Earlier this year, I found myself in one of the best-kept secrets of the Chanel universe: its handbag factory located outside of Paris. Here are created supremely sophisticated designs which a strong cultural impact: style trophies, in a way. The process behind their fabrication is intriguing and mesmerizing. The place is as mystical and fascinating […]
When we look at fashion editorials today, rarely we tend to ponder how much they reflect the times we live in. The photographs often seem (especially for those not initiated) as innocent, spontaneous outbursts of creativity, which have more to do with aesthetic whims than stark everyday life and its realities. And yet, after several […]
Here I am in Hotel le Marois again. The last guests are searching inactively for their seats, wandering with invitations in hands, because, actually, there’s no need to find one’s place and sit down too soon – fashion weeks are splendid spectacles, not only because of the clothes, but locations as well. How beautiful is […]
My very first Haute Couture week, dedicated for the upcoming Spring/Summer season, was quite stormy. I’m talking in a literal sense – the incessant, merciless rain provided an uncomfortable backdrop to glorious fantasies of the fashion week. Watching the hemlines of gauzy Dior dresses drowning in powerful water streaks was a little bit painful; and […]
It’s been a while since the Paris Fashion Week ended (October seems to be so far away!) but only now I can reveal all the details, insights and emotions I’ve been weaving into this exhaustive visual diary. It was my second Paris Fashion Week and having this possibility to see the shows first hand has […]
Today, when the visual side is prioritized over any other possible criteria (thank you Instagram and Pinterest!), designers are preoccupied with creating objects capable of generating the digital buzz. XXL logos, abundance of sequins, embroideries, asymmetrical silhouettes… The object must capture attention in order to deserve a place in our wardrobes and our feed. One […]
“Going back to the roots” can have multiple layers of meaning. One of them is engaging in an ambitious quest of identity, finding the most authentic and modern ways to display it. The task proves to be extremely difficult for creators, exploring the heritage of where they come from. However, Egle Ziemyte, the creative director […]
Last week, I participated in a very intimate tour of the ‘Femininities by Guy Bourdin’ exhibition at the freshly inaugurated Maison Chloé creative space at Rue de la Baume, which is exclusively dedicated to cultivating the cultural dimension of the brand. This exhibition explores creative connections between the legendary French brand, founded in 1952 by […]
Fashion has always fascinated me for the numerous possibilities it offers to create a distinct visual identity – I love the idea of sending a certain message of my character before even saying half a word, offering a glimpse into my world via sartorial shield. In order to do this, I’ve never been inclined to […]
When I first came across @parisinfourmonths account on Instagram and hit the “follow” button for its envy-inducing photos reflecting a quintessentially Parisian lifestyle (strolls around the city, flowers, fashion and style, of course, included) I had little knowledge of the person behind all of this. Judging from the name, I assumed it was a documentation […]
