FASHION BABBLE: Blee Inara - MexicoWednesday, 22 Feb 2012
Precious stone/gold bracelets from Mexico with hand painted evil eyes believed to reflect evil energy and ward off envious people!
In-store now.
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FASHION BABBLE: BF's Guide To NYFW...Thursday, 16 Feb 2012

Babydoll Dresses, Contrast Trenches, Wide Leg Pants, Bright Pop Coats. Get the look!
In-store now.
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FASHION BABBLE: To Be Adored - EnglandMonday, 13 Feb 2012
Sweet, sweet TBA from London.
Spring '12 now at BF!
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DESIGN BABBLE: The Nonlife Zoo - TaiwanWednesday, 08 Feb 2012
Design company Biaugust from Taiwan have created The Nonlife Zoo movement to raise awareness of the extinction of wildlife due to human destruction. These eco-friendly animal keychains with eco-bags stored inside are individually handmade with original graphics reflecting their struggles in their specific habitat. 

"With the hope to promote the concept of animal protection, we, as designers, introduced "The Nonlife Zoo" series of artworks. "The Nonlife Zoo" is not a traditional entertaining site holding rare birds and animals for families to watch, nor is it a prevailing educational facility with the goal to protect endangered species and to teach the laws of nature, but a new kind of zoo that will emerge in the near future - a zoo without any living creatures. In the zoo park, you can only find still, immovable animals but no living creatures; you can only hear painful groans from helpless animals, but no children's joyful laughter. On the contrary, these puppets pose themselves as if they have surrendered, with the expression of indifference and cruelty written on their faces, expressing their frustration andresistance toward what mankind has done to them."

Read more here.
Coming soon to BF.
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DESIGN BABBLE: Peek...Thursday, 02 Feb 2012
Cat coin bank from Japan! Love the NY Int'l Gift Fair. So easy to find random hysterical toys and gifts. We admit to watching this 100 times...



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INTRODUCING BABEL 50: A Facebook ExclusiveThursday, 02 Feb 2012


Each week, for facebook fans only, we will release one new item for 50% off!
Orders can be placed via email or phone after we release photo and sizes on our facebook page.

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DESIGN BABBLE: Breath Palette - JapanFriday, 27 Jan 2012
Legit toothpaste from Japan offered in flavors like strawberry, lavender, cola, pumpkin pudding, green tea, chocolate, caramel, kiwi... the list goes on (a flavor for each day of the month). Dessert + clean teeth in one?
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DESIGN BABBLE: Fuuvi Bee - JapanThursday, 26 Jan 2012
SO CUTE. The retro Fuvi Bee from Japan. A tiny 8mm camera that captures home movie-esque digital footage onto a micro SD for hassle free uploading. And it fits in your pocket. And you can wear it as a bracelet. The cutest bracelet charm EVER.
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DESIGN BABBLE: Unraveling Calendar - GermanyThursday, 26 Jan 2012


Long knit calendar scarf from Germany. Cross off each day by pulling the threads at the bottom to unravel.
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ART BABBLE: Rashad Alakbarov - AzerbaijanSaturday, 21 Jan 2012
Eurasian contemporary artist Rashad Alakbarov has created mindblowing shadow and light "paintings" by suspended translucent objects and other found materials projected onto a wall. 

Currently on exhibit at the De Pury Gallery in London.
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TRAVEL BABBLE: Khanom - ThailandThursday, 19 Jan 2012
Khanom, a pristine beach along the Gulf of Thailand, offers 8 miles of quiet, nearly untouched beachfront property equipped with dramatic waterfalls, caves and the breeding grounds for the RARE PINK DOLPHIN-- um, a whole new level of amazing? Stay at newcomer Aava with 28 minimalist bungalows and villas owned by Finnish husband and wife. So, you know, if you're just casually cruising through Thailand, maybe stop by before everyone else does. And then send us pictures.
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ART BABBLE: Maison d'Amusement - ParisTuesday, 17 Jan 2012
A mirror reflecting a full scale house gives these visiting guests at Le 104 in Paris the peculiar feeling that they are weightless and free to float about in a gravity defying manner. FUN.
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DESIGN BABBLE: Sweet Type - SpainFriday, 13 Jan 2012
Edible sugar and gelatin letters created by m-inspira graphic designers Aranxa Ezteve and Lucis Rallo from Valencia, Spain. YUM!
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ART BABBLE: The Obliteration Room - Yayoi KusamaSaturday, 07 Jan 2012
stark white room + thousands of stickers + thousands of kids = one amazing fantasy land.

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama painted an entire room white for this December installation in Australia's Queensland Gallery of Modern Art. Thousands of children were then invited to go mad with multi colored dot stickers throughout this giant white domestic setup, serving as a blank "canvas", complete with couches, tables, chairs, and a piano. This was the result.

This installation is 100% true to Yayoi's own personal style - colorfully dotted.
Check out her work here. Or rather get the full effect with Google image.
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TRAVEL BABBLE: Treehotel - SwedenThursday, 05 Jan 2012

We love a good tree hotel! And we love a good tree hotel in SWEDEN!

Located in the northern village of Harads, with a mere 600 inhabitants, the simply named Treehotel has become quite the popular tourist attraction with its stunning views of serene natural forest. Owned by Britta and Kent Lindvall and designed by several leading Scandinavian architects, the hotel consists of five tree "houses" (nineteen more on their way with the aim of making a minimal ecological footprint) all beautifully designed inside and out. The rooms themselves vary in size, each with a different name and theme-- The Mirrorcube, The Cabin, The Bird's Nest, The UFO, and the Blue Cone (which is indeed painted red).

