Seventh Wonderland is a new luxury swim wear line based in Australia.  Designed by couple Bonnie Coumbe and Carlos Aviles, the two creat high-end swim suits that are so beautiful, you can incorparate them into your non-swimming ensembles.  Carlos states:  “Girls today need options, so we’re designing fashion-savvy swimsuits that can be worn to the beach, music festivals or on a balmy night in your favorite pair of jeans.”   

Seventh Wonderland uses luxurious fabrics, including silk, to craft these very special pieces.  The details are endless with beading here, ruffles there, and the silhouettes are unique but beautiful (not “unique” in a freakish way or for the sake of it).  Some of the details seemed very Art Deco to me, especially the diamond beaded insets on the bikini tops.  The cuts are feminine and flattering:  They’re not too bare on the booty, but show enough so that you can “shake what ya’ mama gave ya.”    I also have to add that the Look Book is brilliantly shot.  The models have a Robert Palmer girl look to them with slicked back hair and dramatic make-up and they were shot in front of mirrors so that you could get the front and back view in one frame.   Check out more pictures after the jump.

*L’Art Bizarre was a gifting suite put together by Gravis, HVW8 and Bijules NYC

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Sir Hayes offers the cutest baby clothing for little knights in shining armor that I have ever seen. This is not your traditional baby blue onesies with boats on them. These are fly clothes for your lil’ man. Khalym, the designer of Sir Hayes, started out with printed tiny tees and has expanded the collection to include cut & sew for Spring 2009. The pieces are adorable!! From a windbreaker with lanyard details and hood that zips into the collar, to seersucker shorts, vests and gingham jumpsuits – it’s all too cute. The pieces take inspiration from big boy clothes and include menswear details. The clothes are made for lil’ men, from 18 months to 7 years old, but some of the pieces could definitely be unisex. Seeing these clothes makes me want to have a kid so I can dress them in Sir Hayes. Not a good reason to have a kid, but a testament to how cute these pieces are. Sir Hayes can be purchased on Digital Gravel. See more pictures after the jump.

*L’Art Bizarre was a gifting suite put together by Gravis, HVW8 and Bijules NYC
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I’ve always been a fan of Bijules NYC since her iconic 1-finger bar ring came onto the scene. I’ve had the pleasure of working with her and following her collections through the years and she always manages to add an element of surprise. Her newest collection is no different, in fact, it gets the gold star for the most amazing thing I saw in Vegas (and we saw a lot!).

For Fall ‘09, Bijules introduces “Arsenic and Old Lace,” a jewelry/lingerie capsule collection that embodies the quintessential Bijules femme in black lace and delicate golden chains. The collection is sold as a set consisting of a bra, high-waisted panties, garter and garter belt. Many of the pieces can be worn several ways and have a “Light Fancy” chain link – a link that Bijules resurrected from men’s pocket watches from the 1920s. The bra can be worn as a halter with gold linked underwire or as a bandeau with gold linked straps over the shoulders. The high waisted panties feature golden linked “suspenders” (so insane!) and the garter belt has asymmetrial hook and eyes and can be worn at the hip or the waist. The garter, with dangling gold chains, can be worn on the thigh, on the neck as a choker or as a headband. Bijules wants you to get the most out of the set so she encourages you to “overwear your underwear and express what is intimate as something formal and defiant.”

The collection has a very 1920s gangster moll look that I love and is the sexiest set of lingerie I’ve seen. “Arsenic and Old Lace” is limited to a series of 15 and retails for over $1000. Each set is numbered, comes with a certificate of authenticity, and comes in a box wrapped with a pair of thigh-high stockings. For those of us who don’t have that kind of lingerie budget, Bijules has masquerade mask that can be worn as a mask or a headband. Check out the rest of the “Arsenic and Old Lace” collection after the jump, as well as, other goodies like the custom snake nail ring that Santogold wore on MTV.

*L’Art Bizarre was a gifting suite put together by Gravis, HVW8 and Bijules NYC
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Linda and Leroy is a boutique handbag lne that celebrates the juxtaposition of edge and elegance.  Each exquisitely crafted bag is handmade in New York City using the highest quality lamb and goat skins from Italy, Spain, the U.K. and New Zealand.  The luxurious materials, vivid colors, slightly offbeat yet exceptionally thoughtful detailing of each bag, makes each piece a timeless wardrobe staple.

I had the chance to see the Viva Lace collection at L’Art Bizarre and these bags are beautiful.  The leather is so soft and the bag is available in striking colors like lemon ice, seaside and concord grape.  All the bags feature French lace trim and retail for $500.  Check out the rest of the pics after the jump.

*L’Art Bizarre was a gifting suite put together by Gravis, HVW8 and Bijules NYC
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Tyler Gibney of HVW8 Art+ Design Gallery was one of the host of L’Art Bizarre, a gifting suite that he organized with Gravis, and Bijules NYC. He showcased artwork by Kevin Lyons, Ray Noland, Brent Rollins and Parra. There was definitely a bit of Obama art represented with proceeds from the sale donated to the campaign.  Now, that’s art for a cause!  Some of the featured work also included pieces that were made as “live-art” installations where the concept of music sampling and “cutting and pasting” is applied to visual art with multiple artists making their make to create one unifying piece. The piece above of Serge Gainsbourg is from a live painting event.  HVW8 produces t-shirts for all of their openings and they do all the printing themselves.  They have their hands in all facets of culture, including music, including podcasts and original music.  If you’re in the LA area, be sure to visit the actual gallery at 661 N. Spaulding Avenue.

Check out more pieces from the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery after the jump.  All of the pieces are available for sale through HVW8.

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