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Discover Hope Macaulay’s Colorful and Stylish Knitwear

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Mark O
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Chunky knitwear is taking Instagram by storm right now, but it no longer comes just in the form of the trendy throw blankets. Stylish knitwear pieces, including sweaters, cardigans, and vests are extremely popular right now, and Hope Macaulay is one of the brands putting them on the map.

The Irish fashion and textiles designer Hope Macaulay started her namesake brand in 2018 and found instant fame with her kaleidoscopic knitwear and fantasy prints. It didn’t take her long to get approval from several A-list celebrities, including Halsey and Bella Hadid.

Macaulay designs are inspired by her “fascination with the mind, distortion, reality, and surrealism.” She’s trying to craft a bold and vivid experience with each piece of clothing she designs, ranging from knit cardigans and tops to surreal suits, bags, and accessories.

Chunky knitted pieces may not be the only thing that Macaulay has in store, but they’re her biggest hits due to their lively, pastel colors. It also doesn’t hurt their case that they’re made with a high quality 100% jumbo merino wool, which looks like the coziest thing you could possibly wear on a cold and windy day.

Maxwell Tilse is Creating Illustrations Inspired by the World’s Architectural Wonders

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Kate B
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It’s always amazing when you manage to mix several of your passions into one, and that’s exactly what Maxwell Tilse is doing with his illustrations. He’s creating amazing drawings inspired by architectural wonders from all around the world.

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Tilse is a self-thought artist from Sidney who embarked on a journey of a lifetime after leaving university and setting off backpacking around Europe. Travel, art, and architecture are some of his biggest passions, and his sketches are informed by his love for all three.

Tilse told Outlook Traveler that he realized that drawing is a great companion during his travels because it allowed him to put down memories on paper. He enjoys drawing on location because he feels immediately inspired this way since each building comes with its rich history.

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The Blue Posts, Berwick St. Soho, London. . A quaint little dingy pub in London’s West End. I’ve always enjoyed its smelly and cozy charm. . In the West End there are 5 completely different pubs, all with this same name. Nobody’s 100% sure why, but an old legend suggested that blue posts were once used to demarcate the boundary of a royal hunting ground. . Soho supposedly takes its name from an old cry hunters would yell to their hounds. Back when this was all, indeed, royal hunting grounds. . #maxwellillustration #illustration #pendrawing #promarker #artistsoninstagram #artoftheday #streetsketch #usk #urbansketchers #urbansketcher #architecture #arch_grap #archisketcher #london #londonlife #londonliving #thisislondon #soho #theblueposts #travel #travelart #travelsketch #wanderlust #ilovelondon #sketchwalker #micron #cutout #pub

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One of the main characteristics of Tilse’s illustrations is his attention to detail, and it can take him up to 50 hours to finish a single work of art. He often shares cutout replicas of famous buildings next to their real-life contra parts, and prints of his best works can be found at Maxwell Illustration Etsy store.

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The Cock Tavern. 27 Great Portland St, Marylebone, London W1. . The pubs are open again in the UK and I’m back in London. So I felt inspired to get out and sketch another old timey pub. . The pub, name unchanged, has stood here since 1811, but the current Cock you see before you was erected in 1869, nice. . It’s a pretty corner building which caught my eye. Surrounded by offices and designer stores, slowly coming back alive after months of lockdown. . . #maxwellillustration #illustration #pendrawing #promarker #artistsoninstagram #artoftheday #streetsketch #usk #urbansketchers #urbansketcher #architecture #arch_grap #archisketcher #london #londonlife #londonliving #thisislondon #soho #fitzrovia #marylebone #thecocktavern #travel #travelart #travelsketch #wanderlust #ilovelondon #sketchwalker #micron #cutout #pub

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3 Common Mistakes You’re Making with Instagram Filters

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Amanda B
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Most people can’t imagine posting a single Instagram photo without applying a filter before sharing it with the world. Filters can break or make your photos and help it gain hundreds or even thousands of likes—as long as you avoid these three common mistakes.

