
This week's links. Enjoy.
Jean Paul Gaultier's World of InspirationWonderful New Yorker profile of the legendary designer Jean Paul Gaultier — and the surprising things that inspire him.
Ten Historic Female Scientists You Should KnowLike Marie Curie, these women dedicated their lives to science and made significant advances — often against great personal odds. Inspiring and one to share with your daughters.
A Brief History of CookbooksThought provoking essay on how cookbooks have evolved from being written for experienced cooks, both at home and in a professional setting (in the old days, everyone was expected to know the basics) to the wordy cookbooks today that must assume each reader is a complete novice. Interesting commentary on how we're forgetting how to feed ourselves.
The Talks: Sir Michael CaineGreat interview with the legendary actor.
Vogue Covers by Salvador DaliHave a look at these fantastical cover illustrations by Salvador Dali, dating from the late '30s and '40s (plus one from 1971). Love these and also feel saddened that fashion mag covers are so dull today — just a sea of interchangeable celebs covered with text.
The Most Famous Haircuts in Movie HistoryFun infographic by Popchart Lab of iconic hair in the movies — everything from silent film star Clara Bow's bob in
Lulu, to Rita Hayworth's immortal
Gilda waves to fun ones like the Ron Burgundy and Edward Scissorhands. Via
Co. Design.
Annie Lennox Exhibition at the V&AWish I could see this one! London’s Victoria and Albert Museum is honoring music artist and humanitarian Annie Lennox with an exhibit called
The House of Annie Lennox, featuring never-before-seen photographs of Lennox’s life plus a selection of her costumes, personal artifacts and awards. Follow the link to see examples of the costumes she's worn in her extraordinary career. The exhibit runs until February 2012.
A Man's Guide to a Woman's WardrobeLuke Leitch ponders the mysteries of women's love of fashion. He observes: "
What has become clear is that fashion is to many women what sport is to many men: a pastime, a passion, a shared language, a form of self-definition, and a temporary escape from the opposite sex, all rolled into one deeply satisfying whole."
Butternut Squash GratinThis is a perfect early autumn dish — colourful, warm and comforting. Via Kimberley Hasselbrink of
The Year in Food, for Etsy.
(lovely photo by lisa cohen)