Artist Profile: Tanya Ling

Tanya Ling is a designer, artist and illustrator, who was born in Calcutta in 1966. She spent her childhood in America, Africa and England and now lives and works in London. Her fashionable career started in Paris in 1989 designing for Christian Lacroix and Dorothee Bis. Tanya then returned to London where she set up a contemporary art space with her husband in 1996... The exhibition led to her first commission from British Vogue. Since then she has worked for highly respected magazines including Harper’s Bazaar and US Elle, which she illustrated six, award winning, trend reports (1999-2001). Commissions include Diane Von Furstenberg, Jil Sander, Louis Vuitton, Harrods and Selfridges.

In 2002 Tanya debuted her ready-to-wear collection at London’s The Mayor Gallery, which was then stocked at Henri Bendel on 5^th Avenue in New York. In 2003 British Vogue named Tanya one of the most important trend-setters in Britain...............

Her style is elegant, beautiful, bright and she always manages to capture the true essence of what the designer is trying to portray.

 Giles SS'11

 Louis Vuitton AW'09

Christian Dior AW'09

Elle Style Report

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The Mulberry Monster...

As the Winter season comes to a close and we welcome the hope that in the coming months we will soon know the feeling of sun on our faces and a warm breeze through our hair. We stopped and remembered one giant love from the chilly season... That giant is the Mulberry Monster. This shaggy, loveable beast was illustrated by Emma Houlston and was inspired by Maurice Sendak’s book ‘Where The Wild Things Are'...Its inspiration crept into Mulberry’s designs through textural furry fabrics, mysterious prints, gothic lace and leather.

A gentle giant and a celebrity in his own right, The Mulberry Monster has appeared on cushions, tote bags and has giant models made in its honour... It’s fashion story-telling and the fantasy we adore. Emma’s advice if you happen to meet the Mulberry Monster “Hide your iPad. He’s really greedy and he’ll eat anything, including your gadgets. He might accidentally eat your handbag too!”... Sound advice.

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A world of their own making...

White crisp walls, large ceilings, and a warehouse open plan vibe.

Fashion designer David Delfin and architect-turned-photographer Gorka Postigo have created a gallery of art-filled wonder in their Madrid apartment. Simplistic and calm, light and airy. Their art collection boasts the names of Diane Arbus, Wolfgang Tillmans, Juergen Teller, Tom of Finland and Pierre Paulin... Just to name a few.

In a world of chaos, sometimes a crisp canvas can create the most inspiration.

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Photos: Apartment Therapy

You spin me right round baby...

Pink in pictures... Some things that get our wheels turning this week.

From top... 1. Reading Russh Magazine and being reminded that LIFE IS GOOD. 2. Gwen Stefani in PAIGE DENIM faded polka dot jeans. We want those jeans. 3. Artwork by Melbourne artist WENDY JUNE - She is an artist, illustrator and designer who puts her mark on prints, cards, tea towels, you name it. 4. FLASHBACK - Remembering when Naomi Campbell fell in those amazing Vivienne Westwood heels.

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