A cosplay “Joker” in Lucca
“Jokerina” by Beatrice Brandini
Also this year I have been to see Lucca Comics, this time only a touch and escape with my son, but we could not do without this appointment, indispensable for those who love comics, stories, disguises and much more. Read more
“Brunette” by Beatrice Brandini
Stand MILLEFILI
The third and final part of the eighty-sixth edition of Pitti Filati, with very beautiful images yet to be discovered. Read more
“A day to remember” by Beatrice Brandini
Elizabeth Cator e Michael Bowes-Lyon in the day of their marriage, 1928
Over the centuries, the wedding dress has undergone many transformations, as all fashion and costume has in fact been the testimony (and form) of the times that characterized it. But what has remained undamaged over time is undoubtedly its charm. Read more
Banner of the Modigliani exhibition and the Montparnasse adventure. Livorno City Museum
“Arancia” by Beatrice Brandini
I was in Livorno at the Museo della Città at the press preview of the exhibition Modigliani and the Montparnasse adventure. Masterpieces from the Netter and Alexandre collections, curated by Marc Restellini and coordinated in the project by Sergio Risaliti. And I felt a very big emotion! Read more
Banner of exhibition
“Simbolica” by Beatrice Brandini
From tomorrow, November 1st (until March 2020), at the Santo Stefano al Ponte Cathedral in Florence, the beautiful exhibition “INSIDE MAGRITTE” will be inaugurated, on one of the most important artists of the 20th century. Read more
Banner MilanoUnica TRENDS Spring – Summer 2021
Tropical Rave in Mexico City, Mood by Beatrice Brandini
The meeting with MilanoUnica concerning the trends for Spring / Summer 2021 is always very interesting. In addition to the beautiful proposals of the suppliers involved (it is amazing how every six months they experiment and create new solutions, I speak of drawings, textures, accessories …), this time there was also talk of sustainability, through a round table featuring large players. Read more
“Lilian” by Beatrice Brandini
Drawing by Erté
Erté was a draftsman, an illustrator, a set designer, a theatrical costume designer, one of the greatest of the last century, the most important in the Déco era; author of wonderful feminine creatures with an unmistakable elegance. Read more
“Bernadette” by Beatrice Brandini
La Ville Lumiere: Parigi
And here we are with the last post of fashion shows / trends in Paris. Many proposals, not always up to expectations, also because in some cases designers and fashion houses have focused on the theatrical effect, wanting to amaze at all costs, sometimes sacrificing elegance, portability and consistency. Read more
Poster by Lora Lamm for La Rinascente, 1961
“Felicity” by Beatrice Brandini
It was a long time since I wanted to talk to you about this great artist and illustrator, perhaps the first female graphic artist, to whom important companies commissioned advertising campaigns in the Milan of the 1950s, Lora Lamm. Read more
“English Girl” di Beatrice Brandini
“London”
Even the London shows have highlighted some trends, but I think that no fashion house or designer has emerged with a truly significant collection. I summarized the strongest trends with mood boards and images from fashion shows. Read more
