Design Escapism

February 14, 2024 Anne Reagan Stroschein

Happy Valentine’s Day!!!

I hope you're having a wonderful week.

photo credits: Ermanno Scervino, Free People, Valentino, Laetita Rouget, Lirika Matoshi, Azalea Drive, Patricia Bustos, TheSittingPrettyPodcast, DIFF, Gauchere, Lollyworld

Enjoy a Valentine to guide you to the most pertinent Design, Technology, Arts, Music, and Cultural Events in 2024. Your complimentary Interactive Tradeshow + Events Calendar is available to download in the main website navigation!

I recently came across an article about the luxury down jacket brand Raxxy, and it was LOVE at first puffer! The Puffer possibilities are endless - you'll be immersed in (PUFFY) eye candy! .

Are you curious about AI? I've been dabbling in it a bit, and have made some pretty fun artwork utilizing the AI tool on H&M's Creator Studio. I've included the link in the most recent Design Escapism if you'd like to try it. I warn you- it's addicting! If you have a brand, Creator Studio offers one of a kind Augmented Reality customization experiences for customer interaction, and co-creation of original merchandise.

The topics of Antoni Gaudi, 3D Printed Clothing, and the Experimental Designers in the latest Design Escapism particularly resonate with me, and they may with you as well. Enjoy the Happy Dance below - Spring is on the Horizon!

Wishing you limitless creativity and endless adventure!

-Anne

VALENTINO

Spring 2024

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CREATOR STUDIO

The Future of Merch

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ANTONI GAUDI

His Catalan Influences in Design

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Raxxy, a luxury down jacket brand with new futurist aesthetics.

MATHIEW LEHANNER

Meet This Neo-Survivalist

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PATRICIA BUSTOS

A Visual Utopia

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SARA REGAL

Intuitive and Experimental, Specialized in Material Research and Sustainable Practices

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ZELLERFELD

Now, Anyone Can Be A Sneaker Designer

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PYN BURGER

Restoring the Image of The Burger Thoughout France

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APPLE VISION PRO

The Future of Experiences

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CAROLINA HERRERA

Fall 2024

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TOUR THE NEW EAMES ARCHIVES

Guided by Their Granddaughter

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SKETCH LONDON

Might Just Be The Prettiest In All Of London

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MONIQUE LHUILLIER

Fall 2024

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AMAGANSETTS STONY HILL

A Contemporary Homage to History and Nature

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From set-up to sundown, get an inside look at what it takes to create a colossal hologram of BOSSes #GiseleBundchen and #LeeMinho within an iconic view of London’s Tower Bridge. Unlock your power and #BeYourOwnBOSS

OPENAI

A Date Who Never Forgets The Details

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SWATCHBOOK

The Leading Platform for Material Digitization and Sourcing Has Added a Tangible Dimension to Digital Creativity

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SUSTAINABLE FASHION

Textile Legislation Impacts the Clothing Industry

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SIBLING REVELRY

Podcast Explores the Sibling Bond, and Much More

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Design Escapism

December 31, 2023 Anne Reagan Stroschein

2024 has arrived!!!

I hope you've had a wonderful holiday season.

photo credits: Johanna Ortiz, Gucci, Golden Goose, Zimmermann, Fazeek, La Prairie, Balmain, Self-Portrait, Dean Norton, Gauchere, Bottega Veneta

I was fortunate to discover music producer Rick Rubin’s book ‘The Creative Act’ under the tree over the holidays. Which no doubt is because I was so taken with Rick Rubin while listening to my new favorite podcast ‘Founders’ (episode #245), as well as reading a recent interview with him by Rachel Martin. Rick Rubin’s thoughts around not setting goals particularly resonated with me, and they may with you as well. As many of you know, I thrive on juggling multiple projects at once. Whether it be completing both a Bachelors of Architecture and a Bachelors in Fashion Design in tandem during my college years, or juggling multiple clients and creative projects simultaneously while consulting, or even taking on a copious amount of design categories concurrently while working within corporate design teams. I truly enjoy the creative juggle, and gain both energy and inspiration throughout the process. Working with fellow creatives and amazing clients is the icing on the cake!

With this continuous motion came a need to set goals whether it be minutes, days, overall project scale, and of course the end result (hopefully positive). Deadlines are often a necessity, however those goals that at times I had drilled down to 5 minute increments (or less) may not have been so necessary. Below is the excerpt from Rick Rubin’s interview where he and Rachel Martin were discussing mastering a new piece of music, and setting creative goals, or lack thereof:

'Rubin: Absolutely, and I don't know that setting a goal is the way to do it.

Martin: Hmm, yeah, a lot of our culture is structured around that, huh?

Rubin: Yeah, I tend not to set goals. I feel like a goal could be a limitation. Like, I can remember a big successful artist, a singer in a band saying to me, "I'm excited about our next album. We haven't started writing any songs yet, but we want it to be this kind of sci-fi punk rock thing." And I was like, OK, I'm listening. And then I said, "What happens if the best songs you write turn out to be more like Neil Young's Harvest?" And he's like, "Oh, that'd be great."

So then it's like, having the goal — that's not going to help you get there. It's more like, start finger painting and see what happens.'

