Design a Wrapping Paper Competition

To Celebrate 10 years in business, we are running a design a wrapping paper competition. The winner will not only get his/her design published and sold worldwide but will also receive £200 and a goody bag from us.

Closing date for entries 1st July 2013 and the winner will be announced 15th July 2013.

All entries must be in a low res PDF format, no larger than 1MB to emma@nineteenseventythree.com

Good Luck!!!!

Terms and conditions Nineteen Seventy Three Ltd will own the paper rights to the winning design for the duration of 3 years. The competition is open world wide. The winning designer will receive a one off prize payment of £200.

Material Girl

I REALLY want this multi logo Stussy Sweat from Topshop but have missed out, I was too late so I can only look at this pic!!!

I love this Victoria Beckham shirt

and this beautiful gold and black dress by Nanuska

I need this cute duck timer by Alessi, it comes in black, yellow or white.

Check out this cushion, perfect colours!!

I want this tiny cute tattoo!!!

Because It's Friday Neneh Cherry - Buffalo Stance

Interview Lotta Nieminen

What is your greatest achievement?

Winning a big bulky PC at age 12 in a competition where kids were asked to design their own 12-page magazine.

How would you describe your work/style to someone who hadn't seen it?

My illustrations are textured, detailed and rich in color. My designs are simple, clean and often more restricted in terms of color palette.

What piece of advice would you give your 15 year old self?

Relax. It'll never be worse than this.

When are you happiest?

In bed on the occasional Sunday morning, after a well slept night, without having anywhere to go or anything to do.

What's the worst job you have ever had?

Selling tights at a department store at age 15 as a summer job. Knowing that much about pantyhose is a waste of brain space.

Who would play you in the movie of your life?

As long as Wes Anderson directs it, I'll leave the casting up to him.

What is your Karaoke song?

"I Wanna Dance With Somebody" by Whitney Houston. Although if I start playing it at a party, it's usually a cue for me to stop drinking.

What do you dislike most about popular culture?

The publishing of the filthy celebrity gossip magazines I always buy at the airport.

What is the greatest invention of all time?

Avocado on toast.

If you didn't do what you do, what would you do?

After graduation, I applied to study not only graphic design, but also geography and French linguistics. Maybe a French speaking geographer?

www.lottanieminen.com

Material Girl

Spring has sprung thank god so at last we can wear less clothes and more colours starting with hip anema essie nail varnish, GORGEOUS, I need it.

Or if you are feeling less colourful chinchilly by essie. 

Now for a bit of beach wear, bikini by Zimmermann

Hello, check out this amazing beach towel by Zimmermann.

I love this anchor bracelet

I want this onesie.......sooo cosy!!

Because It's Friday Gwen Guthrie - Peanut Butter

Interview Leah Greenberg

What is your greatest achievement?

Im beginning to have awesome people contact me with fun illustration work.

How would you describe your work/style to someone who hasn't seen it?

I like to bring inanimate objects to life. I like to contrast between clean shapes and hand drawn textures. I try to keep my images happy and colourful. I like drawing fruit.

What piece of advice would you give your 15 year old self?

Dump him!

When are you happiest?

I am happiest when I am in my studio, listening to music, and crossing tasks off my checklist.

What is the worst job you have ever had?

I've been pretty lucky with part time jobs. My last job was working as a receptionist in a fancy hair salon, the people I worked with were fun and creative. Having great co-workers makes all the difference when working a job that has nothing to do with anything you're interested in.

Who would play you in the movie of your life?

Chloe Sevigny!

What is your Karaoke song?

Although I'm too bashful to actually sing, I'd love to belt out Party in the USA by Ms. Miley Cyrus.

What do you dislike most about popular culture?

The resurgence of the boy band and the inevitability of the man band.

What is the greatest invention of all time?

Wacom Tablet.

If you didn't do what you do, what would you do?

I wouldn't mind writing a series of short stories about the trials and tribulations of a Beatles cover band.

 

www.leah-greenberg.com

Amazing New Ranges

1973 are very proud to show off our NEW ranges!!!!

Introducing Pintachan view the full AMAZING range on our website www.nineteenseventythree.com

Pablo

Introducing Aurelie Guillerey view the full GORGEOUS range on our website www.nineteenseventythree.com

Aurelie Guillerey

Because it's Friday Ten City

Interview Judy Kaufmann

What is your greatest achievement?

To have achieved the quality of life that I aspire to have, with my boyfriend who is also freelance. I'm glad to live in a city like Barcelona, which allows the freedom to move everywhere by bike, and to live in a small town with lots of things happening.

How would you describe your work/style to someone who hadn't seen it?

My style is colourful, sometimes conceptual and many times has to do with repetition drawings.

What piece of advice would you give your 15 year old self?

1. Listen to good music

2. The time you spend drawing is proportional to the quality of your artwork.

3. The time you spend traveling is proportional to the quantity of inspiration.

When are you happiest?

At home , chatting with my boyfriend with a glass of wine.

What is the worst job you have ever had?

I think that when I was an Art Director in a multinational advertising company in Barcelona.

Who would play you in the movie of your life?

The bed ;)

What is your Karaoke song?

Definitely any song of Pulp.

What do you dislike most about popular culture?

The copy/paste culture.

What is the greatest invention of all time?

Definitely internet.

If you didn't do what you do, what would you do?

I would loved to have had the talent to be a contemporary dancer.

www.judykaufmann.com

Watch Out London

A big special mention needs to go out to the AMAZING Holly who has just left 1973 after just over 3 years to become a costume stylist up in the big city. We were very sad to see her leave but excited for her as she will be doing what she loves. She did a great job setting up our social media and running our webshop and we are indebted to her for all the hard work she did. We will miss her cool ways, her loose tongue but most of all her general loviness. Go get em Holly x

Material Girl

This week I want quite a lot starting with this gorgeous Stella Jean skirt

this Topshop sweat,

this gorgeous Lanvin suit

and this STYLISH Kenzo dress with the logo written in Tigers.......genius!!!

I need this Kartell Lampshade

this simple phone cover, obviously with the letter E

and am desperate for some very effective wrinkle removing cream.......this one any good???????