Glass Plates Reborn: Digichromatography

Ural Owls - 1910
Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii

from the author's personal collection

Russian photographer to Tsar Nicholas II, Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, captured black and white images on glass plate negatives using red, green and blue filters. He then presented the images in color using a light projection system and the same three filters. Thanks to digital technology and a process called digichromatography we are now able to view Prokudin-Gorskii's glass slides in brilliant color, the way he intended them to be. In layman's terms digichromatography involves scanning the glass negative then editing it with image editing software. Grayscale becomes RGB, layering and cropping are tackled and finally any retouching of the image is completed. That is a very brief primary explanation. Please see the full details here.

Style Inspiration: François Truffaut

French filmmaker François Truffaut

1932 - 1984

Vintage Gianni Versace

Gianni Versace

1980

Design Lover: Hamilton Beach Juice Extractor 932

For 69 years, the Hamilton Beach Juice Extractor Model 932 has been the main squeeze on the countertops of discerning chefs, bartenders, and juice devotees. 

It refuses to be squeezed out by the competition.

Patented a year after the disbandment of Bauhaus in 1933, the influence of the school is reflected in the 932's streamlined design and superior craftsmanship - it's known to last a lifetime. 

The extractor's rack-and-pinion gearing can exert up to 2000 lbs of pressure, ensuring fresh juice without the pulp. 

A classic appliance that's easy to use, good-looking and durable. 

Quote of the Week - Le Corbusier

Talent is not enough if it cannot be backed by strong character.
Le Corbusier

6 Summer Low Tops - Simple Clean Style

A pair of lo tops should be in every man's closet. Effortlessly simple, classic, and more fashionably functional than your average sneaker, the canvas or light suede lo top trainer can be worn with slim fitting jeans, tapered shorts or drain pipe trousers. Pair a well kept leather low top with your light summer linen suit for that Duran Duran Rio feel.

1. Asics Coolidge Lo
online at Barneys

2. Chuck Taylor All Stars low tops
online at Converse

3. Keds Green
online at Keds

4. Topman Canvas Plimsolls
online at Topman

5. Vans Classic Low Top
online at Vans

6. Rachel Comey Canvas Lo Top
online at oaknyc

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Design Lover: Mariano Fortuny Desk Lamp

Designed in 1903 by the Italian textiles and dress designer Mariano Fortuny, the sweepingly curved desk lamp is made of chrome with a solid brass and black lacquered arm. Height: 24.5 inches. Width: 22.5 inches. By Ecart International.

10 Things You Should Know About Oscar Niemeyer

Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, Brazil

1. Niemeyer, with Lucio Costa, designed the Brazilian Pavilion for the New York World's Fair.
2. His first executed work was a maternity clinic.
3. He worked with Le Corbusier on the preliminary plans for the Ministry of Education Building in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
4. Niemeyer began his career in architecture before he graduated from university.
5. He was a member of the United Nations Headquarters Design Committee
6. He considered the Modern Art Museum in Caracás, Venezuela, as marking an essential shift to minimalism in his designs
7. Niemeyer was head of the design group responsible for creating the first public building in the world to be expressed in the modernist architectural medium (Ministry of Education Building, Rio de Janiero)
8. Mayor Fiorella LaGuardia made him an honorary citizen of New York City in 1939
9. With the assistance of 60 architects, Niemeyer conceived, developed, and produced final drawings for all the critical federal buildings for Brasilia in less than two years
10. Niemeyer will celebrate his 102nd birthday on December 17, 2009.
    

Modern Art Museum, Venezuela

Vintage Christian Dior 1984

Christian Dior

1984

Your Week's Inspiration

One of my favourite Flickr contributors, hillbillyxx, posted this found photo on the weekend. Thank hillbillyxx for sharing such a find will you.

Quote of the Week - Faye Dunaway

Edge is one of my favourite words. Energy's another.
Faye Dunaway

10 Father's Day Gift Ideas

1. money clip
Ferragamo money clip with one card slot
online at Saks
2. wallet - bills should not be kept in a wallet
Comme des Garcons
online at Saks

3. lighter - even if he doesn't smoke nothing says elegance like a fine light
Dunhill Turbo
online at Dunhill

4. Porsche 911
diecast
hobby shop

5. vintage inspired alarm clock
Westclox Baby Ben
online at Westclox

6. Victorinox Swiss Army Knife
Climber Special Edition
online at Victorinox

7. Chet Baker
Chet Baker Sings
online

8. case of Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 Schrader Napa Valley Beckstoffer to Kalon Vineyard
specialty wine shops or winery

9. adjustable wrenches
Crafstman
hardware store

10. collection of lounging apparel
online at
James Perse – Men

Design Lover: Charles Martin AD 11 Light

Designed in 1928 by Charles Martin, who is more commonly known as a set designer and illustrator for fashion journals, the classic AD11 table lamp is being reproduced by WOKA of Vienna. A weight fixates the lamp with a half rounded foot ensuring that it doesn't roll away. The arm can be tipped and the head can be turned to the side guaranteeing your light is always just right. Available in brass or nickel plated. Online at WOKA.

Quote of the Week - Albert Einstein

Few are those that see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts. Albert Einstein

The Style Quiz 3 - The Answer

Blumarine
F/W 1987

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