Written by Magdalena Kapuscinska on 5 Sep 2011
How to achieve a feminine charm with the sleek implementation of androgynous fluidity without a loss of the third gender illusion? Hedi Slimane by the means of his Boy Crazy editorial wouldn’t have problems answering the question while capturing such an androgynous vibe. By channelling the ’50s rockabilly hair revival and cross dressing on the female models, the photographer cunningly manipulates the concept of the…
Written by Magdalena Kapuscinska on 10 Aug 2011
Armani: this fashion name is definitely synonymous with prestige, sophistication and uniqueness at its highest level. I will always associate this Italian fashion house with old Hollywood glamour merging into modern freshness. And as for the Armani’s significance, the fashion house continues its tradition of classic beauties with the hint of androgyny and innate power.
Written by Magdalena Kapuscinska on 25 Jul 2011
The editorial featured in Noblesse Korea that praises the vintage glamour of Bettie Page is a perfect translation of the key looks from the Christian Dior spring 2011 catwalk. Bettie Page as the Queen of pin-ups and remarkable icon of the pop culture stage inspired the house of Dior with her iconic retro style. Her glossy fringed hair and red lips combined with a sailor…
Written by Magdalena Kapuscinska on 3 Jun 2011
Gosia Baczynska is an esteemed fashion designer with a well-grounded place on the Polish fashion stage. Because of her significance in debonair femininity she is a favourite of self-confident women that are mature in style and grace. Notwithstanding that, her latest collection for the spring 2011 season breaks some conventions. The designer believes that on the edge of two opposite, even outwardly adverse characteristics there…
Written by Magdalena Kapuscinska on 30 May 2011
The place where fashion dignity could meet with edgy and enchantingly disobedient visions would be definitely stamped by Alexander McQueen‘s signature. As we all know the dramatic fascinations of netherworld led McQueen to elaborate his own skull trademark. As one of his achievements that we could credit is the seemingly impossible connection between two distinctions – punk subculture and panache. The example is followed by…
Written by Magdalena Kapuscinska on 27 May 2011
Unique and sophisticated simplicity is the trademark of Costume National, balanced between technology and craftsmanship. Renown for distinctive freshness and perfect tailoring, the Italian brand proposes their own stylishly vivid interpretation of colour blocking for the spring 2011 season. The collection is fulfilled with succulent hues of bright turquoise, orange, red, royal blue, and black. The leading form is conducted by a masculine attitude visible…
Written by Magdalena Kapuscinska on 24 May 2011
Crocheting softness and constructive lace give a full reign for sensuality and body conscious forms in Animale’s spring 2011 collection. Raquel Zimmermann as the face of the ad campaign transforms into a modern nymph surrounded by a blurred white backdrop. As the energizer model she balances in a skilful and graceful manner between two surfaces – poetic lace and tender uniformity. Raquel who has a…
Written by Magdalena Kapuscinska on 21 May 2011
Morfium is a noteworthy fashion label expressing its creative concept of progressive design through numerous visual arts and media like photography, theatre, movies and music sources. Morfium as the name of the brand also has a rich explanation starting from the mythological Morpheas, the messenger appearing in the dreams as well as a variety of inspirations taken from Balkan traditions. The latest collection of Morfium…
Written by Magdalena Kapuscinska on 17 May 2011
Sylvio Giardina is a creative artist working for high fashion brands as a haute couture designer with 15 years of experience, who recently launched his own label with a fall 2011/12 collection that expresses his bright creativity and presents a new female identity. Through the study of a new silhouette’s structure Giardina endeavours to reshape the figure with skilful tricks of Italian high tailoring and…
Written by Magdalena Kapuscinska on 16 May 2011
Monochromatically captivating, this black and white colour blocking lookbook for Chanel’s Cruise 2012 collection is photographed by the most appropriate person – Karl Lagerfeld. As the creator of Chanel’s sleek and crisp freshness, Lagerfeld captured the sophistication and simplicity of the collection proving the meaning of genuine style. Following the denotation of the cruise as a journey of the mind, Lagerfeld transfers a breath of…