Sunset Over a Street of Dreams--Hollywood Boulevard. xo Jessica Trent

Dear Diane, Dear Shaded Viewers,

Yes, the colors were even more magical in person. I snapped this on my iPhone the other day. I was taken aback by the glow of purple and pink and the silhouette of palm trees amongst the hustle and bustle of this historic walk of fame.

Enjoy,

Jessica Trent

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David Lynch's 55 second short filmed with an original Lumiere camera

40 international directors were asked to make a short film using the original Cinematographe invented by the Lumière Brothers, working under conditions similar to those of 1895. There were three rules: (1) The film could be no longer than 52 seconds, (2) no synchronized sound was permitted, and (3) no more than three takes.

After ASVOFF Barcelona excitement, Lemon takes a nap, I want to join her too

A VISIT TO DRIES VAN NOTEN'S SHOWROOM - TEXT BY PHILIPPE POURHASHEMI

Dear Shaded Viewers,

My experience of Paris Menswear wouldn't be complete without a visit to Dries Van Noten's showroom. His prints were fantastic this season and I loved his use of color, which was cheerful and vibrant. Exactly what you need on a gloomy January morning.

The color motif extended to footwear and accessories. Van Noten's reinterpretation of the slipper -which was done in luxurious ponyskin- will gain devoted followers once it hits the stores. His mock-croc bags were great, too, with a nod to the late 1960s.

Best,

Philippe

http://www.driesvannoten.be/

080 BARCELONA YIORGOS ELEFTHERIADES - TEXT BY PHILIPPE POURHASHEMI PHOTOS BY SONNY VANDEVELDE

 

Dear Shaded Viewers,

A welcome guest on Barcelona's runways, Greek designer Yiorgos Eleftheriades delivered a sleek and coherent show. With an emphasis on leather, fur and sheepskin, Eleftheriades showed he knew how to create great outerwear. His knitwear pieces had a slightly rustic feel, which added depth to the minimal feel of his line.

Best,

Philippe

All photos by Sonny Vandevelde

http://www.080barcelonafashion.com

ASVOFF played in Perth at Pica this August warming up for the second edition in Australia

http://www.businessinsider.com/perth-mining-gina-rinehart-casinos-2012-1#

In addition to all of that, that is where I fell in love with a koala and the start of my Save the Koala obsession.

Today I was happy to hear that Evan McKie and his husband are adopting a koala, maybe you should too? http://www.savethekoala.com. CLick adopt a koala.

AMSTERDAM A/W12: WINDE RIENSTRA’s CORRUGATES.

WINDE RIENSTRA

Photos: Team Peter Stigter.

Best,

Marcelo.

DP with Sam Sparro after the Mugler show in Paris

http://samsparro.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Sparro

Maybe Sam will want to help with ASVOFF's latest obsession to Save the Koala?

Later

Diane

THe first suit created by hand in Italy by Haans Nicholas Mott

Haans Nicholas Mott in the VIP room at CaixaForum Barcelona

Dear Shaded VIewers,

Haans Nicholas Mott stopped by CaixaForum for a fitting of my soon to be custom made veil. I convinced him to also model his first suit made entirely by hand. Too bad you can not feel the Loro Piana cashmere via cyber space, like butter, literally melts in your hands. The suit is cut with the ease of someone that wants to put it on and never take it off.

Later,

Diane

Akiko Hamaoka's Lemon visits Headquarters

AleXander Palombo (via HumorChic) on World of WOnder- the expanded Simpsons

http://worldofwonder.net/posts/author/jsjworldofwonder-net/

http://www.humorchic.blogspot.com/2012/01/fashion-simpsons-by-alexsandro-palombo.html

ASVOFF loves Volkswagen a big thank you for your support to ASVOFF Barcelona

Volkswagen has supported the International Festival of Short Film and Fashion ASVOFF * (A Shaded View On Fashion Film) Barcelona offering the Beetle as the official vehicle for the transfer of guests and participants in its first edition held in Barcelona during the past 24 to 27.Consistent with the glamor and uniqueness of the event, gave the brand a fleet of iconic and inimitable model: the Volkswagen Beetle.

* The ASVOFF, created in 2008 by fashion guru Diane Pernet, is held every year at the Centre Pompidou in Paris and, in mobile, in other major cities in film and fashion, Milan, Tokyo, Cannes or New York, and this year for the first time in Barcelona. Since its launch, the festival has earned the support and the prestige of the critics for its innovation and its ability to reformulate the concept of fashion and its representation through language of film.

http://elperiodicodelmotor.com/blog/ultima-hora/tag/diane-pernet/

080 BARCELONA MANUEL BOLAÑO - TEXT BY PHILIPPE POURHASHEMI PHOTOS BY SONNY VANDEVELDE

Dear Shaded Viewers,

Manuel Bolaño is currently one of Spain's most exciting designers. His collection -which was inspired by 1930s Germany, institutional hospitals and decadence- had a strong point of view, as well as impeccable cuts and innovative prints. With their bruised faces and dark lips, his models looked like they'd been having too much of a good time.

