Monthly Archives: August 2016

Somebody recently asked me about the Victorian trend revival and how it may evolve in seasons to come. In a previous post we have actually seen a sort of late Summer Victorian trend, but one fad clearly derived from history is … Continue reading →

It’s difficult not to be fascinated by superhero comic books or vintage magazines such as sci-fi pulp publication Planet Stories. The former got us used to superhuman beings or mutants living the most extraordinary adventures, while the latter often featured … Continue reading →

It is always exciting to see how museums organize parallel events to the exhibitions they are hosting that can help visitors developing further specific subjects and themes. In a previous post we looked for example at "The New Human", a … Continue reading →

In the last few years we have seen many museums digitalizing their costume archives and making them freely available to all of us. In the meantime, fashion exhibitions have multiplied, with institutions all over the world offering events related to … Continue reading →

In one of the tracks featured in his 1994 album "Paris", Malcolm McLaren wondered 'Who The Hell is Sonia Rykiel?' Yet, he definitely knew who she was since the voice of the French designer was widely sampled in the track and perfectly … Continue reading →

As reports keep on arriving about the recent earthquake in Italy (another 4.8 aftershock hit the area around 6.28am this morning), let's look at another regeneration project, recently featured at the 15th International Architecture Biennale in Venice. The Inujima Landscape … Continue reading →

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake devastated several villages – Amatrice, Accumoli, Arquata and Pescara del Tronto – in the centre of Italy in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The focus of the quake was shallow (2.5 miles underground) and, as … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post we looked at Versace plagiarising – pardon – "paying tribute" to Joy Division. Yet the Joy Division situation has by now gone completely out of control. In recent weeks there has indeed been a proliferation of overpriced … Continue reading →

Fans of the fashion and law connection may remember that, in January 2012, Disney "designed" a Mickey Mouse shirt that seemed to have an uncanny resemblance with the cover artwork of Joy Division's 1979 album "Unknown Pleasures".  The shirt was … Continue reading →

Most fashion-related articles at the moment are sadly reminding us that summer is almost over, but there are ways to make it last for a little bit longer, such as heading to an exhibition revolving around swimwear. Mind you, not … Continue reading →