Modern. Prabal Gurung SS14

September 7, 2013 | Design & Culture by Ed

Prabal Gurung shocked New York with one thing- he did really shock! This SS14 collection is a masterpiece. It’s like a one big Picasso painting- ubstract, surrealistic and modern! With a runway covered with aluminium foil, the models “phress off the runway” in amazing leather skirts with colourful prints and amazing Zana Bayne custom made leather lingerie under these beautiful shirts… This season at PG was very lady-like (the forms, dresses, coats) but totally modernized with mesmerizing embroiderment Prabal detailing! There was a lot of discreet transparency in the skirts and blouses, which made the models look feminine within all these killing prints… After boring gowns and routine holograms, Gurung certainly did break his limits!

“PRABAL GURUNG has always taken the notion of a powerful woman seriously (see: sharp tailoring, bondage detailing, harness belts, etc.), and this season will be no different. For Spring ’14, Gurung collaborated with New York-based jeweler Chris Habana on a covetable collection of tough-chic, striking statement pieces, such as acrylic-adorned armor rings (which debut exclusively here) and razor-embellished ear cuffs. “What initially drew me to the beauty of Chris’ designs is that they are so raw yet painstakingly crafted,” Gurung told Style.com. “My heart lies downtown and his work reminds me of the glory days of New York, particularly the East Village, which was the underground epicenter of creativity.” Style.com exclusive for the new season jewellery at PG!

Milan: BULGARI, the Eternity.

August 21, 2013August 21, 2013 | Design & Culture by Ed

So, here I am after some Dolce Vita in Tuscany in the buzzing fashion and design city of Milano! My hotel (SOON) is very much connected to that jewellery label that I will shortly introduce you in this post! Bulgari is known to most people only from one side- the high price. But forgetting of the shopping part, history of Bulgari can be discovered by everyone!
It all started in 1884 when Sotirio Bulgari opened a large boutique called with his name on Via Condotti in Rome. The brand had many crisises, but within the time it was spreading all over the country and then Europe.

After sometime, big super stars came to be wearing the most luxurious products- clients like Marilyn Monroe, Veruschka, Grace Jones and Elizabeth Taylor (that played Cleopatra in Bulgari jewels!) wore Bulgari everyday and on every event. The famous girdle in the shape of a serpent was commissioned by Diana Vreeland, the eccentric Vogue US fashion editor who was known for wearing oversized clothes. Well, these surrealistic pearls were totally into her awesome style!

The biggest ever made diamond at Bulgari had 66 carats and was given as a present to Elizabeth Taylor, a many year face of the brand. Well, it was really big, and for sure made lots of thieves interested… So, after many years of hard work of Bulgari and catching an eye of clients, it got it’s new boutique on jewellery kingdom- Place Vendome in Paris, next to Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Van Cleef Arpels.

Tuscany: Badia a Passignano

August 14, 2013August 31, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

The beautiful little town of Badia a Passigno is supplied if three things- one beautiful mens monastery of Benedictans, and two restaurants (SOON!). Surrounded with large grape fields and dozens of palaces and wineries, the town, that is very not touristic, but warm and delicious, keeps secrets from the ancient times till nowadays! Here is what Lena wore: Mary Katrantzou dress, Celine bag, Balenciaga sandals, Shourouk bracelet and Thom Browne sunglasses.

Criminal. Yazbukey AW13

August 3, 2013August 3, 2013 | Design & Culture by Ed

Yazbukey AW13 Jewellery collection was like one of Agatha Christie criminal stories- mystery and kind of… Beautiful! In the range of products we can find everywhere a magnifying loop motive, a writing machine that bring memories of Poirot’s secretary, Mrs. Lemon favourite object… There was also a cool POISON bag and lots of beautiful foulards full of colours… 📼🎥🔫💎

Biarritz: Zadig & Voltaire

June 30, 2013August 30, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

Zadig et Voltaire is a French label with pretty low priced clothes that are a mix of rock&roll and Parisian Chic. The clothes are good quality and their boutiques are placed all around the world… But my favourite and most used (shopping!) is the one in Biarritz! With a double floor, walls decorated with Zadig photography full of travelling and many other cool things… It’s just like the brand- very cool! And the campaign that is inside with Jamie Bochert is mind-blowing. There was also this Pamela Love X Zadig et Voltaire collab that was for jewellery. Pamela (the NY based designer of super trendy jewellery) created an amazing collection with snales, skull, butterflies and so on… This collaboration is very sharp and comfortable. Just like the last on, with Gaia Repossi!