Inspiration: Sterling Ruby's Paint Splatters At Raf Simons

Say what you will about one of our favorite design moments of the 80s, the paint splatter (second only to "shapes" in it's neon brilliance); we're in love with artist Sterling Ruby's reimagining of designer Raf Simons Tokyo boutique...

To us, this doesn't read as nostalgia or irony so much as a great use of random pattern. We can even see this translating beautifully to living space; the blue-on-white is reminiscent of a certain decorator's penchant for busy but classic prints.

What do you think?

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Looks like someone executed the Blue Diva Plavalaguna in there...

posted by bepsf on October 31st 2008 at 8:23am
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posted by KEEHNAN on October 31st 2008 at 8:51am
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Ahhhh... I was just in Tokyo last week and saw the Raf boutique... so stunning at night. Beautiful for retail, but I couldn't imagine it in my own home.

posted by canadian in swedish clothing on October 31st 2008 at 9:04am
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I was never a fan of the splatter paint look back in the 80s...and I'm still not.

posted by suzy8track on November 1st 2008 at 6:31am
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I was going to say looks like the J. Geils Band had invaded, but they really don't splatter any paint until about minute 3.

posted by K T G on November 2nd 2008 at 6:50am
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