Monthly Archives: January 2025

Inauguration Day: Were There Any Messages Beneath Melania’s Hat of Invisibility?

Presidential inaugurations present a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of fashion and politics. Through attire, colors, and styles, it is indeed often possible to discern subtle messages about a new presidency and its values. At yesterday's Inauguration Day ceremony … Continue reading

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The Unpredictable Lightness of Being: Prada Men’s A/W 25

In January 2018, reflecting on her Autumn/Winter 2018-19 menswear collection, Miuccia Prada remarked: "Some people say beauty will save the world. I think the world will be saved by intelligence, humanity, and generosity. And possibly love. But of course, aesthetics … Continue reading

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Quilts as Soft Landing: Textiles for Tough Conversations Ahead of Trump’s Second Term as US President

Donald Trump's inauguration for his second term as U.S. president is set to take place tomorrow in Washington, D.C. His supporters and political allies, including far-right figures like Éric Zemmour, a former French presidential candidate known for his xenophobic views, … Continue reading

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Value in What Already Exists: A Sneak Peek of The Danish Pavilion @ The 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia

The Art or Architecture Biennale events transform the Giardini area in Venice into a vibrant hub of activity, brimming with visitors and creative energy. However, once these major events conclude, the Giardini enter a quieter yet equally dynamic phase. In … Continue reading

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Synthesizing & Reinterpreting Traditions Through a Modern Lens: Revisiting Flávio de Carvalho’s Columbus Lighthouse

In the previous post we looked at Flávio de Carvalho's outfit for "Experiência Nº 3". Let's continue the thread by looking at one of his architectural projects, the one for the Farol de Colombo (Columbus Lighthouse). After studying in Europe, … Continue reading

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Fashion as a Revolt Against Conventions (Notes on Flávio de Carvalho’s “Experiência Nº 3”)

Pitti Uomo closes tomorrow in Florence, while, on the same day, the menswear season kicks off in Milan, to continue in Paris next week. The start of each fashion season carries its usual air of excitement, but also a familiar … Continue reading

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The Case for R&D in Fashion

In yesterday's post, we looked at the possibilities of an AI generative platform designed to accelerate workflows for fashion designers and brands. However, faster doesn't always mean better. Speed often comes at the expense of creativity, well-being, and the human … Continue reading

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Fast, Fluid or Flawed? The Pros & Cons of an AI-Powered Fashion Design Platform

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has reshaped numerous industries in the past three years, driving rapid advancements and sparking both innovation and controversy. Initial concerns centered around copyright infringement and the proliferation of fake AI-generated images. However, many companies, from media giants … Continue reading

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Provocation as A Strategy to Spark Change: Oliviero Toscani, Photographer & Master of Controversy (1942 – 2025)

Photographers and creative minds worldwide are paying tribute to Oliviero Toscani, the Italian photographer and visionary behind some of the most provocative advertising campaigns of the 20th century. Toscani passed away today at the Cecina hospital in Tuscany at the … Continue reading

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Gifted Minds in Dark Times: “Medieval Women: In Their Own Words” @ The British Library, London

Medieval women are often perceived as silent and shadowy figures, veiled in obscurity by the annals of history. Yet the vivid illuminations of The Book of the City of Ladies (circa 1405), authored by Christine de Pizan, a trailblazer hailed … Continue reading

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