Monthly Archives: June 2010

This is going to be the second architecture-inspired post for today. Art and architecture are indeed two of the main things that allow me to keep my sanity in stressful fashion binge situations. While it can be fun and exciting … Continue reading →

While I can usually resist rather well splashing money on clothes and accessories, I often feel the irresistible urge to buy a piece of faux jewellery. I usually make most of my necklaces, but I’m not so good with rings, … Continue reading →

One section of the Pitti trade show is usually dedicated to vintage and it's organised by expert Angelo Caroli from Italian vintage superstore A.N.G.E.L.O. All the exhibitors who join this section are carefully selected by Angelo himself and bring with … Continue reading →

Wardrobes are fascinating things since their contents preserve our stories and styles. Historical wardrobes were the starting point behind the “Montedomini” event, launched during the Pitti by Italo Lazzari from the Treviso-based concept store Lazzari, promoted by Mug Magazine, and … Continue reading →

This image shows Piazza della Scala in Milan yesterday morning during the preparations for the opening of Dolce & Gabbana’s anniversary menswear exhibition at Palazzo Marino. The Italian design duo first started producing menswear collections exactly twenty years ago, in … Continue reading →

The sun was shining when I arrived in Milan yesterday afternoon and, even though I felt tired for too many reasons, I decided to have a walk around the hotel. I must admit I didn't go that far, in fact … Continue reading →

When I was younger I seemed to be able to control the weather and had a talent for invoking rainstorms. Unfortunately, though, my mind-powers on weather conditions vanished as I grew up. Yet there was a moment yesterday when I … Continue reading →

There were oriental inspirations in Haider Ackermann’s first menswear collection, presented last night at Florence’s Palazzo Corsini. The internal courtyard of the palace, a wonderful example of late Baroque style, was transformed for this event into a crossover between a … Continue reading →

Judging from the crowds of fashionistas hanging in and around the Florence-based Luisa Via Roma store, the fashion system is alive and kicking. Yet a neon light installation in one of the store windows spells out “Gianfranco Ferré Is Not … Continue reading →

Since arriving in Florence I promised – or rather, I solemnly promised – Roberta Corsi from the Casa Corsi guest house, I would have behaved well. Oh no, don't worry I've never destroyed her rooms following the example of some … Continue reading →