My Modern Met

July 5, 2016

Exquisite Wooden Heels Hand-Carved with Ancient Vietnamese Pagoda Techniques

Designer LanVy Nguyen believes that luxury, quality, and ethics should play equal parts in the fashion industry. Her company called Fashion4Freedom represents Vietnam’s first supply chain to marry those values, creating stylish and opulent consumer goods with socially responsible and transparent practices.

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Art

July 4, 2016

Surreal Animal Sculptures Fuse the Intricate Beauty of Earth with Untamed Beasts

For the past few years, we’ve marveled at the surreal sculptures of Ellen Jewett, a Canadian artist who simultaneously fuses...

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Art

July 3, 2016

Post-Apocalyptic Paintings Show Nature Reclaiming Abandoned Cityscapes

Post-apocalyptic cityscapes where nature has begun to reclaim dominance is a recurring theme in Brin Levinson‘s collection of haunting paintings.

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Art

July 2, 2016

Optical Illusion Graffiti Creates Portal to a Parallel Universe on the Side of a Building

Parisian graffiti artist Astro contorts flat architectural facades into illusory vortexes with a vibrant graphic twist. His painted patterns combine smooth, swirling curves and calligraphy with sharper shapes in dynamically detailed designs that are eye-catching on their own; and, as if to suck his viewers farther into each piece, he adds the appearance of dark, receding chasms, tunneling deep into the walls.

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Art

June 30, 2016

21 Creative Disney Tattoos Inspired By Iconic Childhood Films

A love of Disney can last well beyond childhood, and for many, it’s a lifelong adoration that only grows fonder...

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Travel

June 30, 2016

Unconventional Tourist Photographs Reveal What’s Behind the World’s Most Visited Sights

When visiting a monument such as the Taj Mahal, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the microcosm of these...

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Design

June 29, 2016

Mermaid Tights with Fantastically Colorful “Scales” Make Fantasy a Reality

If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a mermaid or a dragon, you can now be a step closer to your wish. Daniel Struzyna of the Tinkercast shop has created handmade tights that feature the scales found on the tail of a mermaid or body of a dragon. Part fantasy and part fashion, these nude nylon leggings have a satisfying, tactile feel with layered silicone scallops scattered atop the stretchy fabric.

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Inspiring

June 29, 2016

Incredibly Fit 50-Year-Old Woman Looks Decades Younger with Years of Dedicated Exercise

Many people are searching for ways to preserve their appearance and turn back the clock on aging.

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Photography

June 29, 2016

Mysterious Silhouettes Stand in Surreal Portals to Imaginary New Worlds

By manipulating photographs with a mix of different digital editing skills, photographer Nate Hill contorts stunning landscapes into surreal swirls,...

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Design

June 28, 2016

Designer Creates Satirical “Anxiety” Magazine Covers to Destigmatize Mental Health Issues with Humor

Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental health issue in the U.S., and for the 50 million Americans affected, coping can be a serious challenge. However, when it comes to destigmatizing these conditions, a little humor can go a long way.

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