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Saturday, March 4, 2017
N O V E L T Y Mykro Magazine is Back
N O V E L T Y Mykro Magazine is Back
Do you remember Mykromag? Pioneer as the first true androgynous fashion magazine exclusively in black and white (2009). Founded by Sonny Groo who has had an incredible eye for what is now and has always managed to bring the most interesting features; Formicetti, Iris van Herpen, Guillame Henri, JW Anderson to name a few and also projects like a printed a set of books in collaboration with Rad Hourani.(If you’ve been reading my blog long enough you might remember that I also used to be a regular contributor to the Mykromag blog).
But the Black and white pages of Mykro (minus the mag) are back. With a small team based in Amsterdam theyve made it happen after a two year break. It somewhat reminds me of interview magazine in the way that it shows a very personal and human side of the fashion industry. The 12 interviews in this issue include 91 year old Eileen Ford founder of Ford models, Tumblr s Fashion evangelist (thats right, this is an official title) Valentine Uhovski, Esteban Cortezar and the iconic miss Daphne Guinness.
But the Black and white pages of Mykro (minus the mag) are back. With a small team based in Amsterdam theyve made it happen after a two year break. It somewhat reminds me of interview magazine in the way that it shows a very personal and human side of the fashion industry. The 12 interviews in this issue include 91 year old Eileen Ford founder of Ford models, Tumblr s Fashion evangelist (thats right, this is an official title) Valentine Uhovski, Esteban Cortezar and the iconic miss Daphne Guinness.
Mykro is a quarterly publication,
available at Colette, Paris and
Athenaeum, Amsterdam
Next issue will be launched during the first week of October.
available at Colette, Paris and
Athenaeum, Amsterdam
Next issue will be launched during the first week of October.
Available link for download
Saturday, February 25, 2017
N O V E L T Y Menswear Neil Barrett ss14
N O V E L T Y Menswear Neil Barrett ss14
Ive almost grown to love menswear more than womenswear. Perhaps because menswear is somewhat more restricted, the silhouettes dont change every season as radically as they can in womenswear and it is focussed more on appreciating details, fabrics and tailoring. Trends are much more subtle and individual pieces often much more classical.
Im a huge fan of Neil Barretts vision of spring summer 2014. Inspiration for the collection included the modernist work of Charles and Ray Eames, particularly the shape of the iconic curvy Eames chair. But also 1990s lumberjack plaid shirts, the red/black white/black kind. Barrett magnified the plaid pattern creating a larger, simplified block pattern. The last suited the Nirvana songs to which the boys walked down the runway so well. Besides the graphic prints, the garments were kept as clean as possible, all buttons, fasteners, zippers were hidden and jackets were held together with magnetic closures.
Although these clothes are literally the future and itll be a year until we see them on the streets, it could have also been last years or next years collection. Like the Eames chair, designed more than 50 years ago but still fresh and modern as ever, I cant imagine this ever going out of style.
Im a huge fan of Neil Barretts vision of spring summer 2014. Inspiration for the collection included the modernist work of Charles and Ray Eames, particularly the shape of the iconic curvy Eames chair. But also 1990s lumberjack plaid shirts, the red/black white/black kind. Barrett magnified the plaid pattern creating a larger, simplified block pattern. The last suited the Nirvana songs to which the boys walked down the runway so well. Besides the graphic prints, the garments were kept as clean as possible, all buttons, fasteners, zippers were hidden and jackets were held together with magnetic closures.
Although these clothes are literally the future and itll be a year until we see them on the streets, it could have also been last years or next years collection. Like the Eames chair, designed more than 50 years ago but still fresh and modern as ever, I cant imagine this ever going out of style.
Images by Luca Campari
for Dazed Digital
for Dazed Digital
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Tuesday, February 21, 2017
N O V E L T Y Harim Jung Mini Interview
N O V E L T Y Harim Jung Mini Interview
Photography, Dominik Tarabanski
Set Design, Zu Sb
Fashion Design, Harim Jung
Makeup, Francisca Saavedra
Hairstyle, Takayoshi Tsukisawa
Yesterday I stumbled upon these gorgeous images made by Polish photographer Dominik Tarabanski.
But what struck me the most were the designs by Parsons student Harim Jung. Specially the techniques she used to build her clothes is incredibly exciting: the technical way she deconstructed the
garments and worked with the patterns, layering them , leaving them loose from the rest of the garment and then applying beautiful luxe finishings like a metal gold strip.
It even reminded me a bit of the dress with layered patterns from Hussein Chalayan.
Harim has been selected as one of the 14 Parsons student for the Empowering Imagination competition, Im keeping my fingers crossed for her!
