Monthly Archives: February 2024

Does this garment fit me impeccably? And these shoes? Do I fit in the world? Or in this complex society that often talks about inclusivity, but then rejects you when you show it your true divergent self? Will I ever … Continue reading →

Once again, the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) has made waves. On Monday, the Paris-based institution kicked off the local fashion week with a showcase of the collections of its Master of Arts students in Fashion Design and Knitwear … Continue reading →

Yesterday Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued a press release in which Dr. Philip Ozuah, President and CEO of Montefiore Einstein, the umbrella organization for Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health System, announced free tuition in perpetuity for … Continue reading →

In 2023, Philippine lawmaker Rep. Joey Salceda proposed a pragmatic approach to taxation, suggesting that levying taxes on luxury goods such as cars and handbags would be more feasible than imposing high taxes on the super-rich. He contended that a … Continue reading →

Maria Callas the divine opera singer has always been trending in fashion: there have been quite a few Dolce & Gabbana collections that moved from opera and from her costumes, while Marc Jacobs explored her drama and grandeur in a print in his S/S 16 collection. Last … Continue reading →

Some may perceive "Cristóbal Balenciaga", currently streaming on Disney+, as one of the latest series about a fashion designer, just another story solely appealing to fashion enthusiasts. Yet architects could learn a lesson or two from this series by Lourdes … Continue reading →

In the previous post, we explored a recently established physical archive and research center. However, such institutions can also be arranged in the virtual and digital space and house documents and images from more recent times, and focus on historical … Continue reading →

The establishment of research centers and archives open to the public always heralds positive news, offering opportunities to expand one's knowledge and cultivate new skills. If you find yourself in Milan for fashion week or a visit, be sure to … Continue reading →

In the pages of "The Manual: How to Have a Number One the Easy Way" (1988), Jimmy Cauty and Bill Drummond of The KLF laid out a blueprint for scoring a chart-topping single, even if you lacked funds or musical … Continue reading →

The aftermath of a party or a special celebration is always an inglorious affair. It's not just about dealing with your own post-celebration mood and the inevitable comedown; there's also the less-than-thrilling task of cleaning up. Sorting through the remnants … Continue reading →