Sketches from the collection Liberation of Yves Saint Laurent, 1971 “Fashion Personality” by Beatrice Brandini “Women at their worst …” was called during the fashion show of Yves Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 1971 in the pages of The Daily Sketch.
Vintage Sneaker “Sneakers” by Beatrice Brandini Some months ago, in America, a pair of sneakers were auctioned for 71 thousand and 533 dollars (about 64 thousand euro!), Reaching an all-time record. This news makes us think about what the market for this sector is thriving and how many fans there are, not only (as you might […]
Photos Irving Penn, Balenciaga dress, Vogue 1950 “Dorian” by Beatrice Brandini On the occasion of the 120 years since the birth of Cristobal Balenciaga, in Calais, Cité de la Dentelle et de la Mode, there is a beautiful exhibition dedicated to this great fashion designer. It is no coincidence that the gift is made in the […]
Quadrophenia poster, 1979 “Cheryl” Beatrice Brandini London, and beyond, it is pervaded by a new wave that could be called “Mod Revival.” Showcases men’s clothing (especially the beautiful Fall/Winter 2015-16 fashion show of Tom Ford), see protagonists tight and fitting shapes, coats and jackets with cuts sixties, ankle pants, narrow jackets with three buttons, “psychedelic” […]
“Fioruccina” by Beatrice Brandini Vintage suitcase Fiorucci The disappearance of Elio Fiorucci it was for me very saddened. When I was a kid I spent my weekly allowance for his colorful, humorous, kaleidoscopic creations (some from around the world), so as to deserve the title of “Fioruccina”. I was in junior high, late eighties, and his […]
“Walking with Charlie” by Beatrice Brandini “Beast” street The holiday season is usually one in which we are persuaded by emotional impulses, but, paradoxically, it is also the moment when someone makes the worst cowards, especially to animals. That is why I titled this post “Ww are the worst beast”, coming out completely from my […]
Glimpse of the exhibition “Il Signor Nino”. Photo Beatrice Brandini “Amber” by Beatrice Brandini I kept my clothes for personal reasons. Have, through the years, my second skin, a topic of aesthetics and respect for the values of the artisan and the art of fabric, a testament to the evolution of man in my time. […]
Pitti Immagine Filati banner Mood Board “Meat” by Beatrice Brandini (stitches and dummy Pitti Immagine Space Research) Here is the second part of the beautiful fair Pitti Filati … with the trends of the space research and my mood ….
