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 →

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 most famous city in the world for its laces, Balenciaga loved indeed characterize his own creations with the lace, star of cocktail dresses, blouses, tunics, and more. Read more →

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” or optical pattern…., an elegant and modern fashion, just like the movement that inspired it.  Read more →

“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 fashion, his accessories and his objects were really something innovative and different. Read more →

“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 “royalties” and interests, giving voice to the outrage that the subject arouses, I think, in millions.

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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. Is history and is my story …. “ Nino Cerruti

The wardrobe of Nino Cerruti has more than half a century. Some dresses are very much alive, only usury makes them importable, others have been passed down to his son, and others, as an affectation and a pride that few brands can afford, are even constantly worn by Mr. Nino … Read more →

Max Mara advertising  campaign F/W 2013-14

“Coats” by Beatrice Brandini

I want to talk about this great company and this wonderful brand, or to those with a garment, COAT, has established its own style, his popularity, its success. Read more →

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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 …. Read more →

 Olivo Filati proposal

“Knits and Yarns” by Beatrice Brandini

Pitti Filati ended by presenting the excellence of internationally filature. It is a confirmation of the buyers from all over the world in search of inspiration, but also raw materials for the most important fashion brands. Read more →

My little world Alessi ….

“Hair Design” Beatrice Brandini

The history of Alessi is the testimony of another Italian excellence in design. Born in 1921, in almost a century of history has been able to evolve, while maintaining a significant milestone: transform an everyday product into something magical, playful, creative … without forgetting its functionality. Read more →