Posts Tagged ‘Post~’

Power of Pink

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

It’s October, and it’s Breast Cancer Awareness month. You probably know someone, or even several people who have or have had a little or a lot of experience with this disease. We’re not saying anything new about how utterly shocking, disrupting, emotionally and physically draining cancer is for the individual who journeys with it as well as friends and families who journey with her.

Through the month of October, buy any P3 pouch or clutch in “Eraser Pink”, and Post- will donate 20% of your total purchase to The Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization.

If you are a DUDE reading this entry, it’s never a bad time to get a little gift for your sweetie. OR, buy now, and put something inside of it for a special Holiday gift. To make things easier on your shopping experience, we’ve provided some suggestions for you…

  • Tibetan prayer beads
  • A small leather memo book with copies of the readings you chose for your wedding day.
  • A small leather mom book with poems or drawings or little “thoughts”
  • A little blue box (Tiffany’s), or better yet, a little red box (Cartier)
  • An antique rosary
  • Tickets to a modern dance or modern ballet performance
  • A locket with pictures of your child/children/pets
  • A wishing rock
  • A small jeweled or silver pill box or compact
  • A gift card (not that romantic, but ALWAYS appreciated)
  • A tiny photo album filled with tiny family pictures

Depending on what type of gal she is (and we pretty much cover the spectrum at Post-), we guarantee she will love it.

Never underestimate the power of pink…And, in the words of designer Paula Wylde, who is herself a cancer survivor, “there’s nothing more punk rock than kicking cancer’s ass.” Let’s do this.

Peace Corp.

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

I’m sure you’ve noticed the corporatizing of the peace symbol through its appearance on clothing, jewelry, accessories, napkins, plates, blankets, candles, etc. Peace is everywhere, and is just about the hippest thing around, whether you’re 8 or 80. (As you know, Post- loves peace!!) I often wonder (and hope) if sporting the symbol will lead to the fulfillment of the ideas behind its meaning.

For example, how cool would it be to make a year or two stint in the Peace Corps mandatory as part of one’s college education or pre-college ed.? I’d love to see young adults empowered with some life experience, working to benefit others in need, and knowing what life is like outside his/her comfort zone.

It’s cool to sport it.

It’s even cooler to know it.

Is my inner hippie too idealistic?

“Excuse me while I kiss the sky…”

Born in the U.S.A.

Saturday, June 6th, 2009

Before the year 1400 it was rare (though not unheard of) for artists to sign their works as a way of distinguishing themselves and their talent. Some of the greatest artistic enterprises (much of it architectural – think about the Egyptian pyramids and Gothic cathedrals) were designed and executed by thousands of unrecognized/unnamed individuals.

Today it’s natural for us to associate products and brands with certain individuals; though like before, those individuals depend on their mini armies of people to realize their creations.

Post- would like to acknowledge our own crew of suppliers, manufacturers, and gurus who have helped us build our product and identity. We are committed to supporting local and U.S. businesses, many of which are independently owned and/or family-operated.

Your Post- handbag/accessory is made up of:

Leathers & skins – California, Georgia, Florida

Lining & Trims – Colorado, Maine

Custom hardware design – New York

Hardware - New Jersey

Zippers – New York/Pennsylvania

Manufacturing – Minnesota

Website Development - Minnesota

Public Relations & Marketing – Minnesota

Graphic Design & Branding – Minnesota

Photography – Minnesota

And, a big HUG & THANK YOU goes to all of you who have taken an interest in Post-, watched us grow, and supported us. We couldn’t have done it without you.

x, Post- girls

Post-Gaga

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

My new musical obsession with Lady Gaga doesn’t have much to do with her vocal talent, but with her commentary on pop culture through provocative music, lyrics, and video. A lot of people just see her as “wrong” in the way she pushes the boundaries of acceptability. I think her Post-Modern formula is quite genius; keep pushing forward.

Post-’s Mission Statement:

Post- takes its name from the prefix associated with art-historical movements that pushed the limitations of the established aesthetic order by introducing new styles that were provocative and revolutionary.

Post- seeks to blend form, function, and design from an art-historical viewpoint and understanding which results in a product that preserves the integrity of its inspiration while also moving forward concepts of design and fashion.

Lady Gaga Statement:

“I always loved rock and pop and theater. When I discovered Queen and David Bowie is when it really came together for me and I realized I could do all three,” says GaGa, who nicked her name from Queen’s song “Radio Gaga” and who cites rock star girlfriends, Peggy Bundy, and Donatella Versace as her fashion icons. “I look at those artists as icons in art. It’s not just about the music. It’s about the performance, the attitude, the look; it’s everything. And, that is where I live as an artist and that is what I want to accomplish.”

Looking forward…2009

Sunday, January 25th, 2009

2009 inspired us to design our take on the peace symbol - which we felt was appropriate for this time of renewed optimism, hope, and energy in the world. We will feature the iconic peace symbol against a background of benday dots used by Pop artists during the 1960s. Our unique “Post~ peace” will be featured on small accessories made in a new buttery-yellow Italian leather. This fun, lighthearted line provides a great counterpoint to our debut collection, which in many ways is more stately and formal. It’s interesting to realize that our choice to introduce the Peace line at this time mirrors what was happening artistically during the 1960s — as Pop was very much a critique of the rationality of Modernist style. This stark opposition in artistic approaches that became characteristic of the 60s seems to be brewing here as well. 

That said, however, we are still very much excited about “Bramante”!  We’ll be filling out our line with small accessories made from a combination of our metallic and exotic leathers. Think supple bronze metallic leather with python detailing. Absolutely gorgeous! 

Bright, fun, citrus colors will be on our radar this season. Python is even bigger and better in bright blues, oranges, yellows, and shimmery metallics!!