Take a peak at the interior of each here.
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MUSIC BABBLE: Grimes - OblivionThursday, 22 Dec 2011
Our jam:




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TRAVEL BABBLE: Bella Sky Comwell - CopenhagenTuesday, 20 Dec 2011

With its 23 floors, 816 designer rooms and 30 conference rooms, the hotel is not only the largest hotel in Scandinavia but also includes a pair of towers that lean at 15-degree angles. Kim Herforth, founder, didn't set out to make a leaning building. He was inspired by origami which naturally led to the curvature. The angular hotel conjures up that of the paper-folded creations with upturned corners and downward slopes resembling a bird neck and wings. Or even geometric flowers rising toward the sun. Either way, we love origami. We love Denmark. Why not?

Check out the site here.
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ART BABBLE: Yinka Shonibare - EnglandThursday, 15 Dec 2011
British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare has erected the largest ship in a bottle to date for the Fourth Plinth commission in Trafalgar Square, London. The five-meter-long glass bottle is based on the most iconic vehicle of the British empire, the naval ship. A trademark of Shonibare's work has been his exploration of the colonial relationship between Europe and Africa, especially through the use of African fabrics. The ships 37 sails are made from batik fabric, introduced to Europe by Dutch sailors. So pretttttty.
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ART BABBLE: Here Comes The Neighborhood - MiamiFriday, 09 Dec 2011
HERE COMES THE NEIGHBORHOOD, a short series documenting the street art evolution of the Wynwood Walls in Miami, explores what was once a rundown neighborhood transitioning into a progressive urban revitalization. An array of over thirty acclaimed street artists, including many whom have never shown their works in the US, have curated a district that has grown into one of the largest concentrations of commissioned murals in the world.

Checkk it.


HCTN TRAILER from Here Comes the Neighborhood on Vimeo.

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FILM BABBLE: Flight of The FrenchiesWednesday, 07 Dec 2011
Amazingly beautiful short documentary by athlete/filmmaker/thrill-seeker Seb Montaz that follows his group of friends as they travel the world highlining and baselining like crazy people.

Inspirational and truly horrifying:


I Believe I can Fly ( flight of the frenchies). Trailer from sebastien montaz-rosset on Vimeo.
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DESIGN BABBLE: Astier de Villatte - FranceFriday, 02 Dec 2011




Check out this beautiful interactive site by Paris-based ceramics company Astier de Villatte. The art direction is so Lars von Trier-esque:

http://www.astierdevillatte.com/

Their unique take on ceramics, paper goods, perfumes, candles, furniture, silverware, glassware and more are created in a Bastille workshop that used to house Napolean's silversmith.
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DESIGN BABBLE: Geo-grafia - JapanSunday, 27 Nov 2011

A sectional globe with which you can experience the earth's configuration. Structured such that when placed on a desk, it leans at exactly the angle of the earth's tilt (23.4 degrees).

These are so amazing! Easy (fun!) to build and so cute on a desk or mantle.
Get 'em at BF!

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DESIGN BABBLE: SweetEarsWednesday, 16 Nov 2011

A sweet remake of our awesome Plattan UrbanEars from Sweden. 
Reminds us of our icing phone covers!

Standard Plattan available in multiple colors. In-store now!
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BABEL BABBLE: Your Guide to ShopNOLITAWednesday, 09 Nov 2011


Click here for deal updates. Happy Shopping!
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DESIGN BABBLE: MOOOI - NetherlandsTuesday, 08 Nov 2011
The horse lamp recently seen in designer Yasumichi Morita-san's apartment in Tokyo has shed light on the playful and bizarre designs of Dutch company MOOOI. The venture founded in 2001 by Marcel Wanders and Casper Vissers is named after their native Dutch word for beautiful - the third 'o' in the brand name stands for an extra value in terms of beauty and uniqueness.

The collections style is exclusive, daring, quirky, and based on the belief that design is a question of love. MOOOI takes pride in producing iconic objects that Alice would most definitely stumble upon in Wonderland.

Check out more here.

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DESIGN BABBLE: Surprize Balls. Extraordinary.Friday, 04 Nov 2011


Surprize Balls are created from 100 ft of colorfully changing paper ribbon encasing quirky treasures and mementos. As the crepe ball unravels, surprises and gifts spill out of each layer-- vintage style toys, keepsakes, charms, gems, candy, bubbles, funky jewelry, confetti poppers, fortunes, quotes and more.

The earliest evidence of surprise balls were found in the Native American culture. Traditionally, it was a common practice to tell the history of one’s life with this unique ball. The first layer represented birth and for each event in life, another layer and memento was added. In the 1950’s, surprise balls became vogue in Mid America and then mysteriously disappeared... until now! Available at BF :o)

Watch this cute vid:

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BABEL BABBLE: ShopNOLITAWednesday, 02 Nov 2011
Stop by BF Saturday & Sunday, Nov 12-13th for 15% off the entire store plus free gift with purchase! Also, with each purchase is a chance to win one of five SERIOUSLY AMAZING exclusive gift bags compiled by participating Nolita establishments. Tell all your friends!

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FASHION BABBLE: Shop Babel Fair Online!Friday, 28 Oct 2011


WE'RE BAAACK... In the e-commerce world! And one of only 20 boutiques selected to join the launch of Shoptiques.com to bring you the best boutique inventory online. The site is by invitation-only, but you can skip the waitlist with this code: PR3SWBWC. Happy Shopping!

Visit Shoptiques here!
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FASHION BABBLE: Della - GhanaFriday, 21 Oct 2011

Della was born in the village of Hohoe, Ghana by LA based designer Tina Tangalakis and native Hohoe seamstress Beatrice Agabe. Their intention is to provide jobs and education to the community, while bringing awareness of Hohoe's struggle to the US. Each Della product is constructed from Ghana's vibrant local textiles, handmade in Beatrice's workshop by economically vulnerable women. Della empowers these women of Hohoe to gain financial independence by providing jobs, education and skill training.

Della is committed to the long term success of the Ghana community, working to build a foundation for economic independence. Della laptop and iPad cases coming soon to BF!

