Monthly Archives: July 2016

It is definitely hard, even in our digital age, not to have a fascination with books: they are solid and tangible entities, but they are also the key to imaginary and undiscovered worlds and characters; they are loyal friends and … Continue reading →

Visitors to dedicated trade fairs such as the Tranoï and fans of the Moda Operandi trunkshows will already be quite familiar with the Mola Sasa brand, though the eye catching colours and patterns of its accessories have also been frequently … Continue reading →

In a previous post we looked at Summer inspirations in the embroidered motifs of a kimono. Yet Summer can be evoked also by a particular shade or palette, as proved by the saffron yellow nuance that characterises this lavishly and … Continue reading →

Yesterday's post revolved around a Russian folk story and a painter and, to follow the thread, let's look in this feature at a recent announcement made by the V&A  in London and revolving around a partnership with the State Tretyakov Gallery … Continue reading →

It can be hard managing to concentrate in Summer, especially if you're exhausted and your mind dreams of relaxing on a sunny beach. Taking a break and finding a wonderful inspiration can help you filling your eyes with beauty and … Continue reading →

Some of the images accompanying yesterday's post celebrated the male body, so let's move from this theme to look at bold hints of eroticism and at striking details in theatrical costumes. In 1937 Coco Chanel designed the costumes for Jean … Continue reading →

Mention ceramic pieces in conjunction with sex and probably most of us will conjure up in our minds that infamous scene from the movie "Ghost" with Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore sitting at the pottery wheel and letting their hands … Continue reading →

One of the most impressive element in the photograph accompanying yesterday's post remains the collar donned by model Vivienne Lynn. If you are into exaggerated, extravagant or simply striking collars, you should look for inspirations in a museum. Some of … Continue reading →

The previous post closed with a precise period of time, the late '70s, so let's start from there and get inspired today by a photograph of model Vivienne Lynn taken around in 1979.  The picture was taken by the late … Continue reading →

In the mid-'60s youth fashion introduced a new, affordable and desirable avant-garde design – the paper dress. In 1966, department stores Abraham & Strauss in New York hired Pop artist Andy Warhol for a unique paper dress "happening": the "Two … Continue reading →