Monthly Archives: September 2020

A Vintage Pattern for September

As promised in yesterday's post, this month's vintage pattern is inspired by asymmetrical lines and side fastenings, and refers to a dress that goes well with any silhouette and that can be functional and elegant at the same time. The … Continue reading

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Subtle Vintage Geometries and Asymmetries from 1960

In previous posts we looked at geometry books as inspiration for creative projects, but also at geometrical looks and accessories for the Autumn/Winter and Summer seasons. Leafing through magazines from the early '60s you will easily find some great designs … Continue reading

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From the 77th Venice International Film Festival to a Venetian Fashion Ball from 1949

This year's edition of the Venice Film Festival may have featured a reduced schedule because of Coronavirus, but there were powerful films in the programme. Tonight the Golden Lion for Best Film went to Chloe Zhao's "Nomadland", starring Frances McDormand. … Continue reading

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Of Supernatural Beings & Monstrous Goddesses: A Preview of Pan & The Dream Magazine “Ghost Stories” Issue

In yesterday's post we looked at a preview of the fourth issue of Pan & The Dream, a luxuriously produced supersized magazine published annually and edited by Nathalie Agussol. As mentioned in that post, the new issue focuses on the theme of ghosts … Continue reading

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Floral Resilience: A Preview of Pan & The Dream Magazine “Ghost Stories” Issue

There are times when you get involved in a project and you work on it without thinking about the future or about what will happen to that project once it gets unveiled. And so when artist Sayaka Maruyama invited me … Continue reading

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SPRINT Milano Presents: Personas 111 by Tomihiro Kono Book Launch, Exhibition & Talk @ Artifact c/o Spazio Maiocchi, Milan

Coronavirus may have changed the way we think and present different cultural events, including art exhibitions and fashion shows, but even a pandemic can't stop us from creating and producing beautiful things. As Milan is getting ready for the Fashion … Continue reading

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When Traditions Meet High-Tech: Lisa Marks’ Algorithmic Lace Bra

In the previous post we looked at how fashion presentations changed with Coronavirus, but the pandemic has prompted us to think also about the fashion and health connection. In the last few years there have been quite a few designers … Continue reading

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Fashion Gamification With a Cause: Carolina Sarria, from Fashion Week to Animal Crossing

The Coronavirus emergency disrupted the lives of each and everyone of us in different ways. Fashion was among the many industries that suffered a major blow as many events, collaborations and presentations were cancelled this year. The emergency prompted many … Continue reading

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Posting Art: Ruth Asawa USPS Stamps

In August, just a few months ahead of the November US election, the US Postal Service (USPS) was in the news when US President Donald Trump stated he opposed its funding as he didn't support mail-in voting. While the Coronavirus … Continue reading

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