I am head-over-heels crazy in love with Australian designer, Sylvie Markovina’s jewelry. The A/W 09 collection I find most particularly attractive with its warm, earthy combination of oxidized brass, obsidian black, and tomato red. Each piece is so texturally interesting, and these are big chunky pieces-perfect for finishing off an outfit that needs a little kick. To get a sense of the scale, be sure to check out the latest collection to see the pieces on models.

While the latest collection isn’t yet available, the prices for her pieces from the previous collections are insanely reasonable (especially with the current exchange rate). Be sure to check out the Shop/Jewelry section to see prices and to order. This is one fall purchase I’m planning in advance!

Menswear today! Once again I find myself drawn to collections where the pieces are clean and minimal but possess eye catching details. Notice in the first picture on the left the gathering on the shirt directly above the pants? Love that! If you want to wear your clothes instead of having them wear you-here you are.

I think austere would be the best description of Wilfried Mayer’s clothing minus the pejorative connotations. Even the website reflects the monastic quality of the clothing. The tailoring of the clothing is just exquisite.

I’ve posted pieces from the A/W 06/07, S/S 07, A/W 08, and S/S 08 collections, and it doesn’t appear that there is currently anything more recent. Mayer is definitely a designer that deserves more recognition.

Polish designer Bea Szenfeld’s clothing falls just a touch too far on the girly and crazy side for me, but there are some individual pieces that I like and would absolutely wear. I find her collection very refreshing as I’ve been feeling really bored with the whole rocker/80s/90s look that’s been very popular over the past few years. Enough with the exaggerated shoulders on band uniform inspired jackets (coughBalmaincough), slashed jeans/leggings/pants, super aggressive footwear, fedoras, doc martins, on and on. (I probably should take a break for awhile from my fashion blog feeds too, but that’s another matter!)

Anyways, I’m loving the batwing sleeve blouses, the oversized jackets, and the hybrid scarf/neckties (see photos after jump), and while I couldn’t pull it off, I really heart the cabaret inspired look from the S/S 08/09 collection I’ve posted below.

Click the ‘read more’ link to see four more pictures after the jump, and be sure to check out the ‘Picture Archive’ on the designer’s site to see past collections.

Rowan Mersh is a textile artist who, in addition to his sculpture and installation work, creates elaborate, conceptual jewelry and clothing.

So in love. So perfect for spring/summer.
Top from J Crew.
Coat from yoox