Monthly Archives: April 2015

Readers interested in discovering the history of fashion and of specific houses and labels will find long lists of books in all sorts of libraries and stores. But there is a genre that hasn't been explored so much and that … Continue reading →

Most of us have controversially difficult relations with small and basic hardware pieces such as nails, harbouring too many memories of enthusiastic DIY sessions that ended up with random fingers hit hard with hammers and other assorted minor accidents and … Continue reading →

The expression "sotto voce" (beneath/under voice) indicates words spoken in an undertone or low voice. Softly whispered words make us think about calm and tranquillity, visually conjuring up serene landscapes in neutral tones and shades. This is the main reason … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post we looked at the exploration of innovative methods of production and new forms of craftsmanship. This could be considered as one of the sub-themes of the current Milan Design Week (until 19th April). In some ways, "In Between" … Continue reading →

It is always a pleasant surprise to find old Irenebrination friends in new contexts. The Dutch platform Transnatural Arts, Research & {future} Design (mentioned in a previous post) has indeed landed in Milan for the local Design Week (until 19th … Continue reading →

We have been following the possibilities and developments of 3D printing for roughly four years on this site. In between technological pioneers, experimental projects by students, prototypes, exhibitions and books about 3D printing, a few innovators emerged, among them United … Continue reading →

The fashion industry is a vast world that includes various branches and satellite disciplines, such as "Visual Merchandising". Originally, this label referred to display windows featuring mannequins in department stores. Throughout the years print media, television and – more recently … Continue reading →

In our unpredictable times, it may be hard for publishers to find a richly researched book that could easily turn into a bestseller. Yet, apart from being well-written, the recently released volume Gods and Kings: The Rise and Fall of … Continue reading →

We have touched upon concepts such as aggregation, accumulation, collages and density in previous posts, but it's always good to re-explore these themes from a different angle. Let's consider these topics from the "landscapes of objects and fragments" theme and … Continue reading →

As a follow up to yesterday's architectural post, let's focus today on a brief comparison between a building and a dress, moving from one theme – cinema.  In the late '30s architect and developer William Beresford Inglis, of Weddell & … Continue reading →