The SS15
collection of Burberry Prorsum, entitled ‘Book Covers & Bruce Chatwin’
featured original illustrations and typographic prints that take their creative
lead from vintage English book covers. As always, artworks were designed and
painted in-house before being printed onto cashmere, cotton and leather. Take a
look yourself on the new looks for Burberry Prorsum!
The Chalet N in combines the truly authentic
sense of pure nature of the Arlberg with exceptional luxury and creates a
special atmosphere that makes every visit a unique experience.
At Chalet N
"your most valuable asset
– your time – will be filled with sweet memories that will last for many many
years. Maybe even forever," according to the chalet's homepage. If you can
put a price on memories, it's roughly the same as the cost of a house: up to
£385,000 for a week's stay.
Let's have a look!!!
This room, known colloquially as "The Giant Wooden Box", is just one
of the chalet's 11 suites. It includes a wooden ceiling, wooden floor and
wooden walls as standard.
Nina Athanasiou’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection
draws its inspiration from Japanese folklore set in a modern context. As part
of the presentation, Nina debuted her much awaited fashion film, AKUMA,
directed by Huba Barat and starring Shaun Ross. AKUMA is the story about a demon
(Albino top model Shaun Ross) which comes to earth to hunt human beings in the streets
of Tokyo.
Staying true to her directional and avant-garde
aesthetic, Nina utilizes contrasting materials to convey looks that are both
innocent and robust. Crêpe de chine, latex, chiffon and leather are combined
with a subdued colour palette of grey, brown and pastels and alternate with
rough, distinctive prints.
Crisp suits, blouses and shirts illustrate
anatomical features while silver, porcelain and copper flies and insects adorn
dresses and belts. Nina maintains her romantic aesthetic by opting for rounded
collars, simple cuts, and petticoats for a 1950’s effect.
As far as the functionality of the pieces is
concerned, it has hardly been the main focus, these clothes are designed to
express yourself as an individual, to give a nonverbal statement.
The clear statement of all this is that fashion
is a mean of communication. It gives us the possibility to distinguish
ourselves. It expresses desire and is a gift to human
beings to reinvent themselves over and over again.
The tailoring at McQueen always impresses. The cut and silhouette of the
suits proved why this fashion house is renowned worldwide as the premier
destination for the gentleman that wants formal dressing with an edge.
Using heritage fabrics – most notably tartan – again harked back to the
trends made famous by the house back in the nineties. They are subtly on
blazers, as well as bold on three piece suits and kilts.
In terms of colour… there wasn’t any, the story rested on a monochromatic
theme. Blacks, greys and whites were used in interesting ways.
