Washington, D.C. is the home of the U.S. National Arboretum whose mission is to "enhance the economic, environmental, and aesthetic value of ornamental and landscape plants through long-term, multi-disciplinary research, conservation of genetic resources, and interpretative gardens and exhibits." Trahan Architects and Reed Hilderbrand were selected as the designers for...
Sim-Plex Design Studio and its founder Patrick Lam cross boundaries in their approach to renovations of small spaces. Having himself experienced what life is like in a tightly fitted apartment, Lam uses that knowledge to invoke his ideas for these projects. On the island of Lantau, this creative thinker fused...
IDF shares Miami-based, contemporary art and design-focused, Tile Brush Gallery's exhibition entitled The UNRESOLVED Collection, a collaboration between Geovanna Gonzalez and Jonathan Gonzalez. 2020 has certainly pushed most of the population to restructure their homes into work and living spaces. The changes made have not only affected how we adapt...
Jewelry designer Jessica McCormack and Los Angeles-based artists the Haas Brothers add an irreverent edge to fine jewelry with their new collection of bejeweled sculptures. The witty, biomorphic forms synonymous with the work of the Haas Brothers are here interpreted in three Fairy Berry sculptures – set with diamonds, they cut other-worldly silhouettes. ‘We wanted...
Come take a dip with us in this new short film by Greek photographer and visual artist Mariana Bisti, where architecture and the beautiful aesthetics of dance come together for a refreshing escape. ‘The Lap Pool House’ is a creative and provocative exploration of bodies, movement, and space. The piece...
Inspired by “nature, magic, and all things fantastical,” British textile artist Emillie Ferris stitches embroidery designs featuring butterflies, moths, bees, and flowers. She first began embroidering in 2013 and has since developed a style that she calls “needle painting.” Each colorful design is rendered using long and short stitches, similar to paint...
Lucidi Pevere has created a unique set of seating furniture on behalf of La Cividina inspired by the sleeping sections in a train, which despite being connected, still provides user privacy. With social distancing being the new normal, this couchette provides interchangeable, safe, and private pieces that are useful in...
Softness meets strength, imagination is twisted and digital images go with the grain in the mesmerizing works by Hsu-Tung Han, a Taiwanese artist with a distinctly modern take on the traditional wooden portrait. With every wooden sculpture, Han incorporates some type of distortion, such as pieces of the wood protruding from...
As the COVID-19 pandemic started locking everyone down worldwide, Vienna-based photographer Horacio Reyes Páez was also going into isolation with his family. After Páez’ suffered a flight cancellation, the visual artist found himself facing an unexpected six months extended stay in his country of birth Retreating into his family home...
If you’re finding yourself reluctantly glued to your desk or stuck indoors while longing for bits of nature, a micro terrarium just might be the delightful solution. Design studio Level Scapes has created micro terrariums in hopes of alleviating stress while sparking creativity and space optimization in homes and office spaces. The small but...
During 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen last month, Kvadrat presented its fourth edition of Kvadrat’s Design Projects, which enlisted 28 designers to create designs using their Febrik knitted textiles. Knit! came together with the help of curators Anniina Koivu, Jeffrey Bernett, Johanna Agerman Ross, Njusja de Gier, and Renee Merckx who hand-picked designers that...
Lex Pott’s diverse designs bring together a uniquely Dutch minimalistic touch along with unusual forms and raw materials. Pott’s practice covers product, furniture, as well as object design. Early in his design career, Pott wanted to identify the best niche that would help him to define a clear artistic identity as...
From vacuum-packed orchids to poppies cloaked in a garbage bag, the imagery in the Italian artist’s ‘Nature Morte’ explores nature’s survival against humanity. Federico Pestilli conveys an important message of truth. His ‘Nature Morte’ photo series sheds light on the global environmental crisis, threatening life on earth and jeopardizing the...
In a refreshing iteration of tropical beauty, Hermès has launched Passifolia, a sweeping new collection of tableware that celebrates the wild beauty and richness of nature. Featuring an encyclopedia’s worth of exotic plant species, every element of these tableware pieces is a unique work of art—from a bowl with a...
A new wine bottle made from recycled paper with a food-grade liner can be completely recycled after use. Packaging company Frugalpac reported that the bottle has a significantly lower carbon footprint than glass or recycled plastic. The Frugal Bottle is produced at Frugalpac’s facility in Ipswich from 94% recycled paperboard. Assurance,...
Continuing the company’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity, Starbucks has opened its first signing store in Japan on June 27, 2020. situated in Kunitachi City, Tokyo, the new coffee shop celebrates deaf culture and sign language through clever design tools and vibrant artwork. The location of the new signing store...
