November 29, 2007
hawaii
Our new December catalog is inspired by Hawaii's tropical vibes, exotic flowers, and aloha spirit. We loved hibiscus flowers and floral prints in all different sizes and colors. We also added touches of sporty elements like stripes to add contrast to the floral prints. Punchy colors like oranges and ocean blues are splashed throughout the line. Silhouettes are casual, light, and airy. The Hawaii collection is all about easy dressing. Whether you are packing it in a suitcase to travel or just going out with friends, pieces are easy and comfortable to wear.
Our team shot the catalog in Florida (no they didn't get to go to Hawaii), lucking out with beautiful sunrises and gentle surf...
November 28, 2007
december catalog!
Check out our new December catalog and be sure to check out the video too! Behind the scenes info on the new book coming soon!
November 27, 2007
interactive ceramics
Emma of emmas designblogg just introduced her readers to the artwork of Scott Rench. This is what he says about the idea of interactive ceramics...
"I started this series of work after thinking about people and the art they live with. I wanted to create something that engaged the viewer in its creation and evolution."
and a little about his process...
"My ceramic work, consists of computer generated images that are printed with a ceramic glaze onto a large canvas of clay. Creating and collecting images, I scan them into the computer and manipulate them to fit the concept. The new image is output onto transparent film that acts as a stencil for transferring the image to a silk-screen. Glaze is then used (instead of ink) to print the image on to a slab of clay. Once completely dry the slabs are fired in a kiln, producing an image that will stand the test of time indoor or outdoor."
Scott's work is part of the Fragiles exhibition in Miami Design 2007. Here is one more favorite "interactive" piece from the show... ( I couldn't figure out the artist from the website, so if anybody can give them credit, please leave a comment.)
November 26, 2007
fp holiday shop
Have your checked out the Holiday Shop yet?? Get gift ideas from Free People, see our stocking stuffers, make a wishlist, or find a wishlist from your friends and family. Do you have a limit in your holiday budget? Use the "shop by price" feature. This is also the spot to buy a gift card, find out about holiday shipping and see our beautiful gift wrap option.
November 24, 2007
free shipping!!!
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, enter MAYFLOWER in the promo field at checkout, and get your Free People goodies shipped FREE on all orders from freepeople.com through November 26th!
November 21, 2007
true religion more sizes
We love True Religion jeans, and now we hope more of you can too!
We have started carrying "extended sizes" in some of our TR styles. To start we have the New Bobby Stretch Flare. It runs in sizes 24-32. We added the 24 and the 32, so there are more size options to find the perfect fit!
November 20, 2007
the creativity patch
Spotted on, true nature, this will do wonders...
It's totally here. Our progressive times allow you to sport a patch on your body to maintain your hormone levels, curb your appetite(s), and cover your boo-boos. Now, thanks to Dunmire Labs, there's no good reason you can't have a slow, steady stream of creativity delivered into your system through the Mirecle33 Creativity Patch.
Try the Mirecle33 Creativity Patch today and see how much it 'miraculously' improves your creative output!
Check out the site to download your own Creativity Patch. The perfect holiday gift!
November 19, 2007
matryoshka @ print & pattern
Print & Pattern just did a long post on matryoshka prints! So cute. Check them out!!
November 16, 2007
etsy fiber art show & sale
Let fiber keep you warm during the Etsy Fiber Art Street Team sale, trunk show, online events … and all year round!
Who: The fabulous independent spinners, knitters, crocheters, weavers, felters, and fiber artists of Etsy.com, your place to buy handmade!
What: A giant event, online and in person, celebrating all things handmade and fiber!
When: Sale in online shops from Nov. 1 - Nov. 16. Trunk show date is Nov. 16, online and at Etsy Labs 6 - 8 p.m. EST.
Where: Etsy Labs, 325 Gold Street, 6th Floor, Brooklyn NY 11201 , and also online at www.etsy.com and www.etsyfast.com
Why: Warm up your November with our great fiber artists! Great sales on items for the holidays, supplies, and more! Interact with our members, learning more about these products and techniques! Buy handmade.
