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Editor's Letter 8 Punk is a state of mind - editorial 12 Interview with CULT's designer: Victoria Adaeze Ejiogu 24 Eccentric - cover story 28 Must Have: all the seasonal trends 42 Alèatoires - editorial 62 Eco Furs: the future of luxury 76
ART Impressive - editorial 80 The exhibitions not to be missed this spring/summer 95
BEAUTY Lotus - editorial 96 Done - editorial 106 Self Care: beauty products for this spring/summer - 120
ACCESSORIES My Double Me - editorial 134 The perfect guide to accessories for this spring/summer - 146
Blush Rococo - editorial 160 Punk Wedding - editorial 170
ALTERNATIVE DESIGN Recycled materials in design - 182
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assword: Courage. Becoming a mother has triggered a myriad of changes in me. I had to find incredible willpower and courage to face some problems. What's new, many will say, every mother has problems. But that was no way to complain. I just realized that, even if pushed to the limit, I can handle it like anyone. And that my thoughts and wishes are important, and my words can make a difference when used in the right way. 2022 ended with the loss of a Star. Vivienne Westwood was many things besides a great designer. Among other things, she has always been an icon of courage. The courage to speak her mind, the courage to say it again even if not listened to, the courage to be completely herself and the courage to deal with issues dear to her. And on this I will base my future and the future of LATEST. Being yourself, really being yourself, is never easy. But it makes you happy. Telling the world what we think sometimes seems pointless, but it is liberating.
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Editor’s letter PRESIDENT, CHIEF EDITOR Marta Forgione m.forgione@latestmagazine.net Emilio Praga Street, 35 - 00137 Rome (Italy)
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WRITERS Melissa Stocchi
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Punk is a state of mind Photography Karoliina Bärlund Style Sanna Silander Model Arina Besedina c/o VECTOR Makeup, Hair Style Jenny Jansson c/o MIKAs LOOKs using Mádara Cosmetics Style assistance Noora Lähdesmäki
Punk is angry. And why are you angry? Are you kidding me? Have you looked around? We live in constant social injustice, and there is no solution because, unfortunately, anarchy is a beautiful utopia that can never be applied. If you are smart enough you can never be a truly happy human being. You won't be able to look around and just be happy. At most you will be able to laugh, mock the power. Mocking those who feel at ease in this world and who don't believe that being standardized and pigeonholed is a problem.
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Dress Christopher Kane
Scarf Prada Opposite: Dress Marni
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Top JW Anderson Skirt Teurn Opposite: Dress Coperni Shoes By Far
Top Acne Studios Skirt ELLA SILLA Shoes Filippa K Opposite: Top Anne Isabella Earrings Keskipo
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Dress Rolf Ekroth Shoes Teurn
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Vest VAIN Opposite: Top ROKH Jeans JW Anderson
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LATEST interview
CULT DESIGNER Victoria Adaeze Ejiogu As we often say and remember, the most interesting people come from great cultural mixes. And, even in the case of Victoria, we can only confirm. She was born to a native English mother and a Nigerian father, she grew up in Italy, with the "punk" style of the family, which makes her nothing short of perfect for her work as a designer of the CULT brand. She recently participated, during Milan Fashion Week, in the first Black Carpet Awards (BCA) gala event as a member of the international jury and she told us something more about this new and necessary fashion event. An event to tell stories, where the beauty of diversity is celebrated and valued. We talked to her about the history of the CULT brand and her transformations, her arrival at the Zeis Excelsa fashion group and the future projects. As per her words, projects in a “life-style” logic, because CULT is a way of being.
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We are really happy to talk to you, both because our affinity of thought about the importance of inclusiveness is evident, and because we love the CULT brand and everything it represents in the rock scene. Many years have passed since your start with the ZEIS fashion group. What was it like, back then, to start this journey? I started 10 years ago after finishing my studies, managing CULT from day one with responsibility and a big vision for a brand that had an incredible heritage, naturally similar to me. The affinity with this brand was almost prophetic, I think there was a mutual attraction starting with my favorite shape which is the hexagon, just like the bolt on the sole of the iconic Bolt with which the brand was born in 1987. I was full of that enthusiasm that still feeds me today, we matured together CULT and I, every season the brand grew up to be today the first corporate brand. Were you already a fan of CULT and the rock world? My cultural background is a powerful mix, where music and art have been fundamental to my growth. My mother is a native English, daughter of Italian emigrants. She is the true punk of the family therefore my rock punk spirit is congenital. I grew up with a strongly British musical culture, but not only, in an Italian context from a Nigerian father. The musical, artistic and cultural contaminations are the richness of my identity. Rock means swinging, swinging between different influences: a blend of styles and sound contaminations that generated it. A bit like how I draw from all the facets of my identity, like a precious stone. Rock for me is synonymous with union, freedom and non-conformity.
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It was exciting to be an active part of the very first edition of an event that highlights the excellence of the Italian and international BIPOC community in a context in which the beauty of diversity was solemnly celebrated and valued. The ceremony held at the MEET Digital Arts Center, brought together emerging and established guests in a community where everyone is called to be a true leader of change. It was wonderful to see prominent names from various cultural sectors bring their history to light, it was a real "global party" held right in Milan during the mfw. Do you think fashion is doing enough today about inclusiveness? And if your answer is no, what do you think is still missing? I think fashion is one of the most sensitive sectors and ready to recognise diversity as a value. What needs to be done is to tell success stories like mine and many others. Representation for the new generations is important. In the work that I do with a lot of passion and freedom, as Victoria, without feeling labeled and enjoying the privilege of growing up without being subjected to prejudice, I remember that I also have an important task which is to "represent", and perhaps inspire, other young Italian Afro-descendant designers. Is there a particular brand/designer you dream of collaborating with in the future for CULT?
