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Tom Binns & Stella McCartney's Alice In Wonderland Inspired Jewelry For Disney





As Tim Burton's anxiously awaited Alice in Wonderland gets ready to open in theaters nationwide, there are many, many tie-ins with the movie. Two of today's hottest fashion names, Tom Binns and Stella McCartney, have each designed some Alice In Wonderland Signature Jewelry for Disney (not together, but separately).



Council of Fashion Designers of America winner Tom Binns has worked his unique flair on two jewelry collections in association with Disney, which will each feature designs influenced by the story's principal characters including Alice, the Mad Hatter, the Red Queen, the White Queen and the White Rabbit.

The first collection, the Tom Binns for Walt Disney Signature line will offer a limited edition collection of six high-end jewelry pieces designed in Binns' coveted runway style; it will be available at luxury retailers and fine boutiques with a price range from $600 - $1000.

The First Collection (the more expensive pieces):


close-ups:


above: Tom Binns for Walt Disney Signature "Open for Choice" Necklace, SRP: $575. This pearl necklace, featuring a gold plated key hole with mushroom graphic inspired by Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland," includes a cascade of chains and key harms. The necklace measures 18" in length and includes a 4" extender.



above: Tom Binns for Walt Disney Signature "Smashing Time" Necklace, SRP: $1,000. Inspired by Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" this necklace features multiple ceramic crockery charms.


detail:

above: Tom Binns for Walt Disney Signature "Roses are Red..." Necklace, SRP: $875. This statement piece, inspired by Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland," features the flower garden through the key hole with hematite chains, ruby pearls, light amethyst, swarovski crystals, and gold safety pins.


detail:

above: Tom Binns for Disney Couture Wrap Bracelet, SRP: $200. This silver plated wrap Mad Hatter bracelet with intertwined chains, suede includes charms inspired by Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" with slight enamel accents. The bracelet measures 32" in length and features a 5" extender.


above: Tom Binns Red Queen Alice in Wonderland Heart Necklace by Tom Binns for Disney Couture, antiqued silver, red enamel and red swarovski crystal, price unknown


above: Tom Binns White Queen Alice in Wonderland Heart Necklace by Tom Binns for Disney Couture, rhodium silver, black enamel and black swarovski crystal, price unknown (above image only, courtesy of fabsugar)


The less expensive pieces

The second collection Tom Binns for Disney Couture will be for Disney's popular jewelry line and will offer 35 pieces, again all featuring Binns' unique design style. This line will also include pieces inspired by the Cheshire Cat, the tea party, the talking flower garden, and will incorporate elements such as photo inlay, lace accents and Swarovski crystals. This collection will be available at department stores and specialty boutiques with a retail price range from $50 - $250. Assorted items will also be available at select Disney Store retail locations.

Some examples from the less expensive second collection are shown below.



above: Tom Binns Red Queen Alice in Wonderland Heart Bracelet by Tom Binns for Disney Couture, $174.95


above: matching Tom Binns Red Queen Alice in Wonderland Heart Earrings for Disney Couture


above: Tom Binns Red Queen Alice in Wonderland Heart Necklace by Tom Binns for Disney Couture, hematite coated bracelet with red enamel charms, $174.95


above: Tom Binns Antique gold-plated multiple chain bracelet, $124.00. Charms include card suites, pawns, Mad Hatter hat, scissors, forest animals, mushrooms, rose buds, keys, key hole, pocket watch locks, Cheshire Cat, ''Drink Me'' vile, ''Eat Me'' cookie, crown and more


above: Tom Binns enamel and silvertone White Rabbit Clock Necklace, $74.95


above: Tom Binns simpler keyhole necklace, $79.95


above: Tom Binns matching keyhole earrings, $59.95


above: Tom Binns matching Keyhole ring, $49.95


above: Tom Binns oxidized silver plate bangle bracelet, $59.95

Stella McCartney has also created some pieces in conjunction with the films release, one of which is the limited edition Alice charm bracelet and necklace, shown below:


close up:

above: Hand made in Italy, the Alice necklace and bracelet are designed with a brass and aluminium light gold anthracite chain, the same chain used in Stella McCartney's best selling Falabella bag. The chain is adorned with plexi Alice charms such as a rabbit, a Mad Hatter's hat; a suit of: spade, club, hearts and diamond, all in Stella McCartney's usual color palette of muted pinks, nudes, taupe and brown. Additionally, pearl baubles and Swarovski crystals accents provide a feminine touch.

A collaboration with Disney Consumer Products, the Alice necklace and bracelet will be available in Stella McCartney stores worldwide next month.

SWAROVSKI

Swarovski is also launching an all new collection of jewelry pieces that will take consumers inside the world of "Underland" to commune with the unexpectedly mad and caring characters. Capturing the spirit of each character in the film, the line features a host of vintage and gothic details inspired by the outlandish personalities found down the rabbit hole, and demonstrates the attention to detail in products that are the result of the long collaboration between Disney and Swarovski. The line features 17 pieces including pendants, necklaces, rings and earrings inspired by the Red Queen, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the White Rabbit as well as by the film's beautiful settings including the talking flower garden and by other Alice icons such as teapots, cupcakes and keys. Ranging from $80 - $350, the line will be available at select department stores, at Swarovski retail stores and online at www.Swarovski.com, with select pieces at www.DisneyStore.com.


