Mechanical Wonderland

Possible design and creation by Henri Maillardet, in 1820. Similar to a live caterpillar, this jewel studded pre-electronic metal creature can crawl from one point to another on a flat surface. Take a look at the video:

The Caterpillar and Alice looked at each other for some time in silence: at last the Caterpillar took the hookah out of its mouth, and addressed her in a languid, sleepy voice.

`Who are YOU?' said the Caterpillar.

This was not an encouraging opening for a conversation. Alice replied, rather shyly, 

`I--I hardly know, sir, just at present... at least I know who I WAS when I got up this morning, but I think I must have been changed several times since then.'

Alice in Wonderland - Lewis Carroll

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Runway Reversal

Some rather disturbing images at the end, but thought provoking nonetheless!

Created by: Ogilvy & Mather Beijing
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Let there be light!

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Sea Me Now

Take a look at a surprising collaboration for a fashion shoot - The majestic and imposing forms of the sea's largest fish, the shark whale alongside the mermaid-like mannequins. 

By including  the shark whale, photographers  Shawn Heinrichs and Kristian Schmidt aim to raise awareness about the environment and conservation.

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Tricycle House

Made from plastic and looking like an accordion - Tricycle House is a new temporary housing idea for people living in China, and who are unable to afford their own house of piece of land, on which to build a house.

the units are not only expandable but can be added to other houses. and there are a variety of options on how to furnish the interiors: stove, sink, bathtub, water tank, as well as a bed which can be transformed into a dining table.

Accompanying accessory Tricycle Garden, is the perfect compliment, providing a mobile front lawn with trees, or a vegetable patch.

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No Noise

It is 1909, & the retail store Selfridges had the original idea to create a Silence Room where busy shoppers could "retire from the whirl of bargains and the build up of energy" ... 

Fast forward to 2013, and they are doing it again as part of their No Noise initiative. 

Supported by a selection of recognizable brands, products and fashion items, which have been de-branded in order to emphasize quiet, in an increasingly noisy world where we are continually bombarded by information and over stimulated by advertising.

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Partridges & Pears

... My true love sent to me... a partridge in a pear tree!

Seasons Greetings, & a prosperous New Year to all of you who read/have read my blog... and those of you about to discover it ... may you continue to do so in 2013 

Thx

Alison

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