Christian Lacroix is one of the most influential couturiers of the last twenty years. His over-the-top, sumptuous ensembles have come to symbolize the decadence and glamour of the 1980s. As a young man, Lacroix was very interested in European fashion history; he initially wanted to be a museum c

Baroque, Beautiful , Decorative, Feminine, In-your-face, Joyful, Lush

The Dutch designer Wieki Somers (b. 1976), whose work began to garner attention even before she’d completed her education at the Design Academy in Eindhoven, is being honored by the Stedelijk Museum ’s‑Hertogenbosch with a survey of her projects, a singular amalgam of function, poetic narrative

Abstract, Experimental, Functional, Joyful, Serene

Hisano has been fascinated with making jewelry since childhood. She loved to draw and paint, but the tangible act of beading and stringing was much more entertaining. The sweet reward of being able to wear the work was enthralling. She was first introduced to jewelry making in metals in high

Biomorphic, Joyful, Playful, Quirky