be inspired.

be inspired. A shop based on imitation and inspiration in design There is a fine line between imitating or being inspired by a design.

It is a much debated element in the design world, but it isn’t necessarily a bad thing. When a design is being imitated or used as inspiration, it is in a way bringing honor to the designer and the value of the design rises (resulting sometimes in iconic pieces). Therefore we should embrace being inspired and bring transparency to this process instead of hiding it. Bringing this together in a seasonly shop offering the variety of ‘inspired’ designs and history.

looking for a christmas gift? we have some pretty cool gift ideas available at our store. Such as this Jack Spade iPhon...
12/15/2013

looking for a christmas gift? we have some pretty cool gift ideas available at our store. Such as this Jack Spade iPhone cover from the 'chinatown collection', € 24

our blog/website is online! feel free to drop us a line with your comments and inspirations.
12/15/2013

our blog/website is online! feel free to drop us a line with your comments and inspirations.

This winter season, the original featured product is the China plaid polyester bag. This bag is traditionally used by Chinese mine workers as a travel bag, but can now be spotted on the arms of many fashionistas.

a last sneak-peek into the store before our grand opening tomorrow morning!
12/15/2013

a last sneak-peek into the store before our grand opening tomorrow morning!

a difficult choice! Céline (2100€), Stella McCartney (1040€) and Zara (90€)
12/15/2013

a difficult choice! Céline (2100€), Stella McCartney (1040€) and Zara (90€)

we ❤️ this ELLE china plaid shoot!!! Everything will be available in the 'be inspired' store from tomorrow morning on!
12/15/2013

we ❤️ this ELLE china plaid shoot!!! Everything will be available in the 'be inspired' store from tomorrow morning on!

12/15/2013

The company has taken a clever new approach to knockoffs: if you can't beat 'em, parody 'em.

The sidewalks of New York's Soho neighborhood are cluttered with vendors selling copies of bags by Kate Spade and its masculine counterpart, Jack Spade -- often right outside the pair's respective boutiques. Despite new legislation, legal actions, and periodic police raids, urban counterfeits are a...

We will also be selling designer furniture at our store. This remarkable piece is from Paola Navone. It is made from the...
12/15/2013

We will also be selling designer furniture at our store. This remarkable piece is from Paola Navone. It is made from the exact same fabric and pattern of the china plaid bag. Retail price: 400€

It sure is a trend! What are your thoughts about the 'migrant-worker plaid'? Will you be inspired by it?
12/15/2013

It sure is a trend! What are your thoughts about the 'migrant-worker plaid'? Will you be inspired by it?

Some of the looks on the street at Paris Fashion Week were evocative of a certain plaid pattern that's ubiquitous in China.

on the runway earlier this year. In store tomorrow! Céline plaid collection, we have a few pieces available. Price start...
12/15/2013

on the runway earlier this year. In store tomorrow! Céline plaid collection, we have a few pieces available. Price start from 1100€ and up.

YES or NO? doubting if we should have this in store or not. What do you think?
12/15/2013

YES or NO? doubting if we should have this in store or not. What do you think?

a sneak-peek of the inside of the store! We are very excited to welcome all of you tomorrow from 10am! See you soon!
12/15/2013

a sneak-peek of the inside of the store! We are very excited to welcome all of you tomorrow from 10am! See you soon!

today we revealed the windows, tomorrow we will be opening up the doors! ⏰
12/15/2013

today we revealed the windows, tomorrow we will be opening up the doors! ⏰

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