Spotlighting five fantastic objects from the @anotherloves stream
In a week marred by wind and rain, the @anotherloves feed and its objects of desire have been looking hopefully towards spring with a delectable selection of products ranging from sheer tulle gloves and dresses to brown suede shoes and brightly hued cubist patterns.
Gloves can be fanciful and functional, as proved by this beguiling leather and stretch-mesh pair by Maison Margiela. Margiela has a history of highlighting hands – spanning the unusual house tradition of photocopying their design team's digits through their iconic S/S92 collection which saw models' hands and forearms boldly decorated with painted patterns to complement to the various looks. In this case, the fingertips (along with three long panels across the top of the hand) have been cut away with a Matisse-like playfulness to reveal the wearer's manicure.
For the past three years UK-born, New York-based designer Maryam Nassirzadeh has been making waves with her simple, timelessly modern designs, rendered in sumptuous hues. These camel coloured, heeled pumps are no exception. As Lover Daisy Woodward observes, "They're understated but striking; the dream pairing to dark blue jeans and a navy cashmere jumper."
One of our favourite locations for seeking out beautiful art and design, 1stdibs, is a veritable treasure trove of covetable pieces – as exemplified by this silk rug from 20th-century French painter Auguste Herbin. Created during the artist's experimentation with cubist forms, the gloriously graphic lines and washed-out colour palette make for Loveable viewing indeed.
Giving a whole new meaning to the term 'bean bag', this unique creation, plucked from Jacquemus' surreal and evocative Spring 2016 collection, is a standout for AnOthermag.com editor Natalie Rigg. "Jacquemus' Haricot [kidney bean] bag, rendered in postbox-red leather, is far more appealing that its edible counterpart," Rigg explains of her choice. "It also resembles a heart when carried or squashed at an obscure angle – a bonus, surely?"
Could this week's affection for sheer materials reveal a deeper desire to throw off the shackles of winter layering and expose some flesh? This diaphanous black tulle dress by Simone Rocha would suggest so. "I think that Rocha's approach to female sensuality is beautifully empowering," muses Lover Olivia Singer. "Not only do her pieces look breathtaking on a runway, but equally on the women who buy them afterwards. Plus, this dress is the perfect excuse to visit her new Mount Street store, which contains the greatest giant pink onyx desk that I've ever seen."
