Monthly Archives: May 2020

Protests and demonstrations in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, by a white police officer have spread across the United States, reopening the debate about resurgent racism. So let's continue the thread that started … Continue reading →

The world is still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and, while some countries are slowly going back to normal, others are struggling with new cases, while we all fear a second and even more deadly wave. So far the States … Continue reading →

When Italy went into lockdown in March, it became impossible to find face masks, but there was something else that became very rare – flour and yeast. Forced to stay at home, many started indeed to adopt slower daily rhythms … Continue reading →

As museums all over the world closed down and most exhibitions were suspended for the last few months because of the Coronavirus pandemic, many institutions decided to go digital organising special events. At the same time, these closures and suspensions … Continue reading →

In a previous post we looked at two summer designs by Glans, so let's have a short fashion history lesson about it. Glans was an Italian boutique brand that was popular in the '60s, together with other ready-to-wear casual brands … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post we looked at an intriguing volume about geometry, so let's continue the thread in connection with fashion. As we saw in previous posts, geometry can lead to wonderful inspirations for what regards shapes or patterns, in both … Continue reading →

Who says that geometry is boring? In yesterday's post we looked at a comparison between origami headdresses that recreated in some cases geometrical shapes and figures around the head of the models. And if you want to be inspired by … Continue reading →

During the Coronavirus emergency Gucci's Creative Director Alessandro Michele has been pondering a lot about the future of fashion and has been posting messages on Instagram in which he shared his thoughts. In more than one message he highlighted his … Continue reading →

Our lives were radically changed by Coronavirus and our daily routines were put on hold, stuck, suspended or subjected to new rhythms that also had an impact on ourselves and on our personal spaces. We adapted our styles to less … Continue reading →

In March when the Coronavirus emergency started in Europe, face masks turned into a necessary accessory. As they became rare to find and as surgical masks were mainly destined to healthcare personnel, many of us opted for reusable and washable … Continue reading →