We love looking at street style photographs for DIY inspiration. M&J’s Garment District location allows us to see many creative individuals on a daily basis. Although many people working in and around the garment district may not be renowned designers they are often the inspiration for many runway designs. Fashion styling is always open for interpretation. We love looking at street style for inspiration.
Few films have had such a powerful impact on fashion in the way that the Great Gatsby has. The fashion sense of the roaring 20’s has influenced retailers and those counting down the days for the May 10th release. Brooks Brothers and Tiffany & Co created costumes for the films but we have been seeing an astonishing number of customers coming into M&J looking to recreate Daisy Buchanan’s Tiffany & Co headpiece. The ART DECO fashion of the ‘20s was nothing short of amazing and we’re certainly glad it’s back.
Louise Pederson By Signe Vilstrup For Elle Magazine Denmark | January 2013
Sasha Pivovarova in Prada’s 2013 Resort Campaign photographed by Steven Meisel
Not only did the 2013 Met Gala bring art enthusiasts and fashion designers together, it brought our city together. Each year that the Met Gala takes place the city becomes a bit more vibrant. The punk theme truly brought nostalgia to the city and encouraged everyone to dress the part. We loved how each starlet had fun with their looks and we’re dying to DIY our own punk project.
FEATHERS
Sarah Jessica Parker rocked a Giles gown with a custom Philip Treacy headpiece and plaid Louboutins
Kristen Dunst wore a Louis Vuitton feathered frock
Amar’e Stoudemire’s pregnant wife Alexis Stoudemire wore a feather enhanced Giambattista Valli couture gown.
LACE
Jennifer Morrison stunned in a black lace Donna Karan number.
Kristen Stewart opted for a lace embellished Stella McCartney pantsuit.
Rooney Mara, the co-host of the evening selected an ivory lace Givenchy gown with zipper accents.
SPIKES
Donatella Versace wore her own spike enhanced gown.
Cameron Diaz donned a sleek blue Stella McCartney dress.
Sienna Miller was very punk in her Burberry ensemble.
Spring is here and we’ve been seeing some stunning shoes gallivanting around the city. The footwear market has been nothing short of perfect so far. Each shoe we’ve seen has more and more embellishments on them. Some shoes are almost too pretty to wear. Rather than indulging on something costly, revamp an old pair with some of our trims. They will be one of a kind and wallet friendly.
Chloe Leather Fringe Loafers
J.Crew Smoking Slippers
Marc Jacobs Leather and Snakeskin Pumps
Sam Edelman Yara Chunky Heel Sandal
Schultz India Suede Sandals
Since the Kentucky Derby is going on this weekend, we felt it was the perfect opportunity to share our love for oversized hats with you. The Kentucky Derby gives you an opportunity to show off your movie-star persona and rock one of your favorite hats. We know you’ve secretly tried it on every morning questioning if you could pull it off —you can! We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Kentucky Derby approved hats but you can be sure to find us at M&J embellishing some of our own. Be sure to share picture of your DIY Derby-style pieces.
Rhinestones serve many purposes. Rhinestones can accent an outfit in many ways. The beauty of these crystals are their versatility. Each crystal can be used individually or grouped together. Rhinestones can be used for clothing, jewelry or even makeup purposes. However you choose to rock the look you’ll be sure to sparkle in the crowd.
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Many designers use rhinestones to enhance pieces within their collection. Some designers add a few stones here and there while others create works of art. Judith Leiber is one designer who has made a name for herself for her innovative use of crystals and rhinestones. Her initial bag created due to a shipping error which left many of her bags damaged. Rather than throwing the bags away, Judith began decorating them with a variety of small crystals. Ms. Leiber’s creative instincts may have inspired some of the runway looks we see today. Here are some of our favorite rhinestone-enhanced looks from the runway.
The Blonds
Alexander McQueen
The Blonds
When looking for upcoming trends we are often inspired by our surroundings.Being located in New York City, we find there is always an abundance of style around us. One trend that has been making its way to the east coast post-Coachella is definitely the global influenced/boho trend. The vibrant colors, mixed mediums and over-the-top detail associated with many of these products completely satisfies our creative juices. We’ve rounded up some of our top bohemian-influenced pieces that you can recreate using M&J trims just in time for Bonnaroo or everyday use.
Free People
4MM HF Octagon Rhinestone Stud
Free People
1″ Mohair Stretch Braid
Swarovski Flatback Rhinestones-Black Diamond AB
Check out M&J for even more inspiration.
Supermodels, Celebs, and music lovers rejoiced at Coachella 2013. The California based music festival brought people together to celebrate musicians, comedians and fashion. As we scanned through instagram envious of those soaking up the sun in Cali we admired the many cropped tops, studded shorts and floral headpieces donned by the crowd. Below are some of our favorite looks we can’t wait to recreate.
Bohemian style lovers rejoice. Music festivals allow you to show off your most free-spirited fashions. The flowing skirts, cropped tops, and nature oriented accessories are perfect for a day of music and fun. Here are some of our favorite music festival fashion inspirations from the runway and the streets.
Feeling inspired? Send us a picture of your favorite boho-influenced fashions.
Meadham Kirchoff
Dolce & Gabanna
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Kate Spade
Kate Spade
Piers Atkinson
Saint Laurent
Francesco Scognamiglio
Topshop
Dannijo