DYNAMISM, FEMININITY & FEMINISM: THE SPACE OF UNDECIDING BY AMBIVALENTLY YOURS

 

Ambivalently Yours
Ambivalently yours

Self-expression, a vibrant thought along with the portrait of what is female features in the awesome blog by the anonymous British illustrator Ambivalently yours, she created in 2012, a non-place where conflicting feelings are confronted, reevaluated and emphasized by a bright sense of humour. The idea of ambivalence, which means loving and hating simultaneously, dyes with the feminism’s assertiveness or rather the will of advocating for the woman’s right to choose (though this right does not imply there is only one choice) and the refusal to choose between femininity and feminism, giving rise to another dimension: the space of undeciding( which is much far away from indecision as it arises from a clear will). It’s a delicate and fun journey into the messiness, imperfections and contradictions of femininity, which embodies a dynamism I celebrate.

DINAMISMO, FEMMININILITÀ & FEMMINISMO: LO SPAZIO DEL NON DECIDERE DI AMBIVALENTLY YOURS

Ambivalently yours
Ambivalently yours

L’ espressione di sé, un vibrante pensiero insieme al ritratto di ciò che è femminile è protagonista del fantastico blog dell’ illustratrice anonima inglese Ambivalently yours, da lei creato nel 2012, un luogo in cui sentimenti contrapposti sono messi a confronto, rivalutati ed enfatizzati da un brillante umorismo. L’ idea dell’ ambivalenza, che equivale a amare e odiare contemporaneamente, si tinge dell’ assertività del femminismo o meglio della volontà di rivendicare il diritto della donna di scegliere (benché questo diritto non implichi che esista un’ unica scelta) ed il rifiuto di scegliere tra femminilità e femminismo, dando vita a un’ altra dimensione: lo spazio del non decidere (che è ben lungi dall’ indecisione poiché esso nasce da un chiaro volere) Un delicato e divertente viaggio nella confusione, nelle imperfezioni e contraddizioni della femminilità che racchiude in sé un dinamismo che celebro.

Ambivalently yours
Ambivalently yours

 

Ambivalently yours
Ambivalently yours

 

Ambivalently yours
Ambivalently yours

 

Ambivalently yours
Ambivalently yours

 

Ambivalently yours
Ambivalently yours

 

Ambivalently yours
Ambivalently yours

 

Ambivalently yours
Ambivalently yours

 

Ambivalently yours
Ambivalently yours

 

Ambivalently yours
Ambivalently yours

 

Ambivalently yours
Ambivalently yours

 

Ambivalently yours
Ambivalently yours

 

Ambivalently yours
Ambivalently yours

 

 

Ambivalently yours
Ambivalently yours

 

Ambivalently yours
Ambivalently yours

 

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BEYOND BELTS: THE MASTERPIECES OF MARKO BY MARKO MATYSIK

Marko by Marko Matysik
Marko by Marko Matysik

Artworks, accessories turning into a jewels feature in the collection of belts of Marko by Marko Matysik, brilliant and eclectic creative – fashion designer, stylist, contributing editor for Vogue International and World of Interiors and bright illustrator about whom I will talk widely during the forthcoming days – who made concrete an enchanting craftsmanship, joining leather to silver, gems, as amethyst, marcasite as well as textiles and giving rise to genuine masterpieces, being available in the most exclusive boutiques as Colette in Paris and Barney’s in New York, Drawer – the United Arrows’ group of boutiques placed in Japan – and in the virtual boutique Couturelab.

OLTRE LE CINTURE: I CAPOLAVORI DI MARKO BY MARKO MATYSIK

Marko by Marko Matysik
Marko by Marko Matysik

Opere d’ arte, accessori che si trasformano in gioielli sono i protagonisti della collezione di accessori di Marko by Marko Matysik, brillante ed eclettico creativo – fashion designer, stylist, contributing editor per Vogue International e World of Interiors e brillante illustratore di cui parlerò ampiamente nei prossimi giorni – che ha felicemente concretizzato una incantevole artigianalità, unendo la pelle ad argento, pietre preziose quali ametista, marcassite come anche tessuti e dando vita ad autentici capolavori che sono disponibili nelle boutiques più esclusive quali Colette a Parigi e Barney’s a New York, Drawer – il gruppo di boutique di United Arrows ubicate in Giappone – e nella boutique virtuale Couturelab.

