Monthly Archives: September 2020

In the previous post we looked at a geological inspiration, so let's continue the thread today by exploring the possibilities offered to designers by layered structures like the ziggurat.  Designed and Produced in Italy, the silk and lurex terraced and … Continue reading →

We are surrounded by great inspirations, but at times it can be hard to spot unusual sources where we may find intriguing ideas for creative projects. Obviously, though, it is not impossible to do so.   Antique dealers selling affordable pieces … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post we looked at an event revolving around wigs and headdresses, so for today let's continue the thread by going back in time and exploring vintage millinery. The 12th February 1951 issue of Life magazine featured a cover … Continue reading →

A rather peculiar edition of Milan Fashion Week is kicking off today. To contain the spread of COVID-19 infections some fashion houses (Prada included) opted for digital shows, others for presentations and runways with a limited number of guests invited. … Continue reading →

Quite a few museums and galleries have reopened their doors (in some cases with limited capacity) and exhibitions have started again in many countries after the long months of Coronavirus lockdown. Among such events there is also an exhibition dedicated … Continue reading →

Coronavirus has reshaped our lives in unexpected ways, putting more emphasis to the digital rather than physical world: fashion-wise, the rhythm of fashion weeks and shows has been completely disrupted with some designers going for smaller presentations or favouring the … Continue reading →

The hashtag #RIPRBG has been trending since it was announced that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, also known as RBG, died yesterday at the age of 87 in Washington, from complications from metastatic pancreatic cancer. Tributes are now … Continue reading →

If you've ever worked as a writer or translator for the film industry, maybe focusing on subtitles and synopses, you may know that sometimes these texts are dramatically reduced for time limits. It isn't rare for example to find plot … Continue reading →

When Covid-19 struck in March quite a few fashion companies had to readapt and some of them started making face masks. In February Japanese Hasegawa Corporation in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture, responded to the shortage of mask supply in Japan … Continue reading →

As a follow up to the recent vintage-themed posts about patterns and geometries let's focus for today on a small collection created by architect and designer Bernard Rudofsky in the early '50s. His research on clothes started in the '40s … Continue reading →