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March 30th, 2006
Omiru had the pleasure of discovering Jane Watson’s beautifully handpainted pillows at a fashion event earlier this month. The front and back of each dupioni silk pillow are handpainted for a truly one-of-a-kind creation. Jane’s collections span the botanical, geometric, and whimsical–there’s a pillow for (almost) everybody!
Of her inspiration, Jane says, "The inspiration for my designs comes from my vast collection of vintage and contemporary fabrics, papers, books, post cards and photos. I also love to look through textile books featuring designs from the early 1900s to see how I might be able to put a contemporary twist on a particular motif."
$65-80 (size dependent) at Jane Watson. To order, email Jane at info at janewatsondesigns dot com or call 415.794.9855.
March 30th, 2006
Many guys will agree; it doesn’t get much better than seeing a beautiful girl…and another beautiful girl. Get your mind out of the gutter! I’m not referring to anything PG rated, but instead to LA artist Win Lin’s limited-edition anime graphic tees at Urban Outfitters. There’s a racerback cotton style for every type of gal: “Insecure,†“Liar,†“Vain,†“Annihilator,†and “Lachrymose Baby.†If you like none of these, just choose the fine art portrait you think looks most like you! Omiru got a chance to talk with Wil.
Omiru: How did the collaboration with Urban Outfitters start?
Wil: A buyer from UO serendipitously visited a Los Angeles boutique where I was having an art show in 2003. She bought some of my artwork and contacted me nearly a year later to see if I’d be interested in doing a collaboration with them.
O: What was the process of making the tees?
W: UO determined the material, cut and finish of the garment, we talked over the color options, I pitched for their approval a set of words and images I thought were thematically consistent, and I recommended where to place the images and the words. All of it happened very quickly–they accepted everything right away.
O: From where do you draw your inspiration?
W: I usually draw to vent some perceived injustice or injuries on my ego– usually triggered by those who I desire or desire to be. I believe this insufferable side of me can be made more palatable when it is delivered in the form of an attractive human face or figure. Technically or stylistically speaking, I used to consume copious quantities of fashion magazines throughout the 90s and I practiced drawing Linda Evangelista almost daily throughout the height of her popularity, so my style definitely reflects that aspect of my life history.
O: How long will the tees be available?
W: I am not clear on how long UO will be stocking the three designs I currently have in their stores, but I know that four new designs will appear in UO stores either this month or next month. I am still working with them, and I think they are shooting for a mid-summer release of some new items–whatever it is that I come up with.
Like what you see? Visit Urban Outfitters to get yours for only $28.
March 30th, 2006
