Julien Fournié Haute Couture Spring Summer 2014 Julien Fournié’s Spring Summer 2014 haute couture collection unfolded like a controlled reverie. From the first look, the atmosphere was unmistakably ethereal, yet grounded in craftsmanship rather than excess fantasy. The runway moved at a deliberate pace, allowing each piece to be absorbed slowly, almost ceremonially. The models carried themselves with a softened presence, their expressions calm and doll-like without tipping into artificiality. This stillness became part of the presentation. It reinforced the collection’s romantic tone, encouraging viewers to focus on detail rather than motion. Nothing felt rushed. The pacing mirrored the care embedded in the garments themselves. Color played a central role…
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Menswear Campaign Zara S/S 2014
ZARA’s Spring Summer 2014 menswear campaign leaned into clarity rather than noise, presenting a vision of modern dressing shaped by sharp tailoring and historical reference. The influence of the 1960s was present throughout, but it arrived quietly, translated through silhouette rather than costume.
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New Album & New Music Video from Xiu Xiu
The new album from Xiu Xiu titled Angel Guts: Red Classroom has officially released today in both the US/UK, the albums title comes from the 1979 erotic Japanese film with the same title, it’s known for “racialized sex, double suicides, double penetration, criminality, and fear of physical harm” . This album displays the dark and disturbed Xiu Xiu we all love. Upon the releasing the album they also release the official music video for Stupid in the Dark, it’s very blood soaked and torture driven.
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Feather Child by Lucy Gledinning
“feather child” Lucy Gledinning’s Feather Child occupies a delicate space where whimsy and unease quietly coexist. At first encounter, the sculptural figures feel almost gentle, their forms softened by texture and suggestion rather than hard definition. Look closer, and the work begins to reveal something more complex. These are not playful objects meant to charm at a glance. They carry an emotional weight that lingers, subtle but persistent. Feather Child by Lucy Gledinning Gledinning constructs her figures using distinctive, tactile media that resists easy categorization. Materials appear carefully chosen for their ability to evoke vulnerability. Feathers, surface treatments, and sculptural forms work together to create bodies that feel both protected and exposed.…
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Fashion Shoot Based on Pablo Picasso’s Paintings
Eugenio Recuenco creates a Fashion Shoot Inspired by Pablo Picasso’s Paintings Fashion has long borrowed from art history, but the most compelling references rarely come from imitation alone. They emerge when an artist understands the source deeply enough to translate it rather than reproduce it. Spanish photographer Eugenio Recuenco approaches Pablo Picasso’s work with that level of intention, reimagining some of the twentieth century’s most recognizable paintings through the lens of fashion photography. Rather than treating Picasso’s work as untouchable iconography, Recuenco treats it as living material. His series does not aim for exact replicas. Instead, it captures the emotional logic behind the paintings. Proportion is distorted. Perspective bends. Color becomes…
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Dolce & Gabbana Menswear – A/W 2014
“The Dolce&Gabbana Men’s Winter 2015 collection takes inspiration from the Norman Kings Ruggero I, Ruggero II, William I, William II, Tancredi, Henry VI, Federico II and Manfredi as well as from the architecture of Norman Sicily as seen in Palermo in the Norman Building, the Cathedral and the Church of the Martorana” www.dolcegabbana.com Style.com
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Ikenaga Yasunari – The Japanese Art of Nihonga Redefined
“Using the simplicity of Indian ink and linen canvas Ikenaga Yasunari has captured a simple serenity in the the faces of his female portraits.This calm sensuality is highlighted by the richness of their surroundings. Yasunari’s Japanese heritage has inspired a style of painting which is characteristic in his work. This ancient technique of Nihonga is a traditional Japanese art form using a Menso brush and ink. With this Yasunari has successfully captured an essence of the past with a pallet of muted tones , but has injecting a modern twist to each piece with his use of pattern and cloth.” source:
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Think Pink 三吉彩花 for ceci
There is a quiet confidence to campaigns that choose restraint over excess. Think Pink, featuring 三吉彩花 (Ayaka Miyoshi) for Ceci, understands that simplicity can be just as expressive as spectacle. Rather than relying on overt styling tricks or visual overload, the campaign builds its impact through tone, balance, and mood.
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Philip Seymour Hoffman Found Dead
The well-known box office actor Philip Seymour Hoffman has been reportedly found dead in his Manhattan apartment earlier this morning. News sources such as the Wall Street Journal claim the actor had been to rehab for a severe and ongoing addiction to heroin. It’s not certain if his death and addiction play into each other. It’s been tweeted by WSJ Breaking News: “Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman found dead in Manhattan apartment.”http://wsj.com 12:20 PM – 2 Feb 2014 The news has been unfortunately confirmed as true, read More details on the story from the WSJ photosource:
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St. Vincent – Digital Witness
St. Vincent released her new music video for her upcoming album. What do you think of the pastel futuristic smile-less video? From St. Vincent – Coming 2/25 (US) via Loma Vista Recordings (2/24 EU/UK) Pre-order the album and receive “Digital Witness” as an instant download iTunes: http://smarturl.it/StVincentiTunes Physical: http://smarturl.it/StVincentStore https://www.facebook.com/St.Vincent https://twitter.com/st_vincent http://ilovestvincent.com/ Directed by Chino Moya Music video by St. Vincent performing “Digital Witness”. ©: Seven Four Entertainment, LLC and Universal Republic Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc., under exclusive license to Republic Record, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. Related articles St. Vincent Shares her Paranoia in ‘Digital Witness’ Video
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RAC – Simple Kind Of Life ft. Pink Feathers (cover)
Due to reaching a goal of 1 million soundcloud followers RAC released this awesome No Doubt cover performing Simple life featuring Pink Feathers. “ONE MILLION SOUNDCLOUD FOLLOWERS! :O To celebrate, Liz and I (aka Pink Feathers) put together this cover of one of our favorite No Doubt tracks. I don’t really understand that number and what it means, but this is our way of showing appreciation for all your support.”
