Savage Grace

11/20/2013 by chicquero

One of the stories of The 10th Anniversary issue of Vogue China all photographed exclusively by Mario Testino, features top Chinese model Liu Wen. She´s posing in super glam dresses and gowns styled by Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele. (Testino also shot the leading model in Roberto Cavalli’s fall campaign). In the images, Liu wears designs from the likes of Giorgio Armani, Kenneth Jay Lane, Anthony Vacarello and Burberry Prorsum while striking poses alongside a crocodile (Miami vibe!). Hair by Oribe, […]

Categories: Fashion, Photography • Tags: 10th anniversary, crocodile, Fashion, Fashion editorial, liu wen, mario testino, miami vibe, savage, vogue china

Black and White Photomontages

10/16/2013 by chicquero

Thomas Barbèy grew up in Geneva, Switzerland, across the street from the “Caran D’ache” factory, the largest manufacturer of art supplies. He started drawing seriously at the age of 13, using black “encre de Chine” and gouaches for color. His influences were Philippe Druillet, Roger Dean and H.R. Giger. Today, he resides in Las Vegas and travels the world, taking his camera wherever he goes. Thomas has been a photographer for over twenty years now and prefers to use his old […]

Categories: Photography • Tags: arts, black and white, cool, interesting, photography, photomontage, surreal, surrealism, thomas barbey

Girls and whale sharks!

10/10/2013 by chicquero

In an effort to raise awareness about conservation and the environment, marine life photographer Shawn Heinrichs collaborated with fashion photographer Kristian Schmidt on this completely awe-inspiring underwater project. The images feature enchanting combinations where human models swim in sync with whale sharks, the world’s largest fish. Involved in the project were Italian model Roberta Mancino, underwater model Hannah Fraser, stylist Fazli Krasniqi, and physiologist and artist Taro Smith. As the models and animals worked flawlessly together, the two photographers captured […]

Categories: Photography • Tags: cool, Kristian Schmidt, ocean, photo, photography, sea, sharks, Shawn Heinrichs, underwater, water, whale, whale sharks

Coffee Ads

10/08/2013 by chicquero

Source: Ads of the World “If this is coffee, please bring me some tea; but if this is tea, please bring me some coffee.” – Abraham Lincoln YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Creative Advertising Great movie cliches Paper branding Minimalist effect Copywriter vs Art director Cool UK Brands

Categories: Design, Laugh • Tags: ads, advertising, barista, branding, cafe, caffe, caffeine, coffe, coffee, coffee shop, cup, funny, marketing

Dream Sequence, again!

10/07/2013 by chicquero

Madame Peripetie explores the boundaries between fashion, sculpture and the human body, experimenting with various fabrics and patterns; whilst infusing high-fashion elements with abstract and conceptual ideas, creating an eccentric escapade of color and texture. In her work she is focusing mainly on the interaction between body, language and new media. Her inspirations include surrealism, dadaism as well as the new wave era of the 80s, British post punk scene and the avantgarde theater of Robert Wilson. Check it out the other Dream Sequence!! “All that we […]

Categories: Artsy, Fashion • Tags: art, avant garde, cool, dream, Fashion, Madame Peripetie, photography, surreal

Ashes to Dust!

10/03/2013 by chicquero

I am Dust + Time of War by Olivier Valsecchi (2009-2012) Inspired by Ovid’s definition of Chaos – a confused mass of liquid and fog, order and disorder, light and darkness – the “Dust” (2009) and “Time of War” (2012) series, part of the “I am dust” project, are about incarnation, resurrection, rebuild what was destroyed, struggling for life. Olivier Valsecchi was born in Paris in 1979. Revealed to the public eye in 2010 by  DUST,  this series earned him the prestigious Hasselblad […]

Categories: Photography • Tags: art, ashes, body, cool, dust, human, naked, Olivier Valsecchi, people, photo, photography

Funny vector art!

09/25/2013 by chicquero

Nabhan Abdullatif is an omani graphic artist and illustrator, mainly into conceptual illustration and vector art. He’s currently working for a media and advertising agency. Nowadays, his artwork has become so popular in internet world and he generously shares his portfolio with us via his deviantart page. Enjoy! “The more minimal the art, the more maximum the explanation” Hilton Kramer YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Cute, clever and quite bitter Stuff no one told us Want VS Need Perfect minimal world Bubble Talk

Categories: Laugh • Tags: art, cool, Design, funny, geek, illustration, laugh, minimalist, nabhan abdullatif, vector art

