Design

November 14, 2018

Japanese Stylist Shows How a New Hairstyle Can Change Everything

Those who are always changing up their hairstyle will know that the right cut and color can drastically improve your look. Japanese hair stylist Shou Otsuki specializes in giving his male clients transformational makeovers, turning them from drab dudes to dapper men. Otsuki posts each hair transformation on Instagram in fun before and after videos.

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November 8, 2018

16th-Century Calligraphy Manual Available for Free Download

Calligraphers today have multiple tools at their disposal, including digital means to preserve their beautiful work. Hundreds of years ago, they weren't as fortunate. Technology wasn't at enough of an advanced level until about 1440, when the invention of moveable type on the printing press forever changed the way that texts were published. Increasingly, instead of labor intensive hand lettering, texts were printed for widespread consumption.

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November 2, 2018

The Cosmic Cool NASA x Vans “Space Voyager Collection” Has Just Landed

To celebrate six decades of space exploration and discovery, skatewear fashion brand Vans has just launched a stellar collection of footwear and apparel inspired by NASA’s original space suits. The Vans Space Voyager Collection allows aspiring astronauts of all ages to show their love of space in style. The cosmic collection includes eight footwear iterations on Van’s classic skate models, including the Sk8-Hi and Old Skool.

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October 28, 2018

What is Minimalism? Learn the Intricacies & History of This Influential Aesthetic

Minimalism—it’s a word we often hear, but what does it really mean? Depending on your perspective, minimalism can pertain to many different things. For instance, the tiny house trend was partially driven by the idea of simple living. This minimalist lifestyle asks people to reflect on what’s really essential in their lives and reduce the clutter—whether physical or spiritual. Minimalism is also important to the visual arts and design.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.