[ THE FREE SPIRIT ] Arizona Muse for I-D Magazine Summer 2012

A little less colourful than my usual picks, this editorial comes from I-D Magazine's Summer 2012 issue, shot by Kayt Jones, featuring American model of the moment, Arizona Muse. Looks like those folks at I-D literally took her name into account with this shoot which follows Arizona riding horseback (through what could actually pass as Arizona) in an assortment of south-western inspired garb. Loving the nod to Native American culture with the statement jewellery, feather-braided hair, patchwork skirts and belted blanket shawls, topped off with a good ol' Stetson and a very authentic looking, feather adorned, cowhide drum.
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[ THREAD LUSTINGS ] Viral Threads on Etsy

So with all the wonderful things I keep finding online that I wish I was stationary enough to purchase and wear/use, I've decided to start categorising them into Thread Lustings. In keeping with my recent handwoven Nepali style finds I've decided to dedicate this post to this rather colourful '80's vintage Native American fringed blanket coat from Viral Threads on Etsy. Don't you think it would look amazing with a fringed bag, distressed denim shorts and maybe some ethnic moccasins or calf length boots like the ones shown here? 

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[ COLOURFUL MADNESS ] Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Varanasi has to be one of the dirtiest places I’ve ever encountered. I have to say I’m glad this is my last stop in India, not due to the myriad of smells wafting off of cows, dead bodies and coal fires, making this overpopulated city is so damn crazy, but because it has been one of the high points of this four month trip. Why? Because of its absolutely breathtaking, otherworldly appeal, It's ability to shock, wow, anger, frustrate, excite, upset, and provoke a strange fondness all in one day.

Thriving off the waters of holy ‘Mother Ganga’, the millions of inhabitants of Varanasi come to its banks to bathe, pray, watch, float, work and even die (yes there were definitely some dead bodies floating down that river). Perhaps, if I were to be so bold, I may even pronounce that this enchanting yet often foul and potentially health threatening (!) city of Varanasi is the REAL INDIA. The juxtaposition of grime and dirt against the vivid hues of sunset orange of the holly men and the vermillion red, paisley printed saris of the ladies doing their daily laundry on the ghats is enough to satisfy anyone's lens, even if the monsoon seasons complete lack of decent light renders your photos a little, well, standard. 



Check out the guy in his USA flag printed towel - even surrounded by all the oddities of Varanasi, even he still manages to stand out (just like our Japanese friends at the Taj!).

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