Using the Same Filter

Not all filters are created equal. Some of them work great for sunrises and sunsets, while others are a better fit for indoor photography. Even if you want your feed to look tonally cohesive, using the same filter isn’t the best way to accomplish it.

Editing Options

In addition to filters, Instagram also offers editing options. They can be used to change brightness, contrast, saturation, and many other aspects of your photo. If there’s something about your photo that’s a little bit off after you applied the filter, you can use editing options to improve it.

Avoiding Other Photo Tools

Instagram isn’t the only app that you can use to apply filters to your photos. Most professional bloggers and influencers opt for Lightroom presets instead, while others prefer enhansing their Instagram feed by using VSCO filters.

Murava Ceramics is Crafting Whimsical, Nature Inspired Pottery

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Nikoleta P
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Etsy is overflowing with creative ceramics artists and it can be difficult to make your mark in this world, but that didn’t stop Victoria Khotsianovich from trying. Her brand Murava Ceramics is making waves on this retro e-commerce platform, and it’s not difficult to see why.

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It’s enough to see Khotsianovich’s once to memorize them since they’re unlike anything else you’ll find on Etsy. Her ceramic pieces are whimsical and functional at the same time, and they’re the perfect gift for nature lovers in your life—if you’re lucky enough to find them in stock.

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Murava Ceramics pottery is mostly inspired by scenes from nature. Mug and spoon handle mostly take the shapes of plants and animals, and that’s what makes them so unique. Khotsianovich mostly uses clay to bring her creations to life, and her signature mushroom mugs are her biggest hit.

The ceramic artist based in Belarus finds the inspiration in the forests, fields, and lakes of her home country, and its simplicity and natural beauty are her biggest inspiration. She enjoys reflecting its beauty with her ceramics and infusing it with a touch of enchantment and fantasy that her creations are best known for.

Get to Know Juliet Johnstone, The Artist Behind Bella Hadid and Dua Lipa’s Customized Carharrt Pants

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Elizabeth N
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You may not know who Juliet Johnstone is yet, but chances are you’ve seen some of her work on Bella Hadid and Dua Lipa. Known for her customized Carharrt pants, the artist is expanding her designs from painted pants to pullover fleeces.

A graduate of Parsons, Johnstone began experimenting with wearable artwork as something “creative and carefree”. The artist has been wearing vintage sport fleeces for a while, but she was never able to find one that she believed represented her—until she created her own.

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(๑･̑◡･̑๑) margarita princess

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When speaking with Vogue UK she reminisced about searching eBay for ’80s and ’90s fleeces in bright colors, but never finding one that fit the way she wanted, “The one issue for me was, the fit was never right. The women’s fleece was a tailored cut and was meant to hug the body, which I did not want. The small men’s fleece was a cooler and boxier fit, but it was too long and didn’t fit the shoulders.”

The designer now makes painted fleece sweatshirts with elastic and cord stoppers at the bottom that can be adjusted to fit all genders. These are the first product from the artist that aren’t unique. She vows to only make what is purchased, so she isn’t wasting clothes and the sweaters will only be available for pre-order for a week ending October 30. After that, the design won’t be available again.

Johnstone wants to make the experience similar to buying art because she views herself as an artist, not a fashion designer. “I try to make the experience similar to the one of buying art, because at the end of the day I still call myself an artist over a fashion designer,” she explained.

Aurora James and Kerby Jean-Raymond Shoes Celebrate Black Women in Music

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Mark O
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Aurora James, the designer of Brother Vellies and Kerby Jean-Raymond, the founder and creative director of Pyer Moss, have known each other for years and while vacationing in Bermuda, they began designing for their collaboration. James designed the shoes for Jean-Raymond’s Collection 3 which was shown during New York Fashion Week Spring 2020 and was the final part of Jean-Raymond’s collection “American Also” fashion show trilogy.

