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The shirt of the year

Blackbird Spyplane • 1598 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Design Style Interview Clothing Creativity
  1. The shirt of the year is a roomy, vertical-stripe button-up that is currently on trend and in high demand.
  2. Keith Henry, a self-taught designer, creates clothes entirely by himself under the name Henry's, known for high-craft jumbo jeans and small-run pieces.
  3. Keith Henry sells his clothes through limited drops, values creative control, and finds inspiration in old army clothing to create unique, well-crafted designs.

The AI doppelgänger experiment – Part 1: The training

On Looking • 184 HN points • 15 May 24
🎨 Art & Illustration AI Style Ethics Identity Creativity
  1. Communication relies on shared language, and this is especially crucial when discussing visual concepts like style and art.
  2. Training generative AI models to transfer style involves complex processes of separating denotational and stylistic aspects of images.
  3. The AI doppelganger experiment explores the tension between human-created images and machine-generated ones, raising questions about personhood, identity, and creativity in the digital age.

The vintage workwear plug

Blackbird Spyplane • 499 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Vintage Japanese Shopping Style
  1. Explore a unique collection of vintage workwear, including heavy-duty canvas dusters, chore coats, and more from brands like L.L. Bean, Carhartt, Woolrich, and Levi's.
  2. Discover an under-the-radar Japanese line at Beklina's physical store, offering independent-designer selection and beautifully textured woven Japanese cotton pieces.
  3. Experience the thrill of vintage shopping by finding connections to the past through once-cherished objects, like Molly Ringwald does, creating stories and imagining characters behind the items.

Experiments in style: The Disk Jockey

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life • 9 implied HN points • 19 Jan 25
📚 Literature Writing Reflections Style Parody Creativity
  1. Trying out different writing styles can help improve your skills. It's like practicing a new dance move, the more you do it, the better you become!
  2. Parody writing is a fun way to explore styles, as it lets you play with existing texts. It’s like putting a funny twist on a familiar song.
  3. Using humor in writing can capture readers' attention and make serious topics more enjoyable. Laughing at something tough can help us understand it better!
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Culinary Couture

Snaxshot • 339 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Food Style
  1. The intersection of food and fashion from a GenZ perspective is an interesting topic.
  2. Anja Westhues explores the connection between food and fashion in her writing.
  3. Readers can access the full post archives by subscribing to Snaxshot.

The Two Types of Writing Problems

Desk Notes by Charles Schifano • 48 implied HN points • 12 Nov 24
📚 Literature Writing Narrative Style Composition Artistry
  1. Writing problems can be split into two main types: composition issues and expression issues. Composition deals with how to arrange your words, while expression is about capturing your thoughts.
  2. When you know what you want to say but can't find the right words, it's usually a composition problem. There's often a solution or guide that can help you find the right way to say it.
  3. Writing is a mix of sharing what you're thinking and continuously refining it. It's okay to struggle; the goal is to bring the ideas in your mind to life on the page.

How to do things with style

On Looking • 199 implied HN points • 11 Nov 23
🎨 Art & Illustration History Legal issues Creativity Education Style
  1. Style has always been a critical aspect of the creative industry, influencing how artists are perceived, hired, and valued.
  2. Historically, debates around copyright, art, and market trends have shaped the concept of style and its significance in creative work.
  3. In today's context, the value of style is shifting towards more internal, unique concepts like vision and voice, as illustrators adapt to technological advancements and changing market dynamics.

Experiments in style: Mansplaining

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life • 7 implied HN points • 22 Dec 24
📚 Literature Writing Prose Style Genres Parody
  1. Trying different writing styles can help improve your skills. It's like practicing a sport in new ways to get better.
  2. Mansplaining can make a story sound overly complicated and annoying. It's when someone explains things in a way that feels condescending.
  3. Experiencing mild concussion can be frustrating but is often manageable with care. It's important to take it easy and let your body recover.

Cathedrals, Memories, and Eternal Cycles

Through the Looking Glass • 59 implied HN points • 31 Mar 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Movies Connection Style
  1. Impressionism in art focused on naturalistic subjects and emphasized zooming out to fully appreciate the details, similar to how some movies can be understood.
  2. The movies 'Aftersun' and 'Babylon' exemplify the Impressionistic style by portraying real-life themes and requiring viewers to watch the whole film to grasp the intended message.
  3. Movies like 'In the Mood for Love' and 'Momento' may also demonstrate this unique connection between art and film, inviting further exploration.

Experiments in style: A merry dance

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life • 7 implied HN points • 08 Dec 24
📚 Literature Writing Fiction Style Narrative Expression
  1. Experimenting with different writing styles can help improve your writing skills. Trying out new genres and formats can change the tone and perspective of a story.
  2. A humorous take on a misadventure can add a light-hearted dimension to storytelling. Using funny situations, like a character bumping into walls while sleepwalking, makes the narrative more engaging.
  3. Involving readers through competitions or challenges can create interaction. Asking them to identify elements in a story, like types of dances, adds fun and engagement to the reading experience.

Experiments in style: a play

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life • 9 implied HN points • 24 Nov 24
📚 Literature Writing Fiction Drama Style Creativity
  1. Trying different writing styles can help improve your skills. It lets you see how style changes the mood of a story.
  2. Turning a piece of text into a play is a creative experiment. It can show the story in a fresh and engaging way.
  3. Writing and reading both help you grow as a person. They can also provide comfort during tough times.