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FASHION BABBLE: One Teaspoon - AustraliaWednesday, 19 Oct 2011

One Teaspoon Fall '12 In-store now.
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TRAVEL BABBLE: A Small World After AllThursday, 13 Oct 2011


Travel + Leisure celebrated it's 40th anniversary last month with a huge global bazaar held at the Park Avenue Armory in NYC. About 5,000 people traveled from 26 states to experience music, food, and culture of 35 countries. Ticket holders had a chance to taste famed street foods from Singapore, watch Bula dancers from Fiji, listen to Maracatu musicians from Brazil, and more all the while shopping for hand-woven Venezuelan hammocks, Lebanese caftans, and handcrafted Tibetan jewelry. Check out the time-lapse video of many people considered "a gift to NYC." Don't miss out next year!
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FASHION BABBLE: International AndrogynyFriday, 07 Oct 2011
 
 
 
 
 
 
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DESIGN BABBLE: For the Quirky Photog...Saturday, 01 Oct 2011
Holga Cat Camera





Powershovel Sugar Clap






The Japanese really know how to do cute. 
Available in an assortment of colors at BF!

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ART BABBLE: FASHIONCLASH - MaastrichtMonday, 19 Sep 2011

FASHIONCLASH, created by Matylda Krzykowsk and three other friends in the Netherlands, gives voice to young artists/creators sans any fashion background to display their work in a fashion show.  The 'Clash' encourages the designers to try their hand at fashion design and provides a platform to present their work to a fashion-related audience. A fresh concept new to the industry, it is fascinating to see how these 'non-fashion designers' employ their design disciplines such as illustration, photography, fine arts, and video into wearable art to be displayed on a model by way of catwalk.

Check our more from the July '11 show here.

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FASHION BABBLE: Numph - DenmarkThursday, 15 Sep 2011

Fall '11 in-store now! 
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FASHION BABBLE: NY SS2012 Fashion WeekSunday, 11 Sep 2011










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ART BABBLE: Excelsior MilanoWednesday, 07 Sep 2011
Designed by architect Jean Nouvel

Check out the cool art and design of former cinema turned shopping destination/restaurant, Excelsior Milano-- Gruppo Coin's new project in the heart of Milan. Concept store a la art gallery, we love to see artists showcase their work within the retail realm.

Grand opening Sept 8th- Fashion's Night Out!
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TRAVEL BABBLE: Hvar, CroatiaSunday, 04 Sep 2011










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FASHION BABBLE: Something Else - AustraliaSaturday, 03 Sep 2011


Australian line Something Else KILLS IT every season.
New styles in-store now! More coming soon!
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ART BABBLE: The Art of Window DisplayTuesday, 30 Aug 2011
Check out the live window display art by Japanese artist Yoko Furusho. The New York based illustrator was invited by Ikiru, a traditional Japanese store in the heart of Barcelona, to do a live painting filmed throughout the span of a weekend. The psychedelic dreamscape entitled "sweet dreams", her first exhibition in Spain, is showing until September 15th.



Check out her website here.
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FASHION BABBLE - Clover CanyonFriday, 26 Aug 2011

More of BF's favorite ethnic inspired printed silk in-store now!
Clover Canyon Fall 2011.
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FASHION BABBLE: TBA (to be adored) - UKWednesday, 24 Aug 2011

Precious UK based line TBA just dropped at Babel Fair!
More to come!
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TRAVEL BABBLE: Coqui Coqui - Tulum, MexicoWednesday, 17 Aug 2011

Next Stop: Tulum, Mexico. Specifically the Coqui Coqui Spa Hotel on the Yucatan Peninsula in the Mayan village of Coba. Proprietors and perfumers (and most beautiful couple in the world) Nicolas Malleville and Francesca Bonato have created a perfect beach sanctuary, instilling an ambience of bohemian simplicity. The seven-room hotel, built of traditional Mayan stone, is devoted to natural spa therapies. Rustic beach charm meets refined elegance.
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TRAVEL BABBLE: Hand-picked ParadiseFriday, 12 Aug 2011
Welcome Beyond.


Welcome Beyond is a brand new travel site with a fresh perspective and heavenly eye for architecture, design and ambiance. The Berlin based Founders/brothers Chris and Oliver Laugsch curate one-of-a-kind places to rest your head across the globe. Their objective was to create a travel site that stresses the importance of your home base when you travel and how important it is to find inspiration in your surroundings. Welcome Beyond is bringing a new sense of discovery and meaning to the jet setter. In the near future, they plan to use profits generated through the site to support those who are less fortunate.

Check it out here.
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DESIGN BABBLE: Japanese Sugar ClapFriday, 12 Aug 2011

Measuring in at 1.4-inches x 2.8-inches and weighing only 24g, this minimalist PowerShovel camera/USB produces dreamy holga-esque pictures saved as JPEG files. The Clap camera features a 2 MP lens with a microSD card that supports up to 16GB. The USB can be used to transfer files as well as charge the battery. But really, it's the cutest thing we've seen since their meowing cat camera...

Available in several yummy colors.
Coming soon to BF!
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TRAVEL BABBLE: Surfing 28 States: IndiaSunday, 07 Aug 2011

Last week, BF had the chance to attend the awesome fundraiser/trailer premiere of Surfing 28 States: India. Birthed by two witty Aussie grommets, Jonno Durrant & Stefan Hunt, Surfing 28 States is a documentary based on their 3 month voyage across the 28 diverse and extremely populated states of India. Whilst surfing at any and every opportunity, Jonno & Stefan also chose several non-profit organizations to meet up with along the way. One of which includes Our Home-- a charity currently managing two childrens homes in South India and a local primary school for children who in many cases, would not be able to afford schooling. Our Home strives to work with the local community so that no child is denied the right to an education, adequate shelter, love, care and a nutritional diet.

Sponsored by Vita Coco and Kind Bars, the charity event was held at a Surf Shop in Williamsburg with live music from local bands and a silent auction of their incredible voyage photography. All proceeds went directly to Our Home.

