really compelled me to blog about INFLUENCE is that I find the concept to be a nifty idea... so nifty that I'm adding a new item on seanyashar.com called INFLUENCE. Look out for it.

And yes, I'm a big fan of the Olsen girls. I'm a fan of any young, successful, business-minded, L.A. raised individuals with creative vision.

-S

Tandem Umbrella

It's finally raining in L.A., and I'm kinda enjoying the change of weather. It's nice to see and feel seasons changing... perpetual summer gets kinda boring. Plus, we finally get a chance to wear chic fall pieces. Yay for layering.

Anywho, I got to thinking of this cute umbrella produced by Jasmine Raznahan and Marc Owens. The idea is simple, but oh so clever. Whether it's possible/logical or not, I think it's a romantic idea worth bringing to your attention.

Check out www.jasmineraznahan.com for other clever things.

-S

Tandem Umbrella

It's finally raining in L.A., and I'm kinda enjoying the change of weather. It's nice to see and feel seasons changing... perpetual summer gets kinda boring. Plus, we finally get a chance to wear chic fall pieces. Yay for layering.

Anywho, I got to thinking of this cute umbrella produced by Jasmine Raznahan and Marc Owens. The idea is simple, but oh so clever. Whether it's possible/logical or not, I think it's a romantic idea worth bringing to your attention.

Check out www.jasmineraznahan.com for other clever things.

-S

Bierut for the USA

Men’s Vogue asked Michael Bierut (not Beirut) to design a more politically neutral lapel pin. Bierut’s typographic solution reorganizes the familiar “USA” configuration into a monogram that displays its own kind of unity. The pins have been produced in a limited edition of 5,000 and are now available at a recession-priced $10 each from Men’s Vogue with proceeds going to Puppies Behind Bars. - Via www.pentagram.com

All I have to say is, "typographic solution".

Awesome,

S

Bierut for the USA

Men’s Vogue asked Michael Bierut (not Beirut) to design a more politically neutral lapel pin. Bierut’s typographic solution reorganizes the familiar “USA” configuration into a monogram that displays its own kind of unity. The pins have been produced in a limited edition of 5,000 and are now available at a recession-priced $10 each from Men’s Vogue with proceeds going to Puppies Behind Bars. - Via www.pentagram.com

All I have to say is, "typographic solution".

Awesome,

S

American Apparel - Emergency Jacket

The "Lightweight Taffeta Emergency Jacket" by American Apparel is awesome! Why you ask, because any item of clothing that folds up into a sewn-in zippable pouch is cool. Perfect for the jet-setter type looking to take nothing more than a weekender bag for a quick getaway or business trip, this windbreaker can be worn casual or styled up in many creative ways.

Aside from the Kangaroo, this is my second favorite Marsupial.

-S