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News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: July 2, 2009


Story by TeenAngster Published on July 2, 2009 in Reviews	Photo by JPGreenwood

"It's not where you take things from — it's where you take them to." - Jean-Luc Godard

This week's edition of News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere has sculpture as fashion, sleek terrariums, swoon-worthy resort wear, punk looks from the U.S.S.R., and a laser-cut "rug" that will surely catch your woodgrain loving eye!

Read on!

These Missoni designs fairly scream summer to me. It's a cross between Mociun prints, Little Edie scarves and classic resort wear. I'd wear it! [Via Dress of the Day]

Paula Hayes designs these contemporary terrariums (and aquariums). There's something so spare and modern about the inclusion of plants, crystals and water. [Thanks to Weirdwolf for this one!]

I'm a huge fan of fashion from the late 1970s or early 1980s, so these photos of Soviet punk style totally took my breath away. [Via Viva Vena Cava]

Look closely at this rug. What is the material? Is it wood or textile? In fact, German design student Elisa Stroyzk created this sculptural piece from wood-veneer offcuts, which are laser-cut and bonded to a textile backing to create a three dimensional visual. [Via design*sponge]

These dramatic pieces were created by sculptural designer Zoe Bradley. Her work bridges the gap between fashion and three dimensional art forms. According to her website, "Bradley employs traditional tailoring techniques, but offers a twist of using the more conventional materials of fashion fabrics to her signature material luxury papers." You won't soon forget her work. [Via What's Wrong With the Zoo]

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!

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July 2, 2009 at 2:18 p.m.

jewelrybyjackie

80's punk to ultra modern b&w love the contrast and vision!

July 2, 2009 at 2:20 p.m.

beautifulbridget

Wicked cool!!

July 2, 2009 at 2:20 p.m.

FancifulForm

Those terrariums are amazing...

A side thought, I wonder how long it takes to put up that tent? O.o

July 2, 2009 at 2:22 p.m.

carissamay

fantastic stuff, love it!

July 2, 2009 at 2:28 p.m.

CutieDynamite

Loving the Soviet Punk style!!

July 2, 2009 at 2:31 p.m.

elinart

The wood veneer textile is incredible! Really inspires me to be more ambitious - thank you :)

July 2, 2009 at 2:32 p.m.

PoleStar

The first Soviet Punk style shot could be transplants for Interpol.

I love the woodcut/textile sculptures, amazing!

It would be nice to see the first Zoe Bradly coat in a movie at some point. One could make a very dramatic entrance.

July 2, 2009 at 2:33 p.m.

Ornamentii

I love the Missoni stuff! I remember as a child growing up with a teen neighbor that had those cool 70s shades, except her were cooler - they were banana yellow, with just a dark slit from end to end to view through......I WANTED a pair!

July 2, 2009 at 2:35 p.m.

KnotOriginal

I love the Missoni line, actually everything featured is pretty incredible!

July 2, 2009 at 2:36 p.m.

foamywader

This blog = amazing.

July 2, 2009 at 2:37 p.m.

makepienotwar

I love Missoni! sigh...

And vintage Soviet style, I love it too! Go Comrades!

July 2, 2009 at 2:41 p.m.

VintageEye

another wonderful romp through the style blogosphere!
thanks again!

July 2, 2009 at 2:42 p.m.

Beesnetta

Awesome post!

July 2, 2009 at 2:44 p.m.

yaelfran

love so much lilarubyking!!!!!

July 2, 2009 at 2:47 p.m.

daniellexo

OH. I think this is my favorite edition of the craft + style blogosphere yet!

July 2, 2009 at 2:51 p.m.

odiliafu

Love the Missoni fashion! Actually, I love all your picks and articles. Always cool!!
Have a happy 4th of July.

July 2, 2009 at 2:55 p.m.

SundraSandrusi

fantastic stuff, love it!

July 2, 2009 at 3:01 p.m.

enhabiten

especially love the missoni. and the first photograph of that lit up tent-love. and you know what else i always love..the quotes you begin these articles with.

July 2, 2009 at 3:09 p.m.

7artjewelry

love the terrariums and aquariums... so inspiring!

July 2, 2009 at 3:09 p.m.

MyJunkyTrunk

WOW! These pics are BEYOND AMAZING!!!

July 2, 2009 at 3:33 p.m.

HibouCards

Again a great selection of artists for this article! Thanks

July 2, 2009 at 3:34 p.m.

edor

ooooo I especially like the terrariums... and the neutral palette of the Missoni's. I heart neutrals.

July 2, 2009 at 3:42 p.m.

PhineasandLou

Oh gosh, the punk style is making me think of the movies "The Legend of Billie Jean"..."fair is fair!!!" and "Red Dawn" (good times). I love the "Rambo" t-shirt one that one guy.

Etsy is making me love terrariums, and the sculptural pieces are so interesting. Great pieces!

July 2, 2009 at 3:55 p.m.

elizabethwrenvintage

I'm coveting the Missoni designs. Aaaah.

July 2, 2009 at 3:58 p.m.

