Monthly Archives: September 2013

In the book Empire by Michael Hardt and Toni Negri, the authors theorise the death of the nation state and the rising of a new Empire, the result of a series of capitalistic processes occurred throughout history. In the same … Continue reading →

During fashion week many magazines and websites focus their attention on the most superficial aspects of the industry, so that inexperienced readers end up thinking that catwalk shows could be summarised in, more or less, four words – celebrities, glamour, … Continue reading →

As you may have heard, porcelain German manufacturer Meissen will debut in fashion during Milan Fashion Week launching a collection of 17 cocktail dresses, wedding dresses and luxury accessories comprising bags, scarves and ties. Apparently, the collection directly moves from … Continue reading →

It is no secret that sales of accessories – and shoes in particular – are generally higher than clothes, even in times of crisis. Yet, at the moment there seems to be a tremendous interest in footwear also for what … Continue reading →

Most of you remember Patrizia Reggiani's name in conjunction with that of her husband Maurizio Gucci. In 1998 Reggiani was sentenced to 26 years in jail for ordering the killing of her estranged husband Maurizio three years earlier. Patrizia Reggiani … Continue reading →

Russian artist and textile designer Varvara Stepanova once told the members of her studio: "Do not put any ornamentation on the dress: the seams which are essential for the cut give the dress form: expose how the dress is put … Continue reading →

The women portrayed in the pictures and photoshoots by Eugenio Recuenco are at times intriguingly sensual heroines, at others they are the protagonists of dark fairy tales à la Angela Carter. Yet in all his images, Recuenco injects a sense … Continue reading →

This is a quick post dedicated to the Russian speakers of Irenebrination: the October issue of Ural-based magazine WTF (What's The Fashion?) – a publication for design, architecture and fashion fans – is just out. I contributed to the magazine … Continue reading →

The collections for the Spring/Summer 2014 season are currently being presented in London, yet, if you browse the Internet very carefully, you may stumble upon better and more unique designs than the ones you may be seeing at the various … Continue reading →

As the fashion circus moves from New York to London, it's good to stop, take a breathe and maybe think about the consequences of fast fashion. We don't need a lot of time to do so, but less than two … Continue reading →