COMME des GARÇONS Spring 2015 lands in Wonderland Magazine with a jolt of color, attitude, and unapologetic weirdness. Photographed in Japan by Thomas Whiteside, the editorial channels an eighties flash forward mindset that feels loud, cerebral, and perfectly offbeat. This is not nostalgia. This is distortion, reworked and pushed into something new.
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Julia Nobis photographed by Luigi+Iango
Model Julia Nobis embodies a winter fantasy in this striking editorial photographed by Luigi + Iango for Vogue Japan’s September 2014 issue. Surrounded by swirling fog and soft snow, Nobis channels regal poise, her presence commanding attention against the ethereal backdrop. Heavy embellishments and layered textures elevate each look, giving the editorial a queen-like elegance while maintaining a modern, high-fashion edge.
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6 Weird Japanese Beauty Devices
To be fair let’s admit all cultures have a few odd ways of achieving beauty. Here are six weird Japanese beauty devices, do they work? I’m not completely sold. Are they out of the norm? Yes, absolutely. 1. Non-Surgical Nose Job: price 83$References: japantrends and gizmodiva 2. Eye Widening Frames References: japantrendshop and 7gadgets 3. Personal Face Lifts References: fancy and japantrendshop 4. Sassy Lipped Facial Firmer References: japantrendshop and chipchick 5. Panoramic Beauty Mirror References: japantrendshop and geekalerts 6. Anti Double Chin Firmer References: japantrendshop and bookofjoe Related articles Well, Aren’t These The ‘Cat’s Pajamas?’ Anti-Aging Face Compressors – The Kogao Double Face Mask Helps…
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VICE Japan: 3 Years After the Tsunami (Teaser)
It’s been 3 years since the massive earthquake in northern Japan which in tandem caused the tsunami that wiped out vast areas of land including a portion of Fukushima’s power plants, ultimately causing a global nuclear crisis of which we are still facing today. In the first video of our three part special, VICE heads to Fukushima to meet our friend Naoto Matsumura (from “Alone in the Zone” http://bit.ly/1dj2Ckc) to install a Safecast monitor to help raise awareness of radiation levels in the area. In the second video, VICE follows up with anti-nuclear energy artist “Anti_nuke” who elucidates in detail that he must hide his face and name due to…
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Ikenaga Yasunari – The Japanese Art of Nihonga Redefined
“Using the simplicity of Indian ink and linen canvas Ikenaga Yasunari has captured a simple serenity in the the faces of his female portraits.This calm sensuality is highlighted by the richness of their surroundings. Yasunari’s Japanese heritage has inspired a style of painting which is characteristic in his work. This ancient technique of Nihonga is a traditional Japanese art form using a Menso brush and ink. With this Yasunari has successfully captured an essence of the past with a pallet of muted tones , but has injecting a modern twist to each piece with his use of pattern and cloth.” source:
