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Gustav Klimt
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Sunday, January 23, 2011
spring poetry
This day was quite crappy. I don't like this part of year. Days are short. The most of time is dark. Nevertheless the sense of our ill-feelings is that we appreciate coming period much more. We can not wait for spring. The first really warm rays of sun, crisp green grass, singing birds,.. Suddenly everything is colorful and more optimistic. So in these dark days I want to offer you the smell of spring flowers :)
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Totems
For create this post I was inspired by the special project of Polimoda - Florence’s fashion school. Polimoda has organized TOTEM, REFLECTIONS ON THE FUTURE OF FASHION. Video-photography exhibition of fashion concepts was produced by the Polimoda students in the Fashion Design and Fashion Marketing departments. You can view fashion of the future generated by the creativity of the students of fashion design. The videoprojection with totems was displayed on nylon drapes in space.
Not only architecture, but also fashion design is becoming entirely digital. We live in digital era. The sense of this exhibition was show us, that fashion industry can be flexible, and be able to adapt to the most modern technologies. The totem reflects the future of fashion. It belongs to a tribal clan. Totem is in this sense transformed into form of idols of our times. Totem is computer - the main means of intervention of fashion.
I thought about it. I analyzed what is a totem, why the people used it, and in what form has returned to us. I wondered how the totem translates into fashion. I found some characters appearing in the form, in sartorial cuts, in patterns and even the materials.
Symbolism was important to the Indian way of life. This was often reflected in an individual's totem, which was personal sign or sign of tribe. Totem was created from abstracted elements, usually geometric shapes symbolizing elements of nature, mostly animal. Elements were assembled to each other and pointing to heaven.
So I pulled out some essential characteristics that can be translated into fashion.
And here is the result.
All of this we can find in fashion design today. Each dress as a unique work of art, can send a clear signal for us. Expression of our being. I am here and now. And I stand firmly on the ground.
Not only architecture, but also fashion design is becoming entirely digital. We live in digital era. The sense of this exhibition was show us, that fashion industry can be flexible, and be able to adapt to the most modern technologies. The totem reflects the future of fashion. It belongs to a tribal clan. Totem is in this sense transformed into form of idols of our times. Totem is computer - the main means of intervention of fashion.
I thought about it. I analyzed what is a totem, why the people used it, and in what form has returned to us. I wondered how the totem translates into fashion. I found some characters appearing in the form, in sartorial cuts, in patterns and even the materials.
Symbolism was important to the Indian way of life. This was often reflected in an individual's totem, which was personal sign or sign of tribe. Totem was created from abstracted elements, usually geometric shapes symbolizing elements of nature, mostly animal. Elements were assembled to each other and pointing to heaven.
So I pulled out some essential characteristics that can be translated into fashion.
And here is the result.
Symbolism
Verticality
Geometrizmus
Ancient ancestor
Kin
Protective Spirit
Verticality
Geometrizmus
Ancient ancestor
Kin
Protective Spirit
All of this we can find in fashion design today. Each dress as a unique work of art, can send a clear signal for us. Expression of our being. I am here and now. And I stand firmly on the ground.
*photo by Ruggero Lupo Mengoni
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
The Oxfords
Here I am, after a longer break.
I can not overlook the extensive fashion invasion of laced shoes, called "Oxford shoes",..or "Oxfords".
What are they actually? What is their history? Where did they come to us? Who wear them? And why?
Oxford shoes were among the first men’s laced shoes, which were worn in the 17th century, often by men attending a university. The fact that shoes were cut smaller than the foot, gaves men a mincing step. They were associated with foppery, fine dressing and a particular social class. At first, they were called "Balmorals". The name "Oxford shoes" was born, because they were most associated with college men mainly from Oxford University. This name is well established and it is used till today. Oxford shoes were worn mainly in European men's fashion until the early 19th century. By then many modifications to the shoes had been made.
Today the Oxford shoes are considered a men’s dress laced shoes. It is usually made of leather or suede. They may be simple affairs, or with other patterns, like a curved lines across the toe, or perforated leather or man-made material. Soles can differ. The more expensive with leather soles, or mid-price have a rubber or plastic soles with different levels of heel. It depends on the type, whether they are mens or womens. Women's shoes have a wide range of heels.
Oxfords are intended for men attending semi-dressy or formal events. Common colors include black, dark brown and burgundy. Nowadays shoes are worn not only by elegant men.
Ever since Coco Chanel has brought into vogue the modernist philosophy and menswear-inspired fashion, women like to be independent. Women quickly adapted to male fashion. They especially take a fancy elements of menswear and adopt the style of wearing it.
Some variations of Oxford shoes have been seen over the years. The saddle shoe is essentially an Oxford shoe. Instead of being one color, as is the case with the dressier Oxford shoes, saddle shoes have a strip of leather across the tops of the shoes, in either brown or black. These shoes were greatly popular in the 1950s for women and children. And they are popular until today. Though most commonly the saddle shoe is primarily white with a black strip, you can find tan with dark brown “saddles," light blue with dark blue saddles or a variety of other color combinations.
I can not overlook the extensive fashion invasion of laced shoes, called "Oxford shoes",..or "Oxfords".
What are they actually? What is their history? Where did they come to us? Who wear them? And why?
Oxford shoes were among the first men’s laced shoes, which were worn in the 17th century, often by men attending a university. The fact that shoes were cut smaller than the foot, gaves men a mincing step. They were associated with foppery, fine dressing and a particular social class. At first, they were called "Balmorals". The name "Oxford shoes" was born, because they were most associated with college men mainly from Oxford University. This name is well established and it is used till today. Oxford shoes were worn mainly in European men's fashion until the early 19th century. By then many modifications to the shoes had been made.
Today the Oxford shoes are considered a men’s dress laced shoes. It is usually made of leather or suede. They may be simple affairs, or with other patterns, like a curved lines across the toe, or perforated leather or man-made material. Soles can differ. The more expensive with leather soles, or mid-price have a rubber or plastic soles with different levels of heel. It depends on the type, whether they are mens or womens. Women's shoes have a wide range of heels.
Oxfords are intended for men attending semi-dressy or formal events. Common colors include black, dark brown and burgundy. Nowadays shoes are worn not only by elegant men.
Ever since Coco Chanel has brought into vogue the modernist philosophy and menswear-inspired fashion, women like to be independent. Women quickly adapted to male fashion. They especially take a fancy elements of menswear and adopt the style of wearing it.
Some variations of Oxford shoes have been seen over the years. The saddle shoe is essentially an Oxford shoe. Instead of being one color, as is the case with the dressier Oxford shoes, saddle shoes have a strip of leather across the tops of the shoes, in either brown or black. These shoes were greatly popular in the 1950s for women and children. And they are popular until today. Though most commonly the saddle shoe is primarily white with a black strip, you can find tan with dark brown “saddles," light blue with dark blue saddles or a variety of other color combinations.
Today they are dernier cri of fashion. They are among the latest fashion trends.
They occupy the world fashion trends, fashion shows, boutiques and our wardrobes.
They are great for an elegant occasion, for a sports outfit in combination with jeans or leggins, not excluding a romantic chiffon dress.
They are great for an elegant occasion, for a sports outfit in combination with jeans or leggins, not excluding a romantic chiffon dress.
A little bit masculine, a little bit feminine, a little bit vintage.
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