Papayapie

Every now and then I come across a designer who creates beautiful and innovative things, and when it involves the use of recycled and vintage fabrics (pro-eco) - I pretty much become a fan straight away. Papayapie is a label created by a talented Italian designer named Paolo Idrontino, who graduated from Central St Martins College in London after spending 10 years working in visual arts and design. Her inspiration comes from handicraft methods, fabrics, vintage dresses, costumes, jabots and frills, and she is passionate about supporting eco-friendly and sustainable design.

Here are some snippets of some of my favourites from her various collections, all so different, quirky, and totally wearable. She's alway interested in any big ideas, and for people who want hand-made custom accessories for photo shoots, music, video, and film to contact her. Enjoy!

Nightfall Collection

( Clockwise from top left: Audra collar, Viktor necktie, Hora neckpiece, and Misjah scarf)

Dada Collection

Kabaret Collection

(Clockwise from top left: Rykel necklace, Paquin necklace, Flower headpiece, and Mad Alice headband)

Fauna Collection

(Clockwise from top left: Mimi, Momo, and Mumu black jersey cat family, Tina doorstop, Bobo fish, and Animal head brooches)