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

 

ASVOFF BARCELONA 2012: TODAY, RESTAURANT CAN MAJÓ SERVED A SHADED MENU - BY SR.MARCELO HORACIO MAQUIEIRA.

 

 

Dear Shaded Viewers and Diane,

Barceloneta’s Can Majó strictly makes the difference between facing the sea and deliciously tasting it. His owner Enrique (charming eyes and envyingly naturally tanned) tells me a sailor story at the entrance next to the restaurant’s excellent wine warehouse. After taking over an old fish market and garage next door, this tasty hippocampus (seahorse) moved from being a pequeño (small) five-table restaurant during the late 60’s, into the seafood location in town. Not to forget their butch rice dishes, and I am not talking “paellas”. Once seated, the peaceful aquarium sensation becomes inevitable, dishes keep coming and I feel like going down to the sea. It must be its harmonious family atmosphere floating on the space, and carefully delivered by the kind staff. Suitable privacy for a business lunch, a family reunion, or simply enjoying its Mediterranean terrace like one should during the summer months.

          

 

And the submarine palate experience continues . . .
     

     

 

Deep down Barceloneta,follow the seahorse . . .

     

CAN MAJÓ - C/ ALMIRALL AIXADA, 23  08003 Barcelona(SP) +34 - 932 21 54 55

Best,

Marcelo.

ASVOFF Barcelona 2012 after-party at Eclipse - W Barcelona

W Barcelona - Eclipse Bar

JeanPaul Paula

Alex Murray-Leslie & Melissa Logan aka Chicks On Speed

Photos by W Barcelona X

A little atmosphere from 080 Brain and Beast

Fashion show report will come from Philippe Pourhashemi

Later,

Diane

Today is the last day of ASVOFF Barcelona, see you later at CaixaForum and a good bye to a few friends

 

Robb Young passed by my lovely room at W Hotel to say goodbye

Dear Shaded Viewers,

In a few minutes I am going to visit The Outpost Barcelona installation dedicated to me. The concept is by Oficiana Gabardina-Marcelo Horacio Maquieira, Amsterdam  with Design by Ulises Chamorro, Barcelona. More on that later from Akiko.

Last look at Robb Young before he leaves for the airport

Jason Last also leaves today

But I'm around until tomorrow. One last look at only one of my great views from the W Hotel.

Later,

 

Diane

Baruc

http://www.baruccorazon.com

Aimo. Richly_ spring summer _2012 teaser, text Stefania Seoni

Dear Diane, dear shaded viewers,

Alberto Incanuti and WS Fashion, (the brand's parent company), showed their aesthetic  vision and their stilistic narrative for the SS2012 compaign with a concept not based on the fashion world. Some young dancers were asked to use their body movement to portray the atmosphere of the collection. They have brought poetry intensity , beauty  in a  spontaneus , experimental and intimate perfomance that took place on the set. The volumes and extra long lines of extra large size sweaters in white hues  that  emphasized the dancer's movements, giving a 3d qualitity and depth to materials and the structure that highlight the texture.

The reportage photographer and  specialist Simone Casetta, supported by the stylist Stephane Gaudrie created the image. The images  carried us away in an ethereal mood that had no sense of time.  THe video  produced by Davide Calafà was harmonious to the  Aimo Richly spirit .

Aimo·Richly_SpringSummer_2012 from Studio Next on Vimeo.

 

 

 

RIP Kazumi Kurigami - Parco - Faye Dunaway Hard Boiled Egg

this is a film she directed with kazumi kurigami she also was the creative directo, and art director.

this is also a film she directed with kazumi kurigami she also was the creative directo, and art director

Yulia Yanina Couture Spring/Summer 2012

Yulia Yanina Couture S/S Her Spring Summer 2012 collection was meant to evoke a dreamy and romantic feeling but may have reminded us instead that couture is meant to be worn, if only once .

Later, 

Marco de Rivera

 

 

 

Dots obsession in Barcelona - Hommage to Yayoi Kusama

My new shoes and earrings

Diane's 4 new fans

MODA ROSA

Barcelona DAY 4: ASVOFF Barcelona screening 3rd day & Lecture by Glenn Adamson, Head of Research V&A Museum

Dear Shaded Viewers,

I was too late for the fashion show of Brain and Beast, so I met Diane, David, Jason and Glenn outside of the show venue of Barcelona fashion week, Placa Del Rei.

Daniel Riera and Diane

After a little tea with Daniel, Felipe and his husband, we decided to explore the gothic area.

Beautiful well maintained 40'-50's cafe

Continue reading "Barcelona DAY 4: ASVOFF Barcelona screening 3rd day & Lecture by Glenn Adamson, Head of Research V&A Museum"

Azealia Banks LIVE at Karl Lagerfeld's house in Paris

 

AMSTERDAM A/W12: BAS KOSTERS IS ON THE PHONE RING PHONE - BY SR.MARCELO HORACIO MAQUIEIRA

 

Dear Shaded Viewers and Diane,

Bas Kosters’s A/W12 “1,2,Tree” presentation yesterday at Amsterdam Fashion Week opened with ‘super designer’ Bas on the phone. The show consisted of high-speed models on the runway dancing erratically but keeping the same intervals as the music and the phones operator requests to wait. He seduced his local Dutch audience when he perfectly shared the most simple, even normal exercise of communicating with phone operator recorders, pretending his overwhelmed busy lifestyle doesn’t take away fun. Natura allegedly evoked the oversized fringes and digital prints, however the connection was subtle. When simultaneously combined with a video projection (in collaboration with Alex Kaseta), the visuals added artistic atmosphere to the printed lycra combined transparent fabrics. In a more delicate way Kosters’s show sponsor (Vodafone) appeared through printed portable phone t-shirts, they where more commercial and not as strong as his spectacular starting pieces.

