Milan fashion shows (Gucci, Prada and A. Ferretti) Spring / Summer 2016
Mood “Exotica” Beatrice Brandini
Ended fashion shows in Milan for the Spring Summer 2016 were as always very interesting, full of inspiration, creativity, talent and excellence. Ideas, materials and workmanship, confirming that the Made in Italy with its fashion is really important, one of the pillars of our economy and a pride of our country (even if our leadership is often “deaf” and absent). Read more
Jeff Koons in Florence: Pluto and Proserpina
“Bunny” Beatrice Brandini
About the next three months will visit Florence, you can be admired in the Piazza Signoria next to the marble copy of David by Michelangelo, a monumental, spectacular and glittering sculpture (three-meter) steel gold. Is one of the two works by the project Jeff Koons in Florence, brainchild of the Mayor of Florence Dario Nardella and Fabrizio Moretti, by Sergio Risaliti, organized by Mus.e, sponsored by the City of Florence. Read more
Gucci Flying Jacket, in the shop window
“Flying Jacket” Beatrice Brandini
Originally created for pilots, the Flying Jacket is one of those garments that cyclically come back in fashion, revised and corrected or exactly faithful to the original, it does not matter much, because the matrix is always the same. There are many versions seen on the catwalk, all extremely cool . Read more
Banner “Fragrances”
“Francis” by Beatrice Brandini
The Stazione Leopolda has just staged Pitti Fragrances, “artistic” perfumes excellence, ie those that hardly find in supermarkets or in a duty-free, those scents that are chests, dreams, small works of art in the package and in their content …. Read more
Valentino Rossi and Steve McQueen … the same charisma!
“Bond girl” by Beatrice Brandini
There are people with fashion and art have little to do but they are so good, passionate, charismatic, unpredictable, funny.., that not only rampant as protagonists in what they do, but they have the power to influence inexorably all the rest, sports, life, a comprehensive concept of lifestyle. One of these is definitely Valentino Rossi. Read more
Azzedine Alaïa photographed by Patrick Demarchelier
“Tereza” by Beatrice Brandini
In Rome at the Galleria Borghese (Couture – Sculpture. Azzedine Alaïa in the history of fashion “, up to 25 October), the beautiful creations of Azzedine Alaïa dialogue along with Caravaggio’s paintings and sculptures by Bernini and Canova, a frame unusual and striking for a fashion exhibition …. therefore a very interesting combination of Rome, the Art and Fashion, aspects and very good reasons to visit it… Read more
Posters of the film directed by Asif Kapadia “Amy”
“Jade” by Beatrice Brandini
September 15 next, only for three days, it will be screened at the cinema the film / documentary “AMY” about the life of Amy Winehouse, one of the most talented and sensitive artists than ever. Voice, charisma, talent … unforgettable! Read more
Bettie Page photographed by Bill Hamilton (Courtesy of Michael Fornitz collection)
“Bettie” by Beatrice Brandini
The Gallery Ono Art Contemporary in Bologna celebrates Bettie Page with the “Bettie Page: the Original Pin Up” (from tomorrow until September 29), enchants us with 55 shots of one of the most sensual, provocative, independent, free and beautiful women of all times. Read more
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. Read more
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 think) for a pair of Jimmy Choo or Manolo Blahnik …
The sneakers are SHOES of the present and the future, completely cleared from their sporting context. Read more
