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31 October 2011
happy halloween
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28 October 2011
27 October 2011
hepburn in rome
Hepburn scooter, photos in Rome exhibition
ROME — A collection of dresses and other wardrobe treasures worn by Hollywood icon Audrey Hepburn -- along with the scooter she immortalised in her breakout role in "Roman Holiday" -- went on display Wednesday in Rome.
The Vespa scooter on which Hepburn explored the Eternal City with co-star Gregory Peck -- the role that shot the petite and stylish British actress to international stardom -- is foremost among the items featured in the "Audrey in Rome" exhibition at the Ara Pacis museum.
Alongside the green Vespa, the display features Hepburn's oversized sunglasses, scarves and dresses.
There are also some 150 photographs of Hepburn in Rome, many of them catching her going about her private life after she settled in the city following her marriage to Italian neuro-psychiatrist Andrea Dotti, with whom she had a son, Luca, in 1970.
One shows Hepburn buying flowers; another walking her Yorkshire terrier.
Part of the proceeds from the show will go to the UN Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), for which Hepburn served as a goodwill ambassador before dying of cancer in 1993 aged 63.
Read more here.
ROME — A collection of dresses and other wardrobe treasures worn by Hollywood icon Audrey Hepburn -- along with the scooter she immortalised in her breakout role in "Roman Holiday" -- went on display Wednesday in Rome.
Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck on the iconic Vespa from the film Roman Holiday (1953)
The Vespa scooter on which Hepburn explored the Eternal City with co-star Gregory Peck -- the role that shot the petite and stylish British actress to international stardom -- is foremost among the items featured in the "Audrey in Rome" exhibition at the Ara Pacis museum.
Alongside the green Vespa, the display features Hepburn's oversized sunglasses, scarves and dresses.
Hepburn's sons Shawn (R) and Luca (L) pose next the "Roman Holiday" (Vacanze Romane) Vespa (AFP, Alberto Pizzoli)
One shows Hepburn buying flowers; another walking her Yorkshire terrier.
Part of the proceeds from the show will go to the UN Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), for which Hepburn served as a goodwill ambassador before dying of cancer in 1993 aged 63.
Read more here.
26 October 2011
"technobohemian"
John Malkovich brings pop-up fashions to Paris
PARIS, Oct 25, 2011 (AFP) - Clothes fit for a star, designed by a star: Hollywood's John Malkovich is opening a pop-up fashion store in Paris in the run-up to Christmas to showcase his new menswear line, his firm said Tuesday.
Actor-director Malkovich will host a VIP party in Paris for the commercial launch of the Italian-made collection dubbed "Technobohemian by John Malkovich" before it goes on sale to the public from December 5 to 24.
First created three years ago, Malkovich's clothes were until now on limited display in a dozen stores around the world, but his spring-summer look is being rolled out to the general public for the first time this Christmas season.
Billed as "dandy and bohemian" in style, the line -- which was previewed in a similar pop-up store in Milan last month -- is aimed at "modern men who care about how they look, and who are firmly rooted in the 21st century."
Entitled Opificio JM, the temporary concept store will showcase suits, shirts, ties and accessories alongside a selection of luxury goods from Tuscany, from jewels to artworks and scents, hand-picked by Malkovich, whose wife is Italian.
Christmas shoppers will be able to treat themselves to a Malkovich-labelled suit for around 600 euros (830 dollars), or a shirt for 150 euros, said Liliana Pavesi Serri, head of international retail for the brand.
Malkovich, who studied costume design for the theatre in his youth, created the "Technobohemian" line in partnership with an Italian friend and designer, Ricardo Rami.
"John has always had a passion for fashion and design," said Pavesi Serri. "His inspiration is the film world, theatre and the street -- he is someone who is happy to take the metro when he is in Paris."
The US actor sketches the designs and selects fabrics for the clothes, which are produced by Rami in the Italian textile industry hub of Prato, where the Opificio JM brand has its headquarters.
PARIS, Oct 25, 2011 (AFP) - Clothes fit for a star, designed by a star: Hollywood's John Malkovich is opening a pop-up fashion store in Paris in the run-up to Christmas to showcase his new menswear line, his firm said Tuesday.
John Malkovich - Photo: Corbis
Actor-director Malkovich will host a VIP party in Paris for the commercial launch of the Italian-made collection dubbed "Technobohemian by John Malkovich" before it goes on sale to the public from December 5 to 24.
First created three years ago, Malkovich's clothes were until now on limited display in a dozen stores around the world, but his spring-summer look is being rolled out to the general public for the first time this Christmas season.
Billed as "dandy and bohemian" in style, the line -- which was previewed in a similar pop-up store in Milan last month -- is aimed at "modern men who care about how they look, and who are firmly rooted in the 21st century."
Entitled Opificio JM, the temporary concept store will showcase suits, shirts, ties and accessories alongside a selection of luxury goods from Tuscany, from jewels to artworks and scents, hand-picked by Malkovich, whose wife is Italian.
Christmas shoppers will be able to treat themselves to a Malkovich-labelled suit for around 600 euros (830 dollars), or a shirt for 150 euros, said Liliana Pavesi Serri, head of international retail for the brand.
