Monthly Archives: February 2024

Today is "Mardi Gras" (Fat Tuesday): Carnival offers an excellent pretext for indulging in fashion, providing the perfect occasion to don extravagant costumes. However, those of us who can't take part in Carnival festivities for various reasons, can maybe enjoy … Continue reading →

In the 2009 animated sci-fi film "Monsters Vs Aliens" a group of monsters, among them a giant woman dubbed Ginormica, are recruited by the US government to combat an alien invasion led by an overlord named Gallaxhar. In Monse's A/W … Continue reading →

Yesterday marked the beginning of Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, celebrated not only in China but also in many other countries with significant Chinese populations, such as Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, among the others, and … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post we wondered if Artificial Intelligence (AI) may help us generating something more complex for the fashion industry, rather than just glossy images of flawless yet non-existent collections. In a previous post we suggested that AI could be … Continue reading →

Every day, the Internet seems to be abuzz with news about the amazing adventures of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in various industries, from art to fashion (with some complex misadventures in AI linked with legal matters thrown in). Fashion-wise, for example, … Continue reading →

At the end of 2022, writing about Artificial Intelligence (AI) seemed to be like embarking on a journey into the future of technology. However, 2023 unfolded as a tumultuous ride filled with lawsuits, corporate disputes, dubious fashion experiments and scams … Continue reading →

Occasionally, the recognition of a significant figure in the cultural landscape of a country or the acknowledgment of their contributions may take time, but inevitably, their moment arrives. This is precisely the case for composer Iannis Xenakis, whose legacy is … Continue reading →

Stilettos. They hint at sensuality; they reek of power, they exude an erotic allure. Visions of Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin's extreme stilettos come to mind – embellished, bejeweled, exotic, colourful. They symbolize desire, they hint at fetishism, … Continue reading →

Fashion is often perceived as disconnected from political matters and events. However, aside from collections drawing inspiration from political situations, there are instances where political events can significantly impact the industry. The current situation in the Red Sea serves as … Continue reading →

Spanish painter Isabel Quintanilla entitled one of her works "Tribute to my Mother" (1971). If we attempt to envision the painting's content based on its title, we might conjure images of a woman – the artist's mother – posing for … Continue reading →