Momento Mori

by jennine on January 22, 2008

Humans are always trying to recreate nature. Sometimes taxidermy is creepy, but other times it has an eternal feeling to it, like an ancestral link to a world far away. Julia de Ville of DisceMori designs all sorts of accessories inspired by Momento Mori jewelry of the 15th century. Some of it, I believe is a bit gruesome and brutal. But then again, we live in a world so removed from death. It’s really nice to see that this kind of work, where the pieces of death make life seem all that much more mysterious.

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{ 28 comments }

susie_bubble January 22, 2008 at 3:23 am

Beautiful taxidermy doesn’t creep me out in the slightest…

Mer January 22, 2008 at 3:34 am

wow, great design!
God luck with your new “house”!!

:-)

Dora(StylishGirl) January 22, 2008 at 4:13 am

I love the wing brooch/pin and the gray gloves…and the new coveted :) it looks more stylish.

Susi January 22, 2008 at 7:38 am

hey jennine,

i like your new blog!
hope to get to meet you soon!
greetings to rocky.

kisses from germany,

susi

Imelda January 22, 2008 at 9:25 am

I really like the piece with the wing! Gorgeous!!

Good luck with the new site, it looks great!
I’ll chance your link to the new adress!

Greetz,
Imelda

jennine January 22, 2008 at 10:20 am

awww… thank you! i feel like i’ve just moved from an apartment to a house! it’s amazing.

yes, i do really like the wing pin too.. but then again, i’ve always been fascinated by wings in general.

muhajababe January 22, 2008 at 11:22 am

hello Jennine ! love your new blog ! good luck in your new sit may it inspire you to write us many an interesting post ! that wing creeps me .. i don’t like taxidermy as i believe their poor bodies should rest in earth and not like that …
however i love those gloves !

adam January 22, 2008 at 11:33 am

can we see what the wing would look like on a person?

f&art January 22, 2008 at 11:36 am

WOW this looks AMAZING!!! Fantastic new design. I still am a bit afraid ro move F&ART but it is about time I guess…

Suzanna January 22, 2008 at 11:42 am

Just stopping by to say the site looks fantastic. It’s also easy to use and easy on the eyes.

Great job, J.!

WendyB January 22, 2008 at 12:18 pm

I love memento mori.

jennine January 22, 2008 at 12:21 pm

adam… i wish i could see what that wing would look like on my person…

and f&art… you do a great job with your site, but i can see what you mean too… it’s scary!

wendy, i can see how you would like it from your own jewelry, has quite a lot of 15th century references!

SwanDiamondRose January 22, 2008 at 12:37 pm

lovely new site!

Loretta M January 22, 2008 at 12:53 pm

Hey Jannnninnneee!
The mad&lovely lady I used to study with…..
You have gone a long way…this is great!!!
Well done!One day I hope I can contribute with some nice fashion illustrations!

ciao, loretta
London

Jess January 22, 2008 at 1:26 pm

hey beautiful! it’s ‘C and C’ here dropping in on the beautiful new digs. just wonderful to see you continue to grow this kick-butt blog!

NeonRainbow January 22, 2008 at 2:04 pm

Sorry but that wing does completely creep me out…lol

mo January 22, 2008 at 2:45 pm

i heart this piece with the wing…and LOVE your new house! the House of Coveted, excellent!

Pomegranate January 22, 2008 at 5:01 pm

Love the new blog! Good job, girl! Can i just say that i loved ur old header? More than this one i’m afraid.

And yeah taxidermy creeps me out. None for me thanks!

Molly January 22, 2008 at 5:05 pm

I like your new site!

kim January 22, 2008 at 9:06 pm

one of the good brands. i have a big thing for feathers, draped chain, and bird bones- the brooch is brilliant. i make cuffs much like the black ones but i’d buy that other piece.

Héloïse J. January 23, 2008 at 3:36 am

creepy creepy :S
luv your new place! i’m linking you now :)
*my blog is reborn under a new name+adress. hope you like it too!

Stevie January 23, 2008 at 7:34 am

I find taxidermy very appealing, as a youngster I used to find it a little creepy, but that’s not the case now.

Congrats on the new site, by the way, it’s very aesthetically pleasing, though I hope you’ll still be present on blogger!

xx

Enkha X January 23, 2008 at 7:36 am

Hi Jennine!

Am really loving The Coveted’s new look!

xx

Lily January 23, 2008 at 11:44 am

I like your new home, thanks for keeping in touch! i know i already told you, but i love your blog, full eye candy and inspiration!

missmilki January 23, 2008 at 12:42 pm

Congratulations on the new site!

Jessica January 23, 2008 at 2:03 pm

huge huge fan of this piece….I love the colors in the wings and the overall design is splendid.

jennine January 24, 2008 at 12:05 am

oh my gosh… thank you all so much for the lovely comments… it’s been a rough few days, so these are all so nice to hear!
:)

j.

love October 16, 2009 at 12:23 pm

bless this post with love,peace,respect and success.

just let love be

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