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The fashion shows represented Black women in pop culture, specifically across music genres and generations. The models celebrated these women by wearing bolero jackets, wide-leg pants, ethereal gowns, and rhinestone-detailed looks, but it was the shoes that made the statement.

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James’ designs showcased Black women in music with thigh-high heels and ankle-height cowboys boots in shades of black, white, and neon pink. One pair of boots had a painting by artist Richard Phillips which featured Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the Black woman who invented rock-n-roll.

“Collection 3 was partly inspired by Sister Rosetta Tharpe and other Black women in music, so honoring their contributions by collaborating with Brother Vellies felt like home,” Jean-Raymond told Vogue.

One of the best pieces in the collection, which happens to also be one of James’ favorite is the Swarovski crystal-embellished boots, took around 118 hours of handwork.

Minimum Design’s Planters Will Take Your Indoor Garden to a New Level

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Nikoleta P
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Indoor gardens became one of the biggest trends in the world of home décor in the last few years, and no garden is complete without some chic pots. You can find them pretty much anywhere, but the ones made by the French brand Minimum Design are incredibly stylish and 100% sustainable.

This company was founded in 2017, and its main mission is to “bring you modern and unique designs made from sustainable techniques and materials.” They make their products on-demand, without any waste of resources along the way.

Sustainability is the key to their design process, which utilizes 3D printing technology. They use bioplastic and recycled wood to create new designs that have a positive impact on the environment.

Planters are Minimum Design’s biggest hit, and they’re perfect for fans of Scandinavian décor who enjoy intricate, geometric designs. This brand offers a wide range of other home décor items, including vases, lampshades, desk organizers, pen and smartphone holders, all made with the same sustainable materials as their signature planters.

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Let’s enjoy the last week of winter !

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Mask Architects Are Pushing Boundaries with Their Futuristic Creations

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Amanda B
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Many modern architects are taking a futuristic approach to their designs, and that’s certainly the case with Mask Architects. Their sensational creations combine science, architecture, and technology, and you have to see them to believe they’re real.

Mask Architects was founded by young innovators from Istanbul, Germany, and Italy, with Öznur Pınar Çer and Danilo Petta at their helm. By combining space architecture, robotic fabrication, and interactivity design and technology, they strive to create something truly amazing.

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The palm canopies are underlined with nozzles that spray mist into the air to create a cooler environment. This in return will keep the temperature low and controllable in the Oasis area. We wanted to create cool and breathable outdoor spaces. We will collect and harvest solar energy with solar panels placed on the roofs of the palms. With the foundation housing storage units, we will be able to store electricity as well as able to distribute it at outlet points. With the palms and branches of the structure, it allows protection from wind and sound. We would like to block out all external effects from the surrounding area and stop it entering the space, as wind and noise. This allows creating a calm and peaceful environment. We also will have trees surrounding the structure to create an extra-eco space. This will also help with deflecting wind and sound and creating fresh air and creating a habitat and sanctuary for birds. #designboom#maskarchitects#abudhabi#dubai #architecture#architecturephotography #arch #architecturelovers #architecturedesign #archery #architect #setterarchitects #architectural #archdaily #architecture_hunter #architecture_hunter #archilovers #archaeology #technology#maskarchitects#arup#architettura #architecture_london #mexico #arch_daily#architecturephotography #archery #designmilkvideos #designmilk #deezen#d_signers#designboom #archidetails #design__vision

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“We combine expertise across sectors, locations, disciplines, and all major building types to deliver a truly integrated way of working—resulting in high quality, effective and inspiring built spaces that take clients way beyond their expectations,” reads their official website.

Many of their past projects and proposals impressed the world with the combination of sustainability, environmental innovation, and urban wellness and even won several international awards. Their latest viral project, the artificial breathing palm Oasys in Abu Dhabi, can create cool and breathable outdoor spaces by harvesting solar energy, and it was designed in an attempt to combat climate change.

