Photo of Richard Avedon, 1950

“Dovima” by Beatrice Brandini

In Rome, at the Gogosian Gallery, there is a beautiful exhibition dedicated to one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century: “Avedon: Beyond Beauty”

Richard Avedon photographed mostly women, but his portraits capture not only the beauty and glamor, his women are intense, original, rebellious, curious, unconventional …. and always sure of themselves. Read more →

Accessories that passion …  

Trends S / S 2015 Beatrice Brandini

Speaking of accessories for Spring Summer 2015 (Spring alas that is slow in coming), I wanted to focus on five themes, the ones that seem most interesting, especially to interpret and wear. Read more →

Björk photographed by Nick Knight in 2007

“The Artist” by Beatrice Brandini

From 8 March to 7 June, the MoMa in New York dedicated a retrospective to one of the most eclectic music scene: the Icelandic Björk. Read more →

Flower water,  photo A.G.

“Daughter of flowers” Beatrice Brandini, mood Flowers

This Spring, among the various aspirations, Fashion draws also from the seventies with a riot of flowers, folk dresses, vests, jackets, flared pant, etc. etc., but all with a touch of romance and femininity, without that nostalgia’s sake that would make the collections sterile copies. And then finally FLOWERS, printing or pattern par excellence … At a time like this, difficult, uncertain, often scary (I am referring to conflicts and insecurity), they with their colors, fragrances and shapes can only make us well, pretend (even for a few moments), that life is wonderful as in an enchanted garden. Read more →

Particular of the Max Mara’s fashion – Marilyn Monroe photographed by George Barris

“Honey” by Beatrice Brandini

I have already dedicated a post to Max Mara, historic fashion house that class and quality has made its trademark. So as I have quoted extensively my passion for cinema, combine both (Fashion and Cinema) is so for me really magnificent. Read more →

Alexander McQueen photographed by Tim Walker for Vogue UK

“The Muse” by Beatrice Brandini

After the incredible success of the Met in New York (queues, even at night, to see his retrospective), from March 14 until August 2 opens in London, at the Victoria and Albert Museum, the exhibition “Savage Beauty” dedicated to one of the most important figures, revolutionary and talented of the fashion world: Alexander McQueen. Read more →

Mini 5-door “customized Taste”

“Thinking about the menu” by Beatrice Brandini

“To make a good joob takes it takes el sabor” … slogan of Beatrice Brandini

Is being held at the Leopolda the event dedicated to the culinary excellence of Made in Italy: TASTE. The fair, organized by Pitti Immagine, is the only real Italian fair about “taste”, where you can appreciate, enjoy and buy amazing result of the creativity, work and tradition of Italian gastronomic. Read more →

Alberto Burri particular “Sack”, 1953

“Minsa” by Beatrice Brandini

On the centenary of the birth will be many initiatives dedicated to Alberto Burri, the king of the Informal. A master shy and introverted, who knew how to mix the cubist collages, the futuristic visions with Piero della Francesca and Signorelli, creating magnificent compositions between the informal and abstraction. Read more →

Christy Turlington, photos of Arthur Elgort, 1987

“The model (Polaroid)” by Beatrice Brandini

In Milan, at the Galleria Carla Sozzani, there is a beautiful exhibition dedicated to one of the greatest fashion photographers: “Arthur Elgort: The Big Picture.” Read more →

Halston and Yves Saint Laurent portraits by Warhol

   “Seventies” Beatrice Brandini

In New York at the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology there is a beautiful exhibition of two of the most interesting fashion designer of the seventies: “Yves Saint Laurent + Halston: fashioning the 70’s”. Read more →