Monthly Archives: October 2008

According to Latin historian Lucius Cassius Dio Cocceianus, Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni people who led East-Anglian tribes in a revolt against Roman invaders, had a terrifying appearance. She was tall, had a fierce look in her eyes and … Continue reading →

Online shopping can be addictive, but, when it comes to menswear, it can also be annoyingly time-consuming especially if you’re a passionate fan of cutting edge brands and designers. Things have recently changed, though, thanks to The Corner, a site … Continue reading →

Emphasising the structure of the shoulders on jackets and blouses was just one of the main features of power dressing in the ‘80s. Super-structured jackets with big shoulders were often used to create interesting contrasts and give a strange and … Continue reading →

I’m not sure how many of you are familiar with the programmes broadcast on Italian television, but if you don’t know anything about them, well, don’t worry, you’re not missing anything. The Italian state TV broadcaster Rai has always been … Continue reading →

Many of you might have visited Rome, and, if you love history, you probably have great memories of your trip there and of wandering around the city centre admiring the striking contrasts between the ruins and the chaotic and busy … Continue reading →

Paris Fashion Week has just finished and, as much as I’d like to concentrate on the most recent catwalks, I feel compelled to stop and ponder a bit about what happened to Alessandra Facchinetti, Valentino’s creative director. Well, I should … Continue reading →

Over ten years ago Alexander McQueen explored in his “It’s a Jungle Out There” collection (Autumn/Winter 1997-98) the theme of vulnerability and the relationship between predator and prey. Yet the ideal of woman he presented during that catwalk show was … Continue reading →

In yesterday’s post I focused on Stefano Pilati’s collection for Yves Saint Laurent, but concentrating today on Jean-Charles de Castelbajac’s Spring/Summer 09 creations makes somehow sense. There seems to be a link between JC/DC’s latest collection and YLS’s ‘60s creations. … Continue reading →

During a recent interview I did with Francesco Scognamiglio, the young Italian designer told me he admired the work of Riccardo Tisci and Stefano Pilati. Scognamiglio said he felt honoured by their work at historical French fashion houses such as … Continue reading →

Despite fashion is an everyday obsession for each of us, even for those who claim they don’t follow it (after all we all have to get dressed…), it’s also a rather cruel and disgustingly elitist business. In the same way, … Continue reading →