When life was exotic…

04/24/2013 by chicquero

We´ve been noticing that the “Eastern inspired trend” has made its way to many editorials this season, but photographer Camilla Akrans’s soft romanticism adds a new twist to the topic for this Vogue Japan’s April issue. Model Nadja Bender poses for Akrans in ornate brocades and patterns styled by Sissy Vian. Juxtaposed between urban landscapes and an Asian decor, a platinum blonde Nadja delights in the designs of Alexander McQueen, Chanel and Valentino amongst many others. In three words I […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: asian, brocades, Camilla Akrans, eastern inspired, exotic, japanese decor, Nadja Bender, patterns, Sissy Vian, urban landscape, Vogue Japan

Lady homeless cardboards

04/01/2013 by chicquero

We thought it was a very cool concept when we saw Ranya Mordanova cuting a striking figure in all black looks for this series shot by Nikolay Biryukov. The story is inspired by Chuck Palahniuk’s book, “Haunted”, which depicts a character named “Lady Baglady” who pretends to be homeless to escape the boredom of her wealthy life. With that influence in mind, Ranya is shown wearing the sleek styles of Alberta Ferretti, Chanel, Emilio Pucci and Dolce & Gabbana amongst […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: black looks, book inspired, cardboards, Chuck Palahniuk, haunted, high fashion, homeless, lady, Nikolay Biryukov, Ranya Mordanova, Stella Gosteva, styling

Palette knife and oils

03/28/2013 by chicquero

Leonid Afremov (born 12 July 1955 in Vitebsk, Belarus) is a Russian–Israeli modern impressionistic artist who works mainly with a palette knife and oils. He developed his own unique technique and style which is unmistakable and cannot be confused with other artists. Afremov is mainly known as being a self-representing artist who promotes and sells his work exclusively over the internet with very little exhibitions and involvement of dealers and galleries. The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude. Friedrich Nietzsche […]

Categories: Artsy • Tags: art, artist, arts, artsy, beautiful, colorful, illustration, impressionism, knife, Leonid Afremov, modern, oil, paint, paintings

Zoo book portraits

03/21/2013 by chicquero

After studying Fine Arts in Barcelona, with a specialization in Visual Arts, Yago Partal undertook a project with Manel Soto; the creation of a Visual Arts Studio. They spent six years working for brands and companies like Filmax, Chesterfield International, Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia, Canal +, and doing some editorial work for fashion brands, as well as submerging themselves in a more artistic environment with several exhibitions showing more personal projects. After this period, he decided to […]

Categories: Laugh, Photography • Tags: Almodovar, animals as human, bad ass, cool portraits, photography, stylish, wildlife, Yago Partal, zoo creatures

Moody couture

03/07/2013 by chicquero

Decked out in a wardrobe of all haute couture looks from the fall-winter collections, Franzi Mueller graces the pages of Interview Germany’s March issue. Markus Jans photographs Franzi in standout pieces styled by Klaus Stockhausen. From the likes of Jean Paul Gaultier and Chanel Haute Couture and Dior, the looks take a dark turn with moody settings and off-kilter makeup. Wow! “I’m only grouchy and moody on days that end with Y.” YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Hello Cara! Sleep no […]

Categories: Artsy, Fashion • Tags: editorial, fall-winter, Franzi Mueller, germany, haute couture, Interview Magazine, Klaus Stockhausen, Markus Jans, moody, styling

Inside the suitcases of lunatic asylum patients

02/26/2013 by chicquero

Very much interested in the clinically insane, Pennsylvanian photographer Jon Crispin has taken his interest to new heights by exploring and documenting the personal artifacts left behind by mental patients in a late-19th century psychiatric institution. The upstate New York patients at the (now discontinued) Willard Lunatic Asylum left more than a few curious artifacts in hundreds of suitcases. Which of these once stowed-away items intrigues you the most? The place where optimism most flourishes is the lunatic asylum. Havelock […]

Categories: Photography • Tags: asylum, insanity, Jon Crispin, lunatic patients, NY patients, Pennsylvanian photographer, personal artifacts, personal items, suitcases

Artistic street murals

02/14/2013 by chicquero

Sao Paulo-based street artist Eduardo Kobra creates fantastic large scale murals that are filled with vibrant color and life. Below, we’ve also included a few more select murals that the artist has completed over his career.   “Art is an evolutionary act. The shape of art and its role in society is constantly changing. At no point is art static. There are no rules.” Raymond Salvatore Harmon, BOMB: A Manifesto of Art Terrorism YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Cool strokes Maps and Illustrations […]

Categories: Artsy • Tags: art, arts, artsy, brazil, colorful, Eduardo Kobra, illustration, large art, murals, painter, sao paulo, street, street art, street artist, urban, vibrant

