I don't do black because it's in. I do it because it's one of my favourite colours.
Anne Demeulemeester
Anne Demeulemeester
Jun 2, 2009
10 Things You Should Know About Carlo Mollino
Carlo Mollino- Mollino, in collaboration with his friend Mario Damonte, designed the aerodynamic 1955 Damolnar Bisiluro racing car which was to go on and hold the 750cc category record at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race.
- He was a pilot, a racing car driver, an expert downhill skier, an important photographer, an artist, a fashion designer, an author, a dabbler in the occult, an international traveler and an erotomaniac.
- Most of his architecture has been demolished or left to decay. After it ceased working, his unique cableway station for skiers in the Alps at Lago Nero was left to fall apart. Squatters soon moved in and used the interiors for firewood.
- Alpine architecture and territorial planning were so important to him that he set up the Istituto di Architettura Montana (Institute for Mountain Architecture).
- He began to race cars seriously as soon as he learned to drive.
- In the final years before his death in 1973 his preferred photographic medium was the Polaroid.
- Mollino personalized sandals designed by Bruno Magli and made by Italo Bruschi by adding strass brooches. The sandals are now part of the collection of Museo Casa Mollino.
- The bedroom, according to Mollino, was the 'erotic chamber' and thus only Louis XV furnishings were suitable. He believed that eighteenth century designers were the only ones who, 'knew how to wrap a woman in desire, giving the furnishings of the room the same grace as her own softly curving body...'
- An avid inventor, he held 15 patents in various fields including, but not limited to, drafting, interior design, building products, automobile related devices, and everyday objects such as a cigar lighter and the 'clothing protector fairing to bicycles'.
- 317 butterflies were arrayed in rows in front of his bed.
The Bisiluro
Further Reading:
Brino, Giovanni. 2005. Carlo Mollino: Architecture As Autobiography. New York: Thames & Hudson
Brino, Giovanni. 2005. Carlo Mollino: Architecture As Autobiography. New York: Thames & Hudson
Jun 1, 2009
Vintage Peter Fox
Peter Fox
1987
May 27, 2009
7 Sandals for Men: How To Wear Them Well
- No socks.
- Keep them clean with soap and water.
- Flip flops aka thongs should be seen in three places: the beach, public showers and the spa.
- Toenails can be a real turn off if not properly cared for. Go ahead and pamper yourself.
- If wearing with trousers make sure you're not stepping on your hem.
1. Marsell
2. Anne Demeulemeester
3. Camper
4. Raf Simons
5. John Varvatos
6. Mexican Huraches
7. Bruno Bordese
2. Anne Demeulemeester
3. Camper
4. Raf Simons
5. John Varvatos
6. Mexican Huraches
7. Bruno BordeseMay 26, 2009
Quote of the Week - Mary McFadden
A hotel room is just a place to sleep. However, as soon as I arrive, I do order Champagne and Perrier.
Mary McFadden
The Style Quiz 3
Fashion fades, only style remains the same.
What year are the collections below from?
Comme des Garçons
Yves Saint Laurent
Blumarine
Genny
Moschino
Galliano
Thierry Mugler
Answer posted on June 5th.
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May 25, 2009
Photos of My New Studio Space
A 1910 heritage building, zero capital and a storage locker full of vintage goodies. I've shot one of the blank walls so you can see the mint green I have to deal with. I think I'm going to cover the entire thing with collected art work and vintage rock posters.
images stacy reynaud
May 24, 2009
Best Scenes Begin at 3:10
Heaven (Fully Flared Intro Video Remix)
by UNKLE_UK
Mesmerizing music by UNKLE set to an extraordinary re-edited sequence of shots from the Spike Jonze and Ty Evans film Fully Flared.
My favourite shot is at 4:54.
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May 20, 2009
RIP Arthur Erickson
MacBlo Building - Vancouver BCimage Stacy Reynaud
Canadian modernist architect Arthur Erickson passed away May 20th, 2009 at the age of 84.
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May 19, 2009
Quote of the Week - Edgar Allan Poe
There is no exquisite beauty without some strangeness in the proportion.
Ligeia, Edgar Allan Poe
May 14, 2009
Jean Gillon - Collector Alert
Designing primarily in Brazilian rosewood during the mid century Jean Gillon could not have known his material of choice would become a CITES listed endangered species. Brazilian rosewood is now illegal to trade.
Gillon was born in Romania in 1919 and received his architecture degree in 1942. At the age of 37 he moved to Brazil where he began designing furniture and household products out of local hardwood, primarily rosewood.
Two years later, in 1958, Gillon founded Italma Wood Art and began to solidify his reputation as one of the top Brazilian furniture designers.
Gillon did not limit himself to furniture design. He also worked with textiles producing highly collectible tapestries.
Watch for his work.
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