 

 

 
Photos: Team Peter Stigter.

Best,

Marcelo.

AMSTERDAM A/W12 - BAS KOSTERS WINTER IMPRESSIONS!

BAS KOSTERS

Video: Team Peter Stigter.

Best,

Marcelo. 

ASVOFF Barcelona Awards Ceremony and VIP Lounge

Rossy de Palma, our ambassador

Gsus López, ASVOFF Barcelona Grand Prix for Best Film for "Ephemeral Nature"

Jason Last, winner of the Best Mobile Film for "BOAG"

Alex Murray-Leslie and Anat Ben-David, Best soundtrack for "Gala's invitation"

Beniamino Marini from Vogue.it, Akiko Hamaoka, & Diane Pernet

Continue reading "ASVOFF Barcelona Awards Ceremony and VIP Lounge"

PARIS HAUTE COUTURE S/S12 : JAN TAMINIAU TARNISHED BEAUTY.

 

JANTAMINIAU

Best,

Marcelo.

AMSTERDAM A/W12: ADO LES SCENTS BY HYUN YEU.

ADO LES SCENTS

Best,

Marcelo.

Lovely Antony Hegarty

I photographed Antony Hegarty when he was a member of

Black Lips Performance Cult.

This past July I saw him in Manchester U.K. in the premiere of

The Life & Death of Marina Abramovic, staged by Robert Wilson.

Antony's voice, composition & stage presence are all stronger than ever.

 

Antony Hegarty, NYC, 1991 portrait by Michael James O'Brien

c.michaeljamesobrien 2012

 

ASVOFF BARCELONA 2012 AWARD WINNERS

ASVOFF Barcelona Grand Prix for Best Film - Ephemeral Nature by Gsus Lopez

 

 

Best Director of Fashion Prize - La Taille for SHOWstudio by Marie Schuller & Kristian Schuller

 

Best Artistic Direction Prize - Twin Parallel by Justin Anderson

 

Best Soundtrack Prize - Gala's Invitation by Alex Murray-leslie and Anat Ben-David

 

Best Student film Prize - Amante by Paul te Riele

 

ASVOFF Barcelona Mobile Fashion Film Prize - BOAG by Jason Last

 

People's choice Mobile Fashion Film Prize - GOOGLE ME by Frankie Sharp

  

More Info at www.asvoff.es

Ari Seth Cohen, an interview. by Silvia Bombardini

 

Dear Shaded Viewers and Diane,

With his first "Advanced Style" book officially coming out on April 17 (but we can pre-order it here), Mr. Ari Seth Cohen's unique, radiant and inspiring portraits are just about to get printed. In the meantime, he gently shared with us a few precious gems of wisdom from his irresistible ladies, along with his hopes and thoughts about the future, freedom, aging and personal style.

S.B.: Since 2008, your blog has inspired and delighted the creatures of the web, definitely becoming a must read for fashionistas and street-style photographers all over the world. Your book though will now finally bring your work back to its very true protagonists, making it easier to reach for those elder elegant souls not so familiar with the blogosphere. Perhaps they will feel proud, a little braver in their look, you will revive a bit of that healthy feminine competition that never really disappeared. What do you hope for? Would you dedicate your book to anyone?

A.S.C.: I hope that it changes people's ideas of aging and allows them to feel better about themselves. These ladies provide inspiration for living life to the fullest. I dedicate this book to both my wonderful grandmothers who had great style, but more importantly great spirit.

S.B.: A splendid Gitte Lee will be the cover star, and I know it will feature an interview to your friend Ilona Royce Smithkin by no less than Dita Von Teese, a gorgeous diva we hope we'll see on your blog 40 years from now. What do these two talented artists have in common, and whose idea was it? What else should we look forward to?

A.S.C.: First of all Dita and Ilona are performers who use dress as an integral part of their art. Ilona is an artist, but as a cabaret performer, she incorporates wonderful and colorful costumes into her work and everyday life. Dita was inspired by Ilona's individuality and spirit and I asked if she would like to interview her for the book. They are both known and appreciated for their originality and personal style. Dita and Ilona are both nonconformists who have shared passion for unconventional beauty and glamour.

Continue reading "Ari Seth Cohen, an interview. by Silvia Bombardini"

Barcelona DAY 3: ASVOFF Barcelona Awards Ceremony and a party @ W Hotel

Dear Shaded Viewers,

The day stated with bloggers meeting - young Spanish bloggers asked Diane about how she started her blog, her vision on fashion film, the future of fashion show -  they were pretty excited to talk with Diane in person.

Continue reading "Barcelona DAY 3: ASVOFF Barcelona Awards Ceremony and a party @ W Hotel"

ASVOFF loves San Miguel - Justin Anderson's trophy for Best Art Direction created by Miguel Villalobos photo by Joachim SCHIRRMACHER

Chinese New Year celebration in Antwerp, The year of the Fluorescent Dragon.

Today the Chinese Community in Antwerp celebrated the New Year of the Dragon, even the bad weather and the constant tram traffic couldn't shade this lovely display.

For one moment we had the impression Walter Van Beirendonck was involved in the design of this Dragon Costume.

All the Pictures by Pablo Piatti

Hugs & Happy New Dragon Year.

Dodi Espinosa