J'adore!

We treated ourselves to our muse's fashion tome and are savoring each page with the left thumb while our other greedily scales the stack that awaits our discovery. Imagine our delight when this beauty revealed itself early on. One can only guess where Mr. Schuman will take us from here. Enjoy.

Courtesy of The Sartorialist "On the Street... After the Storm".

Hoboken street art

We agree with any anonymous artist who believes a great storm is nothing to get salty about.

Sent in by super spotter Andrea!

Coverage

A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament.
Oscar Wilde



When we first discovered Ms. Fiona Long (and frankly, we don't remember how. Kismet?), she was in the process of collecting broken brollys for an art project. Well we're happy to report that the project is now complete and available for your viewing here. Congratulations, Fiona!

And if we may add two personal observations: If that's what Londoner's call "broken," we certainly expect a lot more photographs coming from your side of the pond. Also, you have much more fascinating choices for umbrellas.

Re-constructed

Well now here's one of the coolest things we've discovered barreling down the information superhighway (still, great phrase).

Meet Fiona Long, an artist from London, who collects broken umbrellas and turns them into sculptures. It might be awkward to say we love Fiona, but since she's bazillions of miles away and doesn't have to worry about us showing up to go 'brolly hunting, we'll just go ahead and say it. Love.

Check out her amazing work here. All the best and thanks for the cross post, kindered spirit Fiona. Looking forward to future a picture here that becomes a sculpture there.

Skirting the issue

Well, well, well. While we can't imagine climbing into the 6 train in this fashion interpretation, we're reminded of our favorite childhood Barbie -- Day to Night. Naturally, this suit is designed for she who gives the board-room presentation, not she who sits and takes notes. And for that, we salute this extraordinary vision!

Via Agatha Ruiz de la Prada


(P.S., we're totally loving these umbrellas as art finds. This one, again, from reader Carrie. Keep 'em coming Gentle Readers!)

Arty

Friend of the site sends this link about an umbrella art installation that appeared in London. Absolutely beautiful, thanks Carrie! Enjoy!