During my most recent trip to Amsterdam I discovered the art work of fashion illustrator Charlotte Greeven. I was immediately attracted to her unique style and knew I had to learn more about her work and what inspired her. Below is the result of our conversation and you can learn more about the work of […]
If fashion photography is one of your passions then you must place the talented duo of photographer Andrey Yakovlev and art director Lili Aleeva on your radar. The Russian creative team, based in Moscow is standing out among a crowded field of artist. This is due in part to their sophisticated art nouveau yet realistic […]
With HER, photographer Marjorie Salvaterra turns away from the mirror and turns the camera on her own life — examining the psychology of her age and her gender in black and white, through surreal interpretations and exaggerated gestures, reminiscent of Italian cinema, creating photographs that reflect the universal idea of womanhood and assure HER that […]
The Lido is like a huge ship anchored on the Champs-Elysées and every evening, 2,000 spectators embark to be dazzled by luxurious costumes, beautiful dancers, sophisticated staging techniques, and the excellent supper prepared by Philippe Lacroix. Sincere thanks to Anne Cecile Thibault, PR Manager of the Lido, who allowed me to enjoy this experience. I […]
In my previous post, Paris City Guide – Part I, I briefly mentioned the Moulin Rouge and the time I spent there. Now is my chance to shine the light brightly on this historic troupe. I attended the show, Le Feerie and interviewed Fanny Rabasse, their resident PR Manager. It was a dream come true, […]
After watching burlesque dancers and pregnant models strut down the runway at Lingerie Fashion Week SS14, I thought I’d witnessed most of what female undergarments can say to the viewing public. Only with the closing party’s pop-up exhibition did I realize the true extent to which women’s intimate apparel can tell a story. The Loves […]
Audria Brumberg is a Brooklyn-based Illustrator and designer who has worked for clients such as Calvin Klein, Loreal, and Mattel Barbie. Her commercial work is outstanding, but I was drawn to her personal work. Her paintings are a combination of minimal and rock and roll style, beautifully executed with the use of monochromatic palette combined with […]
One can use lingerie to track the changes in attitudes toward women through various historical periods. With that in my mind I researched the evolution of lingerie and found this insightful and informative video: “Revealing Garments: A Brief History of Women’s Underwear”. In it H. Kristina Haugland, associate curator of Costume and Textiles at the […]
I recently returned from a trip to Florence and I have to say I was blown away by its beauty. I’ve always known that Florence was special to the point that the Stendhal syndrome can hit you, and you fall in love with it as you traverse its streets and squares. It’s the land of […]
Born and raised in Shanghai, Yijun Liao (a.k.a. Bloody Pixy) is a fine art photographer residing in Brooklyn, NYC. Experimental Relationship is one Pixy’s projects that I love most. Provocative, ironic, and honest, the photographs illustrate a desire to disrupt the rules of what most people would define as a “typical” relationship. Pixy spends time with us […]