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His own words: in conversation with the artist Anselm Kiefer

11 Saturday Oct 2014

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In October, 2006

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) presented

an ‘in conversation with’ abstract artist: the painter and sculptor Anselm Kiefer

to discuss his views on being an artist and

the factors which influence his art.

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(image from sfmoma.org):

anselm Kiefer, in conversation with, SFMOMA

At SFMOMA:  in conversation with

Anselm Kiefer

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Listen/Watch:  Anselm Kiefer, in his own words:

 

On being an artist

http://www.sfmoma.org/explore/multimedia/videos/267

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Influencing factors:  mythology and the human experience

http://www.sfmoma.org/explore/multimedia/videos/268”

 

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Mark your diary! – BoyHood: a must-see cinematic feat

28 Monday Jul 2014

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Never has the cinematographic arts industry

naturally, honestly, intuitively

presented a movie which chronicles

a chapter of a life story spanning twelve consecutive years.

A significant span of a young boy’s life from age 6 to 18 –

portrayed in real time,

resulting in over a decade of filming as

he develops from a boy to a young man.

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BoyHood

 

is the artistic triumph of filmmaker Richard Linklater.

It’s an emotive, experimental, ‘docu-fiction’, innovative piece of movie making.

Mr. Linklater has surely offered something special to the film-making craft.

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The same actors appear over the twelve years of filming.

They age as nature intended.

The beauty of the film seems to be just that:

an unfolding of events – naturally intended.

Nothing elaborate, unbelievable, out of the ordinary –

scenes of life, which we all experience to some degree or another,

which pulls emotions of varying intensity.

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The story centres  around a split family unit

Patricia Arquette plays the single mother

Ethan Hawke plays the returned ‘AWOL’ father

Lorelei Linklater plays the eldest child

and

Ellar Coltrane plays the boy of whose ordinary life

is subject of an extraordinary contribution to the art of cinema.

..

BoyHood

is now open in cinemas across the U.K. and internationally

 

…

A brief word on the film from writer/director Richard Linklater

and the star of the film, Ellar Coltrane

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Mark your diary … ‘and that’s a wrap’: in conversation with designer Diane von Furstenberg

12 Sunday Jan 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fashion and politics, history notes, iconic garment, interviews, mark your diary, prints, womenswear

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On Monday, 13 January 2013

the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

will host an evening in conversation featuring acclaimed designer

and Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) president

Diane von Furstenberg.

 

(image from the guardian.com):

Diane-von-Furstenberg--007

 

 

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Ms. Furstenberg will discuss her iconic

wrap dress

with W magazine editor Stefano Tonchi

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This special event is part of the LACMA exhibition

‘Journey of a Dress’

which acknowledges the wrap dress’ 40th anniversary:

the simple, fuss free, elegant, colourful, print  garment

which celebrates and flatters the female form –

the dress for every women.

…

In 1974, Diane von Furstenberg revolutionised women’s dress

with the creation of the jersey wrap dress.

The silhouette of the wrap dress was of immediate universal appeal.

It was widely and wildly received.

…

The arrival of the wrap dress coincided with

the momentum of the second wave of the feminist movement,

which began at the end of WWII and focused on workplace equality.

Championed by Betty Friedan founding president of NOW

(National Organisation for Women)

and author of The Feminine Mystique –

this second phase of the movement inspired women to fulfil

their personal and professional ambitions in a then uncompromising

male-dominated society, which presented barriers to such goals.

…

The wrap dress became a fashion statement response to a then

current socio-economic and political concern.

As the dress is functional, practical, easy-care, it was

ideal attire for the woman on the move.

Ms. Furstenberg herself embodied the spirit of the movement:

strong,  independent,  successful.

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(image from styleite.com):

Ms. Furstenberg graces the 1976 cover of Newsweek magazine

in one of her wrap dress creations.

Created in 1974,  by 1976 over one million wrap dresses

had been sold world-wide establishing

Ms. Furstenberg as a design and business success story.

…

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(image from http://www.dvf.com):

Timeline - The Seventies

Ms. Furstenberg in one of her original designs

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(images from fashionising):

Always au courant

wrap dresses by Diane von Furstenberg,  s/s 2014

 

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short  –  sassy –   swing

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maxi  –  maximal –  movement

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‘Journey of a Dress’

11 January 2014 – 1 April 2014

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

further information can be obtained from

http://www.lacma.org

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Christopher Kane takes top prize at the British Fashion Awards – 2013

04 Wednesday Dec 2013

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On 3 December, I attended the British Fashion Awards ceremony,

which was held at the architecturally beautiful,  London Coliseum.

