Gauche Protocol- Typographic Scarves Made From Army Surplus

An advertising Art Director and Copywriter have just started their own fashion label, with type and a twist.



German-born copywriter Annette Spörel has collaborated with Catalan graphic designer/art director Saül Serradesanferm (both shown above) to start an interesting unisex fashion accessory label named GAUCHE PROTOCOL. The Barcelona-based brand is dedicated to sourcing new and recycled army surplus and transforming it through the application of text.



They have begun the line with seven 100% wool scarves whose patterns are printed snippets of conversation. Produced in limited editions of 300 each, the scarves can be worn by men or women and in numerous ways.




According to their website, their selection is made based on "a profound love for the written word and an intuitive sense for the popular, the unpopular and the workings of contemporary interpersonal communication". Sounds like advertising creatives to me :)

Claim Your Right To be Contemporary scarf:

Reach Out For The Greater Good scarf:

This Is Only The Beginning scarf:

As Long As It Looks Good scarf:

I Am Not Who you Are Looking For scarf:

I Don't Break Hearts scarf:

I Don't Know scarf:


Scarves are just the beginning... belts, bags and other items will be added to the collection soon.


GAUCHE PROTOCOL scarves are currently available at the following stores:

•HAMPTONS, Passeig del Born 24 (Born), Barcelona, Spain
•SUSPECT, Passatge del Crèdit 8 (Gòtic), Barcelona, Spain
•THEGOMEZ, Bulevard Rosa, Local 10, Passeig de Gràcia 55-57 (Eixample), Barcelona, Spain
•DOBLE A, C/ Fuencarral 45, Madrid, Spain
•LABORATORIO CAPRI, Via Ignazio Cerio 6, Capri, Italy

and online here at Not Just A Label.

Coloring Book Couture. Dressing Between The Lines In A Dress You Color In Yourself.

Amsterdam-based graphic designer Michiel Schuurman and and textile designer Berber Soepboer collaborated on this fabulous bit of Fashion DIY.



The "Colour-In" dress is a black and white graphic print dress that is actually sold with colored textile markers, so you can color in the pattern yourself.




Fifty dresses were produced in four different sizes and if, still available, they run 238 euros (without shipping).


The completed dress below was colored in by Michiel, but you can do yours any way you'd like:



Sizes in cm:
- A: chest 81,6 cm, waist 58,4 cm, base width 164,8 cm
- B: chest 89,6 cm, waist 66,4 cm, base width 172,8 cm
- C: chest 97,6 cm, waist 74,4 cm, base width 180,8 cm
- D: chest 105,6 cm, waist 82,4 cm, base width 188,8 cm
and in inches:
- A: chest 32.1 in., waist 23 in., base width 64.9 in.
- B: chest 35.3 in., waist 26.1 in., base width 68 in.
- C: chest 38.4 in., waist 29.3 in., base width 71.2 in.
- D: chest 41.6 in., waist 32.4 in., base width 74.3 in.

Order a dress by sending an email to soepboerschuurman@gmail.com mentioning your name, address, number and size.

Relax Like Royalty In This Moroccan-Style Rental Home On The Island Of Bequia

The Mangwana House (also known as The Bequia House) designed by Edgley Design is a large modern and inviting home in a stunning locale, available for rent or for photoshoots through Grenadine Escape.



The five bedroom villa is situated on a steep hillside in dense forest on the island of Bequia in the Caribbean with breathtaking views.





The design is inspired by traditional Moroccan courtyard houses, where a series of intimate spaces surround water, providing shelter from the sun throughout the day and cooling humidity from the pool.







Each bedroom tower has a living space below and a private access stair.




To the north of the courtyard a large hall provides eating and dining areas, and creates a sequence of spaces from a delicate balcony entrance suspended high over the treetops, through the public hall to the private towers beyond.




This stunning home sleeps a max of 12, is located between Friendship Bay and Lower Bay, Bequia and is a 7 minute drive to the beachfront. It has spectacular 300 degree views over the Grenadines, and an incredibly inviting Infinity pool that faces south.



You enter Mangwana at mezzanine level directly into a vast living area with vaulted ceiling, open- plan kitchen and magnificent 16 ft high Brazilian hardwood doors which in turn open onto the pool and frame one of the villa’s many stunning views. Rental includes maid service and the use of a Jeep.




Winter Rate DECEMBER 1 - APRIL 15 (7 nights min.) : USD $12,500 per week
Summer Rate APRIL 16 - NOVEMBER 30 (5 nights min.) : USD $10,000 per week

For more details about the booking the house, as well as more images, visit Grenadine Escape.