According to smart trend scouts, the times when a garment’s sole purpose was protection from inconvenient weather conditions are over for good. Today’s textiles are much smarter than their predecessors: They can measure the heartbeat, regulate the body’s microclimate –and save their wearer from applying ointments and lotions to keep the skin healthy and firm. Tights with aloe vera are only the beginning. Next time you go clothes shopping, watch out for shirts with silver finish for an ever-pleasant odor, caffeinated panties to prevent cellulite or capsaicine socks to keep your feet warm…
Archive for the 'Mode' Category
Dezember 29 2011
Die elegante Seite der Provokation – hanseatischer Nachruf auf Alexander McQueen
Das New Yorker Metropolitan Museum hatte (wie am 25. Mai berichtet) den Briten im Sommer mit einer großen Retrospektive geehrt, nun zieht das Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg seinen Hut vor dem Großmeister raffinierter Schneiderkunst: 30 der schönsten Modelle, die McQueen für das Haute-Couture-Haus Givenchy kreiert hat, sind dort bis zum 6. Mai zu sehen. Was das MKG dazu als schmückendes Beiwerk gewählt hat, verrät die Website des Museums unter http://www.mkg-hamburg.de/mkg.php/de/sonderausstellungen/vorschau/detail/~S000694/~P1/
November 9 2011
Cult Fabrics, Cult Outfits – Latvian Designer Goes JAB ANSTOETZ
Looking for new inspiration in fashion? Instead of making the pilgrimage to established couture hubs again and again, adventurous fashionistas head for upcoming design hotspots like Riga. One of the stars of the latest Riga Fashion Week has surely the potential to take over from Ms. Westwood: Bruno Birmanis’ spectacular creations remind of Dame Vivienne’s early days at King’s Road 430. The one depicted here is made from a truly unique material: the classy interior fabric Cult by JAB ANSTOETZ. More on Birmanis and his radical approach at http://www.whimsicalagnesiga.com/?p=14861
Oktober 18 2011
Von Wirtschaftswundern und Wunderkindern – deutsche Mode aus 66 Jahren
Es war ein langer Weg, bis deutsche Modeschöpfer nach dem zweiten Weltkrieg mit stolz geschwellter Brust über den Laufsteg defilieren konnten. Heute sind Marken wie Jil Sander, Boss oder Iris von Arnim längst zur festen Größe im internationalen Modezirkus geworden. Welche großen und kleinen Geheimnisse sich hinter dieser hindernisreichen Entwicklung verbergen, enthüllt ein opulenter Bildband, der jüngst im Wuppertaler Distanz Verlag erschienen ist. Erste Einblicke in „German Fashion Design“ gibt es unter http://www.distanz.de/de/books/new-publications/detail/backPID/new-publications/products/german-fashion-design.html
Oktober 14 2011
Moderne Zeiten – Leinwandträume aus der Fashion-Welt
Auf den Catwalks der Welt herrscht gerade gähnende Leere. Die großen Kollektionspremieren sind schon längst gelaufen, für die neuen wird zwar fleißig, aber streng geheim und hinter fest verschossenen Türen gestrichelt und gestichelt. Fashionistas, die schon jetzt vor lauter Ungeduld auf ihren Louboutins hin- und hertrippeln, sei die Website von Elle empfohlen: Dort hat das Hochglanz-Modemagazin eine kleine, aber hochexklusive Konservensammlung für die lange, lange Wartezeit zusammengestellt: die auf Film gebannten Kleidertraumwelten von Chanel, Gucci & Co. Jederzeit zu bestaunen unter http://www.elle.de/Artikel/Fashion-Filme_1562144.html
September 14 2011
Wild Walter’s Work – Credit to a Maverick of Fashion
With his headstrong creations, Walter van Beirendonck has been rocking the international fashion world since his early designer days way back in the 1980ies. The eccentric artist and designated Cultural Ambassador of Flanders is adored for his vigorous use of bold colors and expressive patterns. Today, the MOMU Fashion Museum Antwerp is opening the doors of a retrospective displaying the Belgian’s impressive work of nearly three decades. “Dream the World Awake” is a most appropriate title for an exhibition sounding the depth of a truly questioning and imaginative mind. More information on artist et altra at http://www.momu.be/en/exhibitions/upcoming/index.jsp
August 10 2011
Pimp your Suitcase – Farewell to Baggage Uniformity
Air travelers know the situation all too well: After what seems endless waiting at the baggage reclaim, the conveyer belt finally begins to move – and spills out dozens and dozens of suitcases that look just like your own. If you prefer a model you can spot straight away, you don’t need to throw your long-standing companion overboard. The smart SuitSuit baggage couture turns drab cases into eye-catching it-pieces. Models and more at http://www.suitsuit.com/about.php
Juli 27 2011
Flighty Fashion by the Sea – Hilfiger to Go at Germany’s Prime Isle
Collegiate sweaters, stripy tops, sleek pants and boat shoes – the all American preppy style is just the perfect look for a relaxed holiday at the coast. For the next five days, the wind-blown island of Sylt, favorite summer hang-out of Germany’s rich and famous, will provide vacationers and locals with a temporary hot-spot to stock up their wardrobe: The city of Westerland is one of the stations for Tommy Hilfiger’s pop-up-store featuring “Prep World”, the 2011 summer collection of the true master of classy casual wear. More about the travelling fashion circus at http://usa.tommy.com/tommy/browse/landing.jsp?categoryId=cat790026
Juli 5 2011
Confessions of an Ex-Model – Parisian Chic for Everywoman
Who needs a personal stylist when she can get the full “je sais bien quoi” for under 20 Euro? French fashion icon Ines de la Fressange, muse to Karl Lagerfeld in the 1980ies, gives away her styling secrets in a little red book that’s well worth its money. Good to have before your next shopping tour in Paris or any other place in the world of beautiful clothes and accessories. For a full review, check http://www.francetoday.com/articles/2011/04/12/parisian_chic_a_style_guide_by_ines_de_la_fressange.html
Juni 30 2011
Last Orders Please – 500 by Gucci Limited Edition
For truly dedicated followers of fashion, the little black dress just won’t do any longer. Confirmed Gucci addicts have a new object of desire to look forward to: The Italian fashion institution is going to launch a little black car styled to the T in the unmistakable G look. Fiat’s new Cinquecento has never ever looked so good! But don’t wait too long to go for this years ultimate must-have: The ordering deadline is today, so you better play safe and log in at http://500bygucci.com/500bygucci.php
