James Springall is a London-based artist who likes to combine things to create ambiguous and unsettling images. In the series "In The End All Things Will Be Known," Springall juxtaposes fortune cookie messages to vintage images in a way that will make you laugh, smile, cry, think deeply or scratch your head in confusion. So is happiness a fortune cookie? In spite…
Happy Halloween from Lola Who! What is it about masks? Wandering through the rows of vintage masks below, you can almost smell the cheap plastic and floppy rubber, wince at the garish paint, catch a sudden low, menacing laugh. Which role will you play? Are you the masked, or the spooked? The hidden identities, the obscured intentions, the gaping eye…
These GIFs by Cari Vander Yacht combine yellowed vintage photograph found in thrift stores and cartoon-like graphics that once put together, create nostalgic and humorous animations. With unexpected twists and turns, these animations tell a mid-century story of American suburban culture, filled with comfort and stability. Words by Hillary Loucks Check out Cari Vander Yacht's portfolio…
It's always refreshing to see the coolly serious in a more relaxed, casual setting. The first time you saw your straitlaced boss down a drink and crack a few jokes. The bloopers reel for a period epic. A solemn event suddenly pierced by a well-timed comment. These moments serve to bring out another side of those you had previously imagined…
Bikini Day on July 5th celebrates the iconic swimsuit that women have been wearing since its reveal on this day in 1946. Making its debut on the beaches of southern France, the history of the bikini is wrought with contention. It is not entirely clear who the original inventor of the itty-bitty swimsuit was, with arguments for both Louis Reard,…
On June 26, the U.S. Supreme Court declared same-sex marriage a human right throughout the United States. No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice, and family" Justice Anthony M. Kennedy wrote in this historic decision. "In forming a marital union, two people become something greater than once they were.…
Not only did actress Marilyn Monroe have inspirational wisdom, but she was also a yoga devotee. Marilyn apparently learned yoga with Eugenie V. Peterson, widely known as Indra Devi, and is regarded by many as the "First Lady of Yoga". According to author Stefanie Syman, in The Story of Yoga in America, Marilyn told the press in 1956 that yoga was a permanent part of her workout routine. In any case, Marilyn Monroe was a yogi!
Carlotta Cardana's ongoing photographic series "Modern Couples" depicts couples, that she met at Mod events in London, who participate in Mod inspired style in contemporary culture. Moda derivative of modernist is not just a fashion style, but an identity and way of being that is a culture in itself and a reflection of the individuals. According to Cadarna, Mod aesthetics…
Lonelydots summer 2015 lookbook is all about creating the perfect mix of 70s vintage with a contemporary influence. The "Stone Free" collection takes us to a bohemian-disco paradise; with flowing and playful rompers, shorts, head ties, and other 70s inspired pieces. If you want to stand out and make a statement, Lonelydots collection delivers the trippy clothes that we love.