The Allure of Latex . Transforming Contemporary Fashion and Markets . Latex, once confined to niche subcultures and avant-garde fashion, has emerged as a material of choice for contemporary designers and luxury brands. Its distinctive sheen, sculptural properties, and undeniable sensual appeal have propelled it from fetish wear to the forefront of mainstream fashion. This… Continue reading The Allure of Latex: Transforming Contemporary Fashion and Markets
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Skateboarding: From Sidewalks to Skate Parks
From Sidewalks to Skate Parks . The History of Skateboarding and Its Evolution in Venice Beach . Skateboarding, a sport born from surfing’s spirit of rebellion and freedom, has traveled a remarkable journey from its humble beginnings in the 1950s to the cultural phenomenon we know today. Few places are as central to this… Continue reading Skateboarding: From Sidewalks to Skate Parks
Scarves by Rashid: Winter Collection 2024-25
Text and Photography by Tony Ward, Copyright 2024 . Commissioned Work: Scarves by Rashid . Roberto Rashid is a Philadelphia based scarf designer who commissioned me recently to photograph his winter scarf collection. We first met in 1974 when we lived in the same dorm at what was then Millersville State College, now Millersville University… Continue reading Scarves by Rashid: Winter Collection 2024-25
Lifestyle: How to Keep Your Ass in Shape
How to Keep Your Ass in Shape with Diet and Exercise . Keeping your glutes in shape doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the gym or following a strict diet. With a few targeted exercises and smart dietary choices, you can strengthen and tone your backside while maintaining overall health. Here’s how to shape… Continue reading Lifestyle: How to Keep Your Ass in Shape
Bob Shell: Robots and Evolution
Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2024 . Robots and Evolution . Throughout history innovations have been resisted. There is the possibly apocryphal story that one of the Egyptian pharaohs issued an edict banning steam powered chariots because the noise frightened the horses. In verifiable history, in the late 1700s a Frenchman named Jacquard invented an… Continue reading Bob Shell: Robots and Evolution