“Treading the soil of the moon, palpitating its pebbles, tasting the panic and splendor of the event, feeling in the pit of one’s stomach the separation from terra — these form the most romantic sensation an explorer has ever known.” – Vladimir Nabokov
Another Thursday, another edition of News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere. This week’s theme is exploration, be it the Antarctic or the integration of shoulder pads into fashion. (Roll with me here…!) There’s 1970s frilliness à la Altman’s 3 Women, adorable antique dolls of the Lonely Doll lineage (and fashion icons, at that!), three dimensional papercuts that challenge the mind’s eye and photos from a most unforgettable trip to the far reaches of the Earth.
Read on!
I have been fascinated by the journeys of adventurers past for as long as I can remember. The story of Dr. Frederick A. Cook (the first man to reach the North Pole) captivated me, especially when I lived near his dilapidated Brooklyn mansion. This collection of photos documents the First Australasian Antarctic Expedition (1911-1914) and originates from the State Library of New South Wales Collection on Flickr. It looks like an amazing (and harsh) trip! And look at those artificial looking penguins! Check out the entire photo set here.
It’s official: the shoulder pad is back. The Fall 2009 shows were full of the linebacker silhouette, and I have to say that I’m not entirely opposed to the resurrection. Karen Walker and Marc Jacobs show it well, albeit in different ways. What’s your take? [Via New York Magazine]
Peter Callesen’s Papercut series was recently shown in New York. The 3D work is out of this world. [Via Miniature Rhino]
Lenci Dolls are a 1930s dream. I had never heard of them until just recently, though they looked oddly familiar. After a little research on the (adorable!) Lenci Dolls website, I realized that one of my favorite children’s story book characters, Edith the Lonely Doll, belongs to the Lenci family! Make sure to check out the 1917 Mary and Gretel video for fairy tale doll cuteness. [Via Nothing is New and Fashion Forestry]
I’ve fallen in love with Iluchka’s Fairy Pale line. It’s totally delicate in a 3 Women, 1970s kind of way. Check out the site to see the models dance around. I love the staging of these photos! [Via Fashion Forestry]
Wanna give me some more artsy, style or design blogs to peruse? Leave them in the comments! And check out past installments of News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere!
73 comments
Sign in to add your ownPeppermintDaydreams says:
lots-o interesting finds. i think i got frost bite looking at those Antarctic photos!
3 years ago
studiocvh says:
the photobooth images are great...
3 years ago
FancifulForm says:
The guy with the ice in his hood needs a defrost mode. I love the skeletal hand too.
3 years ago
stefanivance says:
I love the Papercut series! Great stuff... VERY creative!
3 years ago
RoyalPrincess says:
I too agree, love the paper cut series
3 years ago
stillpoorart says:
its a i heart art world after all
3 years ago
sweetshorn says:
Those papercuts are fantastic!
3 years ago
MyJunkyTrunk says:
Such an interesting mix of photos. Some really great finds. Thanks for sharing!
3 years ago
iheartmies says:
paper cuts are rad
3 years ago
helgesok says:
Wow, awesome post. It gave me the creeps, in a mostly good way. (This kind of also sums up my feelings re: the return of shoulder pads.)
3 years ago
chakrapennywhistle says:
Everything is so interesting! Very nice :)
3 years ago
niTeBecOmEsdAy says:
love the paper cuts, as well. and i am glad to see shoulder pads are back, too! i have lots of shoulder-padded blouses in my shop right now...
3 years ago
3squares says:
shoulder pads are back? aargh!!
3 years ago
glamasaurus says:
Those paper cuts are amazing. I love the hand one.
3 years ago
dogties says:
Great items. We love the "exploration" theme. So wild...
3 years ago
thestapeliacompany says:
That finger pin cracks me up. I love the Artic photos too...
3 years ago
BluCille says:
Cool stuff. I would really want a pair of those red heels above if I didn't already have a pair of similar ones :)
3 years ago
gloilocksandbody says:
Peter Callesen's collection is tingling! The expedition photos are excellent, especially the sea-elephant skeleton.
3 years ago
VintageinBohemia says:
wow! i'm inspired to go on an expedition in a fabulous vintage outfit!
3 years ago
MiniatureRhino says:
explorers of the arctic, old-timey boys with beards, and dinosaur bones... oh, so good! and those photo booth pics are lovely....
3 years ago
ModishVintage says:
everything is an eye candy!
3 years ago
retrothreadz says:
Those are some wicked sweet collections
3 years ago
4TheSparrowsNest says:
The papercuts are fascinating...and as usual, the collection of images are both intriguing and horrifying. Am I the only one who thinks emaciated models and the strange clothing they model are a bit off-putting?..
3 years ago
IlluminatedPerfume says:
Love the quote, the photos and the content....and am lusting over those tapestry booties! Check out Marilyn Neuhart's dolls. She originally made them in the sixties for the Herman Miller shop on the upper East Side.http://marilynneuhart.blogspot.com/ Now fashion designer Anna Sui has been inspired by them in her recent Spring 2009 collection.
3 years ago
zombuki says:
The hand/skeleton is absolutely amazing <3
3 years ago
siennaorlando says:
Oh, little waify fairy girls and disembodied fingers. . . how sensual!
3 years ago
baconsquarefarm says:
Eye candy~ love motherload~ great finds
3 years ago
edithweezie says:
Please keep the shoulderpads to a minimum!
