Out of Africa
A New Direction comes from Africa (the set design) landing in Modern Weekly China (the magazine). Photographer: Brett Lloyd, Photography assistance: Peter Fingleton/ Styling: Niklas Bildstein Zaar, styling assistance: Margaux Sirejacob, Agatha Kowalewski, Sarah Schofield/ Model: Sylvester Ulv (FM)/ images via thefashionisto.com.
Doll Matches
Kokeshi Dolls by Hiromi Hirasaka
If you’re not familiar with the terminology, kokeshi referes to a genre of Japanese traditional dolls. The dolls are handmade from wood, have a simple trunk and a painted face. These dolls have no arms or legs (similar to the Russian dolls), the cilindrical body is adorned with various decorative motifs and the bottom is marked with the signature of the artist. This way, the main focus turns to the head and the expression of the face.
The Osaka-based artist Hiromi Hirasaka borrows the kokeshi concept to design something mundane and unexpected – matches. From matchsticks to matchbox design, we can notice a great attention for detail and of course, a note of humour.
That’s one of those emotional objects that is impossible to ignore and, to be sincere, you don’t really want to light them up.
images source: thedieline.com
Kaleidoscope Style
I love black & white for men. The graphic details are fresh, powerful, sophisticated – I think it’s a perfect mix for Summer 2013. Above, I’ve made a small selection from Kaleidoscope Style editorial, in Gun L’Homme Magazine.
Photographer: Kay Smith/ Styling: Aurore Donguy/ Hair-style: Michael Marenco/ Makeup: Lila Guéant/ Models: Lucas Valerdi (Nathalie Models), Arthur Defays (MGM)/ images via thefashionisto.com.
Summer’s Most Interesting Shoes
Celine, S/S 2013
Celine, S/S 2013
Acne, S/S 2013
Acne, S/S 2013
Maison Martin Margiela, S/S 2013
Christopher Kane, S/S 2013
Comme des Garcons, S/S 2013
Prada, S/S 2013
Prada, S/S 2013
Prada, S/S 2013
Marc Jacobs, S/S 2013
Louise Gray, S/S 2013
Meadham Kirchhoff, S/S 2013
Meadham Kirchhoff, S/S 2013
Marios Schwab, S/S 2013
Alexander Wang, S/S 2013
J.W.Anderson, S/S 2013
Prabal Gurung, S/S 2013
Louis Vuitton, S/S 2013
Rick Owens, S/S 2013
images via vogue.com
The Anatomy Lesson
Tomasz Pietek - Muscle Skin Suit
The Human Body plastinated by Dalian Hoffen Bio-Technique Laboratory
Exposed anatomy remains a hot topic these days. Plastination is a technique used in anatomy to preserve bodies or body parts, first developed by Gunther von Hagens (1977). The water and fat are replaced by certain plastics, yielding specimens that can be touched, do not smell or decay, and even retain most properties of the original sample. The Human Body Exhibition, featured in various cities around Europe (currently on show in Bucharest, Antipa museum), contains specimens donated in accordance with Chinese law to the Dalian Hoffen Biotechnique Laboratory. DHBL engages in research and innovation of the Plastination technique and produces, preserves and provides specimens to medical schools and the general public for educational purposes.
In the meantime,Tomasz Pietek, a Polish designer, illustrator and animator, creates the muscle skin suit, a challenging outfit designed for bikers everywhere (and not just for them).
Born some time ago (from “our passion for cycling and graphic design”), the prototype designed by Pietek was recently put into production. Now the concept evolves in many variants, from short to full body muscle suits, to arm warmers or leg warmers (check out the muscleskinsuit.com).
muscle skin suit pictures via behance.net
Only Girl in the World, the editorial in L’Officiel Singapore, May issue, is a tribute to nature, to boho style and the feminine glamour of the 70s. Despite the nostalgic approach, I’ve also spotted here some powerful images.
Photo: Chuando & Frey/ styling: Jack Wang and Jumius Wong/model: Jasmin Jalo/ images via fashiongonerogue.com.
Black & White
Black & White editorial in WAD magazine #56 / Photographer: Hayley Louisa Brown/ Styling: Alex Sossah/ Models: Omari Dixon, Michael McCaughley/images via thefashionisto.com.
