September 27, 2017

Designer Creates Rising Furniture Inspired by Transformations in Nature

When you hear the words “flat pack furniture” you might automatically think of IKEA furniture, but Dutch contemporary designer Robert van Embricqs has created a collection of furnishings—known as Rising Furniture—that will make you think again. To create his innovative designs, Embricqs asked himself, “To what degree is the object you're creating capable of dictating its own design?” Exploring this premise to the fullest, he sought inspiration in nature, observing the intricate transformations found in the natural world around him.

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September 27, 2017

Married Couple Finally Takes Romantic Wedding Photos After 60 Years Together

Love can be a fleeting emotion, but if you’ve found your special person, the life you have built together is something to celebrate. In 1957, Brazilian couple Dona Rosa and Seu Rousso (aka “the Russian boy”) got married in a wedding that was a family affair; a grandfather prepared the yard for the nuptials while an aunt made the cake and a godmother sewed Dona's dress.

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September 25, 2017

Disney Wedding Dress Collection Lets Any Bride Turn into the Princess of Her Dreams

Many brides want to feel like a princess on their wedding day. And with the ultimate symbol of happily ever after being Disney, what better way than to combine them? For those whose love of films like Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, and Cinderella knows no bounds, Walt Disney Japan has collaborated with Kuraudia Co. on 14 Disney wedding dresses that add a storybook touch to the already special day.

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September 25, 2017

Photographer Captures the Unique Beauty of 500 Women Around the World

There are many projects that aim to explore concepts of beauty around the world, but perhaps none so dedicated and comprehensive as The Atlas of Beauty. After almost four years of traveling continuously around the world, photographer Mihaela Noroc's portraits of women around the world are being published in a new 352-page book. We've been following her work for years, as she moves everywhere from Afganistan to Tibet, shooting portraits of women who embody the unique beauty of their cultures.

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