What must it have been like, wandering around the private residence of Gabrielle Chanel, at 31, Rue Cambon on the second floor, all by yourself with a camera? Just that is what artist Sam Taylor-Johnson did in 2010. “Second Floor” is her way of seeing the private rooms of one of the most influential designers. This ...
Timeless and celebrating her 60th, the iconic 2.55 is on top of mind and heart by the fashion minded amongst us. One of the most iconic bags in fashion history is celebrating its sixtieth birthday. I must say that a bag is a wandering house of the owner. What must I take with me today, will ...
Remember the coat that got away? I had this obsession for a dark blue woolen reefer jacket from the brilliant Belgian designer Martin Margiela, who is rarely captured on film. At that time, it was quite expensive, I could not buy it as an investment piece. In 2012 Maison Martin Margiela collaborated with H&M, maybe ...
From “Valentino: The Last Emperor” to “Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has To Travel”, filmmaker Frédéric Tcheng makes interesting and diverse documentaries about fashion icons. Now in the cinemas is the new documentary “Dior And I”. From hours and hours of footage, this is edited into a beautiful 90 minutes story about the relationship between Dior’s newly ...
One of the most intriguing, talented and influential designers is Alexander McQueen (1969-2010). Victoria & Albert Museum London exhibits a retrospective of the late designer’s work. After hearing so many great stories from friends and pictures of the New York exhibition, I want to see this too. Queuing for an hour in the main hallway, looking ...
“Hello, My name is Paul Smith” is this year’s big exhibition in Modemuseum Hasselt in Belgium. This expo about the iconic British designer gives you a personal and behind-the-scenes look into his design world. Walking through a colourful striped labyrinth, along a striped Mini Cooper, a part of his first boutique in Nottingham and his design ...
Here I am, sitting with a café au lait and a croissant On a sunny terrace What is it? I thought That I too want to look like a Parisian? On that idea Books can be the solution Effortless chic Parisian attitude, bravery and flair As always the answer lies in this new book Radiant and rebellious as Caroline de Maigret I adore Style with a ...
One of my favourite destinations is Paris. This city, especially the neighbourhood Saint Germain-de-Près, feels like home away from home. This July, it is the second time my sister, her family and I are celebrating the summer together. Enjoying dinner in Chinatown, we planned city adventures, finding great places to eat Asian specialties or macarons ...
It’s always a visual surprise, a film adaptation by Australian director Baz Luhrmann. For the 1974 movie adaptation of “The Great Gatsby” by American novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald (1925), director Jack Clayton chose actors Mia Farrow and Robert Redford for the leading parts of Daisy Buchanan and Jay Gatsby. The looks designed by Theoni V. Aldredge ...
Back in the hotel and received one of the most coveted invitations for London Fashion Week. A beautiful envelope with a handwritten card. Oh yes, my first. Hyde Park, London is the place to be for the Burberry Prorsum show. This Autumn/ Winter 2013 presentation, designer Christopher Bailey’s collection is inspired by Christine Keeler, a showgirl ...