Wabi-sabi represents a comprehensive Japanese world view or aesthetic centered on the acceptance of transcience. The aesthetic is sometimes described as one of beauty that is "imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete". Characteristics of the wabi-sabi aesthetic include assymetry, asperity, roughness or irregularity, simplicity, economy, austerity, modesty, intimacy and appreciation of the ingenuous integrity of natural objects and processes. Hand… Continue reading Goooo….. Wabi Sabi
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Uniqueness
Honest to god, I didn't think much of the name Nowness when it first debuted and certainly Alessandra Facchinetti's new project entitled 'Uniqueness' didn't inspire much enthusiasm either. Something about tacking on 'ness' on to a word that makes me think of a non-committed attitude – like they can't quite believe it's about the Now… Continue reading Uniqueness
What a corker…
Beyond the on schedule or even the on AND off schedule, London has a myriad of designers that exhibit at the London Fashion Week exhibitions who don't really need to make a big song and dance about their collections and simply get on with the business of selling. Ostwald Helgason, made up of duo Susanne Ostwald… Continue reading What a corker…
Somesing Rike a Peno-Meno
This isn't really my story to tell but seeing as it never fails to incite smiles, I'll take it upon myself to recap Phil Oh of Street Peeper's anecdote. I have to thank Phil for starting off what I think will be a regular habit of visiting Tokyo for its shopping joys and culinary delights… Continue reading Somesing Rike a Peno-Meno