Maya Hayuk

I've been writing down lists of things to write about here, but found myself much too busy to concentrate on anything so frivolous as a blog about hedonism! Then my sister (artist-journalist-international relations student) sent me a link for this Brooklyn, NY-based artist. I found her work so stunningly beautiful and energising that I had to write something straight away. She does murals, installation art, screen printing, t-shirt design, album covers etc. etc., but most recently has collaborated with Billabong to create swimwear. Enjoy...

Big Bonfire, 2012

Cake Shapes, 2011

Maya Hayuk for Cantao (Brazil), 2010

May Hayuk for Cantao (Brazil), 2010

Maya Hayuk for Mara Hoffman, 2011

Maya Hayuk for Monument & Manik Skateboards, 2004-2006

Normal, 2011

Oklahoma 2012

Oklahoma, 2012

Remain in Light, 2012 

Maya Hayuk for Billabong, 2012

All images from mayahayuk.com and billabong.com. Check out her website, its mind-blowing!

Marant Madness

The first time I heard of Isabel Marant was during my brief time living in the UK. I was in the habit of buying lots a glossies and poring over them in bed. One of these magazines had an interview with the French designer and photos of her in her studio, wearing awesome red pants and high heels. The main thing I realised was that she designed really cool 'slouchy' clothes, that included suede, pirate type boots that I was obsessed with at the time (despite their price being well outside my reach!). My interest in her was reignited recently when another interview with her was featured in Marie Claire Australia. It stated that the fashion uniform of the perennially cool (e.g. Emanuelle Alt, Kate Moss, Elle Macpherson, zillions of other nameless supermodels) is based on Marant's style ethos: tight low-waisted pants with sneakers or stillettos, slouchy t-shirts in grey marle, and amazing jackets that flatter the waist and broaden the shoulders. I now pronounce myself obsessed.

Marant in the photo where I first laid eyes on her

Emanuelle Alt was the stylist for the brand before working as Fashion Editor at Vogue. 

Photos from IsabelMarant.tf.fr, google, SNOB