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Archive Revive: A Monochromatic Life

(Originally published Mar 27, 2008)
I feel my design style is defined by lots of color (ie, this site). It’s just the way my mind works – I can keenly put lots of colors together successfully. Contrarily, I feel the knack of subtle hue changes is a style I’ve had to put much more love into learning, and to this day I am often enamored by designs I see that can implement so much detail in only one color, as it’s something so out of my realm.

Suffice to say, the idea of monochromatic personal style simply mystifies me.

The idea of living your life in one color palette is one I find fascinating and amazing, mostly because it is the furthest direction from my own style. The amount of dedication and care it takes is awe-inspiring, and the results breathtaking.

If you could live your life in one color, what would it be? Why?

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The brainchild of NYC-based designer, Cody Ross, Priestess NYC is a collection that sparkles, pops and gleams upon the wearer. Consisting of bright iridescent activewear-inspired dresses, tunics, slacks and jackets, Priestess combines bright colors with bold, neon prints for a look that is both 80′s-retro and hyper-futuristic. The quirky silk prints are also buzz-worthy: whimsically-rendered sperm, weaponry, piranha and blowfish are just a few of the motifs. However, all the glitz aside, the foundational shapes are extremely comfortable and functional – making for a garment that will dazzle but remain utilitarian enough for daily wear.

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February 11, 2010: In snow-filled Mahattan, a steady stream of poshly dressed socialites in rather precarious shoes for the weather could be seen making their way down a darkened alley off of Lafayette. No, this wasn’t some nefarious large-scale-snow-bunny-designer-drug transaction, but the location of the presentation of the newest collection from up-and-coming designer Karolina Zmarlak.

More photos and a video interview after the jump…

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