Written by Tania Braukämper on 9 May 2013
In the field of the arts, Liberty is most often personified as a woman: one with flag held flying and weapon in hand. Following on the allegorical path laid down by Ancients and Romantic artists alike (Eugène Delacroix’s “Liberty Leading the People” springs particularly to mind), James Broadhurst presents La Liberté, a modern representation of the theme. Model Eva is Liberty, cleverly styled by Lydia-Jane…
Written by Chevaun Roux on 9 May 2013
Have you ever felt yourself lost in a dream, lost in a thought that is so deep within your imagination that you may well be living that very experience? You enable your mind to become completely taken away and your imaginary world becomes your reality, it becomes the real fantasy that surrounds your eyes, that surrounds your senses and surrounds your every being. Photographer Norman…
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 8 May 2013
After witnessing their notable revival on the fall 2012 runways, more and more designers pursued new and exciting ways to carry knee-high boots over into the spring of 2013. While it’s true that a warm season is meant to be celebrated in easy sandals, comfortable ballet flats and sexy pumps, there’s no denying in the fact that the knee-high boots can be all of the…
Written by Melanie Lim on 8 May 2013
Robert Downey Jr. is admired by many for his amazing acting chops, but also because he was able to rise above his personal turmoils to become one of the highest paid superheroes of all time. Reprising his role as the playboy-billionaire Tony Stark in Iron Man 3 (which is in theaters right now), the whole world is afflicted by RDJ mania once again. Mr. Stark…
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 8 May 2013
Striving to keep up with the most influential spring 2013 fashion trends for men, the accessories envisioned this season are wreathed by a modern feel, although they still withhold the timeless essence that turns them into worthy investments. Even the most sleek of suits and the most exquisite of button-downs couldn’t feel complete without that ultra-stylish finishing touch that ties an outfit together. This season,…
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 7 May 2013
From black, white and tailored, to clashes of colour and quirky mixed prints: there's a multitude of ways to wear stripes this spring / summer. Read on for the best of them.
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 7 May 2013
It wasn’t hard to adore every inch of Dolce & Gabbana’s autumn 2013 collection when it took to its Milanese catwalk. And it was just as easy to adore it at the MET Gala as the gilt mosaic collection crowned Katy Perry.
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 6 May 2013
They appear feminine and incredibly light and they mirror the spring and summer spirit better than any other garment that currently comes to mind. Ladylike, but described as whimsical and fun with the same ease, A-line dresses came as a breath of fresh air on the spring 2013 runways, powerfully contrasting the body-con styles that dominated the fashion trends during the past few years. Emerging…
Written by Chevaun Roux on 4 May 2013
There are contradicting impressions of masculine and feminine within this shoot, the gender-bending confusion that can come from androgynous attire plays a significant role within this fashionable representation. With a Coco Chanel air to her, the model Amarilla Nagy casts a simple beauty that one would classify as “the most beautiful”, and yet it feels as effortless as could possibly be. Photographer and art director,…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 1 May 2013
A quick search for the work of David Bellemere and you’ll know that soft and erotic is his forte. But what happens when he turns his hand to shooting actress Jessica Alba for the new issue of Net-A-Porter magazine? What happens is a neatly struck balance that’s neither the sensual nudes you might expect from Bellemere, nor the high-gloss, high-fashion editorial you might expect from…