/Update
Managed to contact Harim Jung (thank you anonymous for leaving a link to her website!) and she was so kind to answer a few questions:
/Can you please tell me a bit about the fabrics and materials that you used?
My inspiration first started from my high school uniform so I wanted the fabrics to carry the essence of it. The navy pieces were mainly wool fabrics, where as the white pieces were mainly cotton resembling the white shirt of the uniform. The brass is an additional element that comes from my experience back in high school where we couldnt wear any accessories due to the schools policy, so I designed the brass to accessorize the clothes rather than the body.
/What are your plans after graduation?
I would love to continue with my own work at the same time I am open to experiencing any opportunities that come in my way!
/In the style.com interview you mentioned that youd like keep your garments accessible, how do you do that, do you keep functionality in mind a lot when designing?
Because the entire process of my thesis was very experimental, I didnt want to make clothes that people had a hard time wearing. The collection was about sharing my story, my memories, yet providing an experience for the wearer to create their own and interpret the pieces in their own way. I also focused on creating pieces for anyone to wear and have access to. Ultimately the goal was to to find a happy medium between the creativity and the accessibility
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Thursday, February 16, 2017
N O V E L T Y Amsterdam Fashion Week Tickets Giveaway
N O V E L T Y Amsterdam Fashion Week Tickets Giveaway
/ Most anticipated
Jef Montes show is what I am most excited about during the entire Amsterdam Fashion Week. Ever since I saw his impressive work first come down the runway at the Artez 2012 graduation show, where these pictures were taken, Ive been a huge fan. It is amazing how Jef approaches materials in a high tech way and how he translates inspiration coming from gothic architecture into modern silhouettes on bodies. Jef tells me that his graduation pieces were only a blue print of many more ideas. He even gave a little clue about his upcoming collection; to take the wet look of the fiberglass dresses very literally and that it will be all about light. I can not wait!
/ Two Tickets To Give Away
Im beyond excited tomeet some of my readers give away tickets for you guys to join me during Vodafones Fashion Lab at AFW. Jef Montes will be presenting his collection at the Vodafone Firsts Fashion Lab; a cool initiative for new talent to showcase on a professional platform for the first time. (For those who dont get the tickets, no need to feel left out! You can see the show live via the Fashion Week app. And you dont even have to dress up. Or leave your laptop and bed. )
If you(+ a friend) want to attend Amsterdam Fashion Week for the first time:
/ leave your name and email address in the comments.
/ the show will take place this Friday at 20.00 in Amsterdam, so be sure you can be in town
/ on Wednesday I will randomly pick someone who will receive 2 tickets + more info about the exact place
Jef Montes show is what I am most excited about during the entire Amsterdam Fashion Week. Ever since I saw his impressive work first come down the runway at the Artez 2012 graduation show, where these pictures were taken, Ive been a huge fan. It is amazing how Jef approaches materials in a high tech way and how he translates inspiration coming from gothic architecture into modern silhouettes on bodies. Jef tells me that his graduation pieces were only a blue print of many more ideas. He even gave a little clue about his upcoming collection; to take the wet look of the fiberglass dresses very literally and that it will be all about light. I can not wait!
/ Two Tickets To Give Away
Im beyond excited to
If you(+ a friend) want to attend Amsterdam Fashion Week for the first time:
/ leave your name and email address in the comments.
/ the show will take place this Friday at 20.00 in Amsterdam, so be sure you can be in town
/ on Wednesday I will randomly pick someone who will receive 2 tickets + more info about the exact place
pictures by Romeo
dress by Jef Montes
thanks to Vodafone Fashion Lab
dress by Jef Montes
thanks to Vodafone Fashion Lab
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Monday, February 13, 2017
N O V E L T Y Charlie May aw13
N O V E L T Y Charlie May aw13
Every season, my buddy Charlie completely blows me away with her new collections, collaborations and campaigns. But now she has really, really outdone herself. Behold some of the campaign images of her current autumn winter collection. Just today she launched her very own online shop( << click,click,click guys!) where you can get these pieces. Hurray for Charlie! So proud of her!
images by: Nicole Maria Winkler
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Thursday, February 9, 2017
N O V E L T Y Jef Montes Ritualistic First Show Illuminosa
N O V E L T Y Jef Montes Ritualistic First Show Illuminosa
Attending the Jef Montes show at Vodafone Firsts Fashion Lab was like attending a ritual from another planet.
The image of a burning communion candle appears behind the runway. The first girl comes out, holding two blue tubes in her hands like candles and steadily walks down the runway to a slow beat. Halfway she suddenly, yet slowly turns around the tubes and blue ink starts pouring out over her chest, staining the white gauze dress and leaving a blood like trail behind on the runway (see video!). The following models step through the ink, staining the bottom of their gowns and shoes and spreading the blue fluid.