You can check out more info at:
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FASHION BABBLE: Blogger Crush!Saturday, 06 Aug 2011

UK-based Spanish stylist, Gala Gonzalez. Flawless!
Check out her worldly style sensibility here.
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TRAVEL BABBLE: Riad Nabila Marrakech, MoroccoSunday, 31 Jul 2011








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TRAVEL BABBLE: Luxury in the TreetopsSaturday, 30 Jul 2011
Our favorite high flying tree hotels around the globe:

Ariau Amazon Towers Hotel - Brazilian Amazon

One of the largest commercial treehouse hotels in the world, located 35 miles from the Amazon gateway city of Manaus. Private balconies, plunge pools, and Jacuzzi's - Oh, my!


Tranquil Resort - Wayanad, Kerala, India

Located on a private 400-acre estate/coffee and vanilla plantation in the Kerala rainforest. The 500-square-foot treehouse, built from coffee wood, has the trunk of a Royal Poinciana growing through the bedroom... Straight treehouse style!


Tsala Treetop Lodge - Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

Overlooks the Tsitsikamma Forest with 10 secluded tree suites.
Umm... infinity-edge pool in the treetops? Amazing!


Tree House Lodge - Limon, Costa Rica

Sustainably built from fallen trees on 10-acre beachfront property in the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge. Shower with the roots of a massive 100-year-old Sangrillo tree!


Hinchinbrook Island Wilderness Lodge - Hinchinbrook Island, Australia

Step out (down?) from this secluded timber treehouse on this 96-acre lush national park and onto the beach! Seriously, beach front access? Yes, please.


Maravu Plantation - Matei, Fiji

Built into an ancient rain tree, Maravu sits on Fiji's Taveuni Island, offering stunning wide-range views of the South Pacific.


Sanya Nanshan Treehouse - Hainan Island, China

"Big Beach in the Sky", this tree hotel is built into a stand of tamarind trees, steps away from the blue waters of the South China Sea.
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FASHION BABBLE: This week in Int'l Street StyleThursday, 28 Jul 2011
Splendido!
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MODEL BABBLE: Jessica MauMonday, 25 Jul 2011


Jessica Mau dropped by Babel Fair Today to get her summer staple Sweedish Nina Z Brown Leather Sandals... Get her look, limited stock so hurry!

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FASHION BABBLE: RebeccaSunday, 24 Jul 2011

Rebecca braved the heatwave this weekend looking very cooooolll.... the nails are a perfect touch to her blue hair.... wear your style on your fingers ladies...
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ART BABBLE: "My Winnipeg" - La Maison RougeSaturday, 23 Jul 2011

Put on by Paris' Maison Rouge Gallery, "My Winnipeg" is the first in a series of exhibitions exposing undiscovered art scenes in smaller towns and cities around the world. This particular show, featuring 250 works from 70 Winnipeg creators, highlights noteworthy artists inhabiting the world's coldest city in Manitoba, Canada. Painting, video, installation, photography, performance art, film and music: all media reflecting the similarities between each unique Winnipeg artist and the influence of Winnipeg history, geography and climate within their works.

Running through September, check out more here.
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FOOD BABBLE: Intercontinental Pop-Up DiningWednesday, 20 Jul 2011

The Cube by Electrolux, designed by Park Associati of Milan, takes fine dining to new levels-- literally! Over the course of 2011, Electrolux is traveling across countries of Europe and Russia where two high level restaurants will pop up on a series of Europe's most legendary landmarks offering 18 guests per seating once-in-a-lifetime experiences. For three months at a time, the 140 square meter portable all-white structures will be seen atop renowned buildings, monuments, and water platforms in Belgium, Italy, Russia, Switzerland and Sweden. Each country will carefully select a resident chef at each Cube with menu's featuring locally sourced ingredients all prepared on state-of-the-art Electrolux appliances. Currently, the Cube sits atop the Parc du Cinquantenaire arch in Brussels. So innovative-- can't wait to see where they crop up next!
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FASHION BABBLE: NO DI$COUNT, MelbourneSunday, 17 Jul 2011

Melbourne duo NO DI$COUNT put together this exhibit in April. Crazily AMAZINGLY!
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TRAVEL BABBLE: Wanderlust Hotel - SingaporeFriday, 15 Jul 2011

Heading to Singapore anytime soon? Check into their new (affordable) contemporary boutique hotel Wanderlust. Each room, all designed differently (no two rooms the same) with rocketships, overgrown typewriters, and bright pantone shades (complete with Kiehl's toiletries!) will evoke the inner child need for discovery. A handy book-like itinerary, in the form of a boarding pass, is given to all of the guests. The booklet includes useful information about the hotel, a helpful city guide including modes of transportation, restaurant recommendations, and maps. The rest of the pages are left blank for your own notes, serving as a personalized keepsake for later. CUTE! Don't forget to mozy on down to the lobby restaurant Cocotte for some french cuisine and communal dining.

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ART BABBLE: Theresa Himmer - DenmarkThursday, 14 Jul 2011

Theresa Himmer, a young Danish/Czech artist and architect, born in Denmark and living in Iceland, has added a sparkling new spin on street art. Using thousands and thousands of mirrored plates, essentially large sequins (the same kind used for apparel), each lightly pinned individually onto buildings around Reykjavik, Iceland, she has turned this booming artist city into a magical, man-made landscape. Challenging the notion of man-made versus nature, The Glacier, The Waterfall and The Volcano are three installations constituting the Mountain Series, a loving tribute to Iceland.

Next stop on our list? Reykjavik!
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FASHION BABBLE: Iris van Herpen - NetherlandsWednesday, 13 Jul 2011
"Escapism Couture"


Last week, during the Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture F/W 2011/2012 show, 27-year old Iris van Herpen debuted her futuristic, over the top designs. She employs unusual fine handwork techniques and equipment for her work with materials such as smoked leather, rubber, plastic, metal, and polyamidic powder. Deemed the highlight of Paris fashion week, her works reflect that of Alexander McQueen, seemingly defying gravity with nebulous shapes and unearthly composition.
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TRAVEL BABBLE: Tulum, MexicoMonday, 11 Jul 2011

After hitting the beach in Tulum, head to Hartwood, located on the jungle side of Tulum Beach Road for a bite and appreciate the fresh local seasonal cuisine. Former Peasant Chef Eric Werner is behind the magic freshly prepared at Hartwood, not to mention Eric being easy on the eye is surely a bonus. The menu changes daily, depending on the catch and the markets for the day... take us away!



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SHOW 2011 - Antwerp, BelgiumThursday, 07 Jul 2011
Almost 30 years ago, the famous alumni of the Fashion Department of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, namely the 'Antwerp Six' (Dries Van Noten, Ann Demeulemeester, Dirk Bikkembergs, Walter Van Beirendonck, Dirk Van Saene, and Marina Wee) paved the way for a new breed of exceptionally talented students who will become the future drivers of bleeding edge International fashion. Last month, The Fashion Department of the Artesis Hogeschool presented its annual graduation show unveiling the most radical, shocking and progressive collections and installations. Undoubtedly, a new design era.

Check it out here.
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Maurizio Anzeri - ItalyWednesday, 06 Jul 2011

Maurizio Anzeri, the Italian born artist from the city of Loano, known for his series of eerie portraits or photo-sculptures, will be presenting his work this month at the Baltic and will mark his first solo show in a major UK institution. When travelling, Maurizio visits flea markets and collects photographs that are later transformed into pieces of art. His portraits maintain the quality of a photograph but are transformed into three-dimensional figures, prompting him to invent the term: ''photo-sculpture''. It is this three-dimensional element, achieved through embroidery and the form of intervention it brings that transforms the portraits into beautiful photo-sculptures.
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July Four.Saturday, 02 Jul 2011
happy 4th!
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White AccordionThursday, 30 Jun 2011
Will I ever stop dying for an accordion pleat?
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Beach House...Tuesday, 28 Jun 2011



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BF LOVES:Friday, 24 Jun 2011
Melanie Safka.



total babe.
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Wayuu MochilaTuesday, 21 Jun 2011




A mochila is a hand woven bag created by women of the various indigenous tribes across Colombia. The different styles of bags are representative of the diverse regions of the country, and the mosaic of indigenous tribes that reside in Colombia. Traditionally, they served as a 'daypack' for travel, often being worn in pairs, one hanging over each shoulder to carry items across long distances. Available in an assortment of bright colors and unique patterns!

TOTAL SUMMER MUST-HAVE!
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Modern Hippie: Isabel LucasMonday, 20 Jun 2011
Australian Actress Isabel Lucas has been mastering the Modern Boho look for years.

Isabel in Tigerlily maxi dress, available at Babel Fair.

Get Isabel Lucas' look...


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CRAVE NYCFriday, 17 Jun 2011
Penthouse View from Crave NYC Launch Party

Crave CAKE

Last night marked the launch of CRAVE NYC: The Urban Girls Manifesto connecting the city gal to the most inspiring, innovative business women in NYC. The book serves as your guide to everything there is to "CRAVE about the Big Apple". Girl power!

Check out our two-page spread :)
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Trend Alert: Max out!Monday, 13 Jun 2011





Bright colour and texture is driving the long trend of the season, making it a wearable staple for your wardrobe. Various Maxi Skirt and dress styles are available at Babel Fair.
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Stylish Shoppers: TiffanySunday, 12 Jun 2011

Tiffany wandered through Babel Fair today and her sweater made our day! Her Pop art referenced outfit was brought together with a hot pink hair clip and cream patent oxfords. All she needs is Roller Skates and some BAM! & POW! speech bubbles following her. Love it!
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Stylish Shoppers: MichelleMonday, 06 Jun 2011

Michelle ventured into Babel Fair yesterday looking easy breezey. The Canadian native digital designer picked up a SuckUK carve card while passing through. Any outfit brought together with an Alexander Wang bag is deserving of a compliment. Love the sheer striped lounge pant. Go Girl!
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Baggy Leather Shorts? You Need Them Now.Thursday, 02 Jun 2011

Bibi Chemnitz Perforated Leather Shorts. Available now!
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Bees.Thursday, 02 Jun 2011
Nolita mailbox this a.m.
Holler.
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"The Manon" - LineWednesday, 01 Jun 2011

Rumi's Sweater by Canadian Label "Line" - a BF favorite. Coming soon!
Check out her post here.
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Best Behavior from DenmarkMonday, 16 May 2011



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Tigerlily Australia.. now instoreThursday, 12 May 2011







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Summer Sounds..Tuesday, 10 May 2011

The tunes that make you lay on your back in a field of cool cushioning grass, stare up at the clear blue sky and say ahhhhhh... It's the soundtrack of long afternoons in the park making daisy chains and drinking margeritas from take away coffee cups. This is whats on the babel fair beat box this spring...

New York Band Bubbles is the answer to pretense-free fun we have all been looking for in life. This is your free ticket to dance dance dance. And look ridiculous doing it! So get some bubbles in your life. They have also released there first set of tracks on a mp3 playbutton that has a pretty damn cool smoking duck on the front. FYI, their live shows are the most fun humanly possible. See them at Summer Stage in Central Park supporting Florence and the Machine this July!



Aussie Garage Surfer Punk band Bleeding Knees Club have a likeness to bands Wavves and Surfer Blood. Their sounds will take you to the beaches of Byron Bay circa 1977...


Spanish/Canadian Sweetheart Russian Red's dreamy tunes take you somewhere else...

stay "tuned" for more on what we're listening to at Babel Fair...

