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History Is Nothing But Muscles In Action

Alex Mirutziu / Razvan Sadean

12.9 – 24.9 / 2011 – “History Is Nothing But Muscles In Action”

This project marks a new collaboration between Alex Mirutziu and Razvan Sadean, both working within specific performative frames, debating powerful and controversial narratives with personal instrumentation. Their most recent work will be presented within Portugal’s legendary art center, Ze Dos Bois (ZDB). Connecting with their avant-garde contemporaries like John Romão, Rafael Alvares and Daniel Schmitt, their new performance refers to the study of human action as research taken into the palladium of muscles economy.

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Kimiko Yoshida

The Art of Kimiko Yoshida consists of innumerable self portraits, well studied and wonderfully styled. The Japanese artist who lives in France since the 90s, develops her photos in series based on various themes – bridal attire, military attire, masks etc. In terms of fashion (and not only), this is a truly inspiring photography.

more: http://www.kimiko.fr/

 

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Puma Urban Swift Sneakers

I’m sure that everybody remembers Hussein Chalayan’s stunning “Inertia” collection (spring/summer 2009). The collaboration between the designer and Puma, reveals a bright continuity for Chalayan’s futuristic idea.

Puma’s  fall/winter 2011 collection contains several pieces grouped under the banner ‘urban swift’. I think Chalayan’s collaboration with Puma is a fruitful one, and the extraordinary fact behind it is that the visionary designs of the maestro finally can reach the mass market. This time, the concept of urban mobility is translated into these wonderful products, and the Urban Swift incorporates a distinct element of speed and grace through a 3D series of spikes on the heel. I’d really like a white pair!

chekout urbanmobilty

images via bpuma.com, designboom.com

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Fresh Style – Kreayshawn

Natassia Gail Zolot (aka Kreayshawn) has a particular sense of style. Actually, she likes to wear fresh, colorful, funny and no name stuff – that’s a charming meltin’ pot. The young American rapper ended up in the spot light  after her “Gucci Gucci” or “Bumpin Bumpin” songs, being one of the faces featured on the latest i-D cover.

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Strict

“Strict”, the editorial of Interview Magazine (september issue), is another story about black leather, bondage and glam, featuring the outfits of Azzedine Alaia, Marc Jacobs, Salvatore Ferragamo and Alexander McQueen. But what a gorgeous story!


Fashion photographers:   Mert & Marcus (again!) / styling:  Karl Templer – models: models Candice Swanepoel, Saskia de Brauw, Anais Pouliot, Zuzanna Bijoch and Emily Baker

view complete photogallery in Interview Mag

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StreetStyle Faves

Everybody seems to be obsessed by street style these days.. Here are some of the best looks that I’ve found lately, wandering on the internet. I picked up some images from famous places in the blogosphere, as styleclicker.net, carolinesmode.com/stockholm streetstyle, thesartorialist.com

 

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