30/03/2013

Styled with trainers

Source: collage my own
I really fancy a pair of trainers; I'm always power walking and my shoes always get torn after 3 months of use. I think that I should invest in a pair of trainers, but I don't know if it is really "me". I love what NIKE is doing at the moment but they have so much choice that I cannot make up my mind.

27/03/2013

PRADA | Real Fantasies SS13


Prada is such a sophisticated brand and it is interesting how they are able to relax that perfect image through their video lookbooks. I find it effortless and naive but not in a negative way as uncommon artworks somehow always standout.

20/03/2013

Geoffrey Beene - CELINE AW13

Source: Garmento, Vogue.co.uk
I have mixed feelings about this design (2nd photo). We can clearly see where Phoebe Philo got her inspiration from; and there is nothing wrong with that but her version almost looks like a replica of Beene's which I think was just too easy to copy; however she has added a touch of versatility and functionality in her design as it can be worn as either a cape or coat. Notwithstanding I like how the design evolved into dress and there is the possibility that she could be paying tributes to Geoffrey Beene's (1924- 2004) creation as he was indeed a very talented designer who nurtured Alber Elbaz's career.

17/03/2013

Leather Shopper | & other Stories


Source: my own
I have succumbed to their charm; here is my first purchase. 

15/03/2013

Take My Picture | Garage Magazine


This documentary is very interesting but frightening at the same time. It highlights on today's fashion craze known as "peacoking" and the proliferation of street style photographers snapping their life away to get a shot of the best dressed bloggers, editors and buyers. Some stand by to put on a show of their own (which may give them some sort of fulfillment), and others are actually there to work. Somehow, it is scarily quite similar to the series 2 episode 2 of The Black Mirror Series. I wonder if there will be any restrictions in the future or if it will get worse.

13/03/2013

Leather coats

Source: Marni and Valentino AW 13-14
Sudden envy  to own a well crafted leather coat.

11/03/2013

Ascenseur pour l'échafaud



No direction, no musical partition, just pure improvisation; I idolize anyone with such creative talent. Miles David's ability to compose and play music extemporaneously is beyond extraordinary; his melodies accompanied beautifully the story of this film. If you have time to procrastinate then watch it above.

08/03/2013

Sophie Jo @ Urban Management | Milan

Source: my own |  photo by Domenico Petralia
When I cast models for an editorial I always look for authenticity, something unusual, maybe someone who does not fit within people's believes of stereotypical beauty. When I saw her I thought of a 1000 things that could be done... Sophie featured in the editorial "Illusional" for the online publication Doze.

06/03/2013

& Other Stories



Source: stories.com
Hennes & Mauritz aka H&M (Weekday-COS-Monki-Cheap Monday) has another brand under their wings which will go live tomorrow. I'm loving the accessories more than anything else. Shoe lovers will be regaled as they will come in abundance; 200 models per year! I don't quite get the concept and identity of this brand as yet but I suppose it will grow on me with time. Some will like it, others won't ... but I feel like they have been successful in creating different brands which hit perfectly different target groups. As you transit in life you kind of move from a brand to another, you go for something more mature or relax without ever leaving H&M.
PS: Melodie Monrose looks stunning.