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Gucci SS 2012 Campaign
In a horde of Spring Summer 2012 fashion campaigns making the rounds these days, Gucci’s newest one comes laden with high dose of golden glamour.Kohl eyed Karmen Pedaru and Abbey Lee, along with Greg Nawrat feature in the ad taking its inspiration from Helmut Newton and the way he portrays women. The interaction between the two characters, one more feminine and the other androgynous, gives sexiness to the visuals.
The campaign has been shot legendary duo Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott in the backdrop of shiny golden environment and reflections on the walls, all intensified by the slick hair, loud make up and Gucci vestimentary.
MAGRITTE
René François Ghislain Magritte, born on 21 November was a Belgian surrealist artist. He became well known for a number of witty and thought-provoking images. His work challenges observers’ preconditioned perceptions of reality. One of the most renowned and popular artists of the 20th century,starting November 9, 2011& untill Feb 2012, the Albertina presents an exhibition of René Magritte. A selection of more than 150 works from around the world cover every creative phase of the artist, retracing Magritte’s artistic career.
Conceived in collaboration with the Tate Liverpool, the exhibition addresses hitherto little-explored aspects of Magritte’s life and artistic activity. It focused on his use of patterns and recurring objects, the subject of covering and unveiling, visual breaks and eroticism in his oeuvre. On the basis of Magritte’s most important works and early commercial pieces, the exhibition examines the connection between the artist’s paintings and his work for the advertising industry as well as the influence of pop culture.
Magritte’s earliest paintings, which date from about 1915, were Impressionistic in style.[2] From 1916 to 1918, he studied at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels.The paintings he produced during the years 1918–1924 were influenced by Futurism and by the offshoot of Cubism. His work was exhibited in the United States in New York in 1936 and again in that city in two retrospective exhibitions, one at the Museum of Modern Art in 1965, and the other at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1992.
“It is a union that suggests the essential mystery of the world. Art for me is not an end in itself, but a means of evoking that mystery. ”
– René Magritte –
Magritte died of pancreatic cancer on 15 August 1967 in his own bed, aged 68, and was interred in Schaerbeek Cemetery, Evere, Brussels. There was made a permanent museum dedicated to him and the Magritte Museum opened to the public on 30 May 2009 in Brussels.
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Swastika labeled Anti Semitic
One of the oldest symbols in the world, Swastika ended up raising controversies since Nazis adopted it way back during Hitler’s time.
Being a symbol of auspice in Hinduism, which Nazis adopted later but with a tilt, and a backwards Swastika connoting eternity in Buddhism, now in common perception stands for hatred in the world. The symbolism of late tempested fashion territory when a jewellery shop in Brooklyn, New York had to take off the Swastika earrings, which it was selling like pancakes, on being tagged as offensive.
A small accessories store named, Bejeweled, found itself under criticism when bloggers and reviewers across the region damned the 6 $ earrings. Local authorities had to intervene and asked the store to immediately stop the sales of such a provocative and hateful item.
Puma by Hussein Chalayan
The emergence of sportswear as the next big thing is instated by Hussein Chalayan’s designed latest line for Puma, walking in the heels of Alexander McQueen.The designer famous for his LED dresses explores the velocity of sport, kites and sailing, this season for Puma. Playing with their industrial details and dynamics Hussein seeks to transform the traditional tailoring. In his latest collection for the sportswear brand, he fuses classic shapes with the modernity of mesh, nylon, and Tyvek (a nonwoven fabric).
The color palette of the collection ranges from Mandarin reds and grey violets to rusts, all designed for summer months and reflecting on the rapidity of everyday life. The final touch is the use of Kabuki color, inspired by the theatrics and movement of Japanese dance.
Even footwear is distinct and methodical either, capturing the interplay of sport, motion, and speed through lightweight materials and simple yet supportive constructions.
Kiran twirl saris
Designer Kiran Uttam Ghosh has come up with a vivid range of saris in twisted forms for her prêt line- Chiconomics. Her new line up demonstrates a very unique chronicle. The creation has been enforced with an attempt to suit the new economics of design producing wearable signature evening garb that proffers a dazzling appeal but in a subtle manner.
Her exclusive ethnic range illustrates a peerless playful grace with an absolute contemporary approach. Kiran has implemented the cutting edge technique to blend her saris in a twisted pattern. Fabr
ics like georgettes, chiffons and satin has been fused to construct the saris. The saris are extremely light weighted and tends to bring a liquefied appeal, giving the chic and the urbane women of today the simplicity and drama of a well cut ensemble with sensual understated sexy zipped-edges and heat pressed pleat. The collection is entirely based on the hues of bright acid shades like orange, lime green and coral along with an additional mellow jewel-toned range. The signature cuts and sutures of the designer are well noticeable in her new designs.
The designer’s Prêt line has been acclaimed by the entire fraternity endorsing fashion.
New Menu at Caf
Cafe by The Beach introduces some yummy entrees to their menu! H2O Sports Complex, Chowpatty, Mumbai 400007 Timings: 11am to 1am
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Naomi Campaigns for Cavalli
With the showcasing of 2012 Roberto Cavalli’s spring/summer fashion campaign, a classic old face has also revealed its veil after quite a period, yes we are speaking about the British super model Naomi Campbell . The brit model was spotted in the exclusive campaign by Cavalli along with Karen Elson, Kristen McMenamy and Daphne Groeneveld. Naomi Campbell was captured posing for Roberto Cavalli by virtuoso Steven Meisel. The photo shoot was completed at the Pier 59 Digital Studios located in New York. For this brand new campaign the model along with the other faces starred for the campaign were found donning the spring/summer 2012 catwalk collection by Roberto Cavalli along with the labels exclusive lingerie collection. The latest Florence bag which is titled after Cavalli’s aboriginal in Italy was even highlighted for the ad and his wife Eva was the creative head behind it. Guido takes the credit for styling the hair of the models and McGrath for the make-up.
The gorgeous Naomi has flaunted a 1920’s flapper-style appeal in gold ingots for one of the photographs.
