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Long Island Aesthetics – From web 1.0 to 1.5

superfluff — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:44:08 +0000

I’ve noticed a lot of websites lately being redesigned; especially old corporate or business websites from 2003 or earlier. One of these websites I found when a girl was having me look up long island laser hair removal services because she wanted to take a trip out there. Apparently ‘hair removal’ is synonymous with ‘weekend vacation’. The girl is internet handicapped so I went searching and came across a group called Long Island Aesthetics. The website wasn’t the freshest design in the world and it was most definitely dated in terms of design, layout, and programming (the joys of knowing CSS instead of playing with tables). However when I checked out their Long Island page, it looked completely different. Here check it out:

Old Laser Hair Removal Long Island Page

New Laser Hair Removal Long Island Page

As you can see, the new website image is drawing on much more compelling colors and imagery to put the idea that “this is what you could look like” with their services. The website itself as a whole isn’t up to par with the amazing work I see on a daily basis, but it’s good to see these old websites stepping up to the plate for the modern age.

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The New Alice in Wonderland: Exciting News for Tim Burton Fans

Katherine — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:08:15 +0000

Newly released images of an upcoming Tim Burton production (due out in 2010) of “Alice in Wonderland” offer an alluring peek through the looking glass. Pulling in such exciting and diverse talents as Johnny Depp (seemingly one of Burton’s favorites for his ability to carry through extreme personas), Helena Bonham Carter, and Anne Hathaway. The stunning images show these classic characters recreated as envisioned by Tim Burton… though such lively and dramatic visual interpretations of characters is nothing new for the director/producer, as exhibited in some of his past works like Edward Scissorhands, Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride, Sleepy Hollow, Big Fish, Beetlejuice, and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Extreme colors and rich details in costume and makeup portrayed in the composition of the images prove that this Wonderland could be more realistic… and in that, could this possibly be more nightmarish, than the illustrations or animations before it?

Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter

: Anne Hathaway as the White Queen

: Helena Bonham Carter as the Red Queen

“Alice in Wonderland” has always been a bizarre story in a bizarre world on it’s own, and coming from the head of Tim Burton, it’s difficult to know anymore what exactly to expect. All I can say is any Tim Burton fan would be almost maniacally eager at this point about the film.

[Images via Huffington Post]

Fashion-able Exhibitions

Katherine — Thu, 28 May 2009 23:29:19 +0000

Since the past several fashion photography exhibitions at The International Center for Photography in New York City, showing amazing collections by Edward Steichen and lost photographs of Martin Munkacsi as well as the more unconventional in “Weird Beauty”, the center has moved on to exhibiting the stunning works of Richard Avedon.

An icon in the history of fashion photography, the works in this collection span his career of capturing cultural changes with the same vitality of the time, breaking the mold of what was a more reserved world of simply showing clothes. The Richard Avedon exhibition runs until September 6th [more information here], but while its appearance is an unusual occurrence in a formal exhibition setting, fashion seems to have spread beyond the ICP.

“The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of art is also exploring fashion, offering a look at the changing silhouettes and beauty ideals in relation to the changing times and culture of the times as shown in fashion photography, videos, and the fashions on display. The exhibition is surprising for what is traditionally expected from The Met, and is definitely a must-see exhibition before it ends on August 9th for those interested in fashion as a whole. [More information about the exhibition at the met here.]

[Images via http://www.icp.org/site/c.dnJGKJNsFqG/b.5079531/k.9571/Avedon_Fashion.htm and http://www.metmuseum.org/special/se_event.asp?OccurrenceId={EB2C67EF-1CCB-4EB2-9329-A955A7EDFBC2}&HomePageLink=special_c3b]

Feeling Felty…

Katherine — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:01:48 +0000

A fun new exhibition at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, that opened last week, offers a look at the versatility and creative opportunities that come with working with felt. The exhibition, “Fashioning Felt”, includes the work of over 20 designers spanning products, furniture, fashion, and even architecture.

If you were wondering how to bring more felt into your life, this is without a doubt the exhibition for you!

But in all seriousness, the exhibition offers the opportunity to see how felt-making techniques are transformed into surprising results. Like the exquisite felt necklace with coral beads by Brigit Daamen, a necklace that shows both the durability and fragility of felt… or the very surprising Felt Rocks by Stephanie Forsythe and Todd MacAllen that will give your pet rock some competition.

The exhibition can be found at the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, in New York City:

2 East 91st Street
New York, NY 10128

More information is offered on the Cooper-Hewitt’s website for the exhibition: http://exhibitions.cooperhewitt.org/Fashioning-Felt/

[Images from http://exhibitions.cooperhewitt.org/Fashioning-Felt/]

Dark Glamour at The Museum at FIT

Isabel Evelyn — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:46:08 +0000

Gothic: of or relating to a style of fiction characterized by the use of desolate or remote settings and macabre, mysterious, or violent incidents
Glamour: an exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness; especially: alluring or fascinating attraction —often used attributively

No other two words could come close to describing FIT’s current show. February is almost here and that means there is only one more month to catch a glimpse of this outstanding show. Here is just a taste:

: Hussein Chalayan, Blob top and skirt, Red and black wool carpet and black silk, Fall 2005, Geometrics collection, England, Lent by Hussein Chalayan

: h. NAOTO, Elegant Gothic Lolita ensemble with Angry doll, Black silk satin, lace, chiffon, faux bone, metal and patent leather, Fall 2008, Japan

: Alexander McQueen Hooded suit and thorn necklace Black silk crepe, satin, and silver Spring 2007, Sarabande collection, England Lent by Alexander McQueen

: Alexander McQueen Sleeveless evening dress, Red feathers and glass microscope slides, Spring 2001, Voss collection, England, Lent by Alexander McQueen

: Alexander McQueen Strapless evening dress, Black and green silk taffeta, glass, and leather, Fall 2007, In memory of Elizabeth Howe, Salem 1692, England, Lent by Alexander McQueen

Visit the online exhibit or see the full show at FIT for free until February 21, 2009.

Hedi Slimane: High Fashion, Hard Edge

Katherine — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:08:02 +0000

A recent issue of V Magazine featured photographs by designer and photographer Hedi Slimane. He is Paris-born and is accredited with a wide range of accomplishments to date, in addition, he signed with Art + Commerce in October of this year. Though there are rumors, according to New York magazine, that he is secretly planning to return to design soon, the world cannot deny that he has produced some stunning photography, in most cases, high-fashion photos with a hard edge.

..As you can see I went a little image crazy..but many more photographs can be found at: http://www.hedislimane.com/fashiondiary/index.php

Other images from:

http://www.hedislimane.com/diary/

http://www.vmagazine.com/blog.php?a=3

Designer of the Week: Delineo Design – Industrial Design

Megalongcat — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:25:18 +0000

More and more designers have been emailing use their work as of late and I never thought I would see the day where I had to swim through design projects, designers, and exhibitions on a daily basis. I’m obligated of course to take care of these in the order they arrive and this week Creative Fluff Design Blog is proud to have chosen DelineoDesign, a young Italian Student Designer who has an affinity for the modern, chic, and trendy. His goals, in his own words are to “discover, experiment, reflect, and observe” and though his words might be out of order to me personally as a designer (which is my translation from Italian to English). Delineo has skills across a series of mediums and I have had the pleasure to go through his work and choose what I found to be his most influential work.

I think it’s best if I start with his most ecletic work. Aside from the modern furniture designs you will find on his personal website and later in this review, Delineo has a knack for functional footwear. These soccer cleats (my favorite sport) are egonomically designed to conform to that natural shape of the human foot. Much a trend in Delineo’s work, we find his taste of modernism.

One of his more interesting pieces, this lounge chair easily comes off as something you would find in an alien’s apartment, or perhaps your own living room ten years down the road. Conceptually ahead of its time, this chair manages to retain what looks to be both comfort, and Delineo’s aesthetic tastes.

This last piece, and perhaps one of the most important ones in his collection is the Korebo racing mountain bike design specifically for the human body and comfort. I would love to own one of these and can’t wait for them to wind up in the production stage. If you want to see more of this young Italian student designer’s work, make sure to check him out at: http://www.delineodesign.it/

Basso & Brooke’s Kaleidoscopic Runway

Katherine — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:44:05 +0000

London Fashion Week was washed over with a wave of color this Wednesday when Basso & Brooke’s Spring/Summer 09 Collection came down the runway. The collection was Japanese inspired, with kimono-like silhouettes and patterns and prints in every color imaginable. Each garment emerged as if pieces of the brightly colored, geometric backdrop of the runway were coming to life. Without a doubt Basso & Brooke has planned for a very bright and exiting spring and summer season.

Photos from the New York Magazine website.

Fashionable Fitness: Stella McCartney’s New Adidas Line

Katherine — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:23:27 +0000

Stella McCartney opened up the gym for London fashion week, complete with Olympians, to display her new collection of Adidas sportswear. Her winter collection for 2008 is currently available at Adidas, but her sustainable spring 2009 collection debuted this week in London. And what better way to show off sportswear than seeing it in action on some of the best athletes in the world? The athlete-models performed wearing the new spring line in a sleek and highly modernized “health club” environment.

Photos: http://nymag.com/fashion/fashionshows/2009/spring/main/europe/womenrunway/adidas/

More information can be found in this article by The Canadian Press: http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5jR22KXmQwL_daQUyV3Q9yjN5Zu6g

Why Marc Jacobs Is Bigger Than Fashion Week

Katherine — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 03:58:18 +0000

Having wrapped up on September 12th, the New York City Mercedes Benz Fashion Week showcased many astounding fashion design talents. Among the many collections, the Marc Jacobs Spring 09 show stands out as one of the most unique shows this year. Leave it to fashion designer Marc Jacobs to completely turn around the spring silhouette as seen in the other shows.

The styles have the essence of different cultures, some outfits echoing Thai or Greek influences. Carrying forward the high waist trend, the classy silhouette of the collection is modernized with contemporary patterns, and a bold mix of the many prints.

More of the collection can be seen on the New York Magazine website.

Photos from: http://nymag.com/fashion/fashionshows/2009/spring/main/newyork/womenrunway/marcjacobs/