Monthly Archives: April 2012

"The evil men do lives after them, the good is often interred with their bones", Antony stated in his famous speech from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. Centuries may have gone since Shakespeare wrote the speech, but Antony’s words still prove true: … Continue reading →

In the catalogue to Zaha Hadid's 2006 exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum, the late historian and professor of modern architecture Detlef Mertins stated that "Hadid's paintings bring mathematical and geological geometries into greater alignment." If you want to check out … Continue reading →

In yesterday’s post I mentioned Japanese graphic designer Ikko Tanaka in connection with Issey Miyake’s new line of “132 5” garments and accessories. It’s actually worthwhile rediscovering Tanaka’s work as he created some beautiful posters and illustrations throughout his career. … Continue reading →

London’s Design Museum’s Design Award for the fashion category went this year to the “132 5. Issey Miyake” clothing line. The results of the other six categories – Architecture, Digital, Furniture, Graphics, Product and Transport – are equally exciting and … Continue reading →

Artist Maurizio Cattelan and photographer Pierpaolo Ferrari's Toilet Paper Magazine's new smashing issue will be launched tomorrow, 27th April 2012, with an exclusive Berlin-based party at the Picknick nightclub.  Disaronno is kindly offering 2 lucky Irenebrination readers special 2×2 tickets … Continue reading →

I'm not a fashion illustrator, but I have a few books about this art that I find very interesting. While there are actually many blogs and sites maintained by talented fashion illustrators and students that feature interesting work, I find … Continue reading →

Inspired by the optimism of the space discoveries, fashion designers tried to create in the ‘60s supermodern wardrobes to face new and exciting challenges. Rocket-shaped capes, see-through plastic helmets and uniform-like garments filled the pages of fashion magazines and the … Continue reading →

Spider silk may not be a very popular material among fashionistas, but fabric experts and professionals will tell you that this material is well known for being extremely light and for its peculiar strength and elasticity. Produced by the proteins … Continue reading →

Nine days ago I launched the Milan Design Week thread with the Alchimia Manifesto; today I'm going to take a break and leave you with Studio Alchimia's "Telegrammi al Designer (Telegrams to the Designer), ten telegrams published in the '80s … Continue reading →

I'm republishing today a piece I recently did for another magazine about young furniture designer Rutger de Regt. Rutger de Regt is not new to the Ventura Lambrate event: the designer graduated last year from the Royal Academy of Art … Continue reading →