Monthly Archives: March 2009

In a previous post last year I tried to examine the link between particular shoes and architectural constructions. This is one theme that actually continues to fascinate me also thanks to the recent designs seen at various catwalk shows. The … Continue reading →

The Easter holidays are approaching and some of you might be looking for something to read during the Easter weekend (possibly while munching your way through a mountain of scrumptilitious chocolate eggs…). If you're looking for something fashionably engaging, try … Continue reading →

If you’re in a beauty and photography withdrawal and you happen to pass through Milan, stop at the exhibition “Extreme Beauty in Vogue”. Organised at the Palazzo della Ragione, just a few minutes from the Duomo, the exhibition features a … Continue reading →

I have explored in a previous post last year the ruff/jewellery connection mentioning 3D textile designer Katherine Wardropper who seems to be able to create amazing and timeless ruff-like pieces to wear as necklaces, brooches and hairdresses. I actually love … Continue reading →

A few days ago I discovered something interesting in a window shop in Venice’s S. Polo. The shop is called Cenerentola (Cinderella) and belongs to Lidiana Vallongo who is specialised in restoring old fabrics such as silk or tulle, and … Continue reading →

Giovanni Battista “Bista” Giorgini is known as the “father of Italian fashion” as he was the organiser of that first legendary catwalk show that featured new Italian designers and brands and took place in Florence in February 1951. Bista Giorgini … Continue reading →

One of my personal obsessions is finding links and connections between fashion and cinema, but there’s something else I love and that’s photography. I’m not talking about fashion photography portraying beautiful models and glamorous dresses, but about photographs featuring ordinary … Continue reading →

I’m addicted to hats, for two main reasons, first they make you look more distinguished, second I’m prone to sinusitis and a hat helps me avoiding bad headaches. I love Spring and Summer, but I often don’t like the hats … Continue reading →

Spring makes you long for fancy, colourful, comfortable and super original shoes and if you're after something really extraordinary and unique, you should maybe opt for Giovanna Zanella’s designs. Zanella studied under the direction of Venetian footwear artist Rolando Segalin, … Continue reading →

Earlier on today I started a Venice thread that will continue in this post and hopefully also in the next few days with further little posts if I have enough time to put some order in my mind and notes.  … Continue reading →