The incredible creative talents, honoured that evening, were

certainly deserving of all recognition and praise.

…

For me,  the highlight of the evening was

the acceptance speech given by

Christopher Kane

who received the

Women’s Designer of the Year Award

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Inventive.  Fearless.  Enigmatic …

 his collections are eagerly anticipated

and are the highlight of London Fashion Week.

…

With his older sister Tammy Kane continually at his side

(image from telegraph.co.uk):

Christopher and Tammy Kane. (Hair by Maria Kovacs for TIGI. Makeup by Jane Richard son for Nars.(

Christopher and Tammy Kane

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as business partner, protector, cheer-leader, confidante

the 31 year old Scottish designer

has achieved celebrated international status.

…

When presented with the award by mentor and friend

Donatella Versace

he seemed sincerely humbled, grateful,

a bit taken aback, even a bit shy,

and of course very pleased, very happy.

(image from the guardian.com):

Christopher Kane and Donatella Versace

Christopher Kane and Donatella Versace

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His sister Tammy was unable to attend,

remaining at home because her daughter was unwell.

Mr. Kane accepted the award in honour of his

sister, niece and Donatella Versace:

clearly the trio of women who have

positively and significantly impacted his life.

Congratulations Christopher Kane!

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Fashion journalist Suzy Menkes interviews Christopher and Tammy Kane,
who discuss their Scottish roots, love of fashion and business success
(click on link):
http://nyti.ms/16ArU8h

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Striking the right balance: an evening with fashion designer, Jonathan Saunders

08 Friday Nov 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in avant garde, colour, colour traits, colourspeak, design experiment, design inspiration, design inventive, fabric, interviews, London Fashion Week, print, ready to wear, runway presentation, womenswear, womenswear designers

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Award winning Scottish designer

Jonathan Saunders

who this year celebrates his 10th year anniversary in fashion –

spoke candidly about his career:

initial stages, struggles, highlights, inspirations, aspirations

in interview with fashion journalist Lou Stoppard at the

 Victoria and Albert Museum , London.

(image from showstudio.com):

Fashion designer Jonathan Saunders

at interview with journalist Lou Stoppard

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Witty

Charming

Engaging

with  just that bit of

Cheeky    Potty- mouth   Good naturedness

Jonathan reflected on his early years

as student and fashion industry newbie.

…

He studied product and printed textile design at the

Glasgow School of Art and was always

fascinated by the emotive power of colour.

He intended to undertake an MA course at the Royal College of Art

but instead pursued graduate work at

Central St. Martins College of Art and Design  (CSM)  –

a decision which was to set him on an incredible trajectory.

…

He recalled the important day of his entrance interview

arriving at CSM, noting the fashion parade of students

and there was he

“… looking like a tramp and nearly s—-ing himself … “

Yet without ever having planned on a career in fashion

he accepted the offer from CSM.

…

He immediately felt a bit out of his depth:

“(having been) involved in furniture (design) suddenly

involved with the human body was challenging.”

Though experiencing a sense of being thrown into the deep end

he didn’t sink

but floated instead

then swam.

…

He credits CSM with encouraging him

“… to form an opinion, to have a point of view …

 to have a critical eye … “

…

He continued to develop his skill for colour use and

screen printing during a time when

“print wasn’t on people’s wavelength.”

Clearly a risk-taker, a forward-thinker

he held fast to his ‘print’ point of view,

which later was the making of his success.

…

Graduating in 2002 and at only 24 years old

and truly a relative fashion ingenue –

Jonathan’s first collection made the cover of British Vogue.

He believes that his “naivete maybe sparked a note with people.”

He suggests that, “fashion people liked me (because) at the time

my clothing was accessible.”

…

Although greeted with almost instantaneous high praise,

Jonathan was troubled by the dilemma of

“being a brand and wanting to try new things …

(it is) finding the right balance between (satisfying) the customer

and (satisfying) your expression as a designer.”

…

This lead to a process of knowledge acquisition:

of self,  of concept,  of language

What was it that he wanted his clothes to communicate?

As Jonathan eloquently stated,

“fashion is a story to tell, a feeling …”

…

To accomplish further how to write his own

fashion language and support it,

practicalities need to be considered.

He worked gratis for Pucci, Christian LaCroix, Alexander McQueen

“…to just learn…

how the industry works,

how (to build) a viable business …

how to (move) from a tiny bedroom operation

to being a company.”