One of my favorite pieces was a tailored biker jacket made in a beautiful fabric with wavy stripes. It was the ultimate in deluxe utilitarianism. 

Best,

Philippe

All photos by Sonny Vandevelde

http://www.080barcelonafashion.com

080 BARCELONA KRIZIA ROBUSTELLA - TEXT BY PHILIPPE POURHASHEMI PHOTOS BY SONNY VANDEVELDE

Dear Shaded Viewers,

Sportswear was major news during Barcelona's 080. With colorful prints, roomy shapes and fun knitwear, Krizia Robustella's collection had a positive and dynamic spirit. She used geometric patterns and fluorescent tones to great effect. The overall mood was deliciously 80s: think Body Map meets Popy Moreni. 

Best,

Philippe

All photos by Sonny Vandevelde

http://www.080barcelonafashion.com

080 BARCELONA SCHIPPER/ARQUES - TEXT BY PHILIPPE POURHASHEMI PHOTOS BY SONNY VANDEVELDE

Dear Shaded Viewers,

Boris Schipper and Tomas Pedrosa Arques presented a sexy and vampish collection during 080, Barcelona's Fashion Week. The designers know how to emphasize curves and accentuate the best parts of the female form. I loved their black looks, which were dangerous and sophisticated at the same time.

I was glad to see Iekeliene Stange do their show, she's simply gorgeous and has the most energetic walk.

Best,

Philippe

All photos by Sonny Vandevelde

http://www.080barcelonafashion.com

A visit to the OUTPOST - Rosselló 281 bis 08037 Barcelona photos by David Herman

Sandro aka Ozona, the man that custom made my new sunglasses

One of the ASVOFF Drivers and Alex and Linda Loppa

I love having ASVOFF cars and drivers

Akiko Hamaoka, I toast her for documenting the trip. It meant I could get a few hours sleep at night.

http://theoutpostbcn.com/the_outpost_shop.html

Later,

 

Diane

Making of a Suitcase at the Globe-Trotter Factory, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire

See you again Barcelona - we will miss being here x

ASVOFF BARCELONA BY PRISKA MORGER OF FHNW SWITZERLAND

Barcelona DAY 5 Part II: ASVOFF Barcelona Last day by Akiko Hamaoka

Dear Shaded Viewers,

After the visit to The Outpost, Diane was scheduled to meet Hilda Bencomo, the granddaughter of Maria Brillas - the one of the biggest haute-couture client of Pedro Rodríguez's, a master of Spanish Couture. Hilda donated 341 pieces - 183 dresses and 158 accessories to The Museu Tèxtil i d'Indumentària.

The tea room of Hotel El Palace - all the Haute-Couture shows were happening here in 50's.

Silvia Rosset is working on her Ph.D thesis about Pedro Rodríguez. She told us that the works of Pedro Rodríguez is not known at all - her thesis is going to be the first study on him. It is due in 3 months - looking forward for the outcome of 4 year research.

Continue reading "Barcelona DAY 5 Part II: ASVOFF Barcelona Last day by Akiko Hamaoka"

ArtEZ’s COLLECTIE ARNHEM 2012 + MADE IN [ARNHEM] = NL.

COLLECTIE ARNHEM 2012

Photos: Team Peter Stigter.

Best,

Marcelo.

Barcelona DAY 5 Part I: ASVOFF Barcelona Last day by Akiko Hamaoka

Dear Shaded Viewers,

I cannot believe that it was the last day of ASVOFF Barcelona yesterday. The time flies here... I don't want to leave this beautiful city - there is such a positive energy everywhere you go.

As I have to leave for the airport in 30 mins, I am not sure how far I can report you - but let's start the last day chronologically.

As I really wanted to go to La Manual Alpargatera to get the true espadrille - I woke up early and went the gothic area. I heard "Akiko!" on the street and it was Sonny going to the show venue of Barcelona fashion week. I was really happy to see him again.

Sonny van der Velde

They did not have the lavender one with platform but I found quite nice blue satin on promotion for 30 euros, so i got that pair.

Continue reading "Barcelona DAY 5 Part I: ASVOFF Barcelona Last day by Akiko Hamaoka"

The Challenge of Rei Kawakubo by David Cheung

The Challenge of Rei Kawakubo from david cheung® on Vimeo.

Impressions from ASVOFF on Vogue.it by Federico Poletti

http://www.vogue.it/en/talents/blog-from/2012/01/impressions-from-asvoff-barcelona

Showroom Belgium / London Fashion Week

Dear Shaded Viewers,

Showroom Belgium make its first appearance at London Fashion Week.
From 17 to 21 February 2012, four Belgium based designers will present their collections at Somerset House.

 

As an initiative of Flanders Fashion Institute  the video installation will accompany this event. 
The video was shot entirely at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp, which is currently closed for renovation until 2017. The video makes use of this unique location. 
Like the museum's art pieces, the model, featuring pieces from the designers' collection, is carefully wrapped, stored and transported to other destinations ...

Hugs 

Dodi Espinosa