Eyewear is one of the finest medium to express the potential of style and beauty . Searched for two visionary designers totally justifying this medium, Moss Lipow and Linda Farrow , their contribution stands a complete visual treat.
“No other accessory gives you as much power to control the persona you project,” says Moss Lipow, a true visionary of our industry, named as top 10 new Emerging Designers in 2010 , his recent project contribution were recycled glasses made from concept of recycling by re-using components of a dismantled CT hybrid to make one-of-a-kind haute couture accessories. Moss came out with a new book in 2011 ” EYEWEAR” a complete visual history of glasses from history, as well as from his personal collection. An interesting read on, what was once a purely practical apparatus has grown into a multi-billion dollar global industry.
Linda Farrow
Since 1970 this woman has changed the way people see the world through her glasses, she has created art worthy for a museum. Known for its unprecedented range of sunglasses and exciting designer collaborations that include brands such as Dries Van Noten, Raf Simons, Rodarte, Bernhard Willhelm, Chloe Sevigny , Jeremy Scott , Alexander Wang , Matthew Williamson , House of Holland etc .Farrow and her collaborators stamped many of the shapes and styles of frames since the 70′s Including the avant-garde wraparounds that were Yoko Ono’s signature 70′s look , 80′s, 90′s till now.With a steady stream of coverage in the world’s most prestigious fashion publications, frequent celebrity sightings (on the likes of Kate Moss, Chloé Sevigny, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Kanye West, Agyness Deyn and Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen and many unaccountable people looking good because of LF.
New ideas , right emotions, great feelings and making a sparkling desire to buy. This emotional aspect in design, captures a perfect personality in a product. United Nude and Melissa, both are a shoe company work on edgy new design , absolutely fresh to look, the designs are an inspiration to emotions and reflect what we are .
PLASTIC DREAMS For nearly 30 years, Melissa has been working hard to design eco-friendly fashion footwear. They have achieved beauty through their design; shoes are made from eco-friendly mono materials that can be easily disassembled and recycled, Production is 100% efficient, with 100%-of-materials-used and no excess waste. Here are some hot designs made in collaboration with IRMÃOS CAMPANA , GAETANO PESCE, J. MASKREY, JEAN PAUL GAULTIER, VIVIENNE WESTWOOD, SALINAS, PEQUENO PRÍNCIPE, ALEXANDRE HERCHOVITCH, JASON WU, WALT DISNEY, RONALDO FRAGA, ZAHA HADID etc.
United nude
United Nude is the first architectural footwear brand started by nephew of architecture mastermind Rem Koolhaas. This Dutch designer launched United Nude in 2003 with Galahad JD Clark. Nude is a branding and design company that serves as a creative force and hub for interaction between architects, fashion designers, magazine editors and photographers. The products are about clear concept, elegance and new ideas. Below are some designs in Collaborations with IRIS VAN HERPEN, ANTOINE PETERS, K-SWISS, 223 , DR.SKY
SHAPE SHIFTER , PAPER SHAPER are few keywords for this artist.
Reading through the knife and carving as intangible routes thrive discovering quicker fluidity, material and history by eroding into the ether. It is complicated but Beautiful process to travel through.
The book’s intended function has decreased and the form remains linear in a non-linear world. But by altering physical forms of information and shifting preconceived functions, new and unexpected roles emerge. This is the area Brian currently operates in. He is an American artist and has become a popular contemporary artist through Internet. He can also be called as the ” Paper Shaper ” . He edits, dissect all communicative objects such as books, maps, tapes and other media and transforms its content to new meanings or interpretations.
Physical and tangible quality of the book is maintained with high level of data being shaped into physical art is indeed a great work .
Finally after 2 years , the prestigious Cranbrook Art Academy ( popular as the American Bauhaus , that boasts of alumni’s like Charles & Ray Eames to name a few ) in Bloomfield Hills , Michigan re-opened the Cranbrook Art Museum to visitors couple of weeks ago .
