VENICE: Palazzo Grassi - Italics

Palazzo Grassi – Italics. Francesco Bonami, curator of the Italics exhibition at Palazzo Grassi, until March 22nd, 2008, describes Italian contemporary art as a train for which some of its cars would have already crossed borders and oceans and others have been in the maze of the Italian contemporary history. “Italics. Italian Art between Tradition and Revolution, 1968-2008” is a journey into 40

VENICE: Palzzo Grassi - Italics

VIDEO: VENICE - Palazzo Grassi - Italics. Francesco Vezzoli - An Embroidered Trilogy, video screening 12' Francesco Vezzoli defines himself as a “director-embroiderer” given that his art hinges on the relation between his two main interests: embroidery and cinema. For the artist, embroidery is the “private answer to the star system.” A personal refuge, it is also an activity, which, in

Milano: Spring Summer RTW 2009

Milan Fashion Week. What better assignment than to watch and guard outside the fashion boutiques. Carabinieri sit outside the Dior boutique on the trendy via Montenapoleone.

Milano: Spring Summer RTW 2009

Vogue Russia party. A fabulous party in the gardens of the beautiful Casa degli Atellani to celebrate ten years of Russian Vogue. Matthew Williamson and the hostess and editor in chief of Russian Vogue, Aliona Doletskaya.Vogue Russia party. Bernd Runge and Frida Giannini.Vogue Russia party. Neil Barrett and Karla Otto.Vogue Russia party. Elisa and Stefano Giovannoni.Vogue Russia party. Lucia

Milano: Spring Summer RTW 2009

Gianfranco Ferre. Respect for an absolute love of elegance, the spontaneous elegance that comes from self-knowledge and so is never distinct from a secret inner oneiric essence. This is what modulates the Gianfranco Ferre women’s collection for Spring/Summer 2009, the first under the creative direction of Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi. Fluid and constructed all in one, the collection

Milano: Spring Summer RTW 2009

Hidden Milan – Palazzo Visconti. Photographed through the iron gates of Palazzo Visconti, this stunning statue is located beyond the granite columns of the ample portal.

Milano: Spring Summer RTW 2009

Giorgio Armani Boutique opening. On the Via Montenapoleone in Milan’s most celebrated and prestigious de luxe shopping streets, Giorgio Armani opened a new boutique. In the photograph, Robert and her "boys"; Gianluca Passi de Preposulo, Roberta Armani and Giuseppe Rinarelli.Giorgio Armani Boutique opening. Mariagrazia Cucinotta.Giorgio Armani Boutique opening. Anna Kanakis and Martina

Milano: Spring Summer RTW 2009

Hidden Milan - Orto Botanico di Brera. Just behind the Pinacoteca di Brera and down a long internal alleyway you come upon the Brera Botanical Garden.The garden was established in 1774 by Abbot Fulgenzio Witman under the direction of Maria Theresa of Austria, transforming an existing Jesuit garden to serve students of medicine and pharmacology. The garden was restored in 1998 after a long period

Milano: Spring Summer RTW 2009

La Triennale di Milano: Design Museum – Salvatore Ferragamo Evolving Legend 1928 – 2008. At the Triennale Design Museum, the exhibition in honor of the eightieth anniversary of Salvatore Ferragamo – Salvatore Ferragamo Evolving Legend 1928-2008 – until November 9th. The exhibition is a tribute to a maker of twentieth century fashion history. It showcases the rich tradition of one of the world’s

Milano: Spring Summer RTW 2009

Seen on the Via Montenapoleone. Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele and Carlos de Souza. Note: they both have big bags, Carlyne’s by Bottega Veneta and Carlos’s by VBH.Seen on the Via Montenapoleone - detail. A detail of Carlos de Souza’s embroidered velvet slippers by Stubbs and Wootten. Ban the bomb and grass leaves send a strong message.

Milano: Spring Summer RTW 2009

Marni. The Spring/Summer 2009 Marni collection is inspired by British pop artist, Peter Blake. It’s a contemporary take on couture elegance, playing with contrasts and overlaps. A new sophistication defined by weaves of raffia and tulle, the colorful shimmer and sheen of large and small sequins, velvety hues and layered crepon tapes, which take reference from prints. Tall, slim silhouettes

Milano: Spring Summer RTW 2009

Sergio Rossi - front. Sexy very high sandals inspired by the extraordinary landscapes of Africa with its intense colors and unique essence. The ankle is adorned with earth coloured bangles, recalling tribal ornamentation in its most contemporary form.Sergio Rossi – back. The back of a flat pair of sandals. Strands of gold and silver beads form an ankle strap.Sergio Rossi/ Monkeybiz. Sergio

Milano: Spring Summer RTW 2009

Hidden Milan. A peak view of Giorgio Armani’s garden on the Via Borgonuovo. Armani has a duplex on the top floors of the palazzo.

Milano: Spring Summer RTW 2009

Armani. Giorgio Armani and the models dressed for the grand finale.Armani. Cate Blanchett.Armani. Giorgio Armani with Cate Blanchett and her family.Armani. Mariangela Melato.Armani. Giorgio Armani’s nephew, Andrea Camerana.Armani. Simona Ventura.Armani. A few paparazzi await the celebrities.Armani. Mariagrazia Cucinotta and in the background, Mafalda Von Hessen.Armani. Gold medalist,

Milano: Spring Summer RTW 2009

Hidden Milan. A corner of the courtyard of Palazzo Visconti just off the very central San Babila. The eighteenth century palazzo is one of the most elegant examples of Lombard baroque architecture.

Milano: Spring Summer RTW 2009

Maliparmi. Maliparmi presented its Spring/Summer 2009 Collection in the baroque halls of Palazzo Visconti. The collection is dedicated to Breath or Respiro in Italian and draws inspiration from it to interpret shapes created and moved by air with light materials and a desire to free the mind. The president, Annalisa Paresi sits with Maliparmi’s ambassador, the beautiful actress, Ana Cateriana

Milano: Spring Summer RTW 2009

MISSONI - THE GRANDE FINALE. As in a kaleidoscope of futuristic aero-paintings, whirlwinds of colors, designs and shapes respond to new rules of perception. Rhythm and speed tell the story of a new beauty in a world that is dynamic, three-dimensional, energetic, vivacious, creating a mood that is contemporary, extravagant and unexpected.Backstage. Teresa and Angela Missoni.Backstage. Before the