“Clothes that will stun the crowds in museum exhibitions in the future,” was how New York Times fashion critic Bernadine Morris summarized Yves Saint Laurent’s spring /summer 1988 haute couture collection. A highlight of the collection was the Irises jacket shown here, a simulacrum of Vincent van Gogh’s 1889 painting. The jacket echoes the original’s cropped composition, zooming in even further on the curved and twisting lines of the irises. More remarkably, the embroidery amplifies the luminosity of Van Gogh’s colors, and enhances the materiality of his thick, short, wavy brushstrokes. Continue reading Eye On Design: Van Gogh’s Irises On Bead Embroidered Jacket→
Kelly Akashi’s work often explores the impermanence of the natural world. In 2024‘s Monument (Regeneration), the artist draws inspiration from nature’s regenerative resilience. A delicately latticed borosilicate-glass sphere – balanced between fragility and strength – rests a top a weathered, steel plinth reminiscent of a tree trunk. Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: Kelly Akashi, Monument (Regeneration)→
Winter has officially arrived in New York City, and as temperatures drop, the simple pleasure of warming your hands around a steaming mug becomes irresistible. If you’re someone who appreciates a delicious cup of tea — or you’re searching for a thoughtful, unique holiday gift — the new Jasmine Tea Discovery: Six Styles Sampler from iTeaworld deserves your attention. Freshly scented with 2025 jasmine blossoms and beautifully presented, this limited-edition collection transforms a familiar ritual into an extraordinary aromatic experience. Continue reading Holiday Gift Idea: Jasmine Tea Sampler from iTeaworld — A Fragrant Journey for the Senses→
These dreamy Pink Plumeria Blossoms, their soft petals kissed by raindrops, were spotted in the tranquil Self-Realization Fellowship Meditation Garden in Encinitas, California. The gentle sheen of moisture on their velvety surfaces made them look almost luminous — nature’s way of reminding us to pause, breathe, and admire simple beauty in bloom.
On a recent stroll through the Rosie The Riveter Memorial Rose Garden in San Diego’s gorgeous Balboa Park, I came across a flower that screamed to be given a spotlight: the Rock N Roll Rose. With its bold red-and-white striped blooms and dramatic flair, this flower’s streaked petals recall a whimsical moment from Alice in Wonderland, when the Queen’s playing card gardeners frantically paint the white roses red to please Her Majesty. Yes, they exist! Continue reading Yes, It Exists: The Rock N Roll Rose!→
