I love black & white for men. The graphic details are fresh, powerful, sophisticated – I think it’s a perfect mix for Summer 2013. Above, I’ve made a small selection from Kaleidoscope Style editorial, in Gun L’Homme Magazine.
Photographer: Kay Smith/ Styling: Aurore Donguy/ Hair-style: Michael Marenco/ Makeup: Lila Guéant/ Models: Lucas Valerdi (Nathalie Models), Arthur Defays (MGM)/ images via thefashionisto.com.
Celine, S/S 2013
Celine, S/S 2013
Acne, S/S 2013
Acne, S/S 2013
Maison Martin Margiela, S/S 2013
Christopher Kane, S/S 2013
Comme des Garcons, S/S 2013
Prada, S/S 2013
Prada, S/S 2013
Prada, S/S 2013
Marc Jacobs, S/S 2013
Louise Gray, S/S 2013
Meadham Kirchhoff, S/S 2013
Meadham Kirchhoff, S/S 2013
Marios Schwab, S/S 2013
Alexander Wang, S/S 2013
J.W.Anderson, S/S 2013
Prabal Gurung, S/S 2013
Louis Vuitton, S/S 2013
Rick Owens, S/S 2013
images via vogue.com
Tomasz Pietek – Muscle Skin Suit
The Human Body plastinated by Dalian Hoffen Bio-Technique Laboratory
Exposed anatomy remains a hot topic these days. Plastination is a technique used in anatomy to preserve bodies or body parts, first developed by Gunther von Hagens (1977). The water and fat are replaced by certain plastics, yielding specimens that can be touched, do not smell or decay, and even retain most properties of the original sample. The Human Body Exhibition, featured in various cities around Europe (currently on show in Bucharest, Antipa museum), contains specimens donated in accordance with Chinese law to the Dalian Hoffen Biotechnique Laboratory. DHBL engages in research and innovation of the Plastination technique and produces, preserves and provides specimens to medical schools and the general public for educational purposes.
In the meantime,Tomasz Pietek, a Polish designer, illustrator and animator, creates the muscle skin suit, a challenging outfit designed for bikers everywhere (and not just for them).
Born some time ago (from “our passion for cycling and graphic design”), the prototype designed by Pietek was recently put into production. Now the concept evolves in many variants, from short to full body muscle suits, to arm warmers or leg warmers (check out the muscleskinsuit.com).
muscle skin suit pictures via behance.net
Only Girl in the World, the editorial in L’Officiel Singapore, May issue, is a tribute to nature, to boho style and the feminine glamour of the 70s. Despite the nostalgic approach, I’ve also spotted here some powerful images.
Photo: Chuando & Frey/ styling: Jack Wang and Jumius Wong/model: Jasmin Jalo/ images via fashiongonerogue.com.
Black & White editorial in WAD magazine #56 / Photographer: Hayley Louisa Brown/ Styling: Alex Sossah/ Models: Omari Dixon, Michael McCaughley/images via thefashionisto.com.
Although, textile design does not enjoy the same popularity as fashion design, I think we should take it into account with the same interest and consideration. Especially since, nowadays, this segment reveals many pleasant surprises.
So, I want to present the work of a young Israelian textile designer – Iris Arad.
Iris Arad, graduated from Shenkar College of Engineering and Design, in 2012. Talking about her work, Iris shares her passion for knitting and her experience on mechanical flatbed knitting machine:
I was fascinated by the techniques and the process, and emphasized on creating three-dimensional shapes by using knitted surfaces.Today what occupies me is how to apply these surfaces to a three-dimensional shape – the human body. Another point of notice is my approach to the usage of colors. I try to create a combination that is not banal, and yet harmonizes, as to avoid dissonance.
To take a glimpse of Iris’ particular work, I’ve made a mixed selection: some of my favorite knitted details, designer’s sketches, accessories.
That’s a powerful beauty editorial featured in the May issue of Vogue Japan! You see, there are many fashion magazines and lots of glossy editorials these days. But only few of them, from time to time, manage to bring together the perfect light, the opportune model, the inspired stylist. I guess On a Clear Day in Vogue Japan is one of them.
Photo: Julia Noni (Chris Boal Artists) / styling: Aurora Sansone/ hair styling: Seb Bascle/ make-up: Topolino/model: Othilia Simon/ images via fashiongonerogue.com.
