Get Real

Tom Binns' latest collection is called “Get Real”. Made from photographs of rings, necklaces, earrings, and watches ripped from glossy magazines, the innovative designer then laminates them and reassembles the images, creating a new piece of jewelry. Binns is one of Michelle Obama's favorite designers, she has worn his necklaces on two separate occasions. Binns said about this collection, “Now you can get your diamonds, emeralds, and shit."

With his support from the First Lady, Binns is now ready to take his business to the next level — he says that could mean taking on a financial backer, making bags or T-shirts, or even, if Target was willing to go in with him, doing a mass retail collaboration. The pieces from his Get Real collection sold for around $100, meaning he is definitely open to doing items in a more affordable price range. This is a collaboration I would definitely make a trip to the Galleria for.

Wallpaper Necklaces

Sofia Barao's new necklaces are made from vintage French wallpaper, then tied with a satin ribbon. Will this necklace make me feel like I, too, am in Paris?

Japan Fashion Week

Designers Yoshikazu Yamagata and Kentaro Tamai used a pony and mannequins to show their spring/summer collection, so it's hardly surprising that they took a less than conventional route for fall/winter... by not showing any clothing at all. The pair of mavericks encased their models in fanciful sculptures made out of crumpled paper, duct tape, tin foil, shards of styrofoam and other castoffs. An anti-fashion statement? Not so — or so they say. Backstage, the designers explained that they wanted to show how real fashion design goes beyond clothing to touch people on an emotional level.
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Sustainable Fashion

Designer Eviana Hartman, who received Ecco Domani’s first Sustainable Design award, earned street cred writing an eco column for The Washington Post, working at Vogue, and creating the collection’s first two seasons with Samantha Pleet. She’s now on her own, and the results of her research are evident in the conscious content (recycled PET nylon, locally dyed Ahimsa silk, organic garment care labels) and modern concepts (structural Parabola dress, everyday-amazing Distortion tank, sexy but staid Orbit shorts). The line has just been released at some boutiques in NY, Steven Alan, I Heart, and Bird. Go and get it!!

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Bookery

I know during study week the last thing you want to see is another book... but check out these cool rings made out of pages of a book! Betty Pepper is a textile / jewelery designer maker. In her effort to find that elusive something which makes an object desirable and somewhat ‘magical’ she explores different media and techniques in both two and three-dimensions.

Recycled Jewelry

Christian Diehl is a German artist who makes all of her jewelry out of recycled materials. She was trained as an architect and on her website (linked above) she shows her photography.

FAIR TRADE BAZAAR

Check out the Fair Trade Bazaar going on RIGHT NOW in the Aula!!!

This event brings local vendors representing hand crafted goods from around the world to our very own Ely Hall.
Items range from hand crafted jewelry made of bread dough ($5.00+) and glass necklaces made from recycled magazine to coffee and other food goods

Not quite feeling the DC today? Meal worthy food is also available from Twisted Soul and others

Prices start as low as 25 cents for candy...
Check it out! You're bound to find something of interest
Why not get started on that holiday shopping?

This event runs Saturday (today) from 10-5 and tomorrow from 11-5
Don't miss it!