Archive | December, 2011
· ART ·
Andrea Mary Marshall’s Toxic Women ExhibitionIt was not too long ago that featured some of Andrea Mary Marshall’s work here, but she recently had a solo exhibition in New York titled, “Toxic Women” which showed a large body of work. Through a series of provocative self-portraits rendered as paintings, photographs, and film, Marshall examines the intersection of identity, female sexuality, [...]
· PHOTOGRAPHY, STILL LIFE ·
Jean-Francois de Witte’s Still Life PhotographyPlating and food presentation are taken to another level in Jean-Francois de Witte‘s photographs. While the bulk of his work is in the advertising and editorial realm, this latest series showcases the Belgian photographer and
· MUSIC ·
2012 New Year’s TrendMixIllustration by Beatthepulp 2012 New Year’s TrendMix Ring in the new year with ringing ears. 2012 promises to be a bountiful year of new artists, new albums, and new obsessions, but let us say farewell to 2011 by celebrating favorite Trendland finds and
· ART, FASHION, STORE ·
Louis Vuitton’s Maroquinaris ZoologicaeI don’t know what’s harder—chopping up heaps of Louis Vuitton bags or coming up with creation after amazing creation of creatures from the parts. British artist Billie Achilleos had to do both of these when she was commissioned for the luxury fashion house’s Maroquinaris Zoologicae, celebrating their 100th anniversary in the
· GRAPHIC DESIGN, PHOTOGRAPHY ·
Oneighty Creative ‘Unveiling the Process for Client…’Seeing others’ creative chaos is very inspiring. London based design studio Oneighty Creative, created this series for “unveiling the process” of creativity and brand creation to their clients. Photographed by Adrian Ray, the process and visuals came out stunning!
· EXHIBITION, FINE ART ·
James Mollison Cocoa Pickers Series for Issey MiyakeIssey Miyake asked Kenyan photographer James Mollison to contribute to an exhibition on Chocolate, he was curating (in 07) with the designer Naoto Fukasawa. Chocolate in Japan has become a luxury product with organized tastings- similar to wine. So, Mollison decided it would be interesting to explore the
· EDITORIAL ·
Meghan Collison by Ben Toms [Vogue Russia]We are definitely going back to the 50s! In this editorial for Vogue Russia, stylist Katie Shillingford beautifully styled the new face of Prada Meghan Collison in elegant ladylike style shot by Ben Toms.
· GRAPHIC DESIGN ·
Morbus Alphabet by Pallavi GuptaParsons illustration student Pallavi Gupta sent us her latest work “Morbus Alphabet”, to review. The typographic series is a study of disease and medicine. Each letter is a representation of one of the 26 diseases chosen. An alphabet book for adults, with the same simplicity, but a different kind of visual information. A major motive [...]
· MODELS, VIDEO ·
2012 Mercedes SL Roadster x Lara Stone VideoToday Mercedes-Benz USA announced the 2012 Fashion Collaboration starring the new SL Roadster with Lara Stone in Calvin Klein Collection, captured by Alex Prager. The 2012 Mercedes-Benz Icons of Style images by Alex Prager can be described as: A beautiful woman stands alone in the desert, suitcases in hand. Yet in this 21st century update [...]
· EDITORIAL ·
Magdalena Frackowiak by Sharif Hamza for Vogue Nippon February 2012I am absolutely loving the palette and location of this editorial titled “Passion for Pastel” for Vogue Nippon’s February 2012 issue. Featuring model Magdalena Frackowiak photographed by Sharif Hamza and styled Giovanna Battaglia, the editorial projects an optimistic and retro springtime vibe.
· SHOP ·
Rimowa & Moncler ‘Go on Holiday’ SuitcaseGerman travel case brand Rimowa completely reinterpreted and customized its classic trolley the ‘Classic flight’ for Moncler. The result is a light and functional case, essential in its design and versatile in its usage possibilities. The ultra-resistant, chrome-plated aircraft aluminum exterior includes a
· PHOTOGRAPHY ·
Splash 2012 Calender by Tejal PatniPhotographer Tejal Patni takes the concept of new beginnings to conceptualize a 2012 calendar for fashion brand Splash. Heavily influenced by B-movie sci-fi clichés, the calendar asks: are we destined to revisit our same life choices, or will we truly create a new beginning? You may remember Tejal Patni’s work from a previous post we [...]