This is the story of two kids under the sun of ibiza, a ball of cotton in their hands. Knitting made them come together, creating a link between them, the time, the place and the object produced. It acts as a record of what was going on this very summer, the air that they breathed, the love that they felt. They knit to share.
Jade and Eduardo wear Zion Lion hats in SHINY HAPPY COTTON Magic Mint and Brick Red, pure and groovy prototypes !
Summer memories part.02
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Aurelie Mathigot — I need space
Aurelie Mathigot's world is made of textile. From embroidery, crochet or knitting, her work is questionning the ideas of recovery, second skin or protection. Her knitted sculptures and embroided pictures will be exhibited at Lacen Galerie (Paris) from the 28th of May to the 25th of July — and as she's a friend of the gang, some of her works are made with our CRAZY SEXY WOOL !
PREVIEW on thursday 28th of May, from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. COME !
Galerie Lacen
20 rue de Picardie — Paris 3e
More infos www.lacengalerie.com
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Workshop at POP UP BAR vitaminwater
Last thursday, at the POP UP BAR, a mysterious place squatted by la clique d'André and vitaminwater — the cute colorful water bottles having a very hype launch in France — the gang was invited to handle a very private knitting workshop.
Submerged in balls of wool, needles and cute bottles, we invited artists, models, dj's, writers, muses and favorite bloggers. Some learn the primary tricks with our teachers Sara and Alison while other chic types sit themselves on the big couch, talk, gossip... needles going crazy.
While video tutorials are projected on the big screen, Lili is fighting to find a pair of needles to give to a demoiselle looking for a knitting experience. Some men are circling around, some brave ones have a go, well... it's a success ! Around us about thirty girls knitt at the same time. Gossip, cocktails and petit-fours in a really cool atmosphere, to the sound of a nice playlist.
After two intense hours, it's already time to say goodbye, show to friends what our knitted creation looks like... could be a mask from outer space... exchange facebook contacts under the euphoric effect of the knitting session. It's like a breath of fresh ar... so exciting for us to watch everything come alive... and the joy of everybody asking more... We promise we'll be back soon to knit with you !
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A Smile in the city
After a grand opening and a few last touches with the paintbrush, The Smile is finally ready to welcome lovers of such unique atmospheres.
Designed by Carlos Quirarte and Matt Kliegman, The Smile is a wonderful place to be alive. Both a café and a concept store, the little boutique on 26 Bond Street offers a sharp selection of rare and irresistible objects. Moscot glasses, teas by Mariages Frères, men’s items by Adam Kimmel, candles by Cire Trudon surrounding our Wool and The Gang kits of course !
On the other side of the old counter, we find Melia Marden, the trendiest snack-maker in New York, who prepares right in front of you, an absolutely incredible "Brie and Chocolate Baguette" (isn’t that right, Jade?). This young woman has created a French-inspired lunch menu to knock you off your feet, a must in NYC.
Carlos, madly in love with the New York artistic scene, has reserved a special place at the heart of the shop. Above the mantelpiece, an artist will be installed each month. A work of art hung from the brick wall, with books, DVDs and CDs that inspire him will be on sail. For the opening, the mantelpiece has been dedicated to Nate Lowman, and in April it will be the turn of photograph Stephen Shore.
With Scott Campbell (one of the most respected tattoo-artists in New York) who's installing his parlour in the basement and with an incredible coffee machine from 1963 (Faema E61), The Smile has the ambition of offering the warmest place in the Big Apple to welcome creative people.
More photos in the New York Mag slideshow.
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Competition…
We’ve found a new gang, who also demands knitting without hang-ups, a return to the real values…
Not necessarily very glamorous, but great fun in case!
Also, a friendly shout-out to Collectif France Tricot and its entertaining projects!
Thanks to Zoé for the super photo of the knit family ; )
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