#InstaLOVE – July 2016

July 21, 2016 | Design & Culture by Ed

@resee_paris

I am an Instagram maniac and I openly confess that I spend too much time on filtering my feed. But it’s irresistible, when you have so many great accounts to follow! If you are ready for a dose of beautifully curated walls, inspiring photos and delightful shots – see my July recommendations!

@everyoutfitonsatc / I love Sex and The City so much. When I discovered the account which thrives to document every outfit of Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha, I just couldn’t resist following it! The feed comments beloved lewks of my favourite New Yorkers with irony, but still, it’s a great Instagram find (and I guess they love Miranda’s iconic, denim overalls “styled” with a puffer coat from season 2 just as much as I do).

@monamoore / Luxury concept store in Venice, CA, which doesn’t take fashion too seriously. Mona Moore account shows not only the clothes (a lot of hote Haider Ackermann pieces), but also the unique attitude the store and #MonaMooreGirls have. Oh, and they nearly broke the internet with their showroom photo of Vetements‘ high, high, high Manolo Blahnik boots from the latest season.

@hotelcostes / At last, Hotel Costes created an account on Instagram! Expect a dose of red velvet and sensual pics from Paris’ favourite hotel, restaurant, bar, spa and flower shop on rue Saint Honore.

@resee_paris / I wrote a piece on Re-See’s phenomen here. After reading it, follow their moody account – it’s filled with rare, vintage pearls by Tom Ford, Nicolas Ghesquiere for Balenciaga and Celine. Tres chic, and quintessentially Parisian!

@sandrasemburg / Sandra Semburg is a streetstyle photographer based between Berlin and Paris. Her sharp photos of models off-duty, editors, it-girls and shoppers reflect the diversity of style on the streets, and also work as inspiring tips for every day dressing.

AND, if you want to follow one more account on Instagram… why don’t you follow, ta-da, @designandculturebyed?

#InstaLOVE – June 2016

June 11, 2016 | Design & Culture by Ed

@elementzenski

@elementzenski / This one comes from Poland. Paulina Puchalska and Monia Kucel write about beauty, but from a different, much more sophisticated perspective. Their blog posts are filled with real women’s stories (mentioning beauty tricks and favourite cosmetics), while their Instagram account looks like a constantly evolving mood-board of varying beauty cannons. My latest Insta-obsession, even though I know nothing about cosmetics.

@caramariepiazza / I wrote about Cara last summer, but I’m having a love affair with her moody feed up to now. She lives and produces in New York as a textile designer and natural dyer. Cara creates one-of-a-kind textiles, using natural dye stuffs such as plant matter, minerals and non-toxic metals. But lately, her most daring artworks (well, even a bra is an artwork in case of Piazza) are made thanks to bundle dying with flower petals. If you follow her (and you should!), you will see a great dose of colour and natural beauty on daily basis.

@flowernoritake / A flower shop in Japan’s Nagoya. These guys do magic with flowers, and their talent spans from making wonderful wedding bouquets to arranging whole boutiques (as pictured above). Photos from their Instagram page are striking, too, but unfortunately, you can’t smell the scent of these lilacs…

@sincerelytommy_ / In the heart of Brooklyn, New York, there’s a concept store which focuses more on lifestyle, rather than on fashion. They sell curated objects coming from around the world. A selection of traditional babouche shoes, handmade in Fez; abstract jewellery by Ruby Star; must-have bags by Building Block. And of course, the photos posted by Sincerely Tommy reflect the unconventional retail attitude of this New York best-kept secret!

@another_man / Another Man Magazine is where fashion and culture collide in the masculine world. The British magazine introuduces new designers (like Charles Jeffrey, pictured above by Ellie Grace Cumming) and looks back at male legends (Mick Jagger or Tom Ford, for example) in great interviews. However, this archive-photograph loving page has a lot to do with such iconic women as Siouxsie Sioux or Cher. So, girls, mind following Another Man on Instagram, just like as you do in case of Another Magazine.

AND, if you want to follow one more account on Instagram… why don’t you follow, ta-da, @designandculturebyed?

#InstaLOVE – May, 2016

May 6, 2016May 6, 2016 | Design & Culture by Ed

@rouje / Jeanne Damas is a French girl perfection. Her eponymous, friends-contributed label, Rouje, is for multi-faceted woman, whose sober sophistication meets assertive sensuality. Rouje’s feed is filled with Polaroid go-see’s, presenting Jeanne’s French must-haves – from nostalgic t-shirts and mini-skirts to flower print dresses and flared pants, it’s worth following them. You are #LesFillesEnRouje.

@lilahsummer / A blond beauty from Next Models LA. Photographed by her boyfriend, Henrik Purienne (@purienne_), Delilah’s Instagram profile is all about blush-pink colour palette, vintage Cadillacs and Los Angeles vibe.

@oroma.elewa / Multi-media artist, Oroma Elewa, makes me drool over Africa with her feed. Tastemaker, cultural ambassador and women’s issue advocate is known for engaging a global audience on her cultural musings, aesthetic and style sensibilities. If you are dreaming of Morocco just like me – then check out her photos, as she’s there, preparing a special project! Oh, and her vintage Gucci flats…

@adrienneraquel / Raquel is a based in New York photographer. I’m into pink lately – and her pink, pink, pink feed is a daily dose of inspiration. The photo above, captioned “No eggs, just bakey” is everything.

@4thandbleeker / Alexandra Spencer is the creative editor of a sell-out label, Réalisation. Her account is filled with carefree joy and has a lovely, raw feeling of a mood-board. Whether posing in custom-made Levis denim, new Dior boots or a Réalisation signature, “Diane” dress – it’s all about a stylish, free-spirited girl.

AND, if you want to follow one more account on Instagram… why don’t you follow, ta-da, @designandculturebyed?

#InstaLOVE – April, 2016

April 7, 2016 | Design & Culture by Ed

@lanemarinho / I wrote about Lane’s handmade shoes here. And then, I fell in love with her visually nutritious feed for good!

@mzmarcozanini / Former Rochas and Schiaparelli designer, Marco Zanini, shares his love for Nordic furniture and interiors, posts rare #TBT’s of Martin Margiela and revives his personal, fashion highlights of his career. Whenever I see him posting a picture, I wonder when will he come back to the industry…

@jeannedamas / Jeanne Damas is my Parisian-girl crush, whenever she’s posting her feet in a balloon-filled bath or wears high-waisted flares. A must-follow, if you ask me.

@_ikakok_ / Kasia Korzeniecka’s marble-like patterns are made using the water painting technique. They are abstract, colourful, a bit chaotic and very moody. Perfect to look at, when you want to stress out after a long, exhausting and boring no-Instagram day.

@glossier / Although I am not a beauty-blogger and I laugh at beauty tutorials, the New York-based cosmetic brand, Glossier, never fails to deliver inspiring, casual-retail tricks. Past weekend, the brand gave away 500 #GlossierPink roses at the Bedford Avenue subway station. Nice, huh?

AND, if you want to follow one more account on Instagram… why don’t you follow, ta-da, @designandculturebyed?