3 years ago
WeThinkWeCan says:
I love the photos. Thanks so much for posting such pretty things.
3 years ago
ellabellamay says:
Peter Callesen's work is amazingly beautiful in a very striking way. Kind of gets you thinking inside-out.... I've never seen paper used in such a creative, stunning way. And the photos are great, too! Thanks for posting this collection!
3 years ago
BabbidgePatch says:
great article ! to the return of the shoulder pads? No, not even a little bit ~
3 years ago
ChocolateBeachFlower says:
the paper cut outs are so drop dead amazing!!!!!
3 years ago
atouchofvintage says:
half these photos scared me... hmmmm. the fairy pale line is gorgeous!
3 years ago
ShesFancy says:
If shoulder pads come back I am going in my room and not coming out until they are gone. (pout. pout.)
3 years ago
HelloVictory says:
A great mix of feelings, design, motives, and style. Love it!
3 years ago
breadandroses2 says:
I love Edith the Lonesome Doll and soft 30s/40s flutter sleeves. Nix the shoulder pads.
3 years ago
Waterrose says:
Those B&W photos are awesome. And, the paper are amazing...I love the hand skeleton falling out of the picture. I'll skip the should pads.
3 years ago
quirke says:
If you like North Pole adventure you should read The Terror by Dan Simmons, a fictionalized account of the Franklin Expedition. It's fantastic (and thick as a telephone book).
3 years ago
CwButcher says:
love those paper cuts amazing
3 years ago
mykonos says:
wow, love the creative paper cuts~
3 years ago
nat1489 says:
I have always loved Peter Callesen's work. Unbelievable is the only way to describe it.
3 years ago
bhangtiez says:
so much eye candy...super cool & thanks 4 it...luv the paper cuts & the rockin shoulder pads.....we're back n the 80's people!!!!!!!!!1
3 years ago
worksandfinds says:
The paper cuts are fantastic. I'm sooo impressed.
3 years ago
CouchDesign says:
The paper cuts are amazing. I love this entry...
3 years ago
voleurdebijoux says:
omg! Marc Jacobs is giving me a total flashback!
3 years ago
odiliafu says:
Love Marc Jacobs and the Lenci dolls!! Great picks!!
3 years ago
katiearms says:
I'm in the midst of a pretty serious Nabokov obsession!
3 years ago
MarcoLaGrenouille says:
The Peter Callesen's work is very creative and poetic!
3 years ago
eRosasjewelry says:
no shoulder pads for me. no way, no how!
3 years ago
RubyStudios says:
Wow, interesting finds. Nope, no shoulder pads for me, either! The Peter Callesen papercuts are crazy!
3 years ago
AWEshop says:
The antarctic images are amazing! and I vote a big fat NO on shoulder pads also. lol.
3 years ago
everythingok says:
holy crap awesome. awesome stuff. also, nabokov is awesome.
3 years ago
momerath says:
SHOULDER PADS?!? (Shudder) :) Intriguing finds, though, otherwise.
3 years ago
shavingkitsuppplies says:
You are such an old soul. I love it! And that ship!! Sigh. I'd like to go back in time and work on an ship like that. I have my wardrobe all picked out and know exactly how I would wear my hair. You know...the important things ;)
3 years ago
Lunatiger says:
I'm so totally werided out...but with that saying AWESOME finds! ^_^
3 years ago
willowwilder says:
Thanks for sharing the expedition photos. Amazing. Callesen's skeletons are to die for, but the skeletons in shoulder pads absolutely kill me. What's next, BIG hair? High time to create fresh new styles instead of raising painful ones from the dead.
3 years ago
JessesMess says:
Great selection! I just found a great site of striking shots from the every day you might like to peruse: http://indexoftheordinary.com/
3 years ago
Iammie says:
Nice arts, love them ^^
3 years ago
silocurb says:
wonderful adventure. thank you for cook's adventure especially.
3 years ago
EpicBones says:
ohhh love the Vladimir Nabokov quote!
3 years ago
SusyJack says:
definitely. especially feeling the explorer-intrigue and the karen walker clothing.
3 years ago
sarahryanstudio says:
Great stuff here. You may enjoy Rockwell Kent's take on Alaska.
3 years ago
t17b17 says:
Wonderful finds! Love that leather boho bag!!
3 years ago
actuallykelly says:
Wow! The Lonely Doll is a Lenci Doll. Good research. xo nisn
3 years ago
LaireMarie says:
Wow, such great photos...
3 years ago
MountHopePackworks says:
I really like the pictures of the Antarctic. They look like my place, up until about 1 1/2 weeks ago! I've had a life long interest in polar exploration. Amundsen is my favorite, with Shackleton a close second (for leadership, not skill). But I digress... Great stuff shown here! I'll keep coming back. Pete
3 years ago
CutieDynamite says:
Amazing! Those Antarctic photos are so haunting....and the papercuts are rad!
3 years ago
dustyrosevintage says:
I can't believe those tapestry Victorian style 80s boots are still available. Wish they were my size!
3 years ago
laurebelle says:
What a wonderful and diverse collection - enjoyed it all...
3 years ago
kathiroussel says:
as usual teenangster you have put forth an amazing array of stunning objects, brilliant artists, and the photos of the antarctic explorers are a reminder of the incredible adventurous depth of the human spirit -- excuse me while i go pick up my mouth off the floor!!!
3 years ago
SouthwestFlower says:
The Teenangster always brings together interesting thoughtful pieces for us all to contemplate.
3 years ago