Monthly Archives: September 2022

In yesterday's post we looked at the power of geometry via the works of Conrad Shawcross and also mentioned his "Fractures", sculptures composed of hundreds of delicate geometric leaves. In fashion when we usually think about "fractured" fabrics, our minds … Continue reading →

Countless generations of students have been traumatized by their mathematics and geometry classes to the point that, as grown-ups, they simply started avoiding anything containing the dreaded words. Yet, in previous posts we have seen the power of mathematical equations … Continue reading →

Quite often, from opportunities to look at trendy clothes for the next season, fashion weeks turn into moments to live an experience. As we saw in yesterday's posts, modern shows can be theatrical displays in which designers explore their passions, interests, … Continue reading →

After the disruptions caused by Covid-19 in the last three years, fashion shows are returning to their pre-pandemic theatricality. Alessandro Michele at Gucci is among those designers who love a healthy dose of drama and, for the fashion house's show, … Continue reading →

Italy went from fashion week to "fascio" (fascist emblem) week in an instant as the Milan shows closed and yesterday's election proclaimed the far-right coalition group as a winner. A sort of terrifying Cerberus, this multiple headed-beast that got the … Continue reading →

During fashion month we get used to see the most extraordinary things on the runways of the main fashion capitals. Quite often, though, even behind the craziest and most extravagant outfits there is no special meaning, as many designers tend … Continue reading →

Launched in July 1999, "SpongeBob SquarePants", the mythical cartoon character created by marine biologist Stephen Hillenburg, has undoubtedly been one of the most successful and loved series ever created in the last twenty years. This is a fact and not … Continue reading →

Nothing is perfect. We all know it. And while we hate imperfections so much and make sure that our selfies get filtered to the point of turning us into another person, imperfections spice up our lives in a twisted, funny … Continue reading →

"What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done; and there is nothing new under the sun," states the "Book of Ecclesiastes", but, somehow, this sentence perfectly describes the fashion world. We … Continue reading →

Let’s admit it: the screens of the devices we use on a daily basis – computers, tablets, smartphones – are simply magnetic. We have hundreds of things to do in our lives, but then, suddenly, during a break, we pick … Continue reading →