Hermès and Ban’s Paper Pavilion

Luxury retailer Hermès and Japanese architect Shigeru Ban have worked together to create a project entitled "Hermès x Shigeru Ban's Paper Pavillion," which was a part of a special exhibition at the Design Tide event in Tokyo. The entire ensemble can be taken apart and put back together, as the structure was made entirely out of paper — a signature of Ban.

Hermès used the store as a pop-up shop to promote their home product line. Furniture and interior design objects were arranged in the space, similar to how a homeowner would have the pieces arranged if they were their own.

Text Quinn McBee
Source Trendhunter.com

Fit to Print

The eighties had their power suits (thanks, Jil Sander) and the aughts had the ever-ubiquitous tuxedo jacket. But now, the blazer is making the transition from a traditional menswear-inspired piece to a decidedly ladylike wardrobe staple. The printed blazer, seen on the spring 2012 and resort 2012 runways, is sure to be this season’s knockout piece. This trend has taken shape in bold, graphic designs, like the ornately patterned blazer from Balmain’s resort 2012 line  — 25-year-old head designer Olivier Rousteing even sent out a beaded, gold chain–trimmed evening jacket that put the basic black blazer to shame. Jil Sander, of course, took a turn at punching up the working-woman look in the plaid and paisley two-button blazers in her spring 2012 collection. Our favorite, however, is the feminine florals featured in Celine’s resort 2012 collection, like the Laura Ashley–inspired jacket.

While this garden-party perfect piece is a shoe-in for spring, there’s no reason for you to wait it out through winter. Pair these bright blazers with neutral pieces, like an all-black ensemble or a pale winter dress. And, if the aforementioned high fashion selections just look like a wearable rent check to you, fear not. Hit Top Shop for affordable variations on the printed blazer look, like this unstructured co-ord oil feather jacket, or try the trend in toile, like this scenic ASOS blazer.

Text Kara Solarz
Images Style and Vogue

First Louis Vuitton Fragrance to Be Released Since the 1930s

On January 4, Louis Vuitton announced that it will re-enter the fragrance world. Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud will guide the project as a third-generation perfumer from Grasse, located in the south of France.

This fragrance will only be released through Louis Vuitton's 461 stores and will not be available for purchase through well-known department stores like Macy's and Neiman Marcus. The company has not indicated when the scent will be released, but it did say that it will draw influences from famous scents around the world. The first Louis Vuitton fragrances were released and marketed to the public in the twenties and thirties, but they were discontinued.

Text Quinn McBee
Source WWD

Magnetic Fingers

With the New Year, it is time to start embracing the future, and that means some funky new beauty trends to try! On the top of our list of futuristic buys we are lusting after is the "magnetic manicure." Infused with iron powders, companies like Italian brand Layla Cosmetics are at the top of their game with these unique lacquers. Aptly named "Magneffect,"the consumer must simply slap on the product and then run a magnet over the surface of the polish. The result? A space-age worthy, marbleized effect that will surely put shatter to shame.

Check out the brand's website here for more info! 

Text Lauryn Stone

Source Layla Cosmetics

Work Out in Style With Athleta

Did you make the age-old New Year's resolution to lose weight and get in shape? Join the club. Somehow, by mid-February (or January), the enthusiasm starts to wear off.

New workout gear might just give you the motivation you need to stick your routine. Perhaps your gym clothes need an update. Athleta offers affordable and stylish workout gear for women.

Toss your shabby sweat pants and trade in your college T-shirts for a pair of yoga pants and flattering tank tops. You can shop by sports, such as yoga, running, hiking, or skiing. Athleta can take you from the gym to the ski slopes.

Working out sucks, but you might as well look (and feel) good doing it.

Text Rebecca Baust
Image Athleta