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Spotted bolted to a street sign on the south side of East 13th Street near Avenue A, this striking piece of guerrilla street art reimagines Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as a punk icon.
Continue reading Street Art Sighting: Punk Rock RBG on East 13th
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The Astronaut Barbie released by Mattel in 1985 was part of the brand’s long-running effort to inspire young girls to dream big. This particular doll was notable for her futuristic Pink Metallic Space Suit, complete with silver accents, a bubble-style helmet, and Pink Boots.
Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Astronaut Barbie In Pink Metallic Spacesuit Circa 1985
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The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in midtown Manhattan is currently hosting Barbie: A Cultural Icon, an exhibit celebrating the 65-year legacy of Barbie. I’m in the process of distilling my recent visit to the exhibit into a broader post, but in the meantime let’s look at something which did not quite make it into the exhibit proper: this fashionable Cocktail Dress created entire of tiny Pink Barbie Shoes, which is displayed prominently in the window of the museum’s high-end gift shop. Talk about a show-stopper. Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Dress Made From Pink Barbie Shoes
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To Be Truly Elegant, One Should Not Be Noticed
— Beau Brummell
Beau Brummell, born George Bryan Brummell (1778–1840), was an iconic figure in Regency England known for his influence on men’s fashion and high society. He was a close friend of the Prince Regent, who later became King George IV, and became famous for his impeccable style, wit, and the creation of the modern men’s suit.
Continue reading Statue of Beau Brummell, London
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The original International Symbol of Access (image below) was designed in 1969 by Susanne Koefoed. Enlarged above is the Accessible Icon, a recent redesign that portrays a person in forward motion, propelling through space. Surrounded by small images that depict various iterations, the new symbol represents people in wheelchairs as dynamic, rather than static bodies. The Accessible Icon Project began as a social intervention with the goal of making cities more inclusive.
Continue reading Eye on Design: Accessible Icon By Tim Ferguson Sauder