Monthly Archives: July 2017

"Diamonds are a girl's best friend" sang Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Yet, we may argue, that happened in 1949 and we now live in very different times. Indeed, in the past the value of jewellery was intrinsically linked … Continue reading →

Art and fashion fans may have spotted Phyllis Galembo's pictures in galleries and museums showcasing contemporary photography or conceptual fashion designs. The work of this American fine art portrait artist could indeed be analysed from different points of view, spanning from … Continue reading →

"Write about what you know" is one of the (most common and maybe most misunderstood) advices given to those ones who harbour in their hearts the dream of becoming a novelist. Yet, you may argue, this suggestion may be applied … Continue reading →

Video mapping is definitely an intriguing technique and, if you've ever got the chance of seeing innovative images projected on the facades of famous architectural spots in specific places or upon landmarks such as cathedrals, cinemas, factories or assorted industrial … Continue reading →

In fashion everybody copies each other. Sadly, this statement has become a truism in the last few years, and we have seen all sorts of cases at different levels of the industry from famous fashion houses copying independent designers or … Continue reading →

It may be hard to find inspirations for creative projects, but sometimes ideas are just in front of us and we just need to open up our eyes a bit more. A great way is to start from what's around … Continue reading →

A few days ago Vêtements unveiled its window display at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York. There was actually nothing extremely elaborate in the windows such as dummies in expensive fashion designs in the sort of dreamy sets that lure … Continue reading →

It's Summer and it's only natural to stumble upon pictures of swimwear on various fashion sites or magazines. Yet, most times these images look more or less all the same and quite often they can be reduced to a series … Continue reading →

At the beginning of July, when Haute Couture Week had just kicked off in Paris, the city of Spoleto in Italy, was having its own chance to see some high fashion. No, there weren't any catwalk shows there, but, at … Continue reading →

Headpieces, head props and uniquely unusual hairstyles are very important aspects of runway shows and photoshoots. Unfortunately, though, we usually see the final results on a runway or in a shoot, rather than the time-consuming creative process behind such pieces … Continue reading →