Master of Form - Loie Fuller

Loie fuller was the first of her kind. When she first performed for Paris society in the late 19th century she caused quite the sensation. Armed with a simple silk costume and cunning creativity she delighted crowds as her movement was mimicked by fabric and form. 


Graceful and truly mesmerizing she was a true pioneer and an inspiration for many. 


Enjoy! 

I posted a while back on artist James Nares - see the relation?

the McQueen Kate Moss hologram anyone?

Image Credits: 

1. Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIrnFrDXjlk

2.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loie_Fuller

2. http://verrier-fashion.com/blog/2011/02/invoking-the-dance-spirit-of-loie-fuller-art-nouveau-in-motion/

3. http://www.jamesnares.com/Site/JAMES%20NARES.html

4. Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIcsYBZSQ48

Bring the Party Inside - Prohibition Glamour

About a week ago I snuggled up on the sofa and watched the amazing 3 part documentary by legendary filmmaker Ken Burns on prohibition (if you haven't seen it - it is a goodie). One part glamour, a dash of excess, the thrill of going against the establishment, a bit of hollywood and you have a recipe for fabulousness from parties to parlors. So when it is the time of year to bring the party inside - how will you indulge?

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Spanning from 1920 - 1935 this period stands on the cusp of art nouveau and art deco - old world romance mixes with shiny art deco.

Image from http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/

Art Deco masterpiece (1935 so slightly after prohibition)Eltham Palace, Greenwich England. Initially designed in 1935, so just after prohibition, but I think aesthetically still relevant to the period. 

Image from http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/

Weil-Worgelt Study - designed for Parisian decorating firm Alavoine. Designed 1928 - 1930 complete with hidden bar.  

Image from http://www.1stdibs.com/

Carl Bergsten Swedish Art Deco sofa from M/S Kungsholm 1928

Image from http://dustjacketattic.blogspot.com

Orient Express - the ultimate prohibition escape. 

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