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a few threads loose

A Few Threads Loose

entelechy

There is a compartment of sensibility where the newest collection for Spring/Summer 2012 has evolved.. and it begins with a word, entelechy.
We grasp an idea of philosophical beginnings to form a vintage, fable inspired vision.  As old or young as each tree identified from the northwest landscape, our continuation ensues.

Entelechy
A perfect realization as opposed to a potentiality.
The state of being complete.
In vitalist philosophy, a vital force that propels
      one to self-fulfillment.  It is also understood
      by many as the dynamic purpose that is coded within,
      a purposeful unfolding of what a thing is.
In Aristotle's philosophy, it's synonymous with
      completed actuality, where there is no further
      potentiality to be realized.  The essence has been fulfilled.
The actualization of form-giving cause as contrasted
      with potential existence.
A hypothetical agency not demonstable by scientific methods
      that in some vitalist doctrines is considered
      an inherent regulating and directing force in the development
      and functioning of an organism.
The entelechy itself, by moving toward its destiny,
      fulfills its own nature as a consciousness.

This collection will be visualized in images with the roots of specific trees, and the elves which inhabit them.  Within the next month, a lookbook of this collection will be listed at the shop online as we continue to move forward.
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girl from the north country

Under The Root had a complete honor of a feature on Girl from North Country by Michel Stong.  Her flavor is travel and her honesty of life is... strong.

..hark, victorian inspired underpinnings

A new set of undergear in reclaimed cotton knits with venetian laces and sizes small thru large.  These newest additions can be found under the roots today.  Inspired by the crinks and crunks from days when the birds wore masks and tiny, round objects held fast, when the musicians played whimsical bouts and actors lived in the cupboards.

photographic thursday :: vintage history images

Many times the older images I stumble upon across the worldwideweb are anonymous or dragged out of the crevices.  The first image is unknown but I placed it there to show the absolute fluidity of the image.  The second is also unknown and striking for what seems a costume.  Third is Clara Tice 1908, Isadora Duncan 1899, and Gertrud Arndt wraps up this post of images which blink my eyes in history.  These are real people with real stories and surreal moments captured by what we now call vintage photography... or are they real at all?

body movement tuesday :: sidra bell dance NY

HOUSE UNREST from Sidra Bell Dance New York on Vimeo

Sometimes the words are not necessary.. to express the intermingling and cosmic universe code.  New work is available from this company and landing in a place near you.  Please catch a peek, your soul is hungry.  Sidra Bell Dance NY