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October 31, 2017

Dazzling Couture Collection of Disney-Inspired Dresses Are Both Dreamy and Wearable

From Disney-inspired illustrations, to baby princess photoshoots, and even fairytale-themed weddings, it’s clear that Disney-mania is as strong as ever. And now, Australian couture label Paolo Sebastian has launched a dazzling Disney fairytale-inspired collection for Spring/Summer 2018. Presented at the recent Adelaide Fashion Festival, on a themed runway resembling a magical woodland, the collection of 34 gowns—entitled Once Upon A Dream—is inspired by “the essence of Disney.

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October 26, 2017

Marathon Runner Creates Illustrated Maps of Running Routes Around the World

Phil Thompson is an illustrator “who also happens to love running.” His dedication goes the distance (literally)

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October 18, 2017

Ethereal Embroidery Designs Stitched into Tulle Look Like They’re Floating in Mid-Air

Russian embroidery artist Krista Decor hand stitches her designs onto tulle—a fine net-like fabric with a shimmering, translucent quality that...

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October 11, 2017

B&W Victorian Era Portraits Are Brought Back to Life with Vibrant Colors

Graphic artist and history buff Frédéric Duriez digitally colorizes vintage black and white photographs, breathing new life into their subjects. Duriez started colorizing war images three years ago, and today his work ranges from old mug-shots to actors and actresses, and most recently, ghost-like portraits from the Victorian era.

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August 21, 2017

Artistic Maps of Pakistan and India Show Embroidery Techniques of Each Region

Pakistani clothing company Generation has found a clever way to remind us how much textile art can demonstrate the richness...

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August 16, 2017

Delicate Hand-Sewn Lace Figures are Harmoniously Fused to Real Pieces of Found Wood

Hungarian artist Ágnes Herczeg combines delicate lace art with the knotty branches of found wood to create scenes depicting the contemplative...

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August 10, 2017

Large Embroidered Insect Sculptures Show the Delicate Details of Beautiful Wings

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. It’s not uncommon for someone to dislike insects, but it’s hard to resist the charming allure of Yumi Okita’s textile moths and butterflies.

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August 8, 2017

Cats in Art: How Our Feline Friends Have Inspired Artists for Centuries

In the age of the Internet, no animal has captivated audiences quite like the humble house cat.

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August 1, 2017

15 Creative Products of July by Cutting Edge Artists, Designers, and Makers

Over the years, online shopping has become a way of life.

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June 22, 2017

Botanical Illustrations Capture the Colorful Charm of Houseplants

In her collection of botanical illustrations, Brooklyn-based artist Laura Garcia Serventi beautifully showcases the charm of the humble houseplant. Rendered in the artist's characteristically colorful style, each painting captures potted plants' unexpected diversity. In her Gardens series, Serventi paints quirky collections of indoor plants set against splashy tile floors. The flora featured in each composition illustrate the artist's eclectic interest in plants, which range from blooming flowers and fanned palm trees to towering cacti and squat succulents.

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