“Symbol Items” by Beatrice Brandini

Mix of Symbol Items

I have already talked about iconic clothes and bags, and also of indispensable pieces, respectively in:

https://www.beatricebrandini.it/icon-vintage-dress-part-one/?lang=en

https://www.beatricebrandini.it/bags-inalienable-objects-of-desire/?lang=en

https://www.beatricebrandini.it/women-of-pure-class-and-the-must-have-some-clothes-make-no-mistake/?lang=en

But today I want to talk about clothes that have been, are, and will be tomorrow, a classic in the history of costume. Some of them simply because they revolutionized what was previously, breaking patterns and conventions (I think of the miniskirt), others because they are necessary for a faster and more comfortable life (sneakers and all sportswear), others still because they are capable to resist over time, still modern. Read more →

“La Cubista” by Beatrice Brandini

2012 Jil Sander fashion show, Picasso inspiration

Fashion and art have always been contaminated. Already in ancient times the artists were fascinated by fashion and drew inspiration for their representations; on the other hand, the tailors and craftsmen looked to the world of art for the realization of their artifacts. Read more →

“Ali” by Beatrice Brandini

Ali MacGraw

There are women who entering a room capture all the attention around them, they are not always the most beautiful, but they are always the most charming, hypnotic, with an unconventional and very personal style … Ali MacGraw is one of these . Read more →

Altan’s cartoon

“Appassionata” by Beatrice Brandini

Through the pages of Francesco Tullio Altan my childhood was more serene, youth more aware, adulthood more fun, yes because this extraordinary artist created famous characters for children such as the Pimpa, and adult heroes such as the metalworker Cipputi. Read more →

Emilie Flöge and Gustav Klimt

“Emilie” by Beatrice Brandini

There are women who leave a profound mark even if their fame is not as popular as the influence they generated in their existence. Emilie Flöge was one of them. Read more →

Federico Fellini

“Stellina of the movie” by Beatrice Brandini

An exhibition in Rimini, which will end in March but which will pass the baton in Rome, “Fellini 100”, and another which will be inaugurated at Palazzo Reale in 2021, pay tribute, on the centenary of his birth (20 January 1920), to one of the most important personalities of international cinematography: Federico Fellini. Read more →

“Nathalie in Blu” by Beatrice Brandini

SESIA Manifatture 1963

My journey continues through Pitti Immagine Filati, an extraordinary fair for trends and excellent artifacts (from the lat. Manu factus “handmade”, which is the work of man). Read more →

Preparation Pitti Immagine Filati, in Fortezza da Basso

Mood “N.G.O.” by Beatrice Brandini

Today closes the eighty-sixth edition of Pitti Filati, the most authoritative fair in terms of threads, colors, trends. Read more →

Line Friends

“Marta” by Beatrice Brandini

My image related to this extraordinary fair starts again. Read more →

“La Piccola Molly” by Beatrice Brandini

Stand fitting Péro

The ninetieth edition of Pitti Immagine Bimbo opened yesterday, confirming a leadership position among the sector’s fairs for creativity and eclecticism in the proposals offered. Read more →