A Japanese kimono depicting and glorifying war
with a full striking military scene.
In the years leading up to WW2, Japan was in deep-seated pro-militarism mode
with the third largest navy in the world.
The inner kimono revealed this hyped state to encourage the men and boys
and indoctrinate with adventurous depictions of military glory.
This rare upper kimono available at Hot Moon Collection
Mark Herod is resourceful,
he seeks out old worn textural metals
with bold sculptural forms and vintage colorful glass globes,
reinventing his found treasures into intriguing hanging lamps.
With his distinct style, Herod draws his inspiration from architecture, nature,
found vintage objects and form that together makes a strong statement.
Driven by a love of antiques and a desire to upcycle rather than waste,
Mark’s strong eye for design and his play of color and light
make the perfect complement to his skills as an artisan.
At Hot Moon Collection.
Julie Krakowski, a French textile designer planted in Brussels, shows
her intuitive design sense, inspired by marks left by time and embellished
to highlight the notion and beauty of change.
Her remarkable Coffee & Cigarettes, the little accidents that she so
lovingly accentuates with intricate embroidery, showing off the unpredictible uniqueness of life.