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Masks in proud ! Another nominated project of the Mask Architects in Golden Tezzini Awards 2020 l St. Petersburg,Russia @trezziniawards @goldtrezzini @oznurpinarcer @danilo.petta @tumerdesignstudio @sertac_tumer We are honored to be nominated by Golden Trezzini Awards 2020 with our ‘ Seoul Photographic Art Museum ‘ Project on Best Architectural Design for a Museum category! Now we are waiting public vote ! You can visit the link on story and bio to vote for Mask ! #architecture #architecturephotography #archiunion #architecturalsketch #architecturalsketch #archesnationalpark #archidaily #archery #architecturelovers #deezen#designboom#trezziniawards#architecturelovers #archeryhunting #maskarchitects#archilover #archiporn #archviz #architettura#architizer

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Another nominated project of the Mask Architects in Golden Tezzini Awards 2020 l St. Petersburg,Russia @trezziniawards @goldtrezzini @oznurpinarcer @danilo.petta .. .. We are honored to be nominated by Golden Trezzini Awards 2020 with our ‘ Kirsehir Aeroplane and Automobile Museum ‘ Project on Best of Public Building or Facility category! Now we are waiting public vote ! You can visit the link on story and bio to vote for Mask ! #architecture #architecturephotography #archiunion #architecturalsketch #architecturalsketch #archesnationalpark #archidaily #archery #architecturelovers #deezen#designboom#trezziniawards#architecturelovers #archeryhunting #maskarchitects#archilover #archiporn #archviz #architettura#architizer

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As a Mask Architects , we are excited to announce our new project S Pavilion for Four Frankfurt mix-used project designed by Our Partners , Öznur Pınar Çer and Danilo Petta in collaboration Arup Engineering and Gross-Partner.de . Four Frankfurt Project,S pavilion is providing double-rounded sliding for connection hub between Atrium and Public Space.As our design mission is also design an enjoyable experience for users ! We believe that the urban design structures should be coexist harmoniously with users, we let them to get experience and use it in an enjoyable way ! It’s a new development of the Mask Style and Mission for Four Frankfurt Project ! @fourfrankfurt @oznurpinarcer @danilo.petta @arupgroup #architecture #architect #architecturelovers #frankfurt#architecturephotography #architecturedesign #architecture_hunter #architectureporn #architecturedetail #archidaily #architexture #architecture_best #architecturaldesign #architecturestudent #architecturelovers

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Mask Architects developed a proposal for a public artwork to be located in Nuevo Polanco, Mexico City " Hole Zero + Timeless Kinetic Art Sculpture" has been selected one of 5 finalists among 340 international projects and Artist for MassivArt and MIRA investment and real estate development company in Mexico. “Hole Zero + Timeless Kinetic Art Sculpture” is the first spiral interactive movement and rotated lattice loop structure in the world which has filled rotatable kinetic art panels. Each of the visitors represents ‘time changing in timeless’ while walking on through the path around ‘black hole.’ Time depends on the visitors' speed such as ‘the speed of lights in space’ and Einstein’s theory of gravity. The spiral lattice structure which is in the form of a continuous loop ensures the formation of the main form with an uninterrupted flow. This uninterrupted and successive, endless form is a representative state of a black hole found in architecture. Users can take an imaginary trip within a black hole, play with our intergalactic adventures kinetic installation structures and be the first to explore a black hole. With its interactive structure which draws from the movements of those visitors who pass in and by the pavilion, notice that their attention will be stuck with the structure that invites visitors to perceive the whole ́black hole ́ experience. #architecture#architecturephotography #arch #architecturelovers #architecturedesign #archery #architect #setterarchitects #architectural #archdaily #architecture_hunter #architecture_hunter #archilovers #archaeology #technology#maskarchitects#arup#architettura #architecture_london #mexico #arch_daily#architecturephotography #archery #designmilkvideos #designmilk #deezen#d_signers#designboom #archidetails #design__vision #kineticart #kineticartists

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