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Spring Fever...Monday, 09 May 2011

1. Walk. Ride.
tis the season, spring fever is in the air and the atmosphere on the streets amplifies.
There is only of 2 ways to get around the city and its riding your bike or using the mode
of transport God gave you. Not only is it a eco-friendly, its a good way to start in shedding that little extra cushioning accumuled through the brutal winter we endured. And can we just say, there are some super attractive people roaming the streets so get out there for some eye candy!


2. Eat. Drink.
something needs to fuel all of this getting around. And eating outdoors is a favored option
in this desirable weather. Brunching in the sun. Fresh salads and iced coffees in the park.
Ice cream treats and margeritas. Indulgences-a-plenty. mmmmmmmm.



3. Shop.
at Babel Fair of course! We have a range of spring staples such as cute printed dresses from Many Belles Down, Vanessa Mooney African Sliders made from antique beads from Mali and Japanese stationary.
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This Must Be The Place...Saturday, 07 May 2011
Charlotte Rust - Stylist/Vintage Store Owner
Her home in Auckland, New Zealand


(via The Selby)
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Many Belles Down - In Store Now!Thursday, 28 Apr 2011
More sweetness for Spring!
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Rodebjer - SwedenThursday, 21 Apr 2011

STUNNING Spring collection by Internationally Renowned Swedish designer Carin Rodebjer. Carin was awarded "Designer of the Year" by Swedish Elle Magazine in 2002 and 2005. In 2005 Rodebjer was also awarded the "Fresh Faces of Fashion" award by Gen Art and "Guldknappen" by Damernas Varld.

Just hit BF! So excited!
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Tribal Feature Jewels...Monday, 18 Apr 2011




Feathers, crosses, beads and metal accessories by As Is LA and Gestuz.... limited pieces.
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And Something Else...Monday, 18 Apr 2011



Selling FAST at Babel Fair
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Keep Calm and Carry On...Thursday, 07 Apr 2011
Comfortable and easy to wear basics incorporating organic and sustainable fibers by Covet (Canada).
In-store now!
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BF Hot Item: Funktional Sunburst DressWednesday, 06 Apr 2011

Available in Black and Slate Grey.
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Getting Down for Spring with Belles on...Monday, 04 Apr 2011



Super cute prints and floaty styles from Many Belles Down...
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Spring Funktionality...Monday, 04 Apr 2011





Fresh styles from Funktional...
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Sam & Lavi is here!Friday, 25 Mar 2011

Get your spring staples by Sam & Lavi, like this Beetroot Renee sweater. Available @ Babel Fair.
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Orion London has arrived...Thursday, 24 Mar 2011

Orion London floral pleated maxi dresses are the perfect spring staple for your wardrobe and have now arrived @ Babel Fair.
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Something Else.... you MUST have this spring!Thursday, 24 Mar 2011

Australian Label Something Else by Natalie Wood Spring/Summer 2011 has arrived instore @ Babel Fair


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New season Left on Houston stock now instore...Monday, 21 Mar 2011



Limited stock available now at Babel Fair.... don't miss out!
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Mike Gonzalez: Turban FeverWednesday, 16 Mar 2011

The MG Turban is here! Available in Solid Black and Checkered Grey.
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Thursday, 10 Mar 2011
love.
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El Delgado Buil: Back from Spain!Thursday, 10 Mar 2011
Back in stock!
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Funktional, Part 2Friday, 25 Feb 2011
Now at BF.
xx
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Suck UKSunday, 20 Feb 2011


Make your own blackmail, carve your own postcard, draw on your own watch... these are the fun and quirky accessories from Suck UK.... available at Babel Fair
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RIKA - PeruWednesday, 09 Feb 2011

The RIKA Collection was established in 2004 by industrial designer Ricardo Geldres Piumatti and plastic artist Kareen Nishimura Doy. RIKA is dedicated to the design and development of products manufactured with unconventional materials, rescuing artisan techniques and adding playfulness to each singular idea. The duo, who both teach at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica in Lima, make use of materials by reusing, adapting and recycling them in an innovative way.

This family of handmade eco-friendly Robots are made of recycled cardboard, cups, bottle caps, and bolts. Available in 3 sizes.
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DFC - Mexico CityFriday, 04 Feb 2011
With Mexico City urbanites Tony Moxham and Mauricio Paniagua comes a Fantasia-esque world of glittering unicorns and fluorescent Chihuahuas. The duo, who has come together to form their design company DFC, is dedicated to the marrying of traditional Mexican techniques and styles with modern design to create objects for home and commercial use. They collaborate with artisans and families from all across Mexico using materials such as aluminum, hand-blown glass, ceramics, fiberglass, silver, and fur. These collaborators utilize techniques that have remained unchanged for generations. Though the technical production remains traditional, the resulting product does not... with a manifesto bulleting "myths and magic", "pretty, big, bright, shiny things" and "absence of minimalism". We caught them at the NY International Gift Show and fell in love with their poppy, energetic booth.
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Vanessa MooneyTuesday, 25 Jan 2011
Made of beautiful beads from Mali, West Africa, there is much uniqueness and quality to Vanessa Mooney's jewelry designs. Unlike what Vanessa was finding in the US market, she made it a goal to create pieces that would stand out in a crowd. Influenced by her bohemian mother, she has learned to see beauty in the things around her, drawing inspiration to create. Each African bead, so rich and vibrant in color, hand chosen to add a bit of instant ethnic glamour.
Coming soon to Babel Fair!
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Funktional Spring '11Thursday, 20 Jan 2011
It's here! Galactic as ever.
More to come...
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Manuelle et Guillaume - KoreaWednesday, 12 Jan 2011
Well-mannered, Parisian chic.
Manuelle et Guillaume now available at Babel Fair.
More pics coming soon.
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Sung Yeon JuThursday, 09 Dec 2010
Korean artist/designer Sung Yeon Ju made these unique dresses out of real fruits and vegetables as part of her series Wearable Foods. AMAZING. She will be participating in an upcoming Korean Contemporary Art Group Exhibition in Los Angeles.
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BaeBaeWednesday, 08 Dec 2010
In-store now: BaeBae rings from Seoul, South Korea.
Dopeness.
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Creepin'Friday, 03 Dec 2010
White Rabbit German Nodder - $12
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Flora//FaunaTuesday, 30 Nov 2010
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Round II...Monday, 22 Nov 2010
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The Ultimate Winter Must-Have...Saturday, 20 Nov 2010
Carolina K Sweater Romper. Luxurious Fit. Amazingly Cozy. Essential for this season.
Available in Black with Brown/White Intarsia.
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Carolina K - ArgentinaTuesday, 16 Nov 2010
Argentinian musician and fashion designer, Carolina Kleinman, travels all over the world finding inspiration in indigenous cultures and markets. A combination of vintage, hand crafted embroidery, knits and pleating that characterize her collection reflect her versatility and unique approach to design using ancient cultural techniques.

