Marina Brokorenko's Blog – January 2012 Archive (18)

Couture Collections: Givenchy

Riccardo Tisci, the Creative Director of Givenchy took inspiration from the 1927 Fritz Lang movie Metropolis and the theme music from Russian film, 1924′s Aelita (Аэлита), to create the Haute Couture Range for S/S…

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Added by Marina Brokorenko on January 30, 2012 at 16:00 — No Comments

Queen of Snow

This Eskimo inspired editorial titled, “Queen of Snow” is featured in the January 2012 issue of Vogue Korea. …

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Added by Marina Brokorenko on January 30, 2012 at 16:00 — 1 Comment

Drama (Mc)Queen



Sarah Burton, the creative director of Alexander McQueen, showcased a rather dramatic Pre-Fall 2012 Collection...

A nipped waist and a circle skirt is, of…

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Added by Marina Brokorenko on January 23, 2012 at 15:00 — 1 Comment

Spot the Dot: Yayoi Kusama

 
Yayoi Kusama, 82, is best known for her polka dot obsession; she started painting at age 10–applying polka dots to canvases, trees, entire rooms, and even people. She has described herself as an "obsessive artist", having a fascination with repetition, pattern, and accumulation.…
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Added by Marina Brokorenko on January 21, 2012 at 12:00 — No Comments

Arctic Explorer

It’s was a frosty-cold show at Vivienne Westwood Man, where the iconic designer presented her Fall/Winter 2012 Collection to audiences at Milan Men’s Fashion Week...



Dame Vivienne Westwood paid homage to David Attenborough's…
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Added by Marina Brokorenko on January 17, 2012 at 23:30 — No Comments

A Night at the Opera

Dolce & Gabbana rolled out their very theatrical Menswear F/W 2012 Collection for Milan Fashion Week...


A soaring Pavarotti soundtrack set the tone, as Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana returned to their Sicilian roots and delivered a dream of sartorial heritage. Gabbana said: "We didn’t look at a…
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Added by Marina Brokorenko on January 17, 2012 at 23:30 — 1 Comment

UP!

Wouldn't it be wondrous if you could uplift your house and fly it anywhere in the world  by tying hundreds-of-thousands of Helium Filled Balloons (I mean, sure, air traffic might be a bit tough if everyone got to do it and I'm sure the people at green peace might not like all the refuse from the popped balloons) ... but just imagine the possibilities! …
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Added by Marina Brokorenko on January 16, 2012 at 23:00 — 2 Comments

Miu Miu's Muse

Mia Wasikowska has been named the face of Miu Miu's Spring/Summer 2012 campaign.

Wasikowska first shot to fame when she starred in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, alongside Johnny Depp and last year, she played the title role in Jane Eyre, opposite Michael Fassbender. Since then, she has been a fixture on the fashion…

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Added by Marina Brokorenko on January 14, 2012 at 16:30 — No Comments

Miami Airport Gets a Make-over

November 2011, marked the opening of Christopher Janney's "Harmonic Convergence" at the Miami International Airport (MIA)
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Added by Marina Brokorenko on January 13, 2012 at 9:00 — 1 Comment

Specs Appeal

The Majority of the population owns this Little Accessory; whether they be prescription or tinted for the sun or both, glasses are always a voguish item to have. But what are the trends to expect for 2012, Square or Round ... or both? 


Have a Spec-tacular year of Sunglasses with the below trends for…
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Added by Marina Brokorenko on January 12, 2012 at 23:30 — 1 Comment

Dilly for illy ♥

Ever had an espresso or a cappuccino and on having your first sip found that it tasted awful?

Well, as of today, I will avoid such affairs because I can now spot tell-tale signs which cafés make a good coffee as well as how-to make a great 'cup of joe' using proper equipment. Compliments…

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Added by Marina Brokorenko on January 11, 2012 at 23:30 — 7 Comments

Like a Doll

This stunning editorial, shot by Tim Walker, is featured in Vogue Italia (January 2012). Titled 'Like a Doll', this shoot captures the mysteriously eerie yet playful notion of dolls. The Model, Lindsey Wixon, was styled by Jacob K.........................................................................................................…

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Added by Marina Brokorenko on January 11, 2012 at 7:00 — 2 Comments

Arm Candy ♥

 
Like most Ladies out there, I Love Bags!  So below a compilation of Bags seen on the runways for 2012 ...
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Added by Marina Brokorenko on January 10, 2012 at 9:00 — No Comments

Tie-d Down?

In an Office environment most men wear suits, and with suits comes The Tie. When dressing in suit, it is the necktie that will often add a dash of flavor to the overall outfit. While suits are typically gray, navy, or black and dress shirts either…

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Added by Marina Brokorenko on January 8, 2012 at 14:00 — 1 Comment

Mechanical Dolls



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Added by Marina Brokorenko on January 7, 2012 at 10:30 — 1 Comment

PANTONE Pretty for 2012: Tangerine Tango

Tangerine Tango PANTONE Colour for 2012.

Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the PANTONE Color Institute®. “Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset,…

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Added by Marina Brokorenko on January 3, 2012 at 10:30 — 1 Comment

Never Never Land with Peter Pan (Collars)

Elle Fanning for Marie Claire

Top, $550, Peter Pan Collar, $490, Louis Vuitton; Gloves, $40, Carolina…
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Added by Marina Brokorenko on January 2, 2012 at 10:30 — No Comments

Here's to 2012 Darlings!

After copious amounts of Champagne and Dancing the night away in 6-inch heels with Amazing People, it's finally here ... The first Morning (and Hangover) of 2012.…
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Added by Marina Brokorenko on January 1, 2012 at 10:30 — 3 Comments


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