The French vintage fashion designer Jacques Heim

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Jacques Heim (1899-1967) was a famous French fashion designer. He founded his own couture house in 1930. In 1936, he launched young outfits with the Jeunes Filles collection to target a new audience. In addition of the clothes, Jacques Heim … Continue reading

Art Nouveau flowers

Art Nouveau (or Art nouille) is an artistic movement of late 19th century and early 20th century, characterized by sinuous lines and designs inspired by the nature (flowers, trees…). Alphonse Mucha, Elizabeth Sonrel and Gaspar Camps are renowned Art Nouveau illustrators.

The vintage fashion photographer Lionel Kazan

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Lionel Kazan (1930-2016) was a fashion photographer of Russian origin who had known a great success during the Fifties and Sixties. He is especially famous for his collaboration with the French fashion magazine ELLE ; he produced 92 covers from … Continue reading

The Indian fashion photographer Tarun Khiwal

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Tarun Khiwal is an India’s leading fashion photographer. Pride of his culture and heritage, he photographs with an authentic India Modern aesthetic. Recognized internationally, he collaborates with magazines like Vogue, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Marie Claire and L’Officiel. Besides, Tarun … Continue reading

Judy Geib jewelry

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Judy Geib is an American jewelry designer who launched her own line in 2002. She creates exquisite handcrafted jewels with the finest precious metals and gemstones. Inspired by calligraphy and geometry, Judy Geib designs unique pieces of jewelry. Besides, through … Continue reading

The Indian fashion photographer Tarun Vishwa

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Tarun Vishwa is a renowned Indian fashion photographer. He collaborated with pretigious magazines like Vogue, ELLE and Harper’s Bazaar. He also produced campaign photoshoots including Indian jewellery brands. His photos are bright, colorful and luminous.

Marco Bicego jewelry

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Inspired by his Venetian roots, the Italian jewelry designer Marco Bicego creates wonderful 18 karat gold jewels decorated with colored gemstones. Each piece of jewelry is unique since the manufacture is handcrafted. The Italian craftmanship is highlighted through Marco Bicego’s … Continue reading

The vintage fashion photographer Henry Clarke

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Henry Clarke (1918-1996) was an renowned American fashion photographer. In 1950, he began to work with Vogue French, UK and US editions. This collaboration lasted more than 25 years. He shot famous models like Suzy Parker, Ann Sainte Marie and … Continue reading

The painting “Lady Lavery” by Sir John Lavery

The Irish painter John Lavery (1856-1941) made a portrait of his wife Lady Lavery in 1922. It is a delicate, charming and graceful paint.  The warm light emanating from Lady Lavery is somptuous and contrasts with the dark background. The lady is very elegant with a steamy dress. The transparence and movement of the dress as well as the lady’s face are wonderful.

Favourite Pre-Fall 2016 looks 

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“Pre-fall fashion refers to the small capsule collections released by designers just ahead of the fall fashion shows in February, and arriving in stores in early summer. The pre-fall collection helps to fill a gap in the retail market between … Continue reading

The Toronto Film Festival (TIFF) in photos

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The Toronto Film Festival (TIFF) was created in 1976 in order to show the best movies presented in the other film festivals around the world to Toronto audiences. The original name was “the Festival of Festivals” ; it  was renamed … Continue reading

The fashion designer Antonio Marras

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Born in Alghero (Sardinia), Antonio Marras presented for the first time an eponym collection in 1996, focusing on craft techniques and inspired from his natal island (folkloristic kitsch style, ligazzio rubio …). In 1999, he founded his own label of … Continue reading

ILA Collection jewelry

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Ila Collection was founded by the Indian brother and sister Vikas and Ila Sodhani in 2007. They draw their inspiration from Indian culture, designs, architecture, ornaments and craftmanship. For 8 years, Ila had been designed high-end diamond jewelry with her … Continue reading

The 2016 Venice International Film Festival in photos

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The Venice International Film Festival is the oldest film festival ; it was founded in 1932. Each year, the festival takes place in Venice, late August or early September. The highest prize given to a film is Leone d’Oro (Golden … Continue reading

Scoop neckline dresses

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A scoop neckline is medium low in front, rounded and wider than the base of the neck. Brocke dress and Marchesa dress. Source : https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/1957/24654/ECNO1382.pdf?sequence=1

The American vintage fashion designer Anne Fogarty

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Anne Fogarty (1919-1980) was an American fashion designer who  created feminine and elegant clothes for the woman in domestic life in the 1950’s. From the 1940s to the 1980s, she dressed elegantly and beautifully the women. Anne Fogarty said about … Continue reading

La Mamounia, a palace hotel in Marrakech

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La Mamounia is a mythic palace hotel in Marrakech, opened in 1923. The name of the hotel comes from the garden’s owner (Moulay Mamoun) where the palace was built. Renowned artists had been sollicited including the famous painter Jacques Majorelle … Continue reading

The fashion photographer Serge Leblon

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Serge Leblon is a Belgian fashion photographer collaborating with magzines like Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue and AnOther Magazine. His photos are artistic, hazy, luminous, colorful, poetic and glamour. The blurry photos are full of poesy and create a dreamlike atmosphere. I … Continue reading

Saloni

Saloni is a London based contemporary womenswear founded by designer Saloni Lodha in 2011. Born in India, the creator celebrates her Indian heritage with bold colours and patterns. The clothes are very elegant, feminine and creative (prints, shapes…). Saloni has famous clients like The Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton), Carey Mulligan and Naomi Watts.

The website : http://salonilondon.com/

Rita Hayworth, the dancer

Born Margarita Carmen Cansino, Rita Hayworth was a dancer with her father before acting. She was a very talented dancer ; she used this talent in many movies. She performed with the two best dancer actors : Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. She was the favourite dance partner of Fred Astaire. Both graceful and energetic, watching her performances is always an enchantment.

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The 2nd skin Co

The 2nd skin Co is a Spanish fashion brand created by Antonio Burillo and Juan Carlos Fernández in 2006. There are two main lines differentiated by price, quality, preparation and dedication : the prêt-a-porter and the Atelier collection. The clothes are very elegant, feminine and refined with lovely details.

The fashion photographer Xevi Muntane

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Xevi Muntane is a Spanish fashion photographer. He produces photoshoots for fashion magazines like Harper’s Bazaar and V magazine. He shoots models but also celebrities such as Léa Seydoux and Kylie Minogue. His photographs are luminous, colorful and retro inspired. … Continue reading

The American vintage photographer Gordon Parks

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Gordon Parks (1912-2006) was a black American photographer who worked for Life magazine from the 1940s to the 1970s. Multi-talent and activist, he produced fashion photoshoots, realized photos of celebrities, directed movies (“Shaft”), wrote books, but also depicted through pictures … Continue reading