Elena Corchero is an experienced fashion and interaction designer with a fine arts background and specialist knowledge in smart textiles through work on wearable technologies as a research associate in MIT Media Lab Europe Human Connectedness. Recently graduated from MA Textile Futures at Central Saint Martins, Elena has developed new aesthetics for solar wearable technologies, inspired in tradition and antique embellishment techniques.

Stunning ‘wall wear‘ by Janick of Creativadoration, jewellery (Nea Jewellery) and Graphic designer (Fonetik) - Featuring metal flowers in cross-stitch and embroidery, framed in embroidery hoops (wooden new, vintage metal and wood).

1. recycled from used camera components, by re:vision.
2. cork cuff explores natural cork as a wearable material.
100% recycled and recyclable, by Studio 1a.m.
3. recycled from stainless steel rulers, by individual icons.

Nervous System is a collaborative design studio composed of Jessica Rosenkrantz (architecture+biology) and Jesse Louis-Rosenberg (math, MIT) whose focus is exploring algorithmic design.
“We draw our inspiration from the natural forms and processes around us. Through the computer, we translate our influences into interactive tools which we can used to explore an infinite range of designs.“

Since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and love is in the air,
here’s a selection of handmade rings for you to swoon over.
1. soop 2. jenny windler | shop 3. octopus me
4. elvira mateu 5. colleen baran 6. brookerpie
7. recycled rings 8. treanelli 9. greenbelts 10. elisa shere
* handmade rings

I can never get enough of cute felted accessories, perfect for adding a little colour to dark winter fashion.
Vânia Barbosa, Porto Portugal : etsy | flickr | blog

Amazing one-of-a-kind handmade felt / crochet accessories (kjoo*) by Maria Ribeiro,
Graphic Designer with a passion for illustration and crafts from Portugal.
‘I discovered the better material in the world, the hand made felt, and since that happened I just can’t stop to try different combinations.‘

Suzanne Smith is a Glasgow based designer and creator of exquisite jewellery and decorative objects.
Her work is based on the tradition of taking Afternoon Tea and this theme has evolved to inspire her range of felt cakes and chocolates; table decorations and jewellery. Using a variety of materials including felt, vintage lace, paper and ribbons, Suzanne aims to capture the nostalgia of times past through the recycling of vintage materials and memories into quirky and eclectic objects.

100% Inedible Jewelry, ‘hand-sculpted treats for the food obsessed’
created by the sisters (Jessica & Susan Partain) infused by their love of food and miniatures.

* see these delicious goodies via The Butterfly Collector