Natalia Vasilishina and Natalia Fomina, are two young artists from Milan , working to bridge the gap between fashion and art. Their recent fashion editorial Embayed Crystals brings a new element to fashion photography.

They have taken crystals out of their solid state by combining fashion photography with graphic design. Working the crystals into the poses of the models, distorting the human figure, while also interacting within the figures to create a surreal environment.(...) Read More about Embayed Crystals Fashion Editorial (2 words)

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Ho Man Stephanie Wong graduated from LCF with her collection under the name of “Extraordinary Pigeon”. And at first glace it may seem a representative title, there’s more behind Wong’s inspiration as (besides photographs of pigeons and nature), the whimsical paintings of Giuseppe Arcimboldo. Long story short, Arcimboldo’s talent flourished during the Renaissance, when the artists where obsessed with visual riddles.(...) Read More about Extraordinary Pigeon by Ho Man Stephanie Wong (64 words)

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A huge trend that has been spreading across the blogosphere is closet visits. Blogs that give us an inside look into the closets of successful, creative, and stylish ladies. These blogs are continuously working to capture and expose intimate moments in peoples lives, as well as closets I think we would all die for. It’s a great way to find new styles and inspiration from the people who know it best. One blog in particular is Closet Visit, run by Jeana Sohn. Her photography combined with the closets she comes across are a perfect combination of style and intimacy.

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“Ten decades of fashion” is titled the first issue of the German magazine Freimodekultur, and joins the world of publications in a retrospective way showcasing fashion’s innovations and evolution from 1900 to 1990. In the pages of Freimodekultur are featured conceptually avant-garde pieces, (...) Read More about Freimodekultur: Ten Decades of Fashion (43 words)

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For the second year in a row, London College of Fashion MA 2012 students showcased their graduate collections at the Victoria & Albert Museum on February 2nd. Tradition and innovation went hand-in-hand down the runway of the “Poemtry” presentation, where the last collection was a contradiction to the next. kaleidoscopic patterns, nudes, luxurious golds, quirky shapes and impeccable construction characterized these imaginative future fashion talents.
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From in front of the camera, to behind the camera: that was the route for still-life and fashion photographer Henry Hargreaves. Having posed for numerous fashion houses as YSL, Prada and Jil Sander, four years ago Hargreaves decided to turn his career around. With a great range of work to his credit, he managed to make still life photography really fun (...) Read More about Henry Hargreaves Interview (839 words)

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“Pin-up girls in present-day,” was the theme for G.V.G.V.’s latest Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Covering the top looks for the coming year’s sunny seasons, the label’s founder and designer MUG included the 50s pinup, a bit of ‘burb housewife, and some Miami tropics into a look that’s 100 percent put together.(...) Read More about G.V.G.V. Spring/Summer 2012 (95 words)

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If there’s anyone with something to smile about, it has to be New Mexican-born Arizona Muse. The 23-year-old model and mother of one has had an impressive year since being selected to open and close Max Azria’s show in New York. Following this, the formidable success of Arizona Muse has continued, walking for an endless list of designers including Marc Jacobs and Prada, whilst earning(...) Read More about Arizona Muse by Inez & Vinoodh in Vogue Paris (70 words)

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