Sensational Salad
A Particular Swan
The Giles Collection S/S 2012 is fabulous, with all those silver fabrics, sophisticated laser-cuts and funny sunglasses. The designer himself warns that it’s not another Black Swan collection, which is absolutely true. In fact, his collection is more linked with another family of swans, as Bjork’s controversial one. One more reason to fall in love with Giles Deacon’s work.
The Story of Yuyi
This short film, directed by famous photo- duo, Inez and Vinoodh, is featuring Gaga as mermaid Yüyi. Shot during the making of the official video “You and I”, I think this mini- film is much better than the final, redundant version of it. And talking about second-skins… Note the spectacular skin of the mermaid- Formichetti’s signature styling.
If someone’s interested to learn more about the Yuyi, check out the Gagapedia
Joji Kojima
What can I say about Joji Kojima‘ s jewelry? They say it is macabre, or baroque, I don’t know… I think it’s just fabulous.
Born in California, Kojima studied graphic design at Tama Art University, working as an assistant for Yoshiko Creation Paris. Later, Kojima introduced his custom brand Hotel Gluttony. The label turned heads when Lady Gaga made a guest appearance on Music Japan wearing Yoshiko’s black umbrella headpiece entitled “B-612″ (from the Le Petite Prince collection). Anyway, Joji Kojima’ work stands out through his alternative looks; his artful pieces are infused with poetry and irony, bearing a lot of fictional connections. I guess it’s all about dreaming and sharing some fantastic stories.
Hair Style Matters
We know that dress matters, but the hairstyling is essential! A fact that’ s always re-confirmed during the big fashion weeks. Here are some of my favorites hairstyles by Guido Palau. Guido is not only a hair-dresser, he’s a trendsetter and he’s a real artist.
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
Riccardo Tisci + Visionaire
Visionaire is a multi-format album of fashion and art produced in exclusive numbered limited editions. Published 3 times a year, Visionaire features a different theme and format with each issue. Artists work in collaboration with Visionaire to produce their personal interpretation on a certain theme. Visionaire issue #60 goes on religion, being guest-edited by Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci.
Tisci grew up in Italy and has a strong Catholic background – we feel it everywhere in his work, in all his fashion statements. With the Visionaire collaboration, he pushed the boundaries even more. Reenacting various biblical scenes for the Visionaire photo spreads, he re-defines the key religious moments in his personal way – a fashionable way. Madonna and Child, the Pietà, martyrs and saints, the Marriage and the Funeral are all there, featuring famous dramatis personae, like Lea T, Lara Stone, Mariacarla Boscono, Christina Ricci, Marina Abramovic etc. Not to mention the photographers involved: Inez & Vinoodh, Mert & Marcus, Pierpaolo Ferrari, Mario Testino etc.
The book comes bundled up in a wooden box, meant to evoke an altarpiece, and costs $495 – exclusive indeed! Contemporary black & white moods, dramatic styling, designers, photographers, models and celebrities – to me, it looks like a delicious sample for the vanity of fashion.
images source: lylbye.blogspot.com. ; heycrazy.wordpress.com
Red
I saw this stunning textile piece some time ago, visiting the Graduation Exhibition of Fashion Design students, at University of Art and Design, Cluj- Napoca. Loredana Novotni is a MA graduate, and the author of the red piece (actually there was a group of red pieces, entitled “Sacred”). Love her particular approach, the texture and the heart-shaped hips.
