Posts Tagged ‘ Fashion ’

‘Lilit’ by Judit García-Talavera

13 Marzo, 2012
By Tamara Martin
‘Lilit’ by Judit García-Talavera

If you are in Barcelona next Thursday, March 15th, you can’t miss ‘Lilit‘, the solo exhibition by illustrator Judit García-Talavera en Arte Aparte (C/Bruniquer, 9 Premise 4) where she will show, till next April, 15th, a sample of her personal work. ———- Si estás en Barcelona este jueves 15 de Marzo no puedes perderte la inauguración...
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Uniqueness 1.02 by Alessandra Facchinetti

12 Marzo, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Uniqueness 1.02 by Alessandra Facchinetti

We had not known much about Alessandra Facchinetti since she was invited to leave the creative direction at the house of Valentino, in one of those faster-than-light movements, only one year after its founder Valentino Garavani announced his retirement. The Italian designer joined Pinko last year to give shape together to her new project Uniqueness...
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The secret for pastels

11 Marzo, 2012
By Tamara Martin
The secret for pastels

The latest editorial by Justin Hollar for March issue of Nylon magazine -with styling by James Rosenthal- takes this season’s trend of pastel colours to a higher level of desirability, something not easy at all when they need to be mixed with each other. The secret, in three words: touch of neon. You can...
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Heist Shop at Venice

9 Marzo, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Heist Shop at Venice

A couple of days ago, wandering around the neighborhood I discovered this shop called Heist. I have to confess the discovery was only half by chance and half by moral obligation: you don’t need more than two days in L.A. to know that Abbot Kinney Blvd. in one of those street you can’t skip...
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Three Boys from Pasadena – A Tribute to Helmut Newton

8 Marzo, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Three Boys from Pasadena – A Tribute to Helmut Newton

Kaune Sudendorf, the gallery for contemporary photography in Cologne, Germany, presents tomorrow Friday the exhibition Three Boys from Pasadena, a collective show with the works by photographers Mark Arbeit, George Holz y Just Loomis which, after its debut in the Helmut Newton Foundation in Berlin was also presented in New York and Paris. Besides...
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Laura Lombardi Jewelry S/S 12

8 Marzo, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Laura Lombardi Jewelry S/S 12

Chicago-based designer Laura Lombardi presents her latest collection of handmade jewelry for next summer with little plates, medals, geometric pieces and chains in cascade. The beautiful images were, once again, shot by Heather Culp. ———- La diseñadora Laura Lombardi, afincada en Chicago, presenta su nueva colección de joyas artesanales para este verano a base de pequeñas placas,...
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The Girl Who Walks on Air

7 Marzo, 2012
By Tamara Martin
The Girl Who Walks on Air

Sometimes it seems kind of complicated to stare at Kirsten Dunst’s languid look while being able to separate her from the trail of her role in The Virgin Suicides, even more than ten years later. Ten. It doesn’t mean that this is either a good or bad thing, actually, only that it seems a...
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Juicy Schield Bijoux by Diego Diaz Marin

6 Marzo, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Juicy Schield Bijoux by Diego Diaz Marin

Diego Diaz Marin is a Spanish photographer living and working in Italy. Through his playful, ironic and colourful point of view he has already portrayed campaigns for brands like Aquazzura or Just Cavalli Underwear. His latest work is this campaign for Italian bijoux brand Schield: a new summery explosion of color, energy and -why...
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Talking to: Maria Parsons – Back to Mystery City

6 Marzo, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Talking to: Maria Parsons – Back to Mystery City

Maria Parsons is a Danish/English fashion designer who graduated at The Design School in Kolding, Denmark, with her collection Back to Mystery City, inspired by a tin tray she found on a street market. Rich in eye-catching colors and silhouettes, embroideries and beading, Maria travelled to India to give shape to the collection. _ When...
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Coveting Now: Leather + Amethyst necklace by The Vamoose

5 Marzo, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Coveting Now: Leather + Amethyst necklace by The Vamoose

There’s no way of getting tired of the amazing pieces by Kathryn Blackmore for her jewelry brand The Vamoose, everything is always so delicate and subtle but, at the same time, so surprising. When I read the text that accompanied this picture in the latest entry of her blog -explaining that this necklace, made...
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SuTurno meets id.02

2 Marzo, 2012
By Tamara Martin
SuTurno meets id.02

SuTurno is a Madrid-based creative studio founded by Julia Vergara and Javier Gutiérrez Bayo who, among many other things, have already designed prints for brands like Marc Jacobs, Baum und Pferdgarten or Hoss Intropia. On the other hand, id.02 is a project by Hugo Gallego, a fashion designer who, after learning tailoring techniques in...
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Vrag Mag: underground immediacy

1 Marzo, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Vrag Mag: underground immediacy

Some time ago I discovered Vrag Mag, an amazing independent online magazine that, from London, gives exposure to all kind of visual artistic expressions in thematic monthly issues. You can read my article about Vrag Mag in Absolut Mode Society. *** Remember that you still have time to win 2, the latest fragrance by Comme des Garçons...
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Moonlight by Vanessa Bruno

1 Marzo, 2012
By Tamara Martin
Moonlight by Vanessa Bruno

Kate Bosworth stars again this season in the video presenting the new collection by Vanessa Bruno for next summer, named Moonlight, in which the Californian actress travels to a parallel and imaginary world, a weird place stuck in nostalgia and memories, defying the passage of time. Mixing futurism and retro, the video portrays the...
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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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