Monthly Archives: August 2023

After months of thinking, trying, trials and errors, I'm happy to announce that Irenebrination is launching a Podcast – Impiraressa. While it sounds a bit like the English noun "empress" or "piratess", "impiraressa" is actually a Venetian word used to … Continue reading →

It is always fascinating to do follow-ups on previous stories, especially on scientific topics as there may be progresses regarding discoveries and researchers. Previously, we looked at octopuses as sources of inspiration and discussed the discovery of an octopus nursery … Continue reading →

As seen in a previous post, religious celebrations can be inspiring to make fashion and even costume connections. Today, for example, the Roman calendar remembers the Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist. According to the tradition, John the Baptist, sent … Continue reading →

This summer, the fashion scene has been ablaze with trendy midriff-baring attire, ranging from low-rise jeans and hip-slung skirts to snug baby tees. These styles have taken center stage, and the Fashion Museum Bath recently crowned the Dress of the … Continue reading →

August is inexorably slipping away and the transition from vacation mode to work mode is upon us. Whether you're reluctantly bidding farewell to your holidays or eagerly embarking on a well-deserved escape, find some inspirations in the vintage image captured … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post we looked at an artist employing multi-patterns in his works. Now, where can we find inspiration for multi-patterns without infringing any copyrights? Well, in vintage magazines – adverts from the '50s or the '60s often showcased multiple … Continue reading →

In the previous post we looked at an inspiration that has been constantly remixed by fashion designers and creative minds. Leaving aside the final results, that exercise teaches us that we consistently assimilate inspirations from our surroundings, concepts that we … Continue reading →

As seen in a previous post, in the history of modern fashion there are some designs, motifs or inspirations that have the potential of becoming an obsessive presence, returning season after season or every so many years like a dreaded … Continue reading →

In the previous post we looked at ophthalmology and eye inspirations. In that post we touched upon a fascinating niche of the jewelry world – Surrealist pieces featuring eyes, noses, and lips as their central motifs. Among these creations, none … Continue reading →

Eyes have always been a source of inspiration in the world of fashion. From exquisite eye-shaped jewelry (especially Daniel Roseberry at Schiaparelli who embraced Surrealism and borrowed from Dali and Niki de Saint Phalle for the decorative motifs on his … Continue reading →