Marko by Marko Matysik
Marko by Marko Matysik
Marko by Marko Matysik
Marko by Marko Matysik
Marko by Marko Matysik
Marko by Marko Matysik
Marko by Marko Matysik
Marko by Marko Matysik
Marko by Marko Matysik
Marko by Marko Matysik
Marko by Marko Matysik
Marko by Marko Matysik
Marko by Marko Matysik
Marko by Marko Matysik
Marko by Marko Matysik
Marko by Marko Matysik
Marko by Marko Matysik
Marko by Marko Matysik
Marko by Marko Matysik
Marko by Marko Matysik

TONY VIRAMONTES, BOLD BEAUTIFUL & DAMNED AT THE MILAN CARLA SOZZANI GALLERY

Tony  Viramontes, photo by Alice Springs, 1986, courtesy of Galleria Carla Sozzani
Tony Viramontes, photo by Alice Springs, 1986, courtesy of Galleria Carla Sozzani

The illustrations of celebrated fashion illustrator Tony Viramontes will feature in the exhibition “Tony Viramontes, bold beautiful and damnedwhich will be held from 5th September to 3rd November 2013 in Milan at the renowned Carla Sozzani Gallery. Here it will be told the creative path of the artist, his unique, hard and direct style which has been a great contrast which the soft pastel school of fashion illustration which prevailed during the late Seventies, age where the Los Angeles fashion illustrator debuted. A smashing showcase of his work, including works resulting from collaborations with brands as Valentino, Jean Paul GaultierClaude Montana and portraits of personas as Duran Duran, Janet Jackson and Paloma Picasso, evidencing and imagery depicting an age, the New wave age and its shining vibrations and successfully telling avout the idea, guideline of Tony Viramontes: “it is essential to capture an image, not a detail, not a garment or an expression, but an impression”. A not to be missed happening to enjoy a vibrant creative who marked an age.

TONY VIRAMONTES, BOLD BEAUTIFUL & DAMNED ALLA GALLERIA CARLA SOZZANI DI MILANO

Valentino Haute Couture, 1984, courtesy of Galleria Carla Sozzani
Valentino Haute Couture, 1984, courtesy of Galleria Carla Sozzani

Le illustrazioni del celebre illustratore di moda Tony Viramontes saranno protagonisti della mostra “Tony Viramontes, bold beautiful and damnedche si terrà dal 5 settembre al 3 novembre 2013 a Milano presso la rinomata Galleria Carla Sozzani. Ivi sarà raccontato l’ iter creativo dell’ artista, il suo unico stile ruvido e diretto che ha rappresentato un grande contrasto con la scuola del leggiadro pastello prevalente durante la fine degli anni Settanta, epoca in cui l’ illustratore di moda Los Angeles ha debuttato. Una formidabile esposizione della sua opera che include lavori derivanti dalle collaborazioni con Valentino, Jean Paul GaultierClaude Montana e ritratti di personaggi quali Duran Duran, Janet Jackson e Paloma Picasso, un immaginario che dipinge un’ epoca, l’ epoca della New wave e le sue splendide vibrazioni e racconta felicemente l’ idea, la linea guida di Tony Viramontes: “è essenziale catturare un’ immagine, non un dettaglio, non un capo o un’ espressione, ma un’ impressione”. Un evento imperdibile per apprezzare un vibrante creative che ha segnato un’ epoca.

Jean Paul Gaultier by Tony Viramontes, 1984, courtesy of Galleria Carla Sozzani
Jean Paul Gaultier by Tony Viramontes, 1984, courtesy of Galleria Carla Sozzani
Janice Dickinon in a hat by Montana by Tony Viramontes, 1984,  courtesy of Galleria Carla Sozzani
Janice Dickinson in a hat by Montana by Tony Viramontes, 1984, courtesy of Galleria Carla Sozzani
Paloma Picasso by Tony Viramontes, 1984, photo courtesy of Galleria Carla Sozzani
Paloma Picasso by Tony Viramontes, 1984, photo courtesy of Galleria Carla Sozzani