Brazilian photographer Michael Willian explores the unique facets of personality in his captivating images. First discovering his passion for photography during his studies at the renowned fashion design school Istituto Marangoni in Milan, Willian has gone on to craft an ever-expanding portfolio that embraces both fashion and portrait photography. Particularly inspired...
From ceilings to flooring and every surface in between, these interior finishes will make you feel as good as they look. Hex, Papertile Montreal-based Papertile sources its primary raw material from the waste paper bins of local businesses. After shredding, pulping, and pressing the paper into large panels, which are then slowly...
Illustrator Romane Bonsoir creates images that combine colorful nature with the beauty that comes from feeling yourself. Whether it’s surrounding yourself with flowers, wearing an outfit that highlights your curves, or just spending a quiet moment with your cat, these pieces offer a reminder to be kind to yourself. Buy yourself...
To address plastic pollution plaguing the world's seas and waterways, Cornell University chemists have developed a new polymer that can degrade by ultraviolet radiation, according to research published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society."We have created a new plastic that has the mechanical properties required by commercial fishing...
Through her weaving collection Bouncing Patterns, Juliette Berthonneau imagined modular 3D pleated spacer fabrics that contain absorbing, cushioning, and self-supporting qualities. In her collection, textiles showcase an intricate design while being surprisingly cushioning, absorbent, light, and simultaneously self-supporting. As contradictory as that may sound, Juliette Berthonneau, from France, proves that that...
For your consideration, the minimalist (and uber-cool) Fragment Lights series, by Hayo Gebauer. The table lamps are composed of fragmented and slanted shapes that form primal outlines. Color helps liven the rather austere shapes. “The resemblance with monumental and industrial silhouettes is opposed by a bright color palette,” explains Gebauer. Form meets...
Playful and unpretentious, we love the new design collaboration from Moroso for their Tab Collection. Alfredo Häberli’s latest collection for Moroso is defined by overlapping lines. ‘I play with the precision of lines and the poetics of the organic language,’ he says. It was an old Argentinian rural game TABA...
One of the most important success factors of websites, web apps, and mobile apps is usability, i.e., how hard, easy, streamlined, engaging, and intuitive is the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX). If we were to boil it down to three primary factors or best practices that interactive designers...
What’s that sound? Well, if you’re on a video conference call with Samantha O'Farrell, a civil engineer from Jacksonville, Florida, it just might be a 3D printer. That’s because the machine in her home is churning out approximately five 3D-printed “ear-savers,” an hour. These plastic pieces help alleviate the pressure...
Marmol Radziner Jewelry is a natural extension of the architecture firm Marmol Radziner, which integrates a range of design services, including landscape, interior, exterior, furniture, prefab, and housewares. The same master craftsmen who work on full-scale building details and furniture in the Marmol Radziner metal shop, handcraft rings, bracelets, earrings, and...
Sophistication is defined with decadent gold lame, playful sequins, breathtaking jewels and tantalizing negligée. Join us as we bring back old Hollywood glamour. TALENTS Fashion Director / Photography: Tania Quintanilla Assistant: Rudy Arocha Stylist: Krista Ynostrosa Intern: Narissa Du Plessis Hair: Robert Lindsey Grimes Makeup: Kelsey James Model: Elizabeth Rachale from The Campbell Agency Vest with Ostrich Feather Placket by...
Japanese vintage, priestly tunics, and talismanic jewelry make a serene combination. Enjoy these pastoral looks for the wandering soul. Strongly opposing the hectic pace of life, my uber-talented fashion team created this serene, calm and collected collection. The goal was to provide readers an ethereal sensation; an exploration of otherworldly senses. We...
What exactly does it mean to creatively thrive, anyhow? I’d like to say it’s as simple as just having adequate time and imagination to devote to your most recent Lego masterpiece (if you’ve deemed yourself too “grown-up” for Legos, then I can’t help you), but there are several different aspects...
An indication of the fresh and blossoming season, the guys get an infusion of color while keeping undeniably relaxed. TALENTS: Fashion Director / Photographer: Tania Quintanilla Stylist: Graham Cumberbatch Hair: Robert Lindsey Grimes Makeup: Kelsey James Model: Trevor Burchett Shirt by Engineered Garments ($163; By George). Shirt by Orley ($395; By George). Pants by Dries Van Noten ($460;...
Dress up in layers of denim, crisp cerulean linens, and casual sweaters. We had tons of fun mixing it up in shades of urban chic blues. TALENTS: Fashion Director / Photography: Tania Quintanilla Wardrobe: Graham Cumberbatch Hair: Jorge Buccio Makeup: Kelsey James Model: Macaden Arnell from The Campbell Agency Suit by Tombolini ($1,295; Capra & Cavelli). Stadium...
