Monthly Archives: January 2024

While Elsa Schiaparelli was in her teens, advancements in various fields, including audio recordings, motion pictures, transportation and communication, were taking place. In Palmer White's book, "Elsa Schiaparelli: Empress of Paris Fashion," the author recounts how the designer was fascinated … Continue reading →

In our previous post, we explored designs inspired by hair (and hairs), moving from Givenchy's A/W 24 menswear collection that also included coats and pants embellished with stiff horsehair. Another recent collection embracing body-sprouting elements is Jacquemus' S/S 24, showcased … Continue reading →

In Palmer White's book, "Elsa Schiaparelli: Empress of Paris Fashion," the author recounts a moment in 1932 when Daisy Fellowes, in a Schiaparelli satin evening gown adorned with prints of poodles, brightened up the premiere of Kurt Jooss's ballet "The Green … Continue reading →

We recently looked at Kurt Jooss' The Green Table, the first ballet fully notated using Labanotation. This system for recording human movement originated by Hungarian-born dance theorist and researcher Rudolf Laban. Learning more about it can provide us with inspirations … Continue reading →

In 2005, the United Nations General Assembly officially declared January 27th as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, dedicated to commemorating the victims of the Holocaust, a genocide in which six million Jews and numerous members of other minorities, were killed by … Continue reading →

In 1938, almost foreseeing the destruction that was to follow, Elsa Schiaparelli, in collaboration with Salvador Dalí, came up with an evening dress characterised by a surreal print. The silk crêpe gown (originally pale blue, even though now it appears … Continue reading →

Affordable, Pop Art, and contemporary brands usually steer clear of political undertones, yet the current geopolitical landscape is reshaping the trajectory of fashion and the missions of brands. Enter Trashy Clothing (written as tRASHY). Established in occupied East Jerusalem in … Continue reading →

Fashion weeks serve as glimpses into the future, revealing the upcoming trends in our wardrobes. Yet, despite their forward-looking nature, runways are at times influenced by the present and by specific current events. In February 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine, … Continue reading →

In the previous post we looked at the construction of a Roman arm guard that may prove inspiring for fashion designers. Yetartefacts from ancient times may be exciting also for other reasons. Take the Roman dodecahedron like the one uncovered … Continue reading →

Putting back together 100 fragments of a Roman armor from the 2nd century was not an easy feat for conservators at the National Museums Scotland (NMS) in Edinburgh. Yet this historical jigsaw puzzle is finally finished and the piece can … Continue reading →