[Un]Discovers: Top 10 Features Part 1

2010 is almost over and as an editor for this blog, I am very honored to be able to feature many talents I admire throughout this year. For the next 2 editions of [Un]Discovers, I am going to pick 10 of the best features you must read in 2010. Now, get ready for the first 5!

Palmer and Sons

Palmer and Sons is one of the accessory brands I have my eyes on since I first visited its website. Nik and Jack Palmer use high quality material to create their bags and they are all handmade. The details on the products can truly show their superior craftsmanship. Read this edition of [Un]Discovers to get a better knowledge on how they created this brand and the time and effort to create the perfect bags!

Nick DeFina

I met Nick DeFina when I was attending a gallery show this year and his abstract works totally blow my mind away. I am always amazed by how he can transform one simple snail image into so many forms. This is definitely one of the up and coming artists in Toronto and I can not wait to see what he will do next. Click here to read his [Un]Discovers feature!

Simon Procter

I admire Simon Procter's works a lot so when he agreed to let me feature him on this blog, I was very excited. His works are very artistic and they always make my eyes glow. I have to thank Simon for letting me know creativity is truly limitless and I am looking forward to see more amazing works from him in 2011! Here is his [Un]Discovers feature.

Martin Hsu

Martin Hsu, a great illustrator I like ever since I saw his works on flickr. His works are always stunning and I love how the chinese culture elements blend so well in his works. Martin is truly an amazing artist and I hope this blog will be able to collaborate with him sometime in the future! Click here to read his [Un]Discovers feature.

Samantha Cole

Samantha Cole, a british designer who caught my eyes with her womenswear collection. The fashion pieces are so chic, edgy and stylish that I will want to see them in many editorials. She is definitely on my radar and I am hoping to see some amazing fashion pieces from her next year! Read her [Un]Discovers feature here!

Come back next week for the part 2 of my top 10 [Un]Discovers picks! If you want to know more talented artists, you can click here to see the Features Vault!

[Un]Discovers: Samantha Cole

Thanks to twitter, for letting me to meet this person so I can do an amazing feature for her.  Samantha Cole, a very talent British designer who has won the Best Womenswear Designer during 2009 New York Fashion Week has caught my eyes with her amazing collections. Her edgy, bold and fearless style is what set her apart from other designers and I am sure you will be addicted to her collection when you see some photos here. Here are some of the comments that the critics have for her.

"....a heavenly, pure white collection.... – Drapers

....Samantha Cole’s designs were the most promising, with a skill for quilted styles and padded leather her work has a certain promise... – House of Fraser

....she has no boundaries, she has a fierceness to her collections and definitely one to watch - Claire Ginzler, Fashion Director LFW’s ON/OFF

....she uses the female figure merely as a reference point at neck, waist and ankles, filling in the gaps with exquisitely fashioned, dramatic yet simple shapes - brave, bold and beautiful..... - Jennifer James, journalist

Samantha Cole has already created a cult following and is definitely a designer to watch - clutchmagonline.com "

It is my honor to be able to do a feature on her and her collection and without future ado, here are the questions I have asked Smantha.

Hi Samantha, thank you so much for taking your time to answer my questions. My first question is, how did you become a fashion designer?
It has always been my passion, my earliest memories are of my mother dressing up to go out, she always looked so amazing and I just enjoyed all the drama behind it. Before college I always re-designed my clothes to make it exclusive to me, it was fun having one of a kind outfits and I remember that I couldnt wait to go to college to explore and develop my skills, the journey was both fun and hard work.