Since my first year in college, I've been deeply interested in the story and work of Frida Kahlo. I found her paintings, often characterized by autobiographical elements, to be such a fascinating mix of surrealism and her powerful narrative. Her character was instantly engraved in my mind. One of the most...
Inspired by a deep love of art, our style team created a visual homage to Baroque Artists, with a stylish twist. In an editorial story worthy of royalty, deep hues, contrasting layers, and dramatic makeup were combined to create an undeniably dramatic scene. (Yes, we did Games of Thrones before it was...
Let us transport you to the beautiful amazon with vibrant makeup, gorgeous jewels, and shimmering flowers of sapphire, gold, and emerald. TALENTS Fashion Director / Photographer: Tania Quintanilla Styling: Coral Talavera & Jennifer Swanson Hair: Robert Grimes Makeup: Kelsey James Model: Roxanna Redfoot Crème Eye Liner in Eggplant Purple ($24; Laura Mercier). Chaos Eyeshadow ($20; Urban Decay)....
Fall fashion gets a jolt of modern. In a whirlwind of unexpected layers, pops of color and playful prints, one can easily get swept away. TALENTS: Photography: Tania Quintanilla Photo assistant: Rudy Arocha Model: Taylor Lovelace Wardrobe stylist: Graham Cumberbatch Wardrobe assistant: Kathryn Garza Hair Stylist: Ted Sabol-Williams Makeup artist: Clarissa Luna Green leaf pants by St.John ($695; Julian Gold)....
Beautifully curated looks inspired by the grace of dance. Deep fall colors, one very romantic setting, and a gorgeous dancer came together to create this beautiful ballet themed fashion shoot. A graceful fusion of nature, sheer fabrics, and a sense of airiness set the stage perfectly for our pink pointe shoes and...
Sharp, sophisticated and buttoned up: the essentials for the international jet-setter. Inspired by James Bond (and with the help of a very friendly neighbor who let us borrow his beautiful vintage ride) the fashion team created a highly sophisticated men's shoot. Layered in luxurious pieces carefully selected by our uber-jazzy stylish,...
The sequins, the shine, the big hair. For some, the 80's were truly the best of ages. For us, it was the music. For some, it was the fashion. A decade marked by bold style, shocking colors, and rather strange silhouettes, the '80s were a time to experiment with big and...
The most important element of the shoot is the inherent celebration of 'less'. Many readers have come to expect extravagance and overly complicated sets for editorial fashion shoots; heavily ornamented outfits; over-the-top hair and makeup. It can overpower our senses. It can overload the brain. Sometimes we need to cleanse the...
Trade in less-than-ideal-weather for a chic and sunny setting. Lovely primaries contrast with a gorgeous story of black and white perfection. Pack your bags, eclectics; here's a taste of impeccable style for jet-setters. TALENTS: Fashion Director / Photographer: Tania Quintanilla Wardrobe: Robert Mitchell Hair: Robert L Grimes Makeup: Kelsey James Model: Breanna Young from Campbell Agency Dress...
Combining unexpected colors, unique shapes, and shimmering metals, this beauty story captured the sleeker side of gold jewelry. Pieces of various weights and sizes were combined beautifully and layered to create variety. Meanwhile, the dark fabrics in the shot created a beautiful contrast when paired with the sultry shimmer applied to the model's...
Don’t let ridiculous heat ruin your mood or, even worse, cramp your style. Mix it up this summer with vibrant color, breezy prints and casual pieces. Florals, shorts, sand and sun. The perfect elements for this breezy shoot. Our style team has put together a cooler-than-cool lookbook for gents who...
With chunky knits and borrowed-from-the-boys tailoring, it's okay to relax those shoulders in the comfiest silhouettes. TALENTS: Photographer: Tania Quintanilla Wardrobe: Graham Cumberbatch Hair: Robert L Grimes Makeup: Kelsey James Model: Alencia Lewis from Campbell Agency Pleated Pant by Studio Nicholson ($386; Kick Pleat). Navy top by Studio Nicholson ($386; Kick Pleat). Turtleneck by Ralph Lauren ($425; Julian...
From the park to the runway, the season's fittest trend is all about the sporting life. Get inspired with perfectly curated visions of athleisure. Our style team created a hip visual story that artfully combined activewear with an urban flare, to create a look that I like to describe as fitness chic....
As Chief Editor of VETTA Magazine (back in the summer of 2014), I made an extraordinary effort not to fall prey to styling cliches and tired fashion stories for my Texas market. I wanted to break into the fashion editorial landscape with something impactful and beautiful, but not give in...