Dripping wet hair and bleached brows. The blue fiberglass pieces are so shiny and smooth in the way they move that they seem liquid. The references to traditional catholicism and this high tech futuristic outcome. Hearing Jef explain all his hard work and thoughts behind it personally (little details like; embroideries are on the left side because thats where your heart is), and seeing the finished product of his ideas right next to him was incredibly moving.
The amount of techniques, the extensive fabric researching that has gone into this collection blew my mind. Fiberglass weavings, burnt silk to create a pattern, steaming and heating synthetics to make the fabric bulge and appear wet, tiny tiny beaded details, hand painted fiberglass panels, wool binded to fiberglass just to name a few things. No matter how many backstage pictures, ultra close ups or live videos you show, there is nothing like seeing these couture pieces in real life. Kudos to Jef.
The image of a burning communion candle appears behind the runway. The first girl comes out, holding two blue tubes in her hands like candles and steadily walks down the runway to a slow beat. Halfway she suddenly, yet slowly turns around the tubes and blue ink starts pouring out over her chest, staining the white gauze dress and leaving a blood like trail behind on the runway (see video!). The following models step through the ink, staining the bottom of their gowns and shoes and spreading the blue fluid.
Dripping wet hair and bleached brows. The blue fiberglass pieces are so shiny and smooth in the way they move that they seem liquid. The references to traditional catholicism and this high tech futuristic outcome. Hearing Jef explain all his hard work and thoughts behind it personally (little details like; embroideries are on the left side because thats where your heart is), and seeing the finished product of his ideas right next to him was incredibly moving.
The amount of techniques, the extensive fabric researching that has gone into this collection blew my mind. Fiberglass weavings, burnt silk to create a pattern, steaming and heating synthetics to make the fabric bulge and appear wet, tiny tiny beaded details, hand painted fiberglass panels, wool binded to fiberglass just to name a few things. No matter how many backstage pictures, ultra close ups or live videos you show, there is nothing like seeing these couture pieces in real life. Kudos to Jef.
/ thanks to Vodafone
/ backstage photos by Romeo
/ backstage photos by Romeo
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Saturday, February 4, 2017
N O V E L T Y Finding the relevance of couture at Maison Martin Margiela
N O V E L T Y Finding the relevance of couture at Maison Martin Margiela
Haute Couture always felt like something very distant to me. Something that Id only occasionally see presented on a dead plastic mannequin in a fashion exposition at a museum. Something thats only made for a small elite club from another era. Something thats so exclusive that it seems like its taking place in a parallel universe to which we will never have access to. Though the reason why I love fashion so much is because it is so close to the body that it almost becomes a part of it, an extension of yourself, something that everyone must participates in and from which there is no escape. Haute Couture felt so untouchable and far away that I always regarded it more as art than as fashion. Basically I felt excluded and left out from it, not having a spare 10 grand to spend on a dress, not being a celebrity in need of a red carpet outfit and not having access to the intimate shows to see the garments in movement.
Attending the Maison Martin Margiela show forced me to think more about wether Haute Couture is still relevant in 2013. Yes we already know that it is about the detailing, the craftsmanship, the exclusivity, blablabla. But you never get to experience that by just seeing the collections through images, it just never comes through unless you see it in real life, in movement. I tell you, it is impressive.
I found how important Haute Couture can be for a house right now for many other reasons than selling clothes or having celebs wear garments (lets hope that Kanye never wears a Margiela mask again, to ironically, use it for its opposite purpose: getting attention instead of being anonymous). In The case of Maison Martin Margiela, who only have had couture collections for 3 seasons, it is a way to gain more freedom. Complete conceptual freedom, the design team gets to do whatever they want without thinking about sales or wearability. Its like going back to the core of the house. I have been told that some ideas that are too unwearable and get left out of the ready to wear lines are saved for the Couture shows. It is about showing what the maison is all about, what it is capable of, what techniques it can apply.
And as expected, Maison Martin Margiela broke all the rules of Haute Couture and send some worn down jeans down the runway. These were my favorite looks, paired with oversized collars and masks made out of large marble beads on bare skin. So simple yet so extravagant. Then there was the deconstructed and reconstructed vintage and antique garments; a 1950s prom dress, an Art Nouveau curtain and even some beadings from the Napoleon-era. Recuperating these vintage and antique pieces was such a respectful way to treat clothes, almost like an homage, making old clothes relevant again for the future. It could even be a statement from MMM connected to the relevance haute couture itself.