In February, during the Milan Fashion Week, you were selected as a member of the international jury for the first Black Carpet Awards (BCA) gala event. The first of a long series, we hope! What can you tell us about that evening, for those who have not lived it? How was the Black Carpet Awards born?
We had several collaborations during the Fashion Weeks including MSGM, Carlo Volpi and several emerging designers. The OTB group with brands such as Diesel, Margiela, Marni, I think it is one of the most interesting realities as a possible collaboration, perhaps in clothing, I find the "Only The Brave" philosophy similar to ours. It would be interesting to think about collaborations with concept stores such as Antonioli, Luisa via Roma… I would also like to leave the fashion world and think of different products, furniture, music, publishing, art, in a "life-style" logic, because CULT is a way of being.
Yes, it is with great honor that I participated in the BCAs with an intellectual and social responsibility role, for which I thank Michelle F. Ngonmo for the demonstration of esteem and trust, in an event that was created to celebrate all stories.
For anyone who lived through the 90s like it was for me, CULT combat boots were a must. Mine were silver gray, gorgeous, indestructible. How do you try to keep that flavor, that feeling of rebellion in today's shoes?
Total Look Miu Miu
The strength lies in having dug into the history of the birth of this brand. Cult was born in 1987 and became iconic with the BOLT worker boot with a steel toe, worn and desired by many young people throughout the 90s. In 2012 I joined the team, and it was necessary and natural to reinterpret those distinctive features of the debut and translate them into a contemporary language, such as: logo plate on the heel, or the hexagonal bolt under the sole Bolt, which today is a metal hexagon present on all models. These and other details strengthen the image of a brand, evolving into a current vision, in a coherent and iconic language.
defines outfits from the most rock to the most glam, creating a lifestyle, a current way of being in a “total look” logic. Today we can swing from decolletes covered in rhinestones with metallic heels to combat boots passing through gladiator sandals, and be recognizable! The origin is the amphibian that continues to dress the young people of then and now, conquered by a contemporary and multifaceted authenticity, in a new vision of the brand with a great history and great potential.
And what's different, the addition that was necessary at a certain point to adapt to the passing years?
Cult Lab was born from the desire to make our iconic black amphibian a "blank canvas" on which to start collaborations and projects free from commercial logic. It is a creative workspace in which we involve artists, students of fashion institutes, tattoo artists, with a social and collaborative purpose. Cult Lab is a free space… it's Rock!
Today, strengthened by that transversality of occasions of use united by a common thread that is the rebellious, innovative and anticipatory soul, Cult
Speaking of evolution, what about the CULT Lab project?
the Eccentric COVER STORY Photography Oliver Beckmann Style Elke Dostal c/o Nina Klein Agency Model Jee Hye Lee c/o Izaio Management Hair Style, Makeup Jane Jakobi Nina Klein Agency Assistance Michel Truong Nhu Location Nakedstudios
fig. "Referring to a person or to the acts and behavior of a person, bizarre, extravagant, departing from common ways" It is clear that this adjective is perfect for a personality like that of Vivienne Westwood who has been, throughout her life, decidedly against custom. Precisely this way of being of her, probably, has always kept her away from the media. I doubt she really liked journalists (except her declared sympathy for Julian Assange) or fashion magazines, although in the end she was part of the system. I don't think she wanted to be a "fashion" designer either. I think more that she wanted to sell was a style, hers, and that she did it very well. Eccentric, then, yes. She has never cared about doing things that almost nobody did in fashion. Leaving the women's fashion week, for example, to present her collections via the look book. And what a look book! I want to pay homage to not only her out-of-the-ordinary clothing style, but BEING out-of-the-ordinary and living boldly. Hoping that I will be able to do the same, living fully and proudly supporting what I believe in. -Marta Forgione
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Top Marques ́ Almeida
Suit Nanushka Denim Top Miista Opposite: Dress Miista Earrings Marie C.
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Jacket Marlene Birger Skirt Marques ́ Almeida Earring Saskia Diez Opposite: Dress, Bag Jacquemus
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Here & Opposite: Top, Trousers Jacquemus Shoes Miista
Dress Miista Necklace Marie C. Opposite: Full Look Ottolinger
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Top Marques ́ Almeida Trousers Ganni Necklace Marie C. Opposite: Shirt, Skirt Acne Studios Earring Marie C. Shoes Miista
Suit Tomasz Ossoliński Shoes Musk
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Here & Opposite: Jacket, Trousers Acne Studios
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The September fashion weeks in New York, London, Milan and Paris left their mark with the new trends for this spring summer 2023 season. Let us now take a look at shapes, colours and surprise elements that we will not be able to do without. The colours that literally invaded the catwalks are many and range from pastel tones, as we saw for example at Acne Studios, to brighter tones, as in the case of some garments by Valentino. Purple and green are two colours that many brands have agreed on, choosing to include them in their palettes: Versace dressed Bella Hadid in a beautiful purple wedding dress and has brought this colour back in many other looks. Shapes once again contrast. There are those who opt for exaggerated volumes in dresses and accessories, with more or less extravagant shapes, and those who prefer minimal volumes with more classic shapes. Stella McCartney is a brand that knows how to balance these two aspects well, alternating oversized jackets and simple, lightweight dresses. The main protagonist is the floral element, which returns as a fantasy but also as a three-dimensional element that decorates the clothes. In particular, a flower that was repeated on several catwalks was the Anthurium, a plant that symbolises love and which recalls this feeling through the shape of the flower, almost heart-shaped. Loewe and Ludovic de Saint Sernin chose to include it as a detail on garments or even to turn it into the bodice of a dress to create a greater wow effect. Now that we have made a brief overview, it only remains for us to discover in more detail some of the trends that will dominate this season, which every year brings us pleasant weather and a desire to dare. Trends primavera / estate 2023 words Melissa Stocchi
FRINGES 3. Fringes return season after season and have been spotted on numerous catwalks this spring summer too: from Bottega Veneta to Armani, from GCDS to Sportmax. Not only in clothes,but also in accessories, as in the case of GCDS, which offers bags with frayed hems. The look we propose is composed of a maxi dress with fringes by Alejandra Alonso Rojas, very long and very colourful, to be matched with a blazer by Altuzarra. For accessories, Bottega Veneta for sandals with spring wire and a small 'jodie' handbag, while for jewellery we chose an oversized pendant necklace by Paco Rabanne.
