Folk Art Influence: American Art Turned Fashion by Morgan Watkins When you think of the term “folk art,” what comes to mind? Do you instinctively hum a tune by Mumford & Sons? Do you imagine paintings of rural lands or cows?...
Folk Art in Fashion Culture: Folk Couture By Paige McKirahan When evaluating the vast number of art movements that have influenced fashion and design for centuries, it seems like the list of inspirational aesthetics is never-ending. From Art Nouveau...
Horn and Tusk Jewelry By Paige McKirahan Though there may be some controversy surrounding the use of animal materials in the fashion industry, this practice has been in place since ancient times. Decades before the presence of synthetic goods, these...
Symbolism & Style: The Diverse Jewelry of Africa by Morgan Watkins Africa: a continent represented by diverse cultures, art and rich history. While it would be nearly impossible to put into words the beauty of this land, part of Africa’s charm...
Wooden Jewelry By Paige McKirahan As one of the most versatile materials in nature, wood can do everything from create beautiful jewelry to make paper. With the ability to be delicately carved and elegantly painted, it has been trending in...
Sustainable Jewelry: Natural Stone Accessories By Paige McKirahan In the jewelry industry, we have been using gemstones and other types of stones for centuries as a way to add some va-va-voom to any piece. Diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires...
From Catholicism to Couture: The Fashion Cross By Paige McKirahan Fashion is like a religion for some, so it is only customary that it finds inspiration in true religious symbols. Moving away from its original use as a Christian...
Designer Spotlight of the Week: Missoni By Paige McKirahan Considering our discussion of color and patterns in the fashion world this week, it was only appropriate to spotlight one of the most iconic brands of all time that put colorful...
Prints & Why We Love Them by Morgan Watkins Have you ever slipped into a classic striped sweater and felt an indescribablesense of cheer? Is your favorite silk scarf abundant in paisley print? With designers far and wide dropping collections...
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