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In the beginning of the summer, I was able to take part in a journey of the River Arno that crosses through Florence, on a boat that had been used to take sand from the bottom of the water.  We parted on a unique tour of bridges and Renaissance buildings from the water’s point of […]
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The mass production and distribution available to enormous chains like Zara, H&M and Topshop, allowed the massification of fashion.  No longer a product to last, but instead to be consumed and immediately.  Trend information is distributed to all corners of the world through magazines, tv shows, soap operas and especially the internet creating an enormous […]
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Marni continues with its initiative to stimulate the imagination and help children from underprivileged communities in Africa and Asia.  This year kids were asked to draw  “An Imaginary World”.  By creating a tote with their drawings and then selling it through their boutiques and their virtual stores, Marni is able to help back by donating […]
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Who would expect harnesses to be the next big thing in accessories?… However, and not considering the controversy regarding empowerment, it cannot be ignored.  Looking closer they have an architectural beauty about them and become very seductive when the woman takes control over it. ————————————- Um dos acessórios mais interessantes durante a semana da moda […]
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With the Rive Gauche line in 1966, Yves Saint Laurent revolutionizes fashion by creating the democratic prét-à-porter or ready-to-wear.  No longer the unique pieces for the few, but sizes for the masses, well not yet, but for the middle class.  The masses will quench their thirst for fashion with the advent of enormous fashion houses […]
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In the Florentine Palazzo Strozzi, Bronzino (Italy 1503-1572) is honoured with an amazing exhibit of his beautifully detailed paintings that testify the opulence and beauty of the Renaissance fashion.  By nullifying expression on his subjects’ faces, he brings the attention to the garments, jewellery, hairstyles, skin tone and stance.  Both documenting the costume of the time […]
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Here to you, the Céline Luggage Bag, my absolute favorite!  The waves in the front and back give it elegance.  The short handles have you carry it in a feminine and chic way.  The almost total lack of metal, prevents clashing accessories.  And the size, supersize, makes it modern. —————————- Com esta imagem do blog […]
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