www.galleriacarlasozzani.org

THE INTERNATIONAL FASHION SHOWCASE 2013, SERBIA SHOW-ROOM IN LONDON

Ivana Pilja
Ivana Pilja

The rebellious force of Serbian fashion featuring in the Belgrade Fashion Week and its more promising creatives as Ivana Pilja along with Ana Ljubinković and George Styler will feature in the International Fashion Showcase 2013, Serbia Show-room, event organized by the British Fashion Council, which will coincide with the latest edition of London Fashion Week and will be held from 13th to 23rd February 2013 in London at the Serbian House (7 Dering Street, Myfair). Here the works by the visionary fashion designers, the original designs they made will be showcased and incorporated in a unique framework made by the illustrator Vesna Pesic. The exhibition – event successfully evidencing the glocal, global and local, approach of a brilliant institution as the British Fashion Council in showcasing, promoting and concretely supporting the emerging creativity, something which should be developed also in other countries, following this way  – will be accompanied by a special edition of FAAR magazine.

LA INTERNATIONAL FASHION SHOWCASE 2013, LO SHOW-ROOM DELLA SERBIA A LONDRA

Ivana Pilja
Ivana Pilja

La forza eversiva della moda serba, protagonista della Belgrade Fashion Week ed i suoi creativi più promettenti quali Ivana Pilja unitamente ad Ana Ljubinković e George Styler saranno protagonisti della International Fashion Showcase 2013, lo Show-room della Serbia, evento organizzato dal British Fashion Council, che coinciderà con l’ ultima edizione della  London Fashion Week e si terrà dal 13 al 23febbraio 2013 a Londra presso la Serbian House (7 Dering Street, Myfair). Ivi Ie opere dei visionari fashion designers, le originali creazioni da loro realizzate saranno esposte e incorporate in una unica cornice, realizzata dall’ illustratrice Vesna Pesic. La mostra – evento che dimostra l’ approccio glocal, globale e locale, di una brillante istituzione quale il British Fashion Council nell’ esporre, promuovere e sostenere concretamente la creatività emergente, qualcosa che dovrebbe essere consolidato, seguendo questa via anche in altri paesi – sarà accompagnata da una edizione speciale del magazine FAAR.

Ivana Pilja
Ivana Pilja
Ivana Pilja
Ivana Pilja
Ivana Pilja
Ivana Pilja
Ivana Pilja
Ivana Pilja

www.britishfashioncouncil.com

THE IRONY AND RETRO SUGGESTIONS OF MACRÍ

Macrì

 

Irony and retro suggestions features in the Spring/Summer 2012 collection of emerging Italian Macrì, including fun accessories, customized clothing as well as a capsule collection of t-shirts made by the illustrator Gioia Codrazzo and catchy hats, enriched by floral appliqués and other details paying homage to the craftsmanship and a timeless style.

L’ IRONIA E LE SUGGESTIONI RETRÓ DI MACRÍ

Macrì

Ironia e suggestioni retrò sono protagoniste della collezione primavera/estate 2012 del brand italiano emergente Macrì che include divertenti accessori – clutch di rafia e una interpretazione degli zoccoli Pescura -, abbigliamento customizzato come anche una capsule collection di t-shirt, realizzate dall’ illustratrice Gioia Codrazzo ed accattivanti cappelli, arricchiti da applicazione floreali ed altri dettagli che omaggiano l’ artigianalità ed uno stile senza tempo.

Macrì
Macrì
Macrì
Macrì
Macrì t-shirt capsule collection illustrated by Gioia Corazza

www.lefolliedimacri.com

THE UNION MADE CHRISTMAS CATALOGUE ILLUSTRATED BY RICHARD HAINES

Richard Haines

The bright illustrator, designer and blogger Richard Haines recently collaborated with the multi-brand American men boutique Union Made, illustrating the Christmas catalogue, featuring the items – as fine, casual-chic clothing, scents, vintage books, shoes – that are here available, turned into marvelous and evocative sketches.

IL CATALOGO UNION MADE ILLUSTRATO DA RICHARD HAINES

Sketch by Richard Haines featuring in the Union Made Christmas catalogue

Il brillante illustratore, designer e blogger Richard Haines ha recentemente collaborato con la boutique americana multi-brand per uomo Union Made, illustrando il catalogo natalizio che ha quale protagonisti i prodotti – quali raffinato abbigliamento casual-chic, profumi, libri vintage, calzature – ivi disponibili, trasformati in disegni meravigliosi ed evocativi.

http://designerman-whatisawtoday.blogspot.com

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