JAdamsDesigns

Neat! Cool! Awesome! Love it! Seeing this kind of stuff makes me wonder just how creative I really am... Love all these things!

July 2, 2009 at 4:13 p.m.

minouette

Awesome!
I was just thinking about the interplay of origami and fashion.

July 2, 2009 at 4:14 p.m.

redyellowandblueink

Wow, you know what I really like about these Craft + Style Blogosphere pieces? inclusion of the avant-garde. We all know whats trendy, but to be pushed to break through it all with creativity and inventiveness is of constant importance.
Oh I like the quotes in the opening too.... thanks for the articles. Push to extreme! ya!

July 2, 2009 at 4:18 p.m.

galit

Fantastic finds!! WOW!

July 2, 2009 at 4:27 p.m.

PomLove

those punks rock my socks off! :)

July 2, 2009 at 4:27 p.m.

JessicaTorrant

The photographs of Zoe Bradley's work are breathtaking! The first one is my favorite.

July 2, 2009 at 4:37 p.m.

4TheSparrowsNest

You're right...the soviet punk style took my breath away...with laughing. No hard feelings...I just thought it was funny. The wood veneer textiles are awesome!!

July 2, 2009 at 4:49 p.m.

TangBaby

love the Missoni, but love the punk looks even more!!

July 2, 2009 at 4:50 p.m.

1AEON

uuuuhh! nice photos!!
great portraits! love it!

July 2, 2009 at 5:14 p.m.

PipocaHandmade

Inspiring!Great post. Love the sculptural rug (very reminiscent of the Bouroullec bros cloud series)!

July 2, 2009 at 5:26 p.m.

jenniferlynnstudio

That rug is so unique...would love to see it in person!

July 2, 2009 at 5:57 p.m.

oldworldprimitives

So much fabulousness in one post!

July 2, 2009 at 6:06 p.m.

nowvember

Awesome, as always.
I gotta get myself a Soviet punk rock boyfriend in the worst way!

July 2, 2009 at 6:21 p.m.

asundrynotion

Always a thought provoking post. Missoni is timeless.

July 2, 2009 at 6:55 p.m.

BROOKLYNrehab

i wait every week for this moment and it is always worth the wait!
odetteny is a long time fav of mine. the driftwood branch is a new one.

July 2, 2009 at 7:50 p.m.

SmallEarthVintage

Love the Russian punks! Reminds me of Joy Division. And the photo at the top of this article is wonderful.

July 2, 2009 at 8:09 p.m.

Kultur

Soviet punks! Love it!

July 2, 2009 at 11:58 p.m.

TheCottageCheese

The Missoni dress is amazing. I would definitely wear it! Cool little planters. I've always shied away from spiny cactus (I must have had some sort of childhood nightmares about them), but now I find the mild danger quite intriguing. Look at me, growing. Wait is that a pun?

July 3, 2009 at 12:12 a.m.

myglamour

Pretty cool stuff...

July 3, 2009 at 3:59 a.m.

steinschmuckdesign

I just Love
Style+ Craft Blog....!
Thank you so much!

July 3, 2009 at 5:08 a.m.

evihan

sooo many great picks:-)

July 3, 2009 at 6:27 a.m.

movchanart

Thank you! Love it!

July 3, 2009 at 7:29 a.m.

PawPawsWorkshop

Interesting

July 3, 2009 at 8:09 a.m.

mythunderstood

Great photos!

July 3, 2009 at 9:40 a.m.

mariagotijoyas

That terrariums are great!!!
Amazing!!

July 3, 2009 at 9:44 a.m.

millcreekcottages

interesting stuff

July 3, 2009 at 10:11 a.m.

ManateeDreamsInc

I love the natural elements of the first photo and terrariums.

July 3, 2009 at 10:56 a.m.

Quimerasdenayades

Fantastic finds!!Great photos!

July 3, 2009 at 11:38 a.m.

hazelandhunter

awesome article! the wood/textile sculptural piece is amazing.

July 3, 2009 at 11:41 a.m.

workingforpeanuts

As always, TeenAngster shows us awesome good stuff. Thanks!

July 3, 2009 at 11:43 a.m.

girltuesdayjewelry

Those terrariums are extraordinary! And the Soviet guy wearing the Rambo t-shirt is priceless!

July 3, 2009 at 2:26 p.m.

Radness

ONE of my most favorite design inspiration pages yet!

July 3, 2009 at 9:03 p.m.

PrudenceOctavia

that wooden dress is amazing

July 3, 2009 at 11:33 p.m.

seedknits

soviet punk... so good.

July 4, 2009 at 1:34 a.m.

kidacollective

Great digest. Really cool stuff.

July 4, 2009 at 4:57 a.m.

TipsyTimeMachine

Very Inspiring.

July 4, 2009 at 6:07 a.m.

Iammie

Nice arts!

July 4, 2009 at 11:36 a.m.

carlosrios

Great entry! The intro image of the tent is from a good friend of mine. I just moved to a new place and Paula Hayes' pieces are on my wish list.
Cheers.

July 4, 2009 at 11:56 p.m.