· CALENDAR, DESIGN ·
Design Academy Eindhoven: Milan Graduate ExhibitionMilan April 17-22 Studio Zeta, Via Friuli 26, 20135 Milan (Italy) More Info
· CALENDAR, DESIGN ·
Salone Del Mobile [Milan]Salone Del Mobile [Milan] 17-22 April 2012, 9.30 a.m. – 6.30 p.m. Trade only. Open to the general public only on Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22
· DESIGNERS, VIDEO ·
Prada Real Fantasies FW2011 MotionBookPrada has always been very creative with their lookbooks. Once again thinking outside the box, they hired extremely talented Illustrators, Art Directors and CG artists. Their latest ‘MotionBook’ (or Video lookbook) is a real piece of art ! Titled Real Fantasies they used the service of Director/producer James Lima, Art Direction/Artwork by OMA and photography [...]
· TECH ·
Megaphone for iPhone by Ene&isWe always love to see beautiful speaker designs, this Megaphone for iPhone by Ene&is is definitely one-of-a-kind. Made in ceramic with a form designed to boost and optimize the best sound output. To decrease the vibration and to optimize the emission of sound, the amplifier is based on a thin wooden structure that
· FASHION, FEATURED, PHOTOGRAPHY ·
Mens Bag Trend ReviewA mans bag is definitely a very important accessory for any outfit – whether it’s a tote, a weekender or a backpack, you need one to carry your belongings around on every occassion. Here are the beautiful street style pictures by HB Nam from StreetFsn, his selection of bags shot during Milan Fashion Week are [...]
· DESIGNERS, TECH ·
Paola Mirai Transform Tech Into JewelryItalian jewelry designer designer Paola Mirai transforms old technology circuits into must-have pieces of jewelery. Each Cirkùita jewel comes from an old technological device that Paola Mirai opened and re-interpreted as a source of contemporary beauty. Each part has now new functions and can finally be
· RUNWAY ·
Marni Menswear S/S 2012Despite a very short record of menswear, Marni is quickly carving its niche in the market. Graphic, simple silhouettes, with great details continue to be Marni’s signature spirit, even for menswear. Loving to color blocking on the pants and shorts and the pop of color on the collars.
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Missoni Menswear S/S 2012After flipping through too many menswear collection with zero impact for S/S 2012, I got to Missoni, which I can always count on for an emotional lift. The colors and patterns add to this knitwear remixed look that I have always associated with Missoni. I especially loved the knitwear suits, looked like a jogging de [...]
· RUNWAY ·
Moncler Gamme Bleu SS 2012Always playing on a sports theme, creative director of Moncler Gamme Bleu, Thom Browne set the Spring/Summer 12 show in a real fencing club. With models marching down the runway to the tune of Stars Wars’ “Imperial March”, the collection is clean and beautifully tailored with
· DESIGNERS ·
Umit Benan F/W 2011-12 [Milan][Yesterday we were talking about Dandy, well I think this collection perfectly reflects the modern day Dandy] Umit Benan, the bearded Turkish fashion designer doesn’t miss a trick: double breasts, revers oversize and shocking socks for a 70s revival. Everything is focused on details because the same details are the designer’s signature. The unconventional models [...]
· PHOTOGRAPHY ·
Interview with Fashion Photographer Paul PJ ChengPaul PJ Cheng is a fashion photographer and art director who has recently moved from Milan to Shanghai. He has worked for clients such as Appendix, Glamour Paris, and Elle, and here is an exclusive interview with the man behind the lens.