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BALLOON HIPS 1. With regard to shapes, which we mentioned earlier, dresses also transform themselves by emphasising the hips, for example, by inflating them balloon-like. Proenza Schouler offers a slightly asymmetrical white midi skirt. Oscar de la Renta's exotic print dress is a perfect example. Pair it with a pastel-coloured double-breasted jacket by Khaite, crocheted leather ballet flats by Staud and a gold sapphire flower pistil bracelet by Ashley McCormick.
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BEDROOM OUT FOR A WALK 1. While exposed lingerie is back in fashion, slip dresses are also increasingly in fashion. The slip dress, even better if it is decorated with lace, has become synonymous with sensuality but also with elegance if it is well combined. Our proposed look starts with a printed long dress with lace inlays by Victoria Beckham. We match this with a pullover scarf by Toteme and high, glittery boots by Alexander Wang. To further enrich: a metallic chain headband by Paco Rabanne and a heart-shaped shoulder bag by Alaïa.
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THE GODS ARE AMONG US 1. Sinuous draped dresses that wrap around the figure, immediately evoking divine figures. This is precisely one of the upcoming trends: divine inspiration, as we saw with Rick Owens, for example, who brought ultra-light tulle dresses to the catwalk that glide down the body. For a magical summer evening, we thought of Paco Rabanne's fringed maxi dress, paired with Johanna Ortiz's beaded sandals, Cult Gaia's mini clutch bag and to finish, Sauer's diamond and gold earrings.
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SUNSET 1. Patterns and prints that echo the hues of sunset. Colours ranging from the warmer shades of the midday sun to the cooler ones of evening twilight. We suggest the tie-dye dress by Jil Sander, with waist belt, to wear with lace trousers by Siedrés and to match with the leather sandals by Johanna Ortiz, the seashell-trimmed raffia hat by Lack of Color and the leather bag by Jacquemus.
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DENIM DESIGN 3. 1. Denim will never go out of fashion. It will be revisited, changed and transformed from season to season, but it cannot stop being a trend. For this spring summer, for example, one of the revisitations sees it as the protagonist with a worn and worn-out effect. Those who want to be daring can opt for a total denim look, while for those who want to mix styles we have the right proposal. A maxi skirt in recycled denim with rectangular panels by A.W.A.K.E Mode, crochet crop top by Anna October, raffia sandals and tote bag by Bottega Veneta, natural fibre bracelet by Johanna Ortiz and finally a patchwork denim hat by Dolce & Gabbana.
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REVISITED CARGO 3. 1. Trend and functionality united in one garment: the cargo trouser. The trouser with patch pockets comes straight back from the two thousand years to be reinvented and to create new looks, cool and casual, but also elegant if necessary. In denim, satin or jersey, but with plenty of pockets. The look we propose is composed of wide-leg utility jeans by R13, to be worn with a tank top with cut out shoulders by A.W.A.K.E Mode and a blazer by Alix of Boemia. To finish, leather espadrille sandals by Christian Louboutin, an archive Louis Vuitton bag and sunglasses by Jacquemus.
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UNDER THE NAVEL 1. Either you love it or you hate it: the low waist is back. Minimal and black like those proposed by Alexander McQueen, but also green and enriched with luminous applications as by Valentino. Jeans, in the many existing models, do not shy away from this trend, but rather go along with it by lowering the waist ever lower. For a casual yet glamorous look, baggy jeans by Agolde, teamed with a tulle and sequin top by Des Phemmes, topped with a two-tone blazer by Alex Perry and slingbacks by Jacquemus. As an accessory, Simone Rocha's delightful eggshaped bag, studded with beads.
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SILVER HEARTS 1. Hearts will be everywhere this season. In fact, the symbol of love has invaded the catwalks, transforming itself into patterns, accessories, embroideries and patches. Moschino in particular proposes it as a decorative element on dresses, but also as earrings. Starting with a heart-shaped sequin top by Paco Rabanne, we have come up with a look that combines two trends: hearts and the colour silver. To match the top, flared sequined trousers by David Koma, blazer by Galvan, platform loafers by Marni and shoulder bag by Bottega Veneta.
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LIGHT PASTEL SUITS
2. Pastel colours are now a must have for the spring-summer season and as we mentioned in the introduction, they are always contrasted with brighter colours that cannot be missed. In particular, having the upper hand among pastel colours this season is candy pink, a very delicate, 'sugared' pink. Again, to unite two trends: suits and candy pink, we have chosen a look composed of a Brandon Maxwell suit with jacket and trousers with a chiffon shirt by LaQuan Smith underneath, teamed with leather sandals by Proenza Schouler, a metallic faux leather bag by Coperni and pendant J earrings by Jacquemus.
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Photography, Art Direction Reve Ryu Style, Art Direction Alice Secchi Models Paulina Pitsikalis c/o Titanium Management & Ania Nogueira c/o Titanium Management Makeup, Hair Style Reve Ryu
aléatoires "People nowadays dress badly. We are very conformist, nobody really thinks about what they wear, you have to buy less but choose well and take care of your clothes...The truth is that in the past people dressed better than Now!" - taken from a statement by Vivienne Westwood. Speaking of Vivienne, we could not fail to include a story entirely in vintage clothes. Taking care of clothes? It obviously means choosing them well according to your style, well made, paying the right price and making sure they last. It's more about style than fashion. And it is something that would also be good for the planet.