Bloody Valentine <3

01/31/2013 by chicquero

Hilarious and grotesque in the same instant, these  “Valentines Day,” series caused somewhat of an emotional response by the viewer.  Wes Naman has been a self taught photographer of ten years before graduating from commercial photography in his home in North Carolina. Since moving to Albuquerque he has been an assistant to photographers such as Chip Simons and Robert Reck before deciding to start his own company, Naman Photography. In between working as a photojournalist for the weekly Alibi, freelancing […]

Categories: Laugh, Photography • Tags: arts, blood, blood paint, bloody, fun, love, painted body, photography, scary, shocking, valentine, Valentines day, Wes Naman, white

Hands up, NY!

01/28/2013 by chicquero

Hands up, everyone! Milla Jovovich uses her expertise as the star of “Resident Evil” in this action-packed shoot photographed by Inez & Vinoodh for the February issue of Vogue Paris. The magazine pays homage to New York City with its whole issue shot in The Big Apple. Milla gets decked out in all black looks from labels such as Prada, Nina Ricci, Alexander McQueen and Dolce & Gabbana amongst others styled by editor-in-chief Emmanuelle Alt. Hair by Orlando Pita and […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: action, Big Apple, black, Emmanuelle Alt, evil, hands up, Inez & Vinoodh, Milla Jovovich, new york, styling, Vogue Paris

Dancers among us!

01/23/2013 by chicquero

“The inspiration for this book came to me one afternoon as I watched my son, Hudson, playing with his toy bus. I was trying to keep pace with his three-year-old mind as he got deeper and deeper into a fantasy involving nothing more than a yellow plastic box and armless figurines. At least that’s what I saw. He saw frantic commuters rushing to catch the 77 local bus to Australia. He jumped in place, mouth open and slapping his knees, joyously reacting to […]

Categories: Photography • Tags: art, arts, ballet, beautiful, city, contemporary, cool, dance, dancers, dancers among us, dancing, movement, people, photo, photography, urban

1 minute photoshop thoughts

01/21/2013 by chicquero

We absolutely love Austin, Texas based graphic designer Erin Hanson. Her work is inspired by simple “everyday random things” and some of her ideas are brilliantly showcased in this kinda minimal series called “1 Minute Photoshop Thoughts”. It´s clever, a little sarcastic and inspirational at the same time! Enjoy! I believe we all are prey to bouts of laziness. I am constantly in the throes and try to combat my ailment with a steady diet of inspiration and doing. Erin […]

Categories: Design, Laugh • Tags: Austin designer, clever, erin hanson, fun, graphic design, illustration, inspiration, photoshop, random things, sarcastic, thoughts

Disney Princesses in accurate fashion

01/16/2013 by chicquero

Claire Hummel was born and raised in the quiet hamlet of Los Angeles, California. She is currently working as an artist for Microsoft Game Studios Publishing. Claire gravitates naturally towards anything having to do with her childhood haunts of Disneyland, Myst, national parks, museums, and Hawai’i, thus ensuring a lifetime interest in nostalgic escapism. She also has an extensive, practical knowledge of period costuming and snakes, in case you’re into that sort of thing. Most of the world seems familiar with […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: accurate, beauty, characters, Claire Hummel, clothing, costume, disney, disney costumes, disney princesses, era, fable, Fashion, history, illustration, princess, princesses, real

Pop Jewelry

01/11/2013 by chicquero

. Alexandra Bruel is a french art director and illustrator based in Paris. Originating from a design background, Alexandra Bruel first began working with modeling clay a few years ago and soon built up a striking portfolio that has been used in conjunction with animation, textile design, photography, sculpture and illustration. Bruel studied graphic design at the Gobelins School in Paris and during her degree she began to work with plasticine. Alexandra is represented by Handsome Frank, a London based agency that represents some of […]

Categories: Artsy, Fashion • Tags: Alexandra Bruel, arts, artsy, clay, Fashion, Handsome Frank, jewelry, plasticine, pop, pop art, Vogue

Wow, burning matchsticks!

01/10/2013 by chicquero

Check this out guys… everyday icons and objects formed from matches burning brightly against a black background – not only is Russian photographer Stanislav Aristov’s Matches series, it is gorgeous and clever as well.  After creating the shapes by bending them mid-burn, he uses a macro lens and studio flash to capture the flame and smoke.  Aristov says “It was while I was watching the match that I began to think of how it represents life…there is the burnt part […]

Categories: Artsy, Photography • Tags: burning, flame, macro lens, matches, matchsticks, objects, russian photographer, smoke, Stanislav Aristov