Helen Cho Creative

Thinking lately why we wear the things we wear. I’m not a materialistic person, my style has always been minimal, monochromatic, but the few accessories I wear, I wear on a ritualistic and daily basis.

I’ve worn these earrings EVERY DAY for…6? 7 years? Have 3 other pairs, including the same ones with in a dark patina, but every time I try something else, I go back to these. I get compliments on them all the time still to this day.

I love them, adore Gillian, the person responsible for these. She’s an amazing human, even took the time to go through how she makes them with me.

I highly recommend anything she makes, her pieces are stunning and so her. Putting these on starts my day right. :)

The ring is made by and was given to me by and , another piece I’ve worn every day for years. It’s one of the most thoughtful gifts I’ve ever received. This commission is me in a nutshell: horses, flowers and my logo. You should see the tan line, it’s intense. I love it.

The bracelet was given to me by my first boyfriend 20 years ago. Poor guy had such a hard time finding someone who could engrave my Korean name into it. A+ for effort because he got it done. ❤️

Made the shirt I’m wearing from a great stretch denim from . I miss shopping there. Looking forward to being inspired in their store again in the future. Need to make more of these.

Support local makers, any makers. The right ones put a lot of love into what they put out into the world. The price is small considering what you’re getting. ❤️

Musical inspirations continued…

Been listening to mostly electronic instrumentals lately to get into the flow (surprise surprise) because it’s been a real struggle lately, but THE NEW FABRICS ARE HERE and the vibrant colours are doing great things for my brain.

If you have any recommendations to add to this list, please do. There’s lots of work ahead!

Madlib - Madvillany Instrumentals - Curls
Diplo - Florida Sarah
The Field - The whole Cupid’s Head album
Aphex Twin - Selected Soundcloud Works 2015 (he apparently added more to it in 2020!)
Radiohead - I Am Citizen Insane
Boards of Canada - Telephasic Workshop
Diplo - Sarah
Roots Manuva - No Strings (Intro)