Silk dress by Madeleine Vionnet, in the exhibition

“Bonnie” by Beatrice Brandini 

At “The Museum at FIT” in New York until April 19, there is a beautiful exhibition that explores and highlights the years immediately following the stock market crash of Wall Street of ’29: Elegance in the Age of Crisis: Fashion of the 1930s. Read more →

“Lovely” by Beatrice Brandini

“My favorite kisses”

I do not want to be too “sweet” (with the passage of time or you will become more arid or more sweet , emphasizing, perhaps, our true nature …), but I would like to wish a Happy Valentine’s Day to all those who love and are lucky enough to be loved. Read more →

Milano Unica, Newsletter Spring/Summer 2015

Sketch Beatrice Brandini

I had already talked about the trends for Spring – Summer 2015 by developing Mood Board, thanks to the Fair of Milano Unica who had invited me to preview a meeting of trends (see post of November 17, 2013 ) .

This season is the added value of the main theme, which is defined the culture as the value added, the culture that creates well-being. A value to be capitalized, which I fully support, and that should be our main strength, crisis or not. That is the awareness of the unique things that we do, that the whole world appreciates and sometimes envy, sometimes we do not quite believe it or not do anything to enhance them, also thanks to the latter years of the wrong costume, which stated that “with the culture did not eat …. ” Read more →

Banner Exibition “La camicia bianca secondo me”

“Angelika” di Beatrice Brandini

“Talking about my white blouse is all too easy. It’s all too easy to declare a love that covers the span of my creative path. A hallmark – perhaps the ultimate signature – of my style, which enfolds a constant pursuit of innovation and a no less unfailing love of tradition.”  Gianfranco Ferré Read more →

Banner of Immagine Italia & Co. Intimo 

Mood sexy by Beatrice Brandini

In the Fortezza da Basso there the new event dedicated to underwear for Fall / Winter 2014 – 15, Immagine Italia & Co. 234 Italian and international brands display their best proposals in this area. Read more →

Vase of Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori

“Swallows” dish invented by Beatrice Brandini

Among the many excellences that have made Italy famous in the world, for style, design, craftsmanship …. There is no doubt Richard Ginori. Read more →

Pharrell Williams 

Pharrell seen from Beatrice Brandini 

“The intuition should be left free, it should not have boundaries … each of us has the opportunity to do great things …” Pharrell Williams.  Read more →

“The unforgettable” by Beatrice Brandini

“The Aristocratic” by Beatrice Brandini

Chanel said: “Fashion fades only style remains”  and it is a philosophy quite acceptable because to have style (charisma, class), no need to spend fortunes (certainly would help), but it is the awareness of themselves, of what value to us and makes us feel at ease, to make the difference. Read more →

Entrance to the Museum of Design Lab

“Artemide” by Beatrice Brandini

In Calenzano , near Florence, there is a wonderful Museum that is responsible for collecting the most significant pieces of Italian design from the ’60s to the present day. It is the Museum of Design Lab Read more →

Graffiti in Florence

“Night Souls” by Beatrice Brandini

Since ancient times, man has always tried to express themselves through signs, a language congenial to him to represent his being and his feelings. Read more →