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Trousers Vintage Jumper Fiorucci Iro Heels Tights VintageTezenis Guess
Earrings Vintage Swarovski
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Opposite: Shirt Vintage Vivienne Westwood Biker Trousers Vintage Fiorucci
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DES_PHEMMES Exclusive Modaoperandi Faux-Fur Coat $1,715
ECO FURS words Marta Forgione
the future of luxury 2022 has been, for me, the year of change and upheaval. I became a mother and this, as all mothers know, is one of the biggest changes that exists in a person's life. Everything you knew, all your certainties are swept away quite abruptly, to leave room for many new questions and few answers. 2023 is obviously continuing on the same path, and I think my future will look like this by now. I discovered that I have much more willpower (even physical) than I imagined and my priorities have completely changed. All this to say that, in a climate in which many questions are accepted, I'm trying to open my mind to concepts that until now had been totally excluded without exception. More than anything else, try to understand the motivations of the others, in this specific case, the others would be the brands that still sponsor real furs, even if only taken from their archives.
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This magazine was born with some basic concepts. One of these is not promoting fur. I obviously have no intention of changing this, I remain faithful to the fact that we no longer have any need nowadays to dress using the killing of animals. The solution, for me, has always been to completely stop using fur, asking the teams that collaborate with LATEST not to use them in editorials, not even archive pieces. I've always thought that fashion, being the beacon towards which young people look, shouldn't sponsor what's not good and isn't good for the planet. And sponsoring also means producing and sharing photos of models wearing fur, thus making them desirable. Indeed, on the contrary, the new and fantastic ecological furs should be much more sponsored than that, and a way should be found to do so also in the luxury sector and not only in the alternative and fashion sectors. There is still an important slice of the population, adults but unfortunately also young people, who believe that ecological fur is not a sufficiently luxurious garment. It doesn't matter how expensive. Clearly it's only because they haven't seen (and touched) really well made ones, from important brands, but the fact that there is this concept is rooted because the right advertising is missing. Yet fashion is already doing a lot about it, you say, mostly young people know these things and who cares about the old ladies? They won't live forever. I don't agree too much. It depends on where you live. If we talk about big fashion metropolises ok, but for the rest you don't find new concepts even among young people. Most of the big brands have already did the step, the decision not to produce fur anymore, sooner or later. The future is this. It must be this. But some brands have continued, and some have decided to continue in the future, to use archival furs and to resell them with new modifications. Or create new garments from scratch with archival fur inserts. Therefore, use the unsold, do not kill any animals and on the contrary contribute to recycling. All to satisfy those who still seek and demand real fur.
Up: Moncler Grenoble Yvoire Faux-Shearling Bomber Jacket $2,435 | Down: Ienki Ienki Furry Michlin Fluffy Nylon Coat $1,575 all seen at Modaoperandi
How to blame them? It would seem the right solution, Total Look Miu Miu in this way they don't lose customers who are interested in the article, without polluting or continuing to use new live animals. And we come to my doubt. All of this, in my opinion so far, is too little radical and not decisive. As long as you continue to see real fur on the catwalks, as long as you make these items desirable with fashion images, average people will continue to think that is true luxury. We're obviously talking about people who don't have anything to do with fashion and therefore don't know about the brands' commitment to recycling. Do you think these people are few? No, they are most. And as long as there are people who want real fur, there will be those who want to produce it. Especially with intensive farming and terrible killings, in order to save money and create inexpensive garments, which are the first ones we would like to see disappear. Therefore, I continue to think that the big brands (all) should cease the production AND sponsorship of the article. Only in this way it will be possible to eradicate desire in people in a certain number of years. Vivienne Westwood was of the same opinion. Since 2007 she ceased fur production and over the years she tried by all means to reduce the environmental impact from her company. Her motto “Buy less, choose better, make it last” is very famous. Yet, going back to the beginning of my speech, I'm in a moment of re-evaluation and therefore I focused better on the work of the various brands regarding recycling and the use of archive items only. As blame them? We are in a critical moment and losing customers, right now, could give a brand even a definitive hit. Couldn't it be our fault too? And by ours I mean "us" media. The media should demand more productions that show the luxury of ecological furs, they should find a way to get these advertisements to those average people. And isn't it also a bit the fault of those average people? Someone would say "the law does not admit ignorance", in short, the topic is now everywhere and anyone, really anyone could get there to the right information about it. If they wanted to. If they were interested. In short, are we sure that everyone, really everyone can be saved from their wrong thoughts and desires?
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Photography Kevin Aldrich Style Milane De Cazanove And Ana De Casanove Model Margaux Brazhnyk c/o System Agency Hair Style, Makeup Charleene Evrat
IMPRESSIVE From a quote by Vivienne Westwood: "You have a more interesting life if you wear impressive clothes". So, you will say, was our Vivienne also such a frivolous person who looked more at the aesthetic aspect than at the substance? Clearly not. As with everything, Westwood used to tease us. What she meant, I suppose, is that the more strangely dressed you are, the more people label you as someone who has a particular and interesting life. And, sadly, that's just how most people watch the world.