Experiments in style: Bandit poem

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life • 7 implied HN points • 17 Nov 24
📚 Literature Poetry Writing Style Creative Reflection
  1. Trying out new writing styles can really help improve your skills. When you change the way you present a story, it can show you new perspectives.
  2. A bandit poem is a cool way to switch things up. It keeps the original text but changes the layout to make it feel more poetic.
  3. Experimenting with writing can change the tone and mood of a piece. Layout and style can make your story feel different than you might expect.

Thomas Hardy, Genius

Autoscriptorium • 99 implied HN points • 02 Feb 23
📚 Literature Poetry Author Themes Biography Style
  1. Poetry involves sound and requires a voice. Thomas Hardy believed in conveying meaningful messages through poetry, not just elegant words.
  2. Thomas Hardy, a talented architect turned poet, had a diverse range of influences and taught himself various languages. He was known for his unique style inspired by folk music and rhythm.
  3. Hardy's poem 'The Voice' beautifully conveys deep emotions and longing through its poetic language and structure. Each line reveals layers of complexity and evokes strong emotions.

Experiments in style: Antonymic translation

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life • 10 implied HN points • 13 Oct 24
📚 Literature Writing Style Translation Genre Creativity
  1. Trying to rewrite texts in different styles can help improve writing skills. It's a fun way to explore new ways to express ideas.
  2. Antonymic translation is a technique where you replace words with their opposites, leading to funny and interesting results. It’s a creative exercise for writers.
  3. This experimentation with styles can change the tone of a story and offers a fresh perspective on familiar narratives. It's great for sparking new ideas.

Illustration without illustrators

On Looking • 199 implied HN points • 24 Jun 22
🎨 Art & Illustration AI Semiotics Style Human connection
  1. Consider changing clients if you fear being replaced by AI, instead of worrying about AI overtaking your profession.
  2. Illustration involves more than just translating text into images; it's about creating a unique relation and dynamic between the two.
  3. AI and art are not natural forces in conflict but human creations that require understanding and responsibility. AI's ability to replicate styles does not diminish the importance of individuality and style in art.

Experiments in style: Mastermind

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life • 7 implied HN points • 27 Oct 24
📚 Literature Writing Parody Style Fiction Creativity
  1. Trying out different writing styles can help improve your skills. It's fun to change the way you tell a story.
  2. Parody writing is about using humor to mimic another style or genre. This can add a playful twist to your creativity.
  3. Writing can be a way to explore different tones and themes. It’s interesting to see how a simple story changes with a new style.

#073 ✰ Half year through thoughts

Objet • 39 implied HN points • 22 Jun 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Style Consumerism
  1. The intersection of consumerism, myth, satisfaction, desire, taste, joy, meaning, and pride is explored on Objet.
  2. Clayton discusses his favorite investments, passion for menswear, next contemplated purchase, and current curiosity in menswear.
  3. Objet encourages cataloguing loved objects to share with friends, discover gems, and receive quality recommendations.

The intimate commodity of the commercial artist.

On Looking • 99 implied HN points • 29 Apr 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Style Capitalism Identity Creative work
  1. In a capitalist system, style becomes a way for individuals to shape their identity through the consumption of stylized goods.
  2. As a commercial artist, the balance between originality and predictability is crucial in capitalizing on style.
  3. The concept of 'style' in art blurs the lines between personal expression, market demands, and artistic authenticity.

How I Write

Rough Diamonds • 23 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
📚 Literature Writing Reading Style Editing Blogging
  1. The author's writing process involves minimal editing and a lot of continuous writing from years of experience.
  2. The author emphasizes the importance of clear, concise writing using strong, plain language.
  3. In addition to focusing on logic in writing, the author also highlights the importance of evoking the right emotions and associations in the reader.

Adverbs Are Good

Political Currents by Ross Barkan • 20 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
📚 Literature Writing Style Advice Fiction
  1. Adverbs and adjectives enrich writing by adding meaning, specificity, and style. They make language vivid and compelling.
  2. Writing advice advocating for cutting adverbs to achieve brevity may not always hold true in the digital age. Lengthier, in-depth pieces can actually perform well and engage readers.
  3. Finding your own writing style is crucial. Not all writers need to adhere to a strict minimalist approach; embracing your unique voice and style can set you apart in a crowded marketplace.

The economic birth of style

On Looking • 39 implied HN points • 09 Apr 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Style Market Economy Copyright Authorship
  1. Discourses of style and copyright emerged around the same time, intertwining romantic ideas of creativity with economic and legal rights for authors.
  2. Style interacts with the market through constraints like deadlines and budgets, impacting the types of illustrations that are in demand.
  3. Understanding the economic aspects of style can empower artists in a commercial world, providing agency and prompting critical reflection on their practice.

Experiments in style: Inappropriate epithets

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life • 8 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
📚 Literature Writing Style Genres Narrative
  1. Experimenting with writing styles by reworking text into different genres or styles can help improve writing skills.
  2. Using adjectives inappropriately can create intriguing effects in storytelling by making readers think about the words' deeper meanings.
  3. Constraints, like using adjectives from specific sections of a dictionary, can be a creative exercise to enhance writing and explore new narrative possibilities.