Walking past the grand foyer , the museum building by Eliel Saarinen is surrounded by the magnificent Cranbrook gardens & its sculptural fountains. One cannot stop but notice the amazing mix of contemporary architecture draped in the beautiful natural landscapes. With 22 million $ spent in expansion and renovation, the museum provides the 20,000 sq feet new wing added to host exhibitions. The new wing openly showcases 6000 permanent art collections of Cranbrook including rare works of Andy Warhol & Roy Linchestein.
How do you make an omelet light and tender on the outside but rich and creamy inside?
The Art and Science of Cooking , a cookbook by Dr. Nathan Myhrvold, Chris Young and Maxime Bilet.
This Book is an excellence and extravagance of Mr. Myhrvold. A billionaire mad scientist with a culinary bent, who got his first Ph.D. at 22, and degrees in mathematical economics and theoretical and mathematical physics , spent 14 years as Microsoft’s technology guru. He’s almost certainly the only man to have discovered Tyrannosaurus rex fossils. Won the Memphis, in May barbecue championship and studied quantum physics with Stephen Hawking.
“You are what you eat” , this book is one of the most brilliant work in Food Art . A perspective captured to appreciate in what we eat is beautiful and an Art itself.
With the start of the school year, it seems that there is pins and needles in Fashion‘s legs. Indeed, some big fashion brands new ad campaigns are mixing music and choreography to bring a happy fizz in the direction.
So, Lanvin last video plays contrast and irony, staging two dressed up ladies and two very distinguished gentlemen’s who keep a straight face dancing on “I know you want me” of Pitbull. Moreover, Albert Elbaz makes a brief appearance, which reinforces the offbeat humour of the video. The result is very entertaining. So sweet, so chic. In another style, the new Chanel’s make up campaign named « Shades parade » is a small music all show. It uses French polished nailed fingers to dance and swing while you watch the last make up color range. The video was directed by the talented moviemaker Aline Bonetto, who was the assistant of Jean Pierre Genet for « Amélie Poulain ». And on a snap of fingers, she presents all the code DNA of the Maison Chanel (pearl’s necklace, mirrors and scales…) and succeeds to takes us to Broadway, making us also swinging on our armchairs…
Showcasing below is an analysis of a collective trend and ad campaigns in past few seasons. Brands have followed these rules well ,and seems to be adding an extra touch and special popularity over the internet marketing very well. Every click is a worth Hit.
Lanvin Campaign
Prada Campaign
Roberto Cavalli Campaign
Gucci Campaign
YSL Campaign
Agent Provocateur Campaign
Missoni Campaign
Miu Miu Campaign
TOD’s Campaign
Gareth Pugh’s s Campaign by ShowStudio
Jean Paul Gautier Campaign Kokorico / JPG / Martin Solveig
This ad’s choreography have been realized by the most famous Spanish’s choreographer “Bianca Li”
” Confidence is the sexiest thing a woman can have. It’s much sexier than any body part . “Aimee Mullins, Amazing people .
Appointed as the latest L’oreal Paris spokesperson, Aimee is astonishingly amazing Athlete /Model / Actress / Superwomen . Her impact on modern society and influence on future generations is undeniable. Her film debut was a starring role in the highly acclaimed film by contemporary artist Matthew Barney, The Cremaster Cycle , first presented in the US at the Guggenheim Museum in 2003. Cremaster 3 is “an astonishing work of creativity,” and she became a muse to Alexander McQueen ,walking the runway in his London show using intricately carved wooden prosthetics . Her likeness has been immortalized in exhibits at institutions such as the Smithsonian, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the NCAA Hall of Fame, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Tate Modern, the Track and Field Hall of Fame, and the Women’s Museum, where she is honored for her contribution to sport among the Greatest American Women of the 20th Century. She is the symbol of power to create and empowering herself , She is wonderful ! .
Cornell University made big news earlier in the year when it was announced the Ivy League school, located in upstate New York, would open a technology campus in New York City. Leading the charge for Big Red will be Dan Huttenlocher, dean of computing and information science -- and a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur. Dean Huttenlocher was kind enough to com […]