Red Dress Chambre de Fan Purple | Purple Shoes Gia Borghini | Socks Tabio
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Here & Opposite: Shirt Comme des Garçons | Jeans, Skirt HG / LF | Socks Tabio Necklace In Gold We Trust | Earrings Antic & Tonic
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Top, Leggings Chambre de Fan | Shoes Gia Borghini | Earrings In Gold We Trust | Necklace Antic & Tonic | Rings Antic & Tonic Opposite: Leather Jacket, Skirt Ichor Creation | Flower Jacket No brand Leather | Bangle In Gold We Trust | Rings Antic & Tonic | Socks Tabio | Shoes 3 Juin
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Pullover, Skirt - Chambre de Fan | Socks Tabio | Shoes Garrice Opposite: Costume, Foulard Olistic The Label | Corset Ichor Creation | Collants HG / LF | Shoes Strategia
Bras Love Stories | Bangle In Gold We Trust | Trousers Loewe Opposite: Cardigan Olistic The Label | Corset Ichor Creation | Socks Tabio | Shoes Garrice
Here & Opposite: Dress Anna October | Collier In Gold We Trust | Socks Tabio | Shoes Garrice
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LATEST art words Melissa Stocchi Reaching for the Stars. Da Maurizio Cattelan a Lynette Yiadom-Boakye Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi, Firenze - 04/03, 18/06/2023
© Ela Bialkowska OKNO studio
Maurizio Cattelan, Sarah Lucas, Damien Hirst, Lara Favaretto, Cindy Sherman, William Kentridge, Berlinde De Bruyckere, Josh Kline, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye and Rudolf Stingel are just some of the artists on show at Palazzo Strozzi, in an initiative promoted and organised in collaboration with the Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo. The occasion is the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Collection. A journey through four decades of painting, sculpture, installation, photography, video and performance to underline the link between Palazzo Strozzi and contemporary art. In this way, the city of Florence opens its doors to some of the most famous international contemporary artists. Manet / Degas Musée d'Orsay, Parigi - 28/03, 23/07/2023
Édouard Manet - Le balcon 1868-69 oil painting
Édouard Manet (1832-1883) and Edgar Degas (1834-1917) are two names that are familiar to everyone. On the one hand Manet with his paintings that were too realistic for the time and on the other Degas, who, unlike his Impressionist colleagues, took refuge in his atelier to create or complete works. The two artists, symbols of a new way of painting, are brought together in the exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris to address the similarities and differences between them, not only in their art but also in their private lives. In fact, if Degas had his close circle of contacts, Manet had numerous friends thanks to his sociability.
Yayoi Kusama: You, Me and The Balloons Factory International, Manchester - 30/06, 28/08/2023
Yayoi Kusama and Dots Obsession, 1996-2011 Installation (Watari Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo). © Ota Fine Arts, Victoria Miro and David Zwirner
Yayoi Kusama is a Japanese artist whose work is based on conceptual art, with inspirations coming from minimalism, surrealism, but also from art brut and pop art. All her works are united by the presence of polka dots, which become her trademark. The exhibition starting in June at the Factory International in Manchester allows visitors to immerse themselves in her world and the spaces filled with her inflatable works of art. Yayoi Kusama does not stop at art, however, but also collaborates with major fashion brands, as in the case of Louis Vuitton, with whom the artist has been in dialogue since 2012.
Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York - 05/05, 16/07/2023
Karl Lagerfeld with models and Florence Welch after Chanel S/S 2012 show ©Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images
When Karl Lagerfeld passed away in 2019, he left a big void in the fashion world. The exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art will be a unique show, with around 150 of his pieces accompanied by their respective sketches. Andrew Bolton, curator of The Costume Institute, said the exhibition will explore Lagerfeld's creative process, marking the evolution of his creations from two-dimensional to three-dimensional. Designing the exhibition is Japanese architect Tadao Ando, with whom the designer had worked in the past. Moreover, the next edition of the Met Gala scheduled for 1 May 2023 will be dedicated to the designer.
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Lotus Photography Sun Choi Style Blair Cannon Talent Jessica Wu Hair Style Takao Hayashi Makeup Sena Murahashi
1991 was the 30th birthday of the famous Sindy doll. A huge party was organized for the occasion in a glass-roofed location in London, and displayed was a doll wearing a pink dress with corset and wedges, made by Vivienne Westwood. At the same party Vivienne was also present together with the muse of the time, the model Sarah Stockbridge, who wore a real version of the doll's costume (the very famous photo of Sarah standing from behind her). The dress for the doll was never produced, of course, too expensive. Only two exist, one of which hangs in the V&A Museum of Childhood in London, which has a large Sindy collection on display.
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Here & Opposite: Dress REN HAIXI Earring Mon Secret
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Top Kadi Flory Opposite: Top Caroline Zimbalist Earring, Bracelet Mon Secret
Here & Opposite: Dress Saint Sintra
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Top Caroline Zimbalist Opposite: Dress Sunny Ning Earring Mon Secret
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DONE Not much is known about Vivienne Westwood's personal life, and the moment of her life that is most usually remembered is linked to the period she least talked about with pleasure, namely the McLaren / Sex Pistols period. It's over with McLaren, how badly only Vivienne knows it and the continuation of their story was a dark moment, in which they say she sewed by candlelight. But, in the end, it made her the very strong woman that she became. Dark times shouldn't be put under the rug, they should be remembered and celebrated, they make us grow and make us understand what we want to become.
Photography Sebastian Vistisen Toft Art Direction, Style Charmaine Lago Models: Marcia, Cesilia c/o 96StudioManagement Kanya c/o Le Management Makeup, Hair Style Sidsel Marie Bøg Casting 96StudioManagement Production 96StudioCreation Assistance Maggie Wang, Josefine Rosenkilde, Jude Kimuli
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Necklace Georg Jensen Top, Handwarmer Elopatra Opposite: Necklace Cehofski Bag Puer Parasitus Shirt, Pants HOPE Stockholm T-shirt OPERA Sport
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Necklace Pilgrim Jewellery Top The Garment Skirt Elopatra Opposite: Rings Cehofski Bracelet Georg Jensen
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Vest, Shirt KerneMilk KerneMilk Shorts HOPE Stockholm Shoes Puer Parasitus
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Here & Opposite: Top A. Roege Hove Handwarmer Haus Gemacht Skirt Birgitte Herskind Shorts JJXX Shoes Puer Parasitus Rings Cehofski
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Here & Opposite: Necklace Georg Jensen Shirt, Bag Puer Parasitus Shorts HOPE Stockholm
Here & Opposite: Earrings Georg Jensen Top, Skirt Elopatra Boots Envers
Beauty Products fro this Spring/Summer? The answer is
Self Care Watchword: self care. Taking care of oneself, one's appearance and one's skin is one of the main goals this spring summer 2023. This can be seen not only from the new trends, but also from the increasing focus on this topic by influencers and important personalities. Social media, and in particular Tik Tok, are increasingly becoming trendsetters. Tips for face and body care are now the order of the day. From those who showcase and recommend their skincare products, to those who inspire make-up looks with fabulous products. Among the biggest trends this season are undoubtedly illuminating products. Whether for the face or body, these have now stolen the show from any other product, establishing themselves season after season as one of the must-haves. Eyebrows take centre stage. There are so many options for grooming or making them up: from glitter for an extra version to bleaching for the 'no brows' effect. Glitter that not only invades the eyebrows but also the eyelids and lips.
