Joanne Arnett

 

I discovered the American textile artist, Joanne Arnett, via Rackk and Ruin and wow. Just wow. How is this even possible?!

Arnett "weaves large scale portraits with wire so the face is visible when light bounces off it. The images shift, like a giant daguerreotype from positive to negative depending on where the viewer stands, or sometimes they completely disappear into the plane of fabric."

The Jealous Curator

ANR

A few weeks ago my friends, ANR, asked me to sing backup vocals for them at one of their upcoming shows. Now if you're a long-time reader of this blog then you know I'm pretty much obsessed with them. I mean they even inspired one of my collections. What you may not know is that I've always wanted to be a backup singer. Nope, not a lead singer. A BACKUP singer. I think it started with Guns N' Roses but that's a different story.

So obviously I said yes. And I probably had one of the most fun nights...no make that weeks...ever. As a solo classical pianist all my life and throughout undergrad (I have a Bachelors of Music degree from the University of Miami), I hardly ever have the chance to play with other musicians, let alone super-awesome-crazy-talented friends of mine.

So what's next? Recording backup vocals for their upcoming album and we already have another gig in the works! That's right, guys...backup singer dreams coming true before your very eyes!

Photos by Jesse Meadows

A Year of Solitude Pays Off


It's Around You


Stay Kids

Imogene + Willie

This mini documentary about Imogene + Willie, as told by husband and wife co-owners, Carrie and Matt Eddmenson, is oddly captivating. Their store in Nashville, built in a converted gas station, looks absolutely amazing...and let's just say I would do terrible things to to have a studio like theirs.

Hear more at their TEDxATLANTA talk.

Boston Tribute Tee

As my former hometown, Boston is very near and dear to my heart. I won't go into it here since everyone knows what happened and we all feel the same way about it. I DO want to tell you that you can purchase these awesome Boston Tribute Tees from the Adidas site, with 100% of the proceeds going to The One Fund Boston, an organization created to help those affected by the tragedy.

The tees are $26.20 and include free shipping and handling. Also available in Men's (women's style pictured above).

Pssst...If you don't want to purchase a shirt, you can also make a Paypal donation at The One Fund link above.

Summer Uniform

I'm a big fan of any collection that lets me incorporate my many pairs of cut-offs.

AllSaints S/S 2013

The Fastest Girl Ever

Check out French rally racing badass, Michele Mouton, "the fastest girl ever." Although I would recommend watching this video muted as the music is horrendous.

Leather Skulls

I snagged this picture off of Studded Hearts but couldn't tell you who made them or where they came from. I know, bad blogger. But I had to share. How rad are these?!

Heist Loves a Good Cause

If you're in the Los Angeles area, be sure to stop by the What's Up Dog! L.A. Benefit Concert at the Witzend on April 11, 2013. $10 at the door gets you in to see some amazing musicians and the chance to bid on our Rodent Vertebrae Pendant as well as other amazing prizes.

The best part is that it's all for a great cause: What's Up Dog! L.A. They're a foundation that rescues dogs from high-kill shelters and helps find them forever homes.

Flip Side

Hi friends! Just a quick heads up that I will be out of town for the weekend so any orders placed between Thursday and Sunday will be processed and shipped next week.

In the meantime, enjoy the Wild Belle video above. I'm kind of obsessed with them right now.

xo

Where the Magic Happens

Just a few snaps of the Heist Studio. xo

And We're Off!

Allow me to finally introduce you to the new Heist Handbags line!

1. The Totes-

2. The Clutches-

3. The Crossbody Style-

 

4. The Extras-

Large size change purse

Leather pouches

After 6 months of making patterns and prototypes and actually learning how to sew a bag, and then another 3 months of learning how to sew leather, working out the kinks, establishing our new branding, building up inventory and all the other assorted details that goes into a new line, the Heist Handbag line is finally ready to go live!

Now, about the bags. Each bag is made using recycled leather from coats and other garments. An avid thrifter before, now thrifting is my job...and I love it! I source suitable second hand leathers and combine them with fabrics (some recycled, some new) to create soft, worn-in, slouchy handbags! I try to keep as many of the garment's original details as possible, such as pockets and seams. The result is a one-of-a-kind bag that no one else has.

Although I use the same patterns, each bag is completely unique due to the nature of the original items being used. The beauty of these bags is how perfect the leather already is. No waiting to break it in and soften it...it's already worn-in and ready to go, flaws and all. And the best part? No additional animals were harmed in the making of these bags. Is it vegan? No. But I like to think that it helps.

So keep an eye on the shop, these bags (and the other designs in the works) will be hitting the shelves very soon!

Suburban Love

 

...and she's a Florida girl. Gotta love it.

Adventure Awaits

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