Some other cool Disney Alice in Wonderland tie-ins worth mentioning...

OPI Alice In Wonderland nail polishes:



Urban Decay's Alice In Wonderland Eye Shadow palette kit:



A line of Alice In Wonderland inspired clothing by Sue Wong for Disney:


And some Tees and hoodies from Disney's own line of clothes:



You can buy many of the above now here at the Disney store.

Official Tim Burton Alice In Wonderland Disney Movie site

Sweet Talking: Necco Conversation Hearts EVERYTHING



It's that time of year again. Valentine's Day. When happy shiny couples give one another cute warm fuzzies while the rest of the world either remains hopeful or bitterly dejected. Either way, one can't get away from the classic "Sweethearts" by Necco come mid-February. From the candy to Keds, iPhone apps to fragrances, talking hearts abound.

Happy And Not So Happy Valentine's Day Gifts.





Valentine's Day gifts for both those who are head over heels and those who have loved a heel.


Great and hip Valentine's Day gifts for those in love:
Here are over 100 gifts that truly are unique, memorable, hip or collectible. Many are custom, one of a kind and all are romantic. No crappy gold-filled jewelry or heart soaps on here. Just the good stuff.


Shop for the gifts above and over 100 romantic gifts from my Seriously Good Valentine's Gifts list here

Anti-Valentine's Day gifts for those who'd rather celebrate the massacre:
Valentine's Day isn't all hearts and candy for everyone. With the single population higher than ever, divorce rates increasing and those who's hearts are on the mend, here are some products for those who'd rather celebrate the St. Valentine's Day Massacre than the holiday.


Shop for these and see over 30 Anti-Valentine's day gifts on my I Hate Valentine's Day list here

A Huge Loss To Fashion, Art & Undoubtedly Friends. Alexander McQueen Takes His Own Life.




Just breaking this morning, was the very sad news that incredibly talented 40 year old fashion designer Alexander McQueen was found dead at his London home. Early news reports say the designer took his own life in an apparent suicide. In 2007, one of his dearest friends and mentors, style icon, Isabella Blow, took her own life, impacting him greatly. And his mother just recently passed away on February 2.


If you are not familiar with this incredibly talented London designer, be sure to check out the links below. You'll quickly see what the world will now be deprived of.

See his collections on NY Mag here

See his collections on Style.com here



And see a post I wrote on his amazing knuckle duster clutch bags, one of which is shown above, here

Alexander McQueen

Here you can see his several photos (his life in pictures) from the BBC News


For The Giant Chess Fan. Or The Fan Of Giant Chess.





Some people put a tennis court in their backyard. Others, a pool. But for those who like to engage in a game of Chess, there's another option; Nomi Klein's oversized fiberglass chess pieces and boards.



For use indoors or outdoors, the large pieces are crafted of fiberglass and then hand painted by Nomi in various finishes. High gloss, matte or custom colors to work with special designs or environments are available.



Some of the finishes:


The pieces range in size from 43" tall for the King to 33" tall for the Pawn and each weighs approximately 12 lbs. The board guidelines for the chess sets measure 16' by 16'.

Gallery:







The Chess sets have even been highlighted in the Robb Report...



...and several exist in commercial spaces like hotels, spas, shopping malls and even MTV Real Life houses.

These do not come cheap. A full set of 32 chess pieces (not including the board) will cost you $11,250.00 USD. You also have the option to buy individual pieces for $500.00 each. Prices do not include shipping and handling.

Ah, the games rich people play. Literally.


Visit NomiKlein Design for more information

Here Lies Love By David Byrne & Fatboy Slim




HERE LIES LOVE by David Byrne & Fatboy Slim

Here Lies Love – A Song Cycle deals with the life of Imelda Marcos, co-ruler of the Philippines in the 70s and 80s, as well as the life of Estrella Cumpas, the woman who raised her.



Through a series of songs written by David Byrne, with musical contributions from Fatboy Slim (Norman Cook), Songs from Here Lies Love presents Imelda Marcos meditating on events in her life, from her childhood spent in poverty and her rise to power to her ultimate departure from the palace.



In particular, the production looks at the relationship between Imelda and a servant from her childhood, Estrella Cumpas, who appeared at key moments in Imelda's life.




To be released April 6th 2010 on Todomundo/Nonesuch Records











“The story I am interested in is about asking what drives a powerful person—what makes them tick? How do they make and then remake themselves? I thought to myself, wouldn’t it be great if—as this piece would be principally composed of clubby dance music—one could experience it in a club setting? Could one bring a ‘story’ and a kind of theater to the disco? Was that possible? If so, wouldn’t that be amazing!”

—DB, from the introduction

The album is available in multiple formats (MP3, FLAC, Apple Lossless, and CD/DVD).




The Band:
David Byrne – guitar, vocals
Joan Almedilla – “Imelda” vocals
Ganda Suthivarakom – “Estrella” vocals
Paul Frazier – bass
Graham Hawthorne – drums
Mauro Refosco – percussion
Thomas Bartlett – keys
Production:
Mark Edwards – Production Manager
Terry Pearson – Sound
Kris Umezawa – Monitor

Contributors:
David Whitehead – Manager
Frank Hendler – Project Coördinator
RZO – Business Management

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