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Now we are ready to discover brands and products that can accompany us this spring summer 2023.
LATEST BEAUTY words Melissa Stocchi l mondo della cosmetica è ultimamente protagonista di un cambiamento molto lontano dall’essere
Foto by Daria Shevtsova
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OFRA Cosmetics: eyebrow set As we mentioned earlier, eyebrows have become the star of the show, so why not take care of them? OFRA Cosmetics offers a set consisting of gel and a brush to shape and sculpt them. This product, which is vegan and cruelty free, can be used on all types of eyebrows and also in combination with other products, promising long life. Those who have tried it confirm the long lasting and perfect shape. This set is perfect for achieving the desired effect, whether natural or bolder.
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Delia Organics: berry buffing masque with organic cranberry seed oil and glycolic acid A mix of ingredients that make your skin brighter, softer and rejuvenated. Delia Organics' clay masque with berries and glycolic acid is a treatment to be used weekly to care for your skin in depth. The brand's philosophy is summed up in this sentence 'We believe in self-love and care, which helped us create Delia Organics into the brand it is today'. A brand that offers products with only plant-based ingredients to give your skin nourishment and antioxidants.
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St. Tropez: self tan purity vitamins face serum With the arrival of spring, summer is getting closer and closer. St. Tropez products come to the rescue to give your face a tan and not to arrive unprepared for the summer season. The brand, defined as the most reliable in the UK when it comes to tanning, is a reference for millions of people who choose it every year. In this particular case, the face serum, enriched with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C, provides hydration and a naturally tanned look. With 93% natural ingredients and the bottle made of recycled material.
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Dear Dahlia: allure shine lustrous lip plumper We have already talked about the trend of using more and more glitter and sparkles on various parts of the face, so we have chosen to recommend a lip product that not only gives brightness with a glittery finish, but also moisturises and plumps. Dear Dahlia's luminous lip plumper contains cocoa butter to soften and dahlia flower extract to protect against external aggression. The brand is defined as a guarantee for luxury vegan cosmetics. The lipstick is available in two colours.
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100% Pure: organic lavender sea therapy bath Taking care of yourself also means carving out moments to relax, and what could be more relaxing than a warm bath? Lavender bath salts from 100% Pure make this moment a true pampering. Everyone knows the properties of lavender: it soothes and relaxes mind and body. These salts are made from hand-crystallised algae and are intended to release muscle tension and offer deep relaxation. 100% Pure salts are also available with eucalyptus for a therapeutic effect and with seaweed for a detoxifying effect.
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LATEST BEAUTY
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Zago Milano: illuminating body scrub Staying on the theme of relaxation, this illuminating body scrub from Zago Milano is an excellent solution for improving the skin on the body, softening it and leaving it glowing. A gentle exfoliation, thanks to the presence of almond oil microgranules, suitable for all skin types, even the most sensitive. Use it weekly in your body care routine for a better and longer-lasting effect. Those who have tried it find that the skin feels velvety and truly radiant after application.
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Photography Daniela Rettore Style Benedetta Ceppi Models Daseul e Dasol Kim c/o Tank Agency Milan Hair Style Agata Branchina Makeup Cristina Bonetti c/o Julian Watson Agency Makeup Assistance Alessandra Nacri' Post Production Kai Retouching Agency
my double me The continuous search for one's uniqueness to escape from homologation was a key point in Vivienne Westwood's life. But, you know, being such a unique and rare individual and also being a fashion personality embodies her contrasts. Wanting to destroy the system and be the system at the same time. And finally, once you have become the system, mock it from within and try to change it. Look in the mirror and, why not, laugh at yourself and at your identity. Every day the same, but constantly evolving.
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Front: Microfibre body: BlackWolford Corset Act 1 tulle dress/jacket Esaú Yori Pink sling-back with Swarovski Evangelie Smyrniotaki x Sergio Rossi Back: Alessandro Vigilante bodysuit Act 1 tulle jacket Leggings with stirrup in recycled jersey and inserts in eco-leather and mesh by Wolford Black sling-back with Swarovski Evangelie Smyrniotaki x Sergio Rossi
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OH CARLA recycled stretch tulle rompers Vivienne Westwood ORB print wool coat White and burgundy slippers in Birkenstock1774 matelassé leather Opposite: Total look MISSONI knitwear BEA BONGIASCA Rings
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Short playsuit and dress with sequined zip by DSQUARED2 Opposite: Knitted dress with maxi sleeves, playsuit and sandals by SPORTMAX BEA BONGIASCA earrings
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Here & Opposite: Total look dresses in organza and printed faux leather by DAVII
One-piece swimsuits and skirts with slits in technical fabric by Adelbel Sergio Rossi white pumps Malone Souliers Black pumps with pvc inserts Opposite: Back: ALESSANDRO VIGILANTE cut out dress with body STEVE MADDEN sandals Front: FERRAGAMO dress in silk jersey
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Vivienne Westwood T-shirt dress in organic cotton Gianluca Capannolo pvc earrings CULT boots Sergio Rossi x Wolford socks Opposite: Total Look floral print, dress and turtleneck with leggings Philosophy by Lorenzo Serafini
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Space for lightness, colors and floral shapes words Melissa Stocchi
S/S 2023 accessories Spring is here and with it we start thinking about the change of season. Coats are being put away in favour of lighter jackets, but accessories are also changing. It is time to make way for lightness, colours and floral shapes, and as far as colours are concerned, we cannot fail to mention silver, which invades hairstyles, jewellery, bags and shoes, giving brightness. Also recurring are the colours of the sunset, as in the case of Paco Rabanne, which reproposes them in its bucket hat or metallic knit bag. Among the most engaging accessories are the surreal bags found at Collina Strada which proposes a cauliflower shape, at Coperni which presents us with delicate glass bags, but also at MM6 Maison Margiela which transforms a ballet shoe into a small bag.
