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books for a fantasy filled summer with author jay swanson

Book Extend by Yasuko Furukawa

Mystical, magical, futuristic, apocalyptic, this is one eclectic list of summer reads. Eclectic has teamed up with Vitalis Chronicles author Jay Swanson to bring you a list of books for the ultimate fantasyscape as you hit the beach this summer. Swanson is currently living in Paris, but originally hails from the Pacific Northwest, like some of our favourite authors (Frank Herbert, Tom Robbins, Chuck Palahniuk, Ursula K. Le Guin, Sherman Alexie). This week, Swanson releases his third installment in the Vitalis Chronicles the Steps of Krakador, but he took some time out of his busy schedule to talk books with Eclectic. Read more

all the pretty (fashion) birds’ circus

It is February 2013 and amidst the Lincoln Center madness and European anticipation of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Suzy Menkes’ article “The Circus of Fashion” sent a ripple through the industry. To say Menkes was ill received would definitely be putting it lightly. The accusations that fashion week has changed from a series of underground presentations in the 90s to a circus of paparazzi, bloggers and attention seekers in the 2000s, was outright rejected by the fashion community. Read more

eclectic new york fashion week aw13 highlights

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Alexandre Herchovitch aw13/14 Photo by Paul Antoine Goutal

The editorial team at Eclectic Society has pulled out eclectic fashion highlights from New York Fashion Week fall winter 2013/14 for alternative trendsetters, who can translate looks from the runway straight to their closets. Read more

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menswear: mesmerising world of henrik vibskov ss13

Prints, cutouts, hats, and layering took center stage at Henrik Vibskov for Spring/Summer 2013. Graphic, clashing prints included Masai motifs and polka dot cutouts for a high visual impact, while colors ranged from red, white, black, and hot pink to orange. Read more

eclectic at la boutique éphémère

Yesterday, checked out the quirky pop-up boutique, La Boutique Ephemere. Nestled in the heart of the Marais, the 6th anniversary event is simply a treasure trove of vintage goodies, hand-made clothes, jewelry and accessories by emerging designers, as well as a selection of interior decor objects. Read more

ethereal russian doll trending at eclectic

Photo by Jeremy Zenou, Make-up by Lucie Stauffenegger, Hair by Candice Kanani, Model: Magda Kulpinska Read more

burgeoning bourgeois buns at eclectic

Photo by Jeremy Zenou, Make-up by Lucie Stauffenegger, Hair by Candice Kanani Evans, Model Samantha Surplie01

meet the artist: drawing with an eyelash

"Drawing with an eyelash" is the technique currently popularized by artist Mel Kadel whose drawings are mix all together of dropped and stripped patterns, florals, ink washes and little characters; together she creates a visual narrative that communicates the idea we are all part of this system whether we recognize it or not. In addition to drawing with tiny pens, she also works with ancient papers, glue, cotton swabs, and is known for using coffee to stain her paper, although all of her materials are very basic it is very refreshing to see artists using their hands and raw materials to make collages in the age of technology. Read more

“sourcing safari” fashion going beyond borders in africa

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