Stumbled across the work of photographer Lissy Laricchia via ‘The Jealous Curator’ blog. Her images are beautiful, ethereal examples of visual storytelling.
Oh, I want our look book NOW!
Stumbled across the work of photographer Lissy Laricchia via ‘The Jealous Curator’ blog. Her images are beautiful, ethereal examples of visual storytelling.
Oh, I want our look book NOW!
Poignant archival photography project by Jon Crispin documenting the lost/forgotten items of Willard Asylum long-term patients.
Beautiful, subtle and aged colour palette inspiration.
Silke Otto-Knapp.
Muted beauty, juxtaposing deliberate staging and veiling of figures and objects.
‘…elements often appear as overlapping veils, building the image out of so many ghostly and insubstantial fragments.’
Michael Archer
The layering of disparate images of objects and people ring true with current collections in the process of creation. Aspects of vestiges, and a reverence for times past.
‘Charmed Life - the solace of objects’ is such a thought provoking exhibition housed at The Wellcome Collection, and really feeds in to the way we endeavour to make work.
amulet |ˈamyəlit|
noun
an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease.
ORIGIN late 16th cent.: from Latin amuletum, of unknown origin.
Amulets have appeared throughout history and across many cultures in an infinite variety of forms. Each has been invested with the hope or belief that it could somehow mediate on behalf of its owner. They are tiny embodiments of the anxieties we feel about our human frailties, their assumed powers often drawing on the dark arts of superstition and magic.
Yet another exquisite example of historical costume design and vintage jewellery in HBO’s adaptation of ‘Mildred Pierce’.
It’s already obvious how much inspiration we draw from the past. Our favourite periods in history span from late Victorian to the Second World War so watching ‘Boardwalk Empire’ is just too perfect.
The attention to detail in the jewellery, accessories and costumes (especially the showgirl costumes) are just incredible.
The Folkestone Warren through to Dover.
More ideas for ‘Aviary Girls’, styling and look books.
(Source: qymaen)
Just starting to work on some collaborative projects, and thinking about what kind of girls are Aviary girls.
The photography of India Hobson captures the essence of what we imagine them to be.
Maude’s indomitable spirit, and her eclectic style teamed with Cat Steven’s soundtrack is a match made in heaven.
