'Art we Heart'

Like Oscar Wilde quoted “One should either be a work of art or wear a work of art”, being such art lovers at CarrieMe, we decided to collaborate with a contemporary artist in order to create limited addition accessory’s which fuse art with fashion. A unique concept that allows us to take art off the walls and carry it with us.

And so, hand painted bag hooks, and key/mobile Finders were created by London based artist’ Darren MacPherson. Darren’s ‘Fusion’ collection is full of colour. Individually hand-painted layers of vibrant splattering colours in acrylic and spray paint create an unique graffiti like texture that is bold and playful. No two pieces are the same, making these pieces an extra special gift for art and fashion lovers.

Darren MacPherson 'Autumn Sakura' painting

These visually engaging accessories are great statement pieces to express a confident personality. Not only appealing to the eye, you could say these mini master-pieces also help ‘master-our-pieces’ by keeping our valuables safe while out and about. They are beautifully useful! Each piece comes in a smart black gift box signed by the Artist.


CarrieMe 'Fusion' gift set in Purple

'Fusion' Heart Finder in Red

 

Wearable contemporary art is trending across the fashion and accessory industry at the moment. For example artist Delano Brown known as an ‘Art-repreneur’ began as a tattoo artist then moved onto garments, taking fashion pieces from Balenciaga and Givenchy and adding his signature hand-painted oversized flowers. His lively, luxury pieces have recently been commissioned for various celebrities.

Delano Brown - wearable art

Looking for some cool contemporary art, or to purchase a collectable piece from our Limited edition artist ranges? Be sure to check out our Pinterest page for inspiration.
For further information on our fantastic collaboration artist Darren MacPherson, click here - 'Facebook'

Exploring Recycling in accessories as part of London's Design Festival

Recycling is definitely a big part of Art today ... so I loved the surprises I found at Walterworks' Dun Roamin's preview last night (hosted by London Design's Festival which coincides with London Fashion Week).

It featured Walter Raes' Recycled Sitting Room with armchairs made of toothpaste and more, as well as his Wearable Art collection including jackets made of turquoise bras - just the ticket for Lady Gaga, and Prince would have fitted right in!

Three fabulous bag installations/creations also caught my eye:

• ART/bag by Debra Franses-Bean (installations set in acrylic in the shape of a bag)
• Nahui Ollin (the original recycled bags)
• Trashilicious (which uses unusual recycled materials to create fabulous bags)

Here are some of my favourites:

1) Leather boots as a leather jacket (Walter Raes)

2) Cocktail dress out of cable ties (Walter Raes) ... this one particularly made me laugh as I have spent the past couple of weeks grappling with cable ties to hold up the lighting at my stand at the various trade shows I have been exhibiting at recently!

3) Boris Bike as an emsemble (Walter Raes)

4) "Because I'm worth it" - having worked for L'Oreal, this line still appeals! (Debra Franses-Bean)

5) Golden Bang (Debra Franses-Bean)

6) The original recycled handbags (Nahui Ollin) - I've been an early supporter, using one of her fabulous bags as my daily laptop bag

7) Fireman hoses' bag and Tyre inner tubes (Trashilicious)

8) Seatbelt carried (Trashilicious)

Don't miss it - catch it today as its the last day: Brompton Oratory St Joseph's Hall, London SW7 5RP.