The visualization of sound is always a mesmerizing sight, as is the blur of buzzing static that can inhabit your tv screen. What we love so much about these bags from Industry is that while they’re named for their sound-like patterns, they’re also reminiscent of a modern ikat print. With both stylistic ideas being on trend these bags have high appeal whether you’re looking to reference a tribal, ethnic vibe or a more offbeat sound-influenced pattern, making them a versatile and fun addition to your wardrobe.

These watches from May28th are truly one of a kind. Made in Canada with love, a stellar pattern palette and an equally appealing price tag, these wrist accessories are a reminder that the watch isn’t going away anytime soon, even if your smart phone is getting the first glance. Each covetable Swatch-like piece is bedecked in a one of a kind pattern, a plastic face and an elastic band, costing only $39. We can see Urban and every other creative boutique jumping on these accessories, as they’re the perfect way to revive a fashion statement without breaking the bank.

Hayden-Harnett has always been a personal favorite. Their modern styles and retro color palettes always merge the best of both worlds- from handbags to swim suits to your basic everyday skirt. In recent years, the Greenpoint headquartered company has expanded their line to include clothing and accessories in addition to a full line of patterns! This weekend, they’re hosting their bi-annual KAPOW! spring cleaning sale, where they’ll be offering samples and warehouse oddities along with past season merchandise at up to 80% off. Head over to one their two NYC locations to see what treasures you can dig up.

Brooklyn: 211 Franklin St (& Freeman)

Nolita: 253 Elizabeth St. (& Houston)

Saving money is certainly in style this season, and now so are piggy banks. Since everyone is pinching pennies, Argentine designers have transformed the kiddie version of a 401k into a design object for the style and money conscious. The colorful swine are dominating Buenos Aires’ boutiques, including Tienda Palacio, Puntos en el Espacio and Materia Urbana. Local kitsch brand Casicursi created two of our favorite piggys – one covered in leopard print, another in red and blue paisley. These two patterns have been dominating international trends, but look fresh when used in this unexpected way. Malba (Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires), the premier modern art museum in Argentina, features colorful leather piggys in the must-see museum shop. The leather material of these banks celebrates the culture’s most popular [...]

Tape measures can be used for more than just sizing up material — in some cases they are the material. Fusing pop art vibrancy with everyday functionality, the tool responsible for measuring our daily lives is stepping out from behind the scenes to claim a bit of creative recognition. We first noticed ruler art on the streets of Palermo Soho, where brightly colored suspenders popped up at a local craft fair. Inside the walls of Tienda Palacio, a trendy Buenos Aires boutique, folded flower pendants and resin keychain accessories reclaim the traditional notion of a tchotchke.

The fine art world hasn’t been exempt from the trend. In 2008, Debbie Smyth of Ireland, combined black and white tape measures to form magnificent geometric woven prisms. Using less malleable materials, a unique wall hanging featured at this [...]