influence: editorial archetype

We know you get tons of ideas from editorials and so do we! Sometimes seeing something in your favorite magazine shows you the best way to make it work in reality. We drew comparisons between some editorial looks and popular IDLM items and found really strong connections. Check it out.

Compare this tough sporty look with the Bowler Tee and Sleeveless Batsman from SIR New York

Compare "It Girl" Cara Delevingne's motorcyle jacket with the stunningly similar Capulet Leather Jacket

We can't help but adore Grimes' fistful of rings. Achieve a similar look mixing the Cheap Monday Dimension Ring and Crystal Cross Ring from Luv AJ

Duplicate this casual print fantasy with the Stolen Girlfriends Club Knot Back Dress in Day Garden Print or Silk Flare Pant in Night Garden Print

INFLUENCE: BIJOUX

Get inspired by these three amazing and cinematic accessories. Floral wreaths, golden snakes, and chainmail will always make a statement.

IVANA KARBANOVA in DAISIES (1966)

THE FUNERAL CUFF by CHRIS HABANA

CAMELOT (1967)

DIMENSION RING by CHEAP MONDAY

ELIZABETH TAYLOR in CLEOPATRA (1963)

SNAKE EAR CUFF by A PEACE TREATY

X.S.V. x IDLM: BLACK ZEN SPRING 2012

BLACK ZEN is a video editorial directed and written by interdisciplinary artist Xavier Valentine in collaboration with IDLM. The video works as a series of "tableaux vivants" illustrating the idea of ceremony and ritual in daily dress. BLACK ZEN derives inspiration from such films as the HOLY MOUNTAIN, Alejandro Jodorowsky's infamous film steeped in esoteric-ism and ancient rites. The film features pieces from Bond Hardware, SIR New York, Obesity and Speed, Chris Habana, and Luv AJ.
Xavier Valentine's body of work often explores semiotics within the realm of the occult. He seeks to observe correlations of antiquity bearing on our perception, creation, and curation of modern "artifacts". His most recent solo show, in collaboration with R.K. Projects at the Marty and Perry Granoff Centre for the Creative Arts titled ATLAS, was a large scale installation inspired by Roland Barthes' 1977-1978 lecture on neutrality. Xavier applies this attitude of inclusiveness and uncovering of mystery toward his love for fashion. 

PINK LADY by Luv AJ

We really do love Luv AJ. This awesome teenage fantasy is most certainly too cool for school. Browse the collection in the SHOP, and check out the prominently featured Crystal Cross ring!