This initiated a bit of self-reflection over the holidays. Though I’m fortunate to create visuals on a daily basis, I sometimes miss those creative days spent in college with their loose parameters. While studying fine arts during a semester in Paris, I could be spending time working on a clay visage with an elderly sculptor on the outskirts of the city on one day, energetically creating 30 second sketches of a male gymnast doing seemingly impossible contortions (tout nu) in a tiny studio by Pere Lechaise cemetery the next, or find myself having an amazing conversation with a person I’d just met while sketching quietly at Luxembourg Gardens. Never mind the incredible weekend train adventures throughout Europe seeing the amazing architecture and taking in the culture (along with the pastries) with a few fellow students and travel friends. One has since become a best-selling author, and I feel so fortunate to have had a front row seat to her free-flowing spooky bedtime stories while we bunked together at various hostels. While spending time at my mother’s house on Christmas Eve, I came across some old photos of clothing I had created during my 20’s. I had forgotten most of the ensembles, but do remember how much I enjoyed hand beading those gowns all night into the wee hours of the morning. It was both rewarding, and a way to lose myself completely in the creative process.

With that thought in mind, I’m not going to set any grand goals for 2024, but I will begin finger painting again - and hope you do too!

Wishing you limitless creativity and endless adventure in 2024!

-Anne

FAZEEK

Hand-crafted Homewares

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BEYOND CHAMPAGNE

A Guide to Sparkling Wines This Festive Season

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BOTTEGA VENETA

Spring 2024

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MOST ANTICIPATED

Hotel Openings

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TECH EDEN

Explore a re-enchanted future

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ZIMMERMANN

Spring 2024

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RICK RUBIN

‘on taking communion with Johnny Cash and not rushing creativity’

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GALETTE DES ROIS

Learn all the techniques and secrets behind this festive French pastry

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SELF-PORTRAIT

Resort 2024

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BALMAIN

Spring 2024

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GAUCHERE

Spring 2024

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2023 YEAR IN REVIEW

Circular By Design

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WHAT TO WEAR

On New Year’s Eve

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HAVE 10 HOURS?

IBM will train you in AI fundamentals - for free

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Design Escapism

August 23, 2023 Anne Reagan Stroschein

PINK is always a good idea!

Scroll below for AUTUMN lifestyle inspiration.

photo credits: Valentino, Hanna Hansdotter, Cult Gaia, Erin Fetherston for Anthropologie, Kenzo, The Row, Zimmermann, Cornelia James, Dries Van Noten, Dior, Loeffler Randall, Andre Reisinger

VALENTINO

The Pink Collection

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ZIMMERMANN

Resort RTW 2024

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ERIN FETHERSTON

Shop the drop at Anthropologie Home

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ANDRES REISINGER

‘Take Over’ reimagines major cities with fluffy, flossy, and fancy pink drapes

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DRIES VAN NOTEN

AW23

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HANNA HANSDOTTER

Hypnotic Glass Sculptures

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CULT GAIA

Fall 2023 Collection

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DSQUARED2

Spring 2024

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LOEFFLER RANDALL

Fall 2023

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STINE GOYA

Spring 2024

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THE ROW

Spring 2023 RTW

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DIOR

Autumn-Winter 2023-2024

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CORNELIA JAMES

‘Clemence’ - THE Luxury Long Leather Gloves

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ACNE STUDIOS

Fall 2023

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LUMEN NATURE RETREAT

Luxury Glamping & Cabins Experience

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CAP D’ANTIBES BEACH HOTEL

is getting a makeover

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THE ZEN OF KEN

What A Plastic Doll Can Teach Us About Life And Manhood

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FANDANGOE DISCOTECA

A mini disco cube created by artist Annie Frost Nicholson

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Wishing you many Autumn adventures!

-Anne

Design Escapism

June 27, 2023 Anne Reagan Stroschein

Break out the SPARKLERS & make some WAVES this Fourth of July!

Scroll below for celebration vacation inspiration.

photo credits: Maeve, Verishop, Amanda Lindroth, Vacation, Emma Cline, Lilly Pulitzer, Lorna Murray, Zimmermann, Corey Lynn Calter, Tops Malibu, Velvet, Mother, Sunnylife, Matches, Frank & Eileen

It’s Sunny Somewhere - https://www.coreylynncalter.com/collections/sea-shop

MAGGIE MARILYN

Resort 2024

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4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS

Cape Cod

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MAC’S CHATHAM

A perfect Cape Cod dining experience!

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CAROLINA HERRERA

Resort 2024

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15 BOOKS FOR THE 4TH OF JULY

‘Celebrate Independence Day with a bang by reading one of these patriotic-colored books. Barbecue and fireworks not included.’

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ZIMMERMANN

Resort 2024

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2023 TOP PUBLIC BEACH SPOTS

17 Best Beaches in New England

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THE FOURTH OF JULY

The History of Independence Day

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AWESOME CAPE COD WATERFRONT RESTAURANTS

‘A guide to all the best Cape Cod waterfront restaurants that offer amazing views with your meal!’

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RED, WHITE & BLUE FOR THE MINIS

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4TH OF JULY

Celebrations in the USA

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THE ALL-AMERICAN TENNIS & GOLF COLLECTION

TUCKERNUCK

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EVENTS

New England 2023 4th of July Events

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MILLIE’S RESTAURANT

Nantucket

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Millie’s is a proud sponsor of a short film about light tackle fishing on Nantucket. This film tells the story of good friends and fishing guides coming together to share with others their passion for the water and the sport they love.