twenty-seven
names
For their latest collection,
twenty-seven names – aka
cool-as-hell Kiwis Rachel
Easting and Anjali Stewart- tip an oversized vinyl hat
to ’90s rap icons, TLC. (If
TLC draped themselves in
mauve cotton and floral
jacquard, that is.) Think
jumpsuits, overalls, wide-
legged culottes and hoodies
to tie nonchalantly around
your waist – but if you’re
hoping for mesh crop tops
and condom eye patches,
sadly, you’ll have to wait.
twentysevennames.co.nz
mmm... velvet
Everyone laughed
when George Costanza
announced he would
drape himself in velvet if
he could, but we reckon
he’s got a valid point.
Imagine the cosiness of
rubbing up against the
silky down all day – you’d
feel simultaneously like
you were rugged up in
snuggly house clothes, and
regal as all get out. While
head-to-toe velvet may
still draw some quizzical
looks, you could start with
a pair of these Darner
socks. They’re made from
gold crushed velvet (about
as swish as it gets), and
at around $52 – which is
no small change, that’s
for sure – they’ll make
your feet feel like a million
bucks. darnersocks.com
a little chit-chat with...
eilish gilligan
Five words to describe your sound? Deep-sea horror movie
pop. Who are your musical inspirations? I mostly gravitate
towards feminine pop superheroes and theatrics – Kate Bush,
Marina and the Diamonds, Lady Gaga, Lorde, Lana Del Rey,
Bat for Lashes. I loved Kesha’s new album, too. Describe
your dream venue to play in. I’ve always loved The Forum in
Melbourne. I remember sneaking my way in when I was 15 and
looking up into the heavens on the ceiling. What goes through
your head when you’re playing live? Mostly a scene-by-scene
of each song’s narrative – particular lyrics trigger very clear
memories, and they’re the most crystalline and potent in the
high-stakes setting of performance. It’s intoxicating. What’s
your best non-musical skill? I’m pretty good at throwing a
semi-healthy meal together in under 10 minutes. Also, I’m
AMAZING at not washing my hair for much longer than society
usually accepts. Tell us about your personal style. I decided
a couple of years ago to completely simplify my wardrobe and
only invest in high-quality items that will last, which has been
great. I also haven’t gone to the hairdresser since I was 17
and am now too scared of their judgment to return... In your
mind, what makes a great performer? Undeniable charm, and
not ‘beauty’ so much as an unavoidable quality that makes it
impossible for people to look at anyone else but you. And then,
on top of all those spooky things, you also have to be exploding
with talent. Where would we find you on a Sunday afternoon?
Cooped up in my bedroom with all the blinds drawn, hunched
over my laptop and piano. Sounds romantic, but I also haven’t
showered since Friday.dolled up
What is it about whacking a Kewpie doll on something
that makes it approximately one thousand per cent
more awesome? Lord knows we’ve never been more
inspired to squirt mayonnaise onto every one of our
meals. Mexican maker Julieta Ruezgahas gone one
step further, shaping an entire bag into a Kewpie’s
likeness for her label, Titina, and it’s causing us to
elicit all kinds of involuntary squeals. Yours for around
$85 from titinastore.etsy.com
here,
doggy
What to do when
you’re a sculptor
making human-
faced vases and
you’re ready for a
bit of a clay-change?
Why, make a line
of ceramic pets
for your ceramic
humans, of course.
Katie Kimmel has
a whole collection
of different
pooch- and kitty-
themed vessels,
like this dalmatian
puppy vase made
in Los Angeles,
California. Head to
katiekimmel.com
if you’d like to
see more.frank bits