Now in-store!
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Saturday - SingaporeTuesday, 09 Nov 2010
Saturday, a line of luxurious soft knits from Singapore, focuses on the casual staple piece with elements of asymmetry, layering, draping, and overall fluidity within a feminine silhouette.
"Saturday- a day of simplicity and comfort. Immerse yourself in drapes and layers of sheer comfort and embrace the carefree spirit of this day. Blending sophistication and minimalism, the new form of simplicity is effortlessly done, perfectly undone."

Available in-store now.
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Mike Gonzalez Holiday '10Friday, 05 Nov 2010
In-store now!
Available here soon.
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Funktional Holiday 2010Wednesday, 03 Nov 2010



In-store now!
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HAPPY HALLOWEENSaturday, 30 Oct 2010









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In SpiritThursday, 28 Oct 2010
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Monday, 25 Oct 2010
HAPPY 1 YEAR, BABEL FAIR.
Thanks to all of our amazing customers, vendors, friends and family.
BF loves you!
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BF Guide to HalloweenSaturday, 23 Oct 2010













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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL...Thursday, 21 Oct 2010


















































































































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Gestuz Fall 2010Wednesday, 20 Oct 2010
In-store now.
Available here soon!
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Kobi Levi FootwearFriday, 15 Oct 2010







Indeed, they are shoes!

Kobi Levi, a 2001 graduate of Bezalel Academy of Art & Design in Jerusalem, comes bursting out into the fashion scene making the biggest statement i've seen in a long time...

Apparently they are 100% wearable...
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Paris street style @ Paris Fashion WeekWednesday, 13 Oct 2010







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Queen of Williamsburg.Tuesday, 12 Oct 2010
Leonora Russo is a widower who has been living in the same rent controlled Williamsburg apartment for the past 60 years. Leonora is not only surviving in this youth oriented environment, she is thriving. She is known as "The Queen of Williamsburg" (though some call her "The Mayor") and is widely acclaimed for both her unique style and for her advocacy work for the People’s Firehouse.





A few Q & A's from some interviews that we found...


May I ask how old you are?
What’s that, honey? You’re gonna have to speak up. If you speak like you do in church, I won’t be able to talk to you.


No problem; I never go to church. How old are you?

Oh, you wanna know how old I am now? Isn’t that terrible! Why do you wanna know? What’s the age got to do with me?


Pretend I never asked. What are you up to?

Oh, I’m just sitting here. They call me the Queen of Williamsburg. They just recently made a documentary about me, matter fact.


Where are you from?

I was born and raised in Manhattan. I got married young and moved here.


What did you do?

Nothing! What do you get married for? To be a housewife. My husband was very prouda me. He didn’t want his wife working, people thinking he couldn’t afford to take care of me. He worked at Coca-Cola…[Sings] drinking rum and Coca-Cola.… Oh, I said enough already.


How do you keep from getting lonely?

I know everybody. When I sit on a bench, I’m never alone. Never.


Would you rather be the queen or the mayor?

Oh, I’m both. [Laughs]


Read more:
http://newyork.timeout.com/articles/public-eye/89564/leonora-russo-public-eye#ixzz12AypXBA8
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IMAGES OF THE WEEK...Tuesday, 12 Oct 2010










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New In-Store Arrivals.Sunday, 10 Oct 2010

Available soon online.
Shop now.

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"30 Portraits in 30 days"Friday, 08 Oct 2010

Australian born, New York based painter Vincent Fantauzzo is probably best known for his 2008 Archibald Prize entry: a beautiful, haunting portrait of the late Heath Ledger which won the artist his first of two consecutive People's Choice awards.


The most recent - and hugely ambitious - project of Fantauzzo is '30 portraits in 30 days: New York City', the artist's ‘portrait’ of New York and its people. He began the project on September 1st and we have been following ever since. Some of the portraits he has created over the past few weeks include New York-based Australian model Jess Hart, model Chanel Iman musician/producer Mark Ronson and legendary rock and roll photographer Mick Rock among others. The artworks are jaw dropping - particularly when you consider he's averaging one a day. Just beautiful.

The exhibition opened last night October 7th at the National Arts Club.






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Fall's Tribal print trend..Thursday, 07 Oct 2010



Re-create this tribal trend with our new aztec printed cardigan from Left on Houston ..


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Not all so black and white...Wednesday, 06 Oct 2010

Refinery 29: "Color Code: Go Grey With Our Granny Shade Du Jour"
Featuring Line Heavy Loop Sweater and Many Belles Down Abstract Floral Print Dress

Funktional Feather Dress

Gestuz Chain Sweater

El Delgado Buil Leather Pocket Scarf

Mike Gonzalez Martine Coat

Urban Ears; Plattan


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Lets Scarves - IndiaTuesday, 05 Oct 2010
Lets, a collection of hand woven, hand embroidered, and hand dyed scarves and bags from India, introduces unique design elements and innovative shapes within the age-old craft. Gotta love the eyeballs!
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NEW IN STORE...Friday, 01 Oct 2010

Compania de Sombreros
New Argentinian label.. Various colored bags in store now! Come check them out!!








