It’s a Wrap - Paper Source

Gorgeous selection of wrapping papers, decorative papers, invitations, note cards and other paper goods from Paper Source.

From top: Japanese decorative fine papers – Yuzen Red Pool Plum Blossoms, Chiyogami Paisley and Yuzen Pool Lake White Flowers; India Calico pattern wrapping paper.

Bag Lust - Alexander McQueen

Oooh. do want this Love red Faithful leather satchel so much. Perfect color and shape.

Also want: Blue Kaiser clutch, Union Jack skull clutch and Faithful wallet. From Alexander McQueen’s Pre-Spring/Summer 2010 collection.

Guo Pei’s Artwork - China’s Avant Garde Fashion Designer

Chinese opera theatrics gone Avant Garde is one way to describe Guo Pei’s collection. The fashion designer from China presents an interesting mix of colors, textures and silhouettes resulting in a slightly weird but wonderfully beautiful collection.

Some has seen a parallel to Alexander McQueen. It is in the shoes?

I suppose, if your name is Lady Gaga, you’d be inclined to wear one of these sky high clogs of art medieval torture device.

So, are you ready for Guo Pei?

Update: Found more pictures from her Rose Studio collection. Lampshade + gift ribbon = cute dress. Whodathunkit?

A structured gold dress fit for Queen. Queen Nefertiti, that is.

A wedding dress for a modern day Victorian Princess.

More fantastical creations here (in Chinese).