Roberto Capucci: Art into Fashion

Italian fashion designer and artist Roberto Capucci's exhibition will be held on March 16, 2011 - June 5, 2011 at Philadelphia Museum of Art.

This exhibition--featuring over eighty works, as well as original drawings and sketches--will be the first survey of his work in the United States.

I hope that this exhibition will be a nice chance to you.

-Hyunhee Kim

Elie Saab/Mila Kunis Oscar Dress

I was looking through some of the red carpet photos from the Oscars. I absolutely feel in love with Mila Kunis dress, and needed to know who the designer is, Elie Saab. I highly encourage everyone to look at his runway shots from the spring 2011 couture. The collection is breathtaking! Even the previous collections, they each get better and better. I'm surprised we didn't cover him in class, I think he shows in Paris. His gowns are super sexy and elegant! Check him out at www.eliesaab.com.

-Stephanie Muller

Lazy Designs

Going along with the things i happened to present about today in Belgian Furniture design, i stumbled across a great young designer's current projects that fit the deconstructed/multifunctional trend i featured. Her designs are the ultimate form of lazy comfort, and I would LOVE any of her pieces for my wreck-room!

More here

Samantha Ganci

Sole Trader - Wallpaper*

Hey, found this article in this month's issue of Wallpaper* magazine! Its pretty interesting - just discusses how Wallpaper* has found 3 different designers to collaborate on a bespoke production line of men's shoes, to celebrate 30 years of Alberto Guardiani. I attached the article and a video (on article page) also, so check it out! You'll see some of the latest trends we've been talking about in T&C class in the photo and video clips like gradation and perforations. The pictures are limited since the line is still in production; final pictures will be available in Wallpaper's July issue, so it is definitely something to keep an eye on!

--Crystal Gregory

The Sartorialist

Check this web site.

This web site is American photographer Scott Schuman's popular fashion blog.

He takes pictures and then posts street fashion, fashion shows, and fashion people of New york, Paris, Millan, Tokyo, and London.

He also wrote a book 'The Sartorialist' same name with his blog.

We can see really cool fashion photos in here. I learned about world street fashion in here.

Check it.

Hyunhee Kim

Shining Trends and How To Wear Them

I stumbled upon this great website that features the latest trends, how to wear them properly and re-create them for cost-concious fashionistas. It shows a lot of the things we have been covering in class, along with some new emerging trends. Check it out. You may find something that fits right into your fashion personality.

Samantha Ganci

Spring Trend

Check out these shoes from Office from the UK! They are a new trend for Spring 2011. The fringe, beads, and style of both shoes came from an Aztec inspiration! Both of these shoes price from about $135.00 to $150.00!

Jessica Masters

Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2011 Couture

This Spring Jean Paul
Gaultier's Couture dresses
are gorgeous as always.

Nicole Kidman and Rihanna
wore Jean Paul Gaultier
Spring 2011 Couture dresses
on 53rd Grammy Awards.

Living legend French fashion
designer Jean Paul Gaultier is
still innovative.
His Couture dresses are extremely
expensive, but worth it.
Especially, I think, this white dress
is a new paradigm shift.

Hyunhee Kim

Interior Design Trends

I came across another wonderful photo blog of an amazing home this week. It showcases alot of the trends we have seen in class as far as interior and home furnishings go. Natural surfaces- wood walls brushed metal, stone, Retro and mod furnature- white pieces, sectionals, 50's inspired lounges, hammocks, chesterfield-esque pieces; even down to the vases and window treatments, everything is right on trend. Also, i have found that an Asian- inspired home is being seen more often. All in all this is an excellent home and example of how much trends really can shape the overall look of your private space.

Samantha Ganci

Alexander McQueens Fall/Winter 2011

These shoes are part of Alexander McQueen's Fall/Winter 2011 Collection. They are so interesting but beautiful! Though, once again, the big trend in shoes right now is the platform with the stiletto heel. McQueen is right on trend of course! Also, the ankle accents are so awesome! Especially the top right photo, it looks almost like angels wings.

Stephanie Muller