Art x Fashion Edit #20 The American painter Edward Hopper is famous for his geometric, most of the time empty landscape scenes focusing on lights and shadows. This theme sparked his interest as he was still a student in Paris, and he kept going back to it as he lived and worked in New YorkContinue reading “Hopper’s Reflection”
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Destree x Ben Arpéa
In April 2023, the young French label Destree, founded in 2016 by Géraldine Guyot and Laetitia Lumbroso revealed “The Essence of Color”, a collaboration with Paris-based French-Italian artist Ben Arpéa. The collection featuring ten pieces ranging from jackets, pants, or dresses features some signature styles of the label reimagined with the colorful motifs taken fromContinue reading “Destree x Ben Arpéa”
Noguchi’s Poise
Art x Fashion Edit #19 A few weeks back, I went on a pilgrimage to the Isamu Noguchi museum in Queens, NY. I have always loved the calming simplicity of the works by the Japanese-American artist, concerned with the harmony between his pieces and nature, blending ancient and modern ideas. His works, as much asContinue reading “Noguchi’s Poise”
How loud is Quiet Luxury?
This February-March round of Fashion Weeks were a mix of bold, quirky, utterly eccentric but completely unwearable designs (especially in NYC) and some of the most discreet looks luxury houses have presented since at least before the pandemic. This is happening on the backdrop of uncertain economic forecasts, rising interest rates, and a looming recessionContinue reading “How loud is Quiet Luxury?”
Axell’s Illusion
Art x Fashion Edit #18 2023 seems to be the year of fashion contradictions: Loud Barbie Pink & Quiet Luxury are bound to cohabit, propelled by a bipolar pop culture landscape. More than anything, what this cohabitation pinpoints is our collective obsession with the extremes. Is it the result of an increasingly polarized political scene,Continue reading “Axell’s Illusion”
Thiebaud’s Beauty Standards
Art x Fashion Edit #17 Recently, there has been a reiterated focus on women’s bodies as trends. From the Ozempic craze to magazines claiming the return of the heroin chic, fashion seems to be about being thin. What is says though, is how much women’s image is still not theirs. Indeed, women have always beenContinue reading “Thiebaud’s Beauty Standards”
Loewe x Lara Favaretto
Jonathan Anderson, the designer of Loewe for now 10 years needs no introduction, especially on this blog. People who know me know his work for the Spanish Maison is high-up on my list of favorites and it has been the subject of now several articles (SS23, SS22). Anderson is one of those rare designers ableContinue reading “Loewe x Lara Favaretto”
What would Artemisia wear?
Art x Fashion Edit #16 In “Self-Portrait, Allegory of Painting” (1638), Artemisia Gentileschi paints herself working. This mise-en-abyme is particularly potent for a woman painter in Renaissance Italy. Not only were they few of them, but paintings of women also working were scarce. Mainly high society or mythical women were represented, and they were notContinue reading “What would Artemisia wear?”
Bottega Veneta x Umberto Boccioni
On February 25th, in Milan, Bottega Veneta unveiled its third collection under the creative direction of Matthieu Blazy, who took over after Daniel Lee – now at Burberry – left the Italian luxury house. It was the final installment of his “Italy” trilogy, paying homage to the Italian heritage and exceptional craftsmanship of the brand.Continue reading “Bottega Veneta x Umberto Boccioni”
Louis Vuitton // Joan Mitchell
On February 21st, the Joan Mitchell Foundation sent a cease-and-desist letter to Louis Vuitton Malletier over their advertisement of the Capucines bag featuring Léa Seydoux with some of Joan Mitchell’s works in the background. In a public statement, the JMF claimed alleged copyright infringement over the commercial use of some of the paintings that wereContinue reading “Louis Vuitton // Joan Mitchell”
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