meshit*

After just stating that I don't really wear pullover sweatshirts, I rather like the idea of these by Austrian-based label meshit (found via NJAL), which comes from designer duo Ida Steixner and Lena Krampf. I have to admit that the description of inspiration for the A/W 11/12 collection as a whole is what made me take a closer look ("Swedish electronic art meets Norwegian Metal and meshes with Voodoo rituals"), and it wasn't until the second go-through that I noticed the recurrent detail of reinforced slits throughout the collection, most evident in the gilled forearms of one top, and gilled upper arms of another. I would pass on the black lipstick but, come October, I could definitely pull off this look. Especially as my next hair colouring appointment may be my last, meaning my blonde roots will make their first serious appearance in about seven years. Any thoughts of long hair that is blonde on top and black on the bottom? It might be a good thing that I wear mostly black, as my ends could blend in with my clothing and not look so out of place. Though it might take a year for my black 'ends' to be anywhere near my shoulders. Sigh.

By the way, if you're not into the Swedish/Norwegian/Voodoo vibe (and you can't find your way through the meshit online shop language-wise), meshit currently has a few of their S/S 11 pieces available at (and exclusive to) Topshop as part of their 'Emerge' section of up-and-coming designers. Though I personally think the dead forest is a better setting for even that collection than a white background and headless mannequin.

*Being a play on the verb 'to mesh'.

Les Heal for Topshop

Heal (ahem, now Les Heal) is now at Topshop (and apparently Reality Studio will be soon as well!)! I didn't realize until now that I want a black hoodie with webbed underarms. Too bad it's still too expensive for me (well, I'm assuming, as only the dress and the leggings, both of which are beyond my budget, are on the website). Though if they got in those manta ray/lobster-inspired dresses, I'd reconsider using my credit card again...

Top of the line

Today marks the launch of two of my most favorite labels' collaboration with Topshop Oxford Circus' pop-up shop, EDIT. Yes, Topshop. The first and long-awaited one is that of Norwegian Wood. As posted on Angie's blog and later reported by Susie Bubble, Angie of NW will have her signature fringe necklaces, feather necklaces, leather cage skirts, and Road Warrior elastic harness available (some in Topshop exclusive colours), as well as brand new panelled leggings and a panelled t-shirt. Eek! A big congrats to Angie for being given such a huge opportunity, and for being the first Canadian to be picked for EDIT! Here are photos (via Style Bubble) of the custom tags that illustrate the new pieces:

Second up is the announcement that E-Label will be arriving at Topshop Oxford Circus. No more information than that brief Facebook post. I can't wait to find out more, especially if this means some more beautiful black clothing to drool over!

So, seems I'm on the wrong side of the pond again, as there's no indication that any Norwegian Wood or E-Label Topshop pieces will be available online. There is however another exciting collaboration that is closer to my neck of the woods: Yokoo, who made my gorgeous new bag, is teaming up with Urban Outfitters! The launch of this new line will be end of October/beginning of November, with this adorable logo (below; via Yokoo's Flickr). Congrats Yokoo!