Powerful Accessories at Rick O

Rick Owens Menswear S/S 2013, images via style.com

Posted on October 15, 2012 by laviniaban 0

Draping and beyond

Matthew Stone‘s exquisite artworks were already discussed on this blog. His photographs featuring draped pieces along with nudes, shot in a Renaissence-esque spirit are definitely my favorites.

The British artist showed an extended exhibition at The Hole Gallery NY in 2011, standing for his personal manifesto – Optimism As Cultural Rebellion and released a limited album gathering his photographs together with Yuima Nakazato’s designs – The Body Beyond.

Posted on October 15, 2012October 15, 2012 by laviniaban 0

Fashion, technology & humour

What about this phone case delivered by Maison Martin Margiela? Made of fine leather, lined with wool, the phone holder looks pretty like a broken chocolate bar. Love the concept!

Posted on October 13, 2012March 25, 2018 by laviniaban 0

Graciously breaking the rules

I’m a great admirer of Christopher Kane’s design. The reason is not subjective (I can’t say: these are my favorite shapes, my favorite colors and the perfect shoes for me, ’cause I don’t have such prejudices), but rather objective. In my opinion, Mr. Kane is a real fashion designer, because beyond an already successful brand and a delicious show, he is able to deliver something new!

His fascination for the fabrics, the obvious affinity for the experimental and artificial side, drives him to surprising solutions every season, redefining classic elements as bows, lace, leather, embroidery and other common elements in the lexicon of western fashion.

In terms of style and craftsmanship, Christopher Kane Spring/Summer 2013 is a true masterpiece – just look at the fabrics and all these creative details. If someone is able to transform trash and mundane into luxury outfits, Christopher Kane surely is. He graciously breaks the rules, ironically playing on the edge of high fashion and good/bad taste, creating somewhat that stands out for its authenticity.

images source> vogue.com

Posted on October 10, 2012October 13, 2012 by laviniaban 0

LV hits again

Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2013 – what a show!

For me, LV collections always contain at least one paradox (I guess that’s their secret). Finally, they achieve a perfect mix of retro and hi-tech, luxurious and somehow silly look.

Ask any fancy girl if she really needs a checkered-60’s style-harlequin outfit? or some old style deux-pieces properly styled from head to toe? But fashion isn’t about what we need, actually it’s about something that we don’t really need 🙂 And, of course, about the power of the show.