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Monday, January 30, 2017
N O V E L T Y Min Kim
N O V E L T Y Min Kim
Earlier this week I had the pleasure to digitally meet Min Kim(25) during a little FaceTime chat. After seeing her wonderful work I tracked her down like a Facebook-stalker for a little interview. It was lovely to talk with the super kind and enthusiastic Min about her creative process, her home country Korea vs. living in London, playing dress up and individuality.
Ivania/ Please do tell me more about the story behind the collection
Min/ I like to tell personal stories with my collections. I am very interested in the small things, inspiration always comes from my own experiences; like memories of dressing up with my sister. These small things become bigger, wider and more serious as I research them. There are a lot of references to stories and episodes between women on a very personal level.
My inspiration for the graduation collection came from the PFD phase (Pink Frilled Dress Phase), which most girls go through. I wanted to make an issue about this situation. In my research youll also find images of girls dressing up in big circular dresses which create unexpected silhouettes.
Ivania/ Your research is really touching, as I have a little kid and get to deal with the prescriptions society has for the genders; pink for girls, blue for boys for example. It can be interpreted as quite a feminist statement you make, would you call yourself a feminist?
Min/ Exactly, there are so many color choices, society should give more space to them so they can make their own choices. I never thought about it that way. I have never deliberately wanted to make a very feminist statement with this collection.
Ivania/ What are your future plans?
Min/First Id like to gain some experience within a team of designers and to further develop my skills. Id love to stay in Europe.
Ivania /There are a lot of interesting fashion projects coming from Korea though, wouldnt you want to go back?
Min/Trends in Korea are on a masse scale, most people dress to impress other people. Id like to design for women who dress for their individual self.
Ivania /We’ve only seen this one collection from you, what would you call your signature elements, or which elements can be expected to come back in your future work?
Min/ The references to episodes, stories and relationships between women. And working with silhouettes that are a bit distorted like for example the circular shapes.
Ivania/ Please do tell me more about the story behind the collection
Min/ I like to tell personal stories with my collections. I am very interested in the small things, inspiration always comes from my own experiences; like memories of dressing up with my sister. These small things become bigger, wider and more serious as I research them. There are a lot of references to stories and episodes between women on a very personal level.
My inspiration for the graduation collection came from the PFD phase (Pink Frilled Dress Phase), which most girls go through. I wanted to make an issue about this situation. In my research youll also find images of girls dressing up in big circular dresses which create unexpected silhouettes.
Ivania/ Your research is really touching, as I have a little kid and get to deal with the prescriptions society has for the genders; pink for girls, blue for boys for example. It can be interpreted as quite a feminist statement you make, would you call yourself a feminist?
Min/ Exactly, there are so many color choices, society should give more space to them so they can make their own choices. I never thought about it that way. I have never deliberately wanted to make a very feminist statement with this collection.
Ivania/ What are your future plans?
Min/First Id like to gain some experience within a team of designers and to further develop my skills. Id love to stay in Europe.
Ivania /There are a lot of interesting fashion projects coming from Korea though, wouldnt you want to go back?
Min/Trends in Korea are on a masse scale, most people dress to impress other people. Id like to design for women who dress for their individual self.
Ivania /We’ve only seen this one collection from you, what would you call your signature elements, or which elements can be expected to come back in your future work?
Min/ The references to episodes, stories and relationships between women. And working with silhouettes that are a bit distorted like for example the circular shapes.
images courtesy of Min Kim< br />photographs by Heewon Kim
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Tuesday, January 24, 2017
N O V E L T Y J W Anderson Resort
N O V E L T Y J W Anderson Resort
Though resort collections dont get much coverage here in the digital world, I think that they shouldnt be underestimated. These multi seasonal collections are the ones that we will find in stores the longest, available from October to June and often taking up 80% to 90% of what boutiques buy. It are no longer mini summer collections with nautical themes that pop up every winter to fill the suitcases for the few that go on a tropical cruise.
Heres the vision of Jonathan Anderson, the golden boy of London Fashion Week. This collection feels so incredibly relevant right now. I love how he continued his story for fall and gave away a little taste of his ideas for spring/summer; the scrunched together sheer fabric and the draping oand knotting of heavy fabrics.
Heres the vision of Jonathan Anderson, the golden boy of London Fashion Week. This collection feels so incredibly relevant right now. I love how he continued his story for fall and gave away a little taste of his ideas for spring/summer; the scrunched together sheer fabric and the draping oand knotting of heavy fabrics.
images: courtesy of Style.com
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Naruto Shippuden 448 mp4 ligero y avi por MEGA
Naruto Shippuden 448 mp4 ligero y avi por MEGA
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