How: RSVP at labs [!at] etsy.com, check www.etsyfast.com for more info, and be sure to visit us during our sale and show Nov. 16!
For more pictures, visit here
November 15, 2007
fp on oh joy!
Just wanted to thank Joy of oh joy! for sharing her love of our Free People holiday accessories!
Also, be sure to check out Joy's new online store nantaka joy, featuring her own line of greeting cards and these beautiful scalloped edge notebooks...
November 14, 2007
dark fairy swap photos
Our Dark Fairy Swap flickr group is filling up with photos of the amazing crafts you all made! Check out the photos, read about the swappers in the discussion page (come on swappers, introduce yourself!) and leave the crafters some comments. And FYI, if you have a flickr account, or want to set one up, you can view ALL of the photos in the group. If you don't have an account, you can only see a limited #. Not sure why...
I'll be featuring some individual photos from the swap in the sidebar to the right. So check back to see yours featured!
November 12, 2007
modern needlepoint
Recently I met the designer of AMH Design. She does these super cute, portable needlepoint kits and the end result is functional as well. Here's a bit from Amy's bio...
Amy Holbrook, the founder of AMH Design, discovered needlepoint when it was recommended to her as a great stress relief activity. After living in Italy for several years where her most stressful daily event was trying to navigate Rome's traffic on her Vespa, Amy returned to New York and enrolled at Columbia Business School where she soon became a stressed out, sleep deprived MBA student looking for a job. To combat the stress of her grueling schedule, Amy started needlepointing. She was instantly hooked by this craft that kept her hands busy, calmed her nerves and put her into a meditation-like state.
After stitching numerous floral motifs, eyeglass cases and pillows with cute sayings, Amy decided that if she was going to continue stitching, she wanted to be making something that would fit in with her urban lifestyle and home decor. She searched needlepoint shops and online stores and couldn't find what she was looking for. So, she decided to design them herself- AMH Design was born shortly after graduating from Columbia.
Check out her site for fun ways to craft and customize your own journals and photo albums!
November 8, 2007
new store burlington, massachusets
Come check out the newest Free People boutique opening November 9th.
The Burlington Mall
75 Middlesex Tpk #1305
Burlington, MA 01803
I'll get you some pictures soon!
November 7, 2007
catalog artwork
The art for our November catalog is mostly inspired by the same fabrics and trims that were inspiration for the clothing. The creative team used the fabrics as a starting point and painted them in watercolors and ink. Once they started painting, they developed a looser approach to the representation, and resulted in the beautiful backgrounds you see throughout the catalog.
November 6, 2007
november catalog is here!
The November catalog is here, so check those mailboxes. You can view it online and be sure to check out the "behind the scenes" video from our trip to India.
Our assistant creative director wrote a little about the inspiration our designers found in Tibet and their experience with the catalog...
"After our designers' visit to tibet last year, they returned with stories of how warm and accepting the people were...doub and maryellen were even taken into a shop and dressed to the nines in native garb as a crowd of onlookers watched. We wanted to share with our fp community the impact this culture had on those 2 designers. Their dress code may not be intentional, but we found it so beautiful and in its genuinity, we hoped to express those sincerest of ideals in our book. And therefore travelled to a tibetan village in india, and while there, we met and made many friends who were just willing to share their lives and experiences with us for a few days.
There's probably more I could and should convey, but it was so truly magical for myself and our team. Funnily enough, I was reading through the journal I kept there, and came across the story of the family who made us butter tea for the first time..."Experiences like this make my life worthwhile, and restore validity in humanity."
See a few more photos we took on location below...
November 5, 2007
november catalog coming!
Our November catalog drops this week! Our inspiration was based on Tibet. Our crew travelled to northern India in the Himalayas of Leh-Ladakh (sometimes called "little Tibet") for this book. It was quite an experience for our team. The altitude was one thing they had to get used to, at one point being 18,000 feet above sea level. They found they had to move really slowly, which is difficult on a photo shoot, especially when some of the best shots usually come spur of the moment or at the last minute.
They found the people of the town to be extremely hospitable and welcoming. One family even made the girls cups of yak butter tea. yum. These photos are some the "behind the scenes" shots. Enjoy!
