Monthly Archives: January 2023

Yesterday's post closed with a location that will be featured at the Open House Copenhagen architectural event (25th – 26th March 2023). So, let's explore today another landmark that it will be possible to visit during this event that, developed … Continue reading →

Soothing pastels – pale yellow, sugar pink, baby blue, sorbet orange and soft mint – are an obvious choice for grand Haute Couture creations, think classical gowns and voluminous opera coats of the kind we usually see at red carpet … Continue reading →

There are designers who become instantly famous and get invited to present their creations at prestigious fashion weeks and trade shows almost immediately after founding their own houses. Things worked differently instead for Gaurav Gupta. After graduating from London's Central … Continue reading →

We do live in a complex world, that's undeniable, a world too often filtered by contrasting impulses – think about the elation of a high fashion show versus the anxieties generated by a war in the heart of Europe reaching … Continue reading →

Amazing creatures hide in the depths of the sea: mysterious jellyfish, like the Chirodectes maculatus, fish with transparent heads such as the Macropinna microstoma, and iridescent worms known as Peinaleopolynoe. Among these fragile and delicate deep-sea creatures there is also … Continue reading →

Preamble (yes, I hear you, preambles can be boring, but in some cases they are necessary, so let's get on with this). Dante Alighieri is part of the official curriculum in all Italian high schools. This means that students usually … Continue reading →

It is always intriguing to find coincidences between contemporary collections and art and, at times, spotting a similarity may reveal uncanny or fun connections. There is a great example in LaDoubleJ's latest collection, Pre-Fall 23. The brand usually gets its … Continue reading →

Fashion often takes itself very seriously. Maybe too seriously. For example, nobody ever attempts to laugh while sitting in the front row, to give the impression that what is happening on the runway is tantamount to a sacred celebration, but … Continue reading →

"The child is the father of the man" stated William Wordsworth in his 1802 poem, "My Heart Leaps Up," also known as "The Rainbow." The late Virgil Abloh, the artistic director of Louis Vuitton's menswear collection who passed away in … Continue reading →

There were a variety of inspirations in Kenzo's A/W 23 menswear collection, showcased last week in Paris. Nigo, the house's creative director, collided Japanese tailoring with English vibes and workwear with occasional punk twists. A traditional Japanese stitching technique – … Continue reading →