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 ...
In Amsterdam for the second time, but this time, the 21-year old singer/ songwriter Elliot Moss headlined in the Kleine Zaal in Paradiso. Always into new music, I went to this concert together with friends. This multi-talented instrumentalist from the US has a special sound. Is it electronic? Or ambient, alternative with a jazzy touch to ...
While walking from stage to stage at Pitch Festival, enjoying music, dancing and drinking in the sun, suddenly my friend and I went into a dark building to see who’s on stage there. Well, it’s Jack Garratt. His music and performance totally captured us. We want more! Later this year, the talented 24-year old musician performed ...
Last year, the exhibition Tattoo at Musée Quai Branly in Paris showcased a visual history about body art practice from all over the world. The reason to have one or more tattoos can be a personal expression, traditionally or culturally driven. Having ink has all to do with identity or belonging. For me, I ‘d ...
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 ...
To make an interesting Copenhagen fashion and style guide, there are always great places to eat to include. In the Danish capital, I worked with a photographer who has a real fondness of good food. He made reservations at Kiin Kiin. The cuisine of Michelin star chef Hendrik Yde is very innovative with traditional Thai dishes ...
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 ...
China is always a great inspiration for designers. This year, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York features the exhibition “China: Through the Looking Glass”. For this upcoming Autumn/ Winter 2015 season, a lot of designers head East to China and other Asian countries and cultures. It seems that the influence of Asia has grown ...