Marchesa Luisa Casati, photographed by Man Ray

“Follia rossa” by Beatrice Brandini

“Age can not wither     Neither the habit make tasteless     Her infinite truth “.

this epitaph chosen by her granddaughter in honor of her aunt, the same description that Shakespeare had Cleopatra.

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Butterflies at the Museum of the Specola in Florence

“Ninfa” by Beatrice Brandini

“I must endure caterpillars if I want to learn about butterflies, it seems that they are so beautiful.” (Antoine de Saint Exupéry) 

Always butterflies were “muse” inspiring, described and interpreted, iconographically, by all the arts, primarily painting, but especially from the arts so-called “minor”, such as fashion, graphics, jewelry, accessories. Read more →

Serge Lutens 

“Kitten in leotard” Beatrice Brandini

When I was younger, flipping through fashion magazines to which, I have always been passionate, some pages intrigued me, others left me indifferent, but what surprised me most of all, literally, fascinate me with their magic, were those of a well-known Japanese cosmetics brand, Shiseido, whose shots were “pictures”, images of rare beauty … behind all that there was a man: Serge Lutens. Read more →

Vintage Sport Postcards

Sweatshirt Puma – F.I.G.C. Italy, leisure collection 2009 by Beatrice Brandini 

I’m not a very sporty person, but I have almost twenty years of experience in this field, having worked in Puma for more than 13 years and for other major sports companies as a designer and consultant. I love the sport as a spectator then, being keen in all competitions beautiful, spectacular, “HEALTHY” nurturing a profound respect for those who practice the sport competitively or amateur, because I consider their effort, in part, a sacrifice. Read more →

Banner of the exhibition

“Lee” by Beatrice Brandini

Today I was invited to  the press presentation for an exhibition which opens tomorrow at  Palazzo Vecchio and San Fiore, in Florence, Jackson Pollock. The figure of fury. From April 16 to July 27. This exhibition is very important for various reasons. The first is that Pollock has never been exposed to Florence, the second because it connects two protagonists huge art as Michelangelo Buonarroti and just Pollock, apparently at odds , more deeply, not so much, for the third … see Pollock figurative is really a big surprise, as well as a discovery.. Read more →

“Winter” Elio De Luca, oil on wood, private collection  

“ADVENTURE” Mood of Beatrice Brandini 

Fashion is always lighter, playful, surprising … if you think that a brand such as Givenchy (usually under the direction of Tisci, more dark and dramatic), in the winter just ended had put Bambi into its sweatshirts, you understand that the world of children not only inspires fashion, but nourishes and completes it, especially at a time “heavy” like this, where everyone would just need to close your eyes and dream …. maybe hugging Mickey Mouse …. Read more →

Perfumes mignon, detail, private collection

“Fragrance” by Beatrice Brandini 

“A woman without perfume has no future.” Coco Chanel

A good perfume has the power to make us more attractive, influencing even our unconscious, a bit ‘like when we wear the precious silk underwear, are those things that make us feel more sensual, vain, and even stronger, because they are more aware of ourselves …; but we can say that the perfume, with its research, the gesture that involves , the use to which it is derived, somehow puts into operation our five senses. Read more →

Poster of the exhibition “The children’s room”  

  “Flower”  by Beatrice Brandini

In Bologna, until June 15, there is a beautiful exhibition at the  Sala Borsa Library, “The children’s room.” Toys and furniture collections from Marzadori collection, 1900-1950. It ‘s a  wonderful place already, lying in the center of Bologna, in the beautiful Piazza del Nettuno and also the library, theater of the exhibition, it is beautiful and very unusual place. Admission is free.

I was in Bologna for others angage, walking there I came across, remaining pleasantly surprised. Read more →

Marlon Brando in “A Streetcar Named Desire”    

“Hamptons” Beatrice Brandini 

The T-shirt, preferably white, is an item that lends itself to various interpretations, especially for informal recreation, but with the right accessories, it can become an elegant and definitely “cool” piece. But the strength of the t-shirts is also to be through an advertisement, a very effective means of promotion and MASS COMMUNICATION, anywhere in the world . Read more →

 Men dream….   

The Detail… by Beatrice Brandini

Today I talk about trends for men, in general I do it less often than women, because women’s fashion is becoming more prominent (hundreds of magazines, many important fairs, references, models, stars, it girls .. blogger!), however even these, the male ones, are very important and especially “complex” as all the others.

I have identified 5 themes for the Autumn / Winter 2015-16 I‘ve come up with sketches and pictures. Read more →