And all this he did.

…

Today Jonathan Saunders is an

internationally renown fashion designer.

For several years he showed in New York but is now happily back

showing his collections at London Fashion Week.

He is known for his unique and innovative use of

colour, print and traditional methods of silk screening.

He states,

“I’m a colourist (using) colour to tell a story and have

the consumer(s) interpret it in their own way …

clashing (colours) gets me excited … colour exists already

(it is) how to combine colours (to make)

a new colour palette.”

…

Although technology can afford him

inventive methods of creating his textiles,

Jonathan still uses a traditional method of silk screening.

He finds, “a joy in the mistakes of (things) slightly crude.”

It seems a distinct and wonderful quality of beauty in

the perfection of imperfection

of which he greatly appreciates.

His fashion philosophy rests comfortably with

the organic, the natural, the fundamentals.

…

What’s next for Jonathan?

Further collaborations?

… only if there is something new to learn from the partnership.

…

New textiles?

… he tries to create a new textile each season.

…

Words of wisdom?

he states:

“… none of us really know what we’re doing.”

…

I’d  heard Jonathan speak at interview before –

 at the Vogue Fashion Festival 2013.

I liked him then and like him now …

even more.

…

For a/w 2013

Jonathan Saunders

The Collection

ladylike, colour impact

(images from vogue.com):

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the CWS (crisp white shirt), as signature piece

15 Wednesday May 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in Carolina Herrera, colour, CWS, design inspiration, interviews, monochrome, ready to wear, signature piece, white shirt, womenswear, womenswear designers

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While on a recent trip to Tuscany, as always

I am struck by the never ending beauty

of landscape,  art,  architecture and fashion.

…

In evidence was that singular garment,

the crisp white shirt

CWS

which seems to herald

 Spring’s expected soothing warmth and

Summer’s hotly anticipated intense sunshine

…

There is something luxuriously decadent about the CWS

sun drenched day scenario:

wearing a white shirt of fine cotton cloth

the soft feel against the skin and

add to this sensation

 the warmth of a sun kissed day

Bliss.

…

A closet staple, which can be worn in its many guises:

cropped, flowing, sleeved or not, collared or not …

casual with jeans or partnered with a long evening skirt.

The crisp white shirt can be styled with anything

for any occasion,  for any time of day …

a wardrobe must, a wardrobe main- to- stay

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Venezuelan born designer, Carolina Herrera

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known for her own classic beauty and style

champions the CWS as statement piece;

as Coco Chanel is to the LBD, so is

Carolina Herrera to the CWS.

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For her diffusion range CH Carolina Herrera s/s  2013,

Ms. Herrera has created a capsule line

the White Shirt Collection.

For all true CWS aficionados, another wonderful wardrobe addition

for all new inductees,  welcome to the CWS side

of white as signature colour and

the white shirt as signature piece.

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The White Shirt Collection by Carolina Herrera

modeled by Jacquetta Wheeler

(images from marieclaire.co.uk)

White Shirt Collection by Carolina Herrera

White Shirt Collection by Carolina Herrera

White Shirt Collection by Carolina Herrera

White Shirt Collection by Carolina Herrera

(image from fashiongossip10.blogspot.it):

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So … you want to be a fashion designer? (Vogue Festival 2013)

30 Tuesday Apr 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in design inspiration, emerging designers, Erdem, fashionspeak..., interviews, Jonathan Saunders, JW Anderson, mary katrantzou, Vogue Festival 2013

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The Southbank Centre, London

was the venue for the second annual

Vogue Festival 2013

(held Saturday – Sunday, 27/28 April )

…

The presentations covered a wide range of topics

(to highlight a few):

the business of fashion:  launching and sustaining a brand

the creative of fashion:  the process of design

the body image debate

the essentials of a cover shoot

the impact of blogging on fashion reporting

During the two day event, many established

and rising industry professionals and creatives participated.

…

 I attended the talk

So … You want to be a fashion designer?

Mary Katrantzou, JW Anderson, Erdem Moralioglu, Jonathan Saunders

four sparkling gems in the British fashion crown were the speakers.

Each of these young designers commented on their design process and

the challenges of managing their brand as a commercial concern.

