In Paris I discovered a sneaker with a name really hard to pronounce… Feiyue « Feî-ué » is Chinese and means “Flying Forward”. Originated in Shanghai in the 1920s the shoes became famous during the 30’s for their robustness, flexibility and comfort which were considered essential requirements for martial arts and various forms of athletics. According to Chinese tradition, Feiyue symbolizes the dual elevation of both body and mind. In 2006 a French Company started to produce it’s own Collection under the Label Feiyue. Without losing any of its authentic vintage charm, the little lightweight canvas shoe from Shanghai then underwent a series of transformations. Its codes gradually evolved, combining with French and international influences. Feiyue finds it’s inspiration through it’s many travels and is constantly looking for new ideas. Every year they collaborate with different labels and designers and create great stories.
For this years winter special edition they teamed up with Golden Hook, another great french project I simply love. Golden Hook do all sort of knitted products but the great thing is that grand-mothers are doing all the knitting, as if it’s done by your own granny. For this special project, the two grand-mothers Simone and Danielle, have been doing all the hard work. A perfect set: Sneakers with a matching 100% wool cap for Dad’s as well as their Kids. Only 500 pairs are produced and we got 10 exclusively for Switzerland. Available only on Mooris.ch starting from the 19th of october!
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The new Tatjane Collection with focus on blazer and tops is out now! Wonderful Fotos by Bea Weinmann and a great Making-Of Video from the Shooting by Atila Ulcay.
A little preview of what’s opening soon at Zürichstrasse 49 Lucern.
The Ochs&Junior Concept Store is an atelier space for ideas, TAVOLATAs, meetings, friends, freshly brewed espresso, just a good place to be… and of course there are the watches!
Besides the Ochs&Junior Collection, some carefully chosen products will be available in the store. Things made from friends that are created with the same attitude and demanding of perfection as the beautiful watches are…
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At DesignSchenken | ZH I met Jana with her brand RoyalBLUSH. Not only the products impressed me but also her ideals behind the label. Each piece is made of vegetable tanned leather or organic salmon, manufactured with local handcraft. Salmon leather is something I’ve never seen before and indeed is a very new and innovative material to use in this industry. As the skins form a by-product of the food industry, the animals are not specifically bred or killed for their skin. The plant based tanning process preserves the skin’s pigmentation and characteristic structure and makes it a very refined and special material for her products.
Janas slogan “Accessories with a conscience” are not just empty words but her real passion and believe.
Design Schenken is a special Christmas market for design lovers. Young Swiss Designlabels present their special Christmas gift ideas and other selected products.
After the great successes in 2009 and 2010 Fidea Design organizes Design Schenken for the third time in Lucerne and for the first time there will be a small Pop-up store Design Schenken Zurich at the Tatjane Showroom.
Come by and enjoy my homemade cookies, mulled wine & apple punch…
26.-27.11. Zürich | Tatjane Holbeinsrasse 35
02.-04.12. Luzern | Kornschütte
A rainy day in NY – a good reason to buy a nice hat at Goorin Bros.
I found this shop at Bleecker Street and when I entered I felt like going back in time. Run as a family business since 1895 I was overwhelmed by all these hats in different styles and shapes.
My “Fletcher” is a model called Gatsby – the name became associated with this hat due to the high popularity of the novel “The Great Gatsby” which plays in NY in the Roaring Twenties. The hat is fabricated from authentic British wool tweed and was indeed my rescuer in the NY Rain.