But even the footwear draws on a particular, almost futuristic imagery, as in the case of Fendi's latex wedge boots, Bottega Veneta's pointed, sculpture-heeled sabots or GCDS's bite-heeled boots. With all this in mind, we can now go into detail about the accessory trends for this spring summer 2023 season.
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LATEST aCCESSORIES Pointed shoes have stolen the scene from all others: sabots, clogs, boots or sling-backs as long as they are pointed. Sculpted heels have been repeated from the previous season, this time also being combined with sandals and flip-flops. Fendi, Max Mara, Andrea Adamo and Masha Popova are just some of the brands that have incorporated platform and wedge heels on boots and sandals. Another trend, not to be underestimated, is the non-shoe, such as Ferragamo's sock shoes, which look more like a knee-high than a real shoe, or like Simone Rocha's transparent jelly ones. Boots do not leave the shoe cupboards, but are transformed into colourful creations such as Molly Goddard's Texans or boots with laces as in the case of Givenchy or Patou. It is precisely the Texans, and the cowboy style, that reconfirm themselves as one of the major trends, just look at the ones already mentioned, and those of Coperni in leather and shearling. The element of laces also returns in various types of footwear, as in the satin sandals by Mach & Mach. Ballet flats, now back in fashion, are revisited in a particular form with a long, sharp toe by Marni, but also by Tod's with a new version of the rubber ballet flats straight out of the 2000s. To emphasise femininity and energy, Valentino offers footwear covered in glitter and sparkles perfect for special occasions when you don't want to go unnoticed. If, on the other hand, you prefer comfort, sling-backs with a low profile, such as the jewelled ones by Roberto Cavalli or crab sandals by Erdem, in addition to the already mentioned ballet flats. For those who want to combine the useful with the pleasant, Bottega Veneta offers rubber boots to be cool even on rainy days. Also coming back into fashion are small spool heels, so-called kitten heels, which immediately take us back to an old-fashioned elegance revisited for the present.
Here: Dolce & Gabbana ankle boots | Filles a Papa blue texas leather boots | Coperni black leather shearling cowboy boots| Bottega Veneta pink the puddle boot in matt rubber | Johanna Ortiz nude leather sandals | Opposite: Mach Mach leather mules - all seen at Modaoperandi
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Here: Gianvito Rossi multi holly hypno mules Opposite: Christian Louboutin, Pink Duniss leather and pvc sandals - all seen at Modaoperandi
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The bag that deserves special mention this season is definitely the Fendi Baguette, which celebrated 25 years just last September. For the occasion, the fashion house organised a big event in New York. Many famous faces were present at this celebration: from Sarah Jessica Parker and Kate Moss in the front row to Linda Evangelista who made her return to the catwalk. In this circumstance, the it bag took on different dimensions and functions, as we saw it transformed into pockets, fanny packs, belts and cuffs. The intention to create mini bags is common to many brands, in fact mini and micro bags are a trend that we find again this spring summer. JW Anderson proposes it in a white or green micro version with prominent black outlines, and Blumarine in a mini version, in denim, with glitter to spell out the brand's name. In contrast, as every season now, the oversize bags. Shopping bags like those by Prada, Tom Ford and Tommy Hilfiger, but also the extra-large metallic cloud bag by W 78 ST or the tote bag by Johanna Ortiz. Also Johanna Ortiz takes up a great classic of this season, namely fringes, which not only adorn clothes but also accessories, as in the case of her shoulder bag. For those who want to choose sparkling accessories, there are not only shoes, as mentioned above, but also bags. Bottega Veneta and Paco Rabanne offer creations which, although different, are united by glitter: for the first a small nappa leather bag studded with crystals, and for the second a hobo bag embellished with round crystals. Even Judith Leiber with her crystal balloon clutch bag proves to be in step with this trend.
Here: Olympia Le Tan neutral love letters book clutch | Bottega Veneta blue the mini jodie crystal bag |Balenciaga black duty free tote Jonathan Simkhai gold bridget oyster shell clutch | Opposite: Judith Leiber Amelia hot air balloon crystal clutch - all seen at Modaoperandi
Here: The Row black devon Opposite: Johanna Ortiz off white heritage vibes tote bag - all seen at Modaoperandi
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LATEST aCCESSORIES There are many categories of accessories and for this season there are many new trends and throwbacks from the past that can make looks cooler. Jewellery takes on all kinds of shapes and colours: maxi earrings like those by Trussardi with a mother-of-pearl finish, but also the J-shaped ones seen at Jacquemus. Necklaces and bracelets are also exaggerated in size and increasingly layered. A special mention for chokers that become protagonists: pink with a heart of crystals for Vivetta, maxi and glitter for Dolce & Gabbana, but also metallic and futuristic as at Rick Owens. Even pearls, maxi and coloured, take their place, enriching earrings and necklaces. Vivienne Westwood proposes long dangling earrings with large purple pearls attached. On the opposite side, at Patou we find a necklace of small coloured beads, which despite their size, immediately catch the eye thanks to their multiple layers. An element that we find in many collections is the heart, which Moschino proposes in extra size on earrings, remaining faithful to the classic red heart, while Valére proposes a revisited version, still large but emptied of the inner part and in gold. If, on the other hand, we are thinking of stockings and socks, the visible, mesh or sheer, slightly seductive knee-high dominates the Gucci and Chanel catwalks. For those who want to stay on the seductive trail and especially for those who want to be daring, nipple ornaments are the perfect choice: Spongebob from GCDS, bows from Acne Studios and Anthurium leaves from Loewe are just some of the alternatives proposed by the big brands for this season.