A few words of wisdom out of the mouths of these four newgen fashion babes:

…

(photos from vogue.com)

(images from collections from fashionising)

Mary Katrantzou

Vivacious,  Animated,  Engaging

Mary Katrantzou at the Vogue Festival 2013

…

Mary Katrantzou spoke with contagious energy …

-“find your signature”;  for Mary this is her hyper realistic prints

-“communicate with your design”

-“detach yourself from your work”

Mary dresses in black with

a minimalistic perspective in order to cleanse the palette

from the prints, colours with which she is always surrounded.

Mary also touched on the importance of a thriving on-line presence,

particularly interactive social media platforms,

for insights into client reactions/opinions.

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Mary Katrantzou, s/s 2013

ss 13 mary-katrantzou-spring-summer-2013-lfw15

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Erdem Moralioglu

Soft-spoken,  Reflective,  Restrained

Erdem Moralioglu at the Vogue Festival 2013

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Erdem always knew that fashion design was his calling.

-” it’s important to have a language”

-“what do you want to say with your designs?”

For Erdem –  fashion, design is all about communication,

conveying a message from a distinct point of view.

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Erdem, s/s 2013

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For spring/summer 2013, Erdem was inspired by the works of

science fiction writer Zenna Henderson, one of the first women

to write in this literary genre.

The language for the collection seem  that of ‘otherness’,

an exploration of things, which

are not quite what they seem.

…

Jonathan Saunders

Witty,  Charismatic,  Easy-going

Jonathan Saunders at the Vogue Festival 2013

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Jonathan Saunders had showed collections in New York.

He seems happy to be back in London where, he stated

“people love clothes and fashion.”

– “fashion designing is about newness.”, so for Jonathan constant innovation is key

– “my first business was started from my bedroom.”, perseverance could well lead to success

as it certainly has for Jonathan.

Saunders too made reference to the role of on-line presentation,

as one of the dictators of a collection.

He mentioned that  garments need to translate well on-line,

colour for one is important.

…

Jonathan Saunders, s/s 2013

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Always challenging himself to bring “newness” to his creations,

Saunders said that his s/s 2013 collection was,

” the hardest collection I’ve ever done.”

…

JW Anderson

Relaxed,  Thoughtful,  Observant

JW Anderson at the Vogue Festival 2013

…

Anderson’s first ambition was to become an actor.

Luckily for fashion devotees,

the second won out it.

Anderson’s take on the essence of dress and on London fashion was spot on:

-“clothing has to be believable on the person.”

-“a person has to commit to it.”

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JW Anderson, s/s 2013

ss13 j-w-erson-spring-summer-2013-lfw3

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All four designers remarked on the support and encouragement received from

the London fashion industry community in assisting with the development

of their business and creative voices.

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Working anti-mode … meet designer Yohji Yamamoto

10 Thursday Jan 2013

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Yohji Yamamoto

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Born in Tokyo, 1943.

Brought up in post-war Japan.

Raised by a single mother.

Studied with French Jesuits.

Attended Bunka Fashion College, Tokyo.

Debuted in Paris, 1981.

…

Master tailor

Master draper

~

Deconstruction

Asymmetry

Provocative

…

 

Fashion designer Yohji Yamamota in conversation

with Alexander Fury, fashion editor –

 

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designer Mary Katrantzou

10 Monday Dec 2012

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Autumn, 2012

I had the pleasure of attending an interview with the charismatic

Mary Katrantzou

at The Fashion and Textile Museum, London.

She is passionate about her work and eloquently articulated

the aesthetic of print and structural elements in her creations.

 Her designs are kaleidoscopic:   colourful, vibrant, lyrical, engaging.

…

I am definitely a follower of her creative tune …

play on Ms. Katrantzou, play on

…

Meet Mary Katrantzou:

The pied piper of print perfection, the amazing Mary Katrantzou,

discusses her creative process and design inspirations with

fashion journalist Suzy Menkes.

…

Listen/Look/Love

You too will follow where she leads.

Click on the link to view the video:

http://www.nytimes.com/video/2012/02/20/fashion/100000001371078/an-interview-with-mary-katrantzou.html?ref=suzymenkes

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“From minimum to maximum”… meet Iris Apfel, “advance style” diva

25 Sunday Nov 2012

Posted by meappropriatestyle in dress = ensemble, fashion = clothes, fashion fun, fashionspeak..., free to be me, inspiration, interviews, meapp message

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Style is eternal , not age dependent

meet “advance style” diva Iris Apfel

Iris Apfel, 90-year-old New York fashion icon

…

Ari Seth Cohen interviews “advance style” diva Iris Apfel

Be inspired!

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