Soon to come are a lion, beetle, and whale. SO NEAT!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Designer Highlight: Maximo Riero
All I can say is I WANT!!!!! I would need an incredibly large house to have room for the octopus version. Maximo is a photographer, painter, sculptor, and peot. You can see this renaissance man's pure t
Artist Highlight: Florentijn Hofman
Florentijn Hofman is a Roterdam based artist who creates amazing sculptures of cartoon like figures that are oversized and placed in situations that evoke thought in viewers.
His latest piece is a giant bunny made of locally made shingles, and placed in Örebro, Sweden, and was meant to challenge peoples perceptions on public space.
His latest piece is a giant bunny made of locally made shingles, and placed in Örebro, Sweden, and was meant to challenge peoples perceptions on public space.
This bear named Steelman, is in Steelman Amsterdam and is 11 feet tall, and made of concrete.
The "Rubber Duck" is in Osaka Japan. It is an inflatable fellow who was built to help relieve tension and stress by being non discriminant, and has no political connotation.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
The Mad Men Effect
Mad men, with 16 Emmy nominations, has become a hit show with compelling characters who OFCOURSE wear incredible clothing. It is easy to see how such sharp suits, and complex lingerie could influence a post economic meltdown ridden world. People were getting bored of simplicity and want new garments to mix and match. Vogue and GQ are showering their editorials in 1960's apparel including tortoise shell glasses and fedoras. This show has not only influenced the fashion industry, but has influenced new television dramas including Pan Am, and the Playboy
Banana Republic has created an entire collection based off the show, which is self titled, and is selling out fast!
Leopard Print Satchel
$250.00
Banana Republic's Mad Men Collection
49.50
From Michael Kors because he loved Mad Men so much
From People Magazine, Naming Mad Men the best dressed TV show.
Kate Spade at NYC fashion week, RTW Fall 2011
I WANT the zebra gloves and piano clutch
Marc by Marc Jacobs, Fall 2011
Dolce and Gabanna's newest campaign with Betty Draper hair and makeup.
The influence is even shown in cheapo brands like Forever 21 and H&M!
Forever 21
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
The New Gypsies.
A new series of photos by Iain Mckell titles "The New Gypsies."
I found it thought provoking, historical yet new, and slightly magical.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
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