Here: Alex Perry ruched metallic lycra long gloves| Ulla Johnson neutral mother of pearl beaded choker | Paco Rabanne cotton bucket hat Lisa Eisner green stackable headdress cuff |Jacquemus Les Creoles J Gold-Tone Earring | Opposite: Valére sugar 24k gold-plated earrings - all seen at Modaoperandi
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Johanna Ortiz green corazon illuminado necklace | Opposite: Lizzie Fortunato clear ridge resin ear cuff
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Blush
ROCOCO Youth is the answer. Being young means having everything ahead, not being afraid, not feeling the pain, and sometimes feeling it twice as much. Being young makes you have hope, it makes you believe that you will achieve your dreams. So let's deal with this disease, called youth of mind. Let's keep it with us, feed it every day and give it a couple of reasons to stay. Being young makes you believe that you will never die.
Photography Edda Petursdottir Style Ricarda Venjacob Model Rosalie Nerlich c/o Tiger Management Hair Style, Makeup Tinna Empera c/o Nina Klein Photography assisance Leon Grunau
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Silk Blouse Maison Margiela Briefs BriefsWolford Wolfort Beret Utowo Boots Gianvito Rossi at Vestiaire Collective
Top Rick Owens | Pants The Frankie Shop | Necklace Misho Opposite: Socks Swedishstocking | Slip MiuMiu | Blouse The Frankie Shop | Jacket Sandro
Shoes Paris Texas | Pants underneath Jacquemus | Blazer, pants The Frankie Shop | Body Courreges | Opposite: Earring Sohi | Shoes Rejina Pyo | Dress Christopher Esber
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Dress Jil Sander | Blazer The Frankie Shop Opposite: Shoes Gianvito Rossi | Dress Christopher Esber
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Pants Loewe | Bracelet Xenia Bous Opposite: Top Aviu | Pants Jil Sander | Earrings Xenia Bous
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Wedding
Freedom, a word whose meaning can easily be manipulated. Free is the one who can act on the basis of his own ideas and beliefs. How he then chooses to act, however, depends on many other factors: social, ethical, political. The concept of Freedom is often masked, lately, behind simple rudeness. You are no more free than another individual if you have chosen to hurt another person, it is something everyone could do but choose not to do. Still, punk has often been viewed as rude. Wasn't it perhaps a rude way of expressing a political and social concept? Yes, but what is the limit of endurance of people, beyond which their actions can be considered pure reaction to exhaustion, and not rudeness?
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RECYCLED MATERIALS
in the Design
LATEST DESIGN words Melissa Stocchi
Sustainability is an issue that now affects every aspect and design is also keeping pace with this fundamental principle. In the case of interior design in particular, wallpapers and furniture items are chosen in an attempt to combat waste, perhaps by giving new life to waste or reinventing products. Vivienne Westwood, the British fashion designer who died on 29 December 2022, was among the first to understand the importance of recycling. Her motto was "buy less, choose well and make it last" and she brought this philosophy to interior design as well, making her art and heritage available. In fact, back in 2009, the designer collaborated with Cole&Son, a British design company, to create wallpapers from old scraps or scraps of fabric kept in archives. Let's discover together who makes sustainability the cornerstone concept of their furniture collections.
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courtesy of sunset.com | Unconventional Wallpaper Idea: Vivienne Westwood’s tartan wallpaper from Cole & Son
TARTAN PRINT: one of 12 Vivienne Westwood x Cole&Son patterns Having mentioned her, it is impossible not to remember her further with her tartan pattern that has become one of her signature symbols. Indeed, also for the previously mentioned collaboration with Cole&Son, the designer brought back this pattern from her archive. In addition to the tartan pattern, the 12 patterns include the famous 'Squiggle' motif that first appeared in the 1981-1982 autumn-winter collection, as well as the 'Trompe l'oeil drape' taken from the iconic wedding dress worn by Kate Moss in the 1993-1994 autumn-winter show.
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THE NEW RAW: giving new life to waste materials with digital technology Coming to more recent times, this trend is gaining momentum, because when one thinks of realising a design project, one inevitably thinks of how to do it without impacting on the environment. The New Raw, the design studio founded in 2015 by architects Panos Sakkas and Foteini Setaki, is a reality that deals with giving new life to waste materials thanks to digital technology. Through the Pots Plus collection for example, plastic waste from cities is reinvented and transformed into furniture objects such as benches, planters or armchairs.
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courtesy of slashobjects.com | The Coexist Table Lamps
SLASH OBJECTS: recycled materials for long-lasting products Slash Objects is an award-winning design studio based in New York with a philosophy of creating by recycling. Founder Arielle Assouline-Lichten started this project to explore different ways of creating furniture objects from resources one would not normally consider. One of the most fascinating design objects is the lamp, made in different materials and sizes. The Coexist table lamp consists of a base of marble remnants and a shade made of sustainable fabric from recycled PET bottles.
Result
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JULI RE-PLASTIC: sustainable outdoor furniture by Werner Aisslinger x Cappellini Making environmentally sustainable outdoor furniture is not so simple, because many factors have to be taken into account and they have to be very durable. In 2022 Cappellini, with the Juli Re-Plastic armchair designed by Werner Aisslinger, wanted to go further by creating a garden chair with a polypropylene shell made from household waste plastic and stainless steel legs. A reinterpretation, and above all a modernisation, of the Juli chair that has already been on the market for several years.
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