All Eyes on the City of Lights
On the heels of the tragedy in Paris last Friday, I connected with the Symbol of Peace for Paris, illustrated by artist Jean Jullien (see left). His poignant painting went viral and quickly became a unifying symbol internationally. ~ Alana M.
“While it is hard to put any sort of business as usual in light of the recent attacks and the even larger implications they have for future safety of European countries and America – I thought that Vanessa Friedman addressed the point very well in her piece about the importance of art and fashion in this week’s New York Times.
As Friedman summarizes “History, luxury, crisis. An ironic juxtaposition? No. In this case, a meaningful one.” and for those of us who work in the arts, design and creative fields, it is more important than ever, in times like these, to face fear and try not to be terrorized by ignorance both for now and for future generations.” ~ Margaux C.
“During the Paris terror attacks, social media proved a vital resource of information during the emergency. Facebook activated its Security Check Tool, allowing users in an area affected by the crisis to mark themselves or others as safe. Originally intended for crises involving natural disasters, this was the first time the tool was activated in this type of situation.
Users also turned to Twitter during the attacks, quickly turning the network into a message board that spread information to help people in Paris get to safety. According The New York Times, “The hashtag #PorteOuverte–“open door—became a vehicle for offering shelter to those in Paris who needed it.” ~ Kevin M.
Design Magazine, Wallpaper*, is Coming to America
Have you heard the news? According to editoratlarge.com, Time Inc. is celebrating the release of Wallpaper* 200th issue by launching a special US-only, print edition called Wallpaper* U.S. Bespoke Edition. The new quarterly print magazine will be delivered to 250,000 readers in the USA while the magazine’s online version, Wallpaper.com, reaches 500,000 consumers per month. ~ Michelle S. / image via http://editoratlarge.com/articles/u-s-edition-of-wallpaper-launches-as-a-time-inc-quarterly
Kofta Combines Baroque Architecture & Fashion
To know me is to know that I go bananas for Baroque elements. True story. So, this week I was feelin’ the fashionable wears—backpacks to be exact—that designer Konstantin Kofta created to mimic the stunning shapes found on building facades. To learn more about the architectural accessories head to designboom.com. ~ Meghan D. / image via http://kofta.com.ua
Moschino Barbie Struts Her Stuff
“So Fierce!”
The collaboration between Italian design house Moschino and iconic doll Barbie sizzled onto the scene with a limited edition “Moschino Barbie” (priced at $150 USD). Now, Moschino Barbie’s official commercial has been released and I am IN LOVE! Ethnically diverse girls and a boy styled as a mini Jeremy Scott (Moschino’s creative director)? Yassss! In fact, this is the first time in 56 years that the brand has featured a little boy as the face of their advertising. Needless to say, Barbie continues to be, and will always be, Tha Baddest B* <3! ~ Michelle A. / image via https://instagram.com/p/-M1B9HxzT3/