Archive for Febrero, 2012

Juergen Teller at Lehmann Maupin Gallery

29 Febrero, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Juergen Teller at Lehmann Maupin Gallery

The exhibition about Juergen Teller in Lehmann Maupin gallery in New York highlights three groups of images to define the career of this German photographer; the series with model Kristen McMenamy, portrayed at architect Carlo Mollino’s house, nude portraits with Vivienne Westwood and other photographs from his relatives and friends. Through these images, the...
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NinaValentina: Vintage Selection

29 Febrero, 2012
By Tamara Martin
NinaValentina: Vintage Selection

After several years working in the fashion business, Nina Dornheim and Valentina Porrazzo decided to take a step further and created a project together vindicating garments made with care and dedication. Now, together, they give shape to full collections of vintage garments carefully selected for their shop NinaValentina. *** Remember that you still have time...
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Dior Croisette

28 Febrero, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Dior Croisette

It is irremediable, give me some beams of sunlight and I’m already in the summer mood; suddenly -and against all expectations, like every year- sailor stripes, the summer print par excellance appears, again, somehow irresistible. Dior Croisette is the new sunglasses collection by Dior for next summer, inspired this season by René Gruau’s work, the...
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Coveting Now: Potipoti Parrots Bag

28 Febrero, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Coveting Now: Potipoti Parrots Bag

Nice weather is near; excursions, strolls and picnics in the open air. How many things can a bag make you think of? This one, by potipoti, in 100% cotton, with leather handles and a beautiful parrot print is telling us that spring is just around the corner and that it is time to get...
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Carven S/S 12: The Urban Baby Doll

27 Febrero, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Carven S/S 12: The Urban Baby Doll

French label Carven successfully continues its rising path towards the revitalization of the brand created around 1945 by Carmen de Tommaso which -after some years of doubtful whereabouts- revives now full of energy as one of the essentials of the youngest and freshest Parisian chic. Its new collection for next summer mixes neutrals like...
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Second gets nothing – Win the new fragrance by Comme des Garçons!

27 Febrero, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Second gets nothing – Win the new fragrance by Comme des Garçons!

Comme des Garçons presents 2, its new unisex fragrance which -with touches of magnolia, angelica root, cedar wood, amber and patchouli- plays with duality and contrasts, exploring the idea that opposites attract. During the next five days, ten lucky ones will have the chance of winning new Eau de Parfum Comme des Garçons 2...
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Karlotalaspalas A/W 12/13 – Disclosure

24 Febrero, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Karlotalaspalas A/W 12/13 – Disclosure

Karlotalaspalas recently presented its new collection for next winter in the latest edition of 080 Barcelona Fashion with some interesting changes: Mireia Roset is now joining the creative direction of the brand, a performance substituted the classical show presentation and the number of outfits was reduced to only eight. They tell us why, in my...
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Girlcore Magazine

21 Febrero, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Girlcore Magazine

Girlcore is a London-based female collective created with the intention of promoting creatives and talents worldwide which includes among its members artists like Aëla Labbe, Ellen Rogers or Ina Jang, among many others. An exhibition at The Orange Dot Gallery, in London, presents the first edition of Girlcore Magazine, the new collective’s art book,...
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Hectic Days

17 Febrero, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Hectic Days

Ironically, hectic days in real life result in not-so-hectic days in here; I really hope everything comes back to normal pretty soon, as soon as access to internet becomes easier, the (new) house will be furnished and our move (oh, yes, my friends, again & again) comes to an end or, at least, to...
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Summer Collection Presentation at Diesel Store

13 Febrero, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Summer Collection Presentation at Diesel Store

Last week there was a presentation in Diesel Store in Passeig de Gràcia in Barcelona of its summer collection; the presentation also included an acoustic performance by the band Evripidis and His Tragedies. Here, some pictures of the evening. ———- La semana pasada se presentó en la tienda de Passeig de Gràcia en Barcelona la...
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Charlotte Free: a Pink Sirène for Wildfox

8 Febrero, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Charlotte Free: a Pink Sirène for Wildfox

After the Siberian spell that has left all Europe shivering in polar cold, the amazing pictures by Wildfox for its new summer collection Sirène, taken by Mark Hunter -a.k.a. The Cobrasnake- in Hawaii, represent the ideal teleportation we have been needing these days around here. Californian model Charlotte Free and her beautiful and coloured...
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Algodón Egipcio at MUTT Gallery

2 Febrero, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Algodón Egipcio at MUTT Gallery

Ezequiel Bertho, from Venezuelan band Algodón Egipcio will be tomorrow at 7 p.m. at MUTT Gallery in Barcelona to present El Mejor Lugar, the first single coming out of the split he has recorded with El Faro, band from the Canary Islands. To start preparing the atmosphere here you have Los Temas Turbios, the...
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ASVOFF: A Shaded View on Fashion Film – Barcelona

2 Febrero, 2012
By Tamara Martin
ASVOFF: A Shaded View on Fashion Film – Barcelona

It previously took place in Paris, Milan, Tokyo and Mexico, but last week it arrived to Barcelona the first edition of the festival A Shaded View on Fashion Film celebrated in this city, together with the shows of 080 Barcelona Fashion. The event, created and organized by Diane Pernet, aims to promote the audiovisual form...
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¿Quieres ir a Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid?

2 Febrero, 2012
By Tamara Martin
¿Quieres ir a Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid?

Porque nos gusta vivir así, al límite, recibimos ahora mismo quince invitaciones dobles para el Cibelespacio de la Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week que se está celebrando estos días en Madrid. ¿Quieres asistir? Solo tienes que dejar un comentario en esta entrada y nos podremos en contacto contigo ¡para enviártelas volando! Pic via Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid...
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080 Barcelona Fashion: Miriam Ponsa AW 12/13

1 Febrero, 2012
By Tamara Martin
080 Barcelona Fashion: Miriam Ponsa AW 12/13

Having the chance of seeing one of Miriam Ponsa’s shows always seems specially interesting to me for several reasons, different, but complementary all of them. I really like her work because she seems a really authentic and sincere designer, adjectives I attribute to her because of her work, which is the only thing...
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Coveting Now: Bandana Printed Shirt by Brain & Beast

1 Febrero, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Coveting Now: Bandana Printed Shirt by Brain & Beast

Wool checked fabrics, denim with patches, thick knits and Vichy check; everything is possible in the latest collection by Brain & Beast -label created by designer Ángel Vilda- shown last week in 080 Barcelona Fashion. I’m taking the bandana printed shirt, though. Oh, yeah! ———- Lanería a cuadros, denim con parches, punto grueso y cuadro vichy;...
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