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Thursday, 30 Sep 2010
Australian Label ELLERY
modelled by Australian model Christina Dietze









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Body ArmourThursday, 30 Sep 2010





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Candid.Wednesday, 29 Sep 2010

Babel Fair Fall 2010
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Now Playing @ BF:Saturday, 25 Sep 2010


"Rococo" - Arcade Fire
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Sophistication meets street.Saturday, 25 Sep 2010
Taking inspiration from East LA culture, the post-punk era, and 90's skate culture, Mike Gonzalez (formerly of Mike & Chris) is schooled in knocking out polished streetwear.
Fall available now + Holiday coming soon!
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NYFW streetstyleThursday, 16 Sep 2010
Our favorites of the week... (what up, tavi!)




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Nolcha Fashion Week - NYCThursday, 16 Sep 2010
Award-winning Hungarian Designer Dora Abodi Spring 2011 runway show "Beautiful Voyager" in Downtown Manhattan.
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The Turban is Here.Wednesday, 15 Sep 2010

El Delgado Buil - Spain

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ALL BLACK is Back!Monday, 13 Sep 2010
Available in Black and Taupe.
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Left on HoustonThursday, 09 Sep 2010
"Houston Street is known to many in the fashion community as a dividing point through the epicenter for all things design, art, and culture related. It is where old meets new and modern thinking allows for an unconventional left of center approach."

Canadian label Left on Houston offers a range of structured and delicate silhouettes within their specialty of knitwear. Each unique knit piece encompasses an elegant lucidity, blending soft cashmere with silk & cotton. Combining modern and classic elements, the majority of the collection undoubtedly qualifies as staples that will remain in your wardrobe for years. Not to mention, they're so lush and soft you could sleep in them.

Fall '10 available now!
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Back Again.Tuesday, 07 Sep 2010
Mikai Brown Leather Crossbody/Shoulder Bag. Handmade in Argentina. $269.

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Summer to FallTuesday, 07 Sep 2010

by Greylin.
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Vacant NLWednesday, 01 Sep 2010

Held at the Dutch Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale 2010, the installation 'vacant NL' (a blue-foam model city suspended above visitors in the top half of the pavilion) calls upon the dutch government to make use of the enormous potential of inspiring, temporarily vacant buildings from the past five centuries for innovation within the creative knowledge economy.

Built in 1954, the Dutch Pavilion on the biennale grounds in Venice has been empty for over 39 years (it is in use for just three months each year). That makes it one of the thousands of unoccupied government buildings on Dutch soil. Read more here.
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Back to SchoolFriday, 27 Aug 2010
Funktional Fall 2010 - Available now!
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Now Playing @ BF:Thursday, 26 Aug 2010

wild nothing - "summer holiday"
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Love Your Babel Fair.Sunday, 22 Aug 2010
They're back! And cuter.
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Unconventional SignageThursday, 19 Aug 2010
A bicycle shop in Altlandsberg, Germany. So dope.
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Laugh Cry Repeat.Wednesday, 18 Aug 2010

Time to ditch those heinous yoga pants and sweaty tee's! They're acceptable in one place only, kids-- the gym. But what about those no fuss, endless errand kind of days, you ask... when all you have time for is a pop tart and your blackberry? I mean, let's face it, sometimes looking simply presentable can be a chore in itself. Well, LA-based design duo William Anzevino and Richard Florence say NONSENSE. The talent behind AZFN have made it conceivable to look sharp with little to no effort. Introducing Laugh Cry Repeat-- their side project of casual yet edgy, low maintenance basics that make you look like a badass all the while feeling comfortable. The line features cutting-edge silhouettes and breathable fabrics (mostly 100% cotton based), with that throw-on-and-go appeal. These thoughtful men are taking care of you and those heedless fashion choices minutes after rolling out of bed. We love them for it.

Currently carrying their Fall'10 collection at BF!
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Now Playing @ BF:Wednesday, 18 Aug 2010

Arcade Fire - "Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)"
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NY SkylineFriday, 06 Aug 2010

For both kids and adults: New york skyline in tree- to play with or as decoration, from Muji.
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Water & OilThursday, 05 Aug 2010


Vogue Italia gets real REAL on us. The Gulf oil catastrophe through photographer Steven Meisel's eyes. Gotta hand it to them-- this is epic!
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Tuesday, 03 Aug 2010

Just recently stumbled upon this awe-inspiring site: woostercollective.com. Dedicated to showcasing and celebrating ephemeral art placed on streets in cities around the world, Wooster Collective provides daily a delightful glimpse into the International street art scene.

I can get lost for hours.
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Coming Soon: Le Whif!Monday, 02 Aug 2010



Created by Harvard professor David Edwards, the very first inhalable food source is available for purchase. Le Whif is a small, pocket-sized, biodegradable tube that contains breathable coffee or chocolate powder... without the calories! The coffee contains the equivalent of a shot of espresso so you can have your daily caffeine fix sans any cup/mess. Coming soon to Babel Fair.
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Downtown CallingMonday, 02 Aug 2010


"In the late 1970s, the 'greatest city in the world' was teetering on the edge of total chaos. A failed economy, crime and en mass housing corruption gave way to a city in crisis. Yet out of the economic and social strife that held the 'Big Apple' hostage, a family of homegrown cultures that would forever change the world began to emerge. Downtown Calling not only documents, in detail, the evolution of New York City's fertile music and art subculture during this period, but how its collective output continues to play a prominent, driving role in the international fashion, art and music industries today."

Downtown Calling website.
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CopenhagenFriday, 30 Jul 2010
If you go to Denmark this summer, Don't miss our favorite museum; Lousiana.
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Friday, 30 Jul 2010
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Friday, 30 Jul 2010