Scout & Catalogue Tie-Dye Turbans

Sometimes there are just pretty things you want to share. This is one of those days -- these tie-dye turbans aren't even available for purchase, but were a Scout & Catalogue happy mistake. And it turned out lovely.

1Band1Brand: The Music and Fashion Matchmaker

I just read the a New York Times Sunday Review piece "Generation Sell." It was creepily spot-on, successfully making me feel wholly unoriginal and inspired to rebel at the same time (though, to be fair, I want to run away screaming every time I hear the words "personal branding," so I'm already inclined). However, the fact that such a broad movement is happening everywhere from Brooklyn to Honolulu (holla!) demonstrates that our era is one of helping others while monopolizing on creativity and independence, which I have to admit, doesn't sound half bad.

Meet: 1Band1Brand. This company epitomizes what the article discusses -- that our generation is one of the small, socially conscious entrepreneurs, be them a band or a brand. This business puts people in touch with up-and-coming independent music makers and fashion brands, which followers may not have found otherwise in the sea of information called the Internet, but will certainly appreciate. Sort of a 3-in-1 example, if you will.

1Band1Brand is how I found Love Nail Tree, which I profiled on Friday. And whose necklace, Take Aim, I desperately want (pictured above).

This week, fashion label Jedidiah (which I've also mentioned previously and is pictured above) and the band Empires (pictured below) are profiled.

Be warned: You will have to subscribe to the weekly email to see the previous brands. Unless you know the tricks, like me (see previous bands and brands). But there ain't nothin' wrong with getting that email and discovering a new tune and treat each week!

Hope you all have a lovely Monday.

More Maiyet (Yay!), Side of Unreasonable Institute

1. HELLO AGAIN, MAIYET!

From Maiyet's lookbook ... So lovely.

Maiyet's target audience is someone looking for high fashion with a soul, and it has the socially conscious philosophy to back it: "Maiyet partners with companies and artisans in Colombia, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, and South Africa and marks a return to the artisanal roots of luxury while elevating an emerging generation of master craftsman."

One artisan at work in Kenya. Amazing. (Not sure what they're making. Hmmm.)

Their explanation of this picture: "Maiyet's very first prototype arrived from Nairobi in April. The hand poured brass & 18K gold vermeil ring inspired us all, and has since become a unanimous favorite."

They journey behind how the founders met and determined the concept is pretty incredible, and they tell it way better than I do. Basically, Paul worked in human rights and transitional justice for 20 years, received an award for socially conscious entrepreneurship, decided he wanted to start a business that promoted peace, and decided fashion was the best way. He then picked up Kristy, who had been president of Band of Outsiders and had had her fingers in a variety of big-name brands while exploring "tapping talent in unexpected places." Read their extended version here.

Oh, and they also partner with nonprofit Nest. So much to discover through Maiyet; I'm sure it's worth checking back often.

2. AND NICE TO MEET YOU, UNREASONABLE INSTITUTE

Speaking of awesome entrepreneurs and dreams, the Unreasonable Institute, held in Boulder (heyo, homies!) mid-summer, is a chance for the inspired to get to business. Between six weeks of think tanking and planning to networking with founders and leading figures in the field, it sounds pretty amazing. Not to mention all expenses are covered -- you've got to be that incredible. While I'm nowhere close (yet!), it's fun to check out and who knows, maybe you've got what it takes. Visit the website here.

Just Say Yes to Maiyet

Not only are Maiyet creations beautiful, but the story behind it, and its actions, are beautiful as well. I'm going to save some more pictures and the fleshed-out version of my Maiyet talk story for tomorrow, since there are so many great visuals and things to say.

Who can complain about a little pretty to start your week, (or, for me, to kick off my week's Sunday)? Tada!