Malkovich, who studied costume design for the theatre in his youth, created the "Technobohemian" line in partnership with an Italian friend and designer, Ricardo Rami.
"John has always had a passion for fashion and design," said Pavesi Serri. "His inspiration is the film world, theatre and the street -- he is someone who is happy to take the metro when he is in Paris."
The US actor sketches the designs and selects fabrics for the clothes, which are produced by Rami in the Italian textile industry hub of Prato, where the Opificio JM brand has its headquarters.
21 October 2011
spring - summer 2012 fashion trends
Promostyl : Casual trends summer 2012
Promostyl is an international trend forecasting service that relies heavily on social and political undercurrents to forecast fashion. Here's their take on what's coming next for all you fashionistas.
Faced with multiple "crises" of all types and of all times -social, economic, ecological, the human being has always had the formidable capacity of resisting, on one hand, and committing, on the other. Summer 2012 is a season under the sign of Commitment, as our four themes illustrate this positive movement of individual and collective involvement.
Casual wear brightens up and perks up for Spring-Summer 2012. From the color palette to the decors and designs, this entire season’s mood lightens up. Even vintage styles seem to have undergone a revivifying nip and tuck, under the influence of Art Nouveau or preppy references, the latter remaining a strong provider of energy and spontaneity. Revitalized by the clean, ultra fresh dynamics, this casual mood works well, both for the most feminine styles and the new relaxed tomboy looks.
Promostyl is an international trend forecasting service that relies heavily on social and political undercurrents to forecast fashion. Here's their take on what's coming next for all you fashionistas.
Faced with multiple "crises" of all types and of all times -social, economic, ecological, the human being has always had the formidable capacity of resisting, on one hand, and committing, on the other. Summer 2012 is a season under the sign of Commitment, as our four themes illustrate this positive movement of individual and collective involvement.
Casual wear brightens up and perks up for Spring-Summer 2012. From the color palette to the decors and designs, this entire season’s mood lightens up. Even vintage styles seem to have undergone a revivifying nip and tuck, under the influence of Art Nouveau or preppy references, the latter remaining a strong provider of energy and spontaneity. Revitalized by the clean, ultra fresh dynamics, this casual mood works well, both for the most feminine styles and the new relaxed tomboy looks.
17 October 2011
one day on earth
What's Your Human Rights Story?
Do you have a video camera and something to say about human rights? If so, this is your chance to show the world how rights affect your life and your community.
On November 11, 2011 (11/11/11), join thousands of other inspired citizens around the world in recording the human experience over a 24-hour period as part of One Day On Earth. Help us show the world why human rights are vital by taking part in this day of filming. All you need is a video camera and an internet connection, and your video can be as short as 1 minute. You could describe rights that are denied or document the rights that you particularly appreciate, such as the right to health, education, or freedom of speech.
The videos will be stored and shared online at One Day on Earth and later turned into a longer film. Click here for more details on how to participate. When people across the Middle East and North Africa used video to document abuses and demand their rights, it inspired the rest of the world. Let’s build on their achievements and use video to raise awareness about the importance of human rights.
14 October 2011
10 October 2011
a beautiful house in biarritz
The portfolio of Spanish designer Isabel López-Quesada is full of beautiful homes. Rustic yet elegant. Casual and real but steeped with history and a sense of place. Here, a dream house in Biarritz, France.
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07 October 2011
06 October 2011
think different
Tomohiro Ohsumi/Bloomberg News
A Twitter user named Matt Galligan wrote: “R.I.P. Steve Jobs. You touched an ugly world of technology and made it beautiful.”
05 October 2011
steve jobs: good night
Jobs, Apple Co-Founder and Visionary, Is Dead
Apple said in a press release that it was “deeply saddened” to announce that Mr. Jobs had passed away on Wednesday.
“Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives,” the company said. “The world is immeasurably better because of Steve.
Steven P. Jobs introduced the iPhone 4 in 2010.
SAN FRANCISCO — Steven P. Jobs, the visionary co-founder and former chief executive of Apple, has died at 56.Apple said in a press release that it was “deeply saddened” to announce that Mr. Jobs had passed away on Wednesday.
“Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives,” the company said. “The world is immeasurably better because of Steve.
With John Sculley, Apple's president, in 1984.
More here.
04 October 2011
2011 solar decathlon winners
From the LA Times: The University of Maryland won the 2011 Solar Decathlon on Saturday afternoon, beating students from Purdue, a New Zealand team and a combined entry from Caltech and the Southern California Institute of Architecture in the U.S. Department of Energy's biannual design competition.
Maryland's entry, pictured above, earned about 951.2 points out of 1,000 from judges scoring criteria such as architectural merit, engineering and affordability of construction. The house's photovoltaic and solar thermal arrays can harness the sun to provide all of its power and to heat all of its water, and it also has been designed to filter storm water and recycle gray water.
Purdue, the Indiana school finished second with 931.4 points. The Victoria University of Wellington finished third with 919.1 points. The Caltech and SCI-Arc team finished sixth with 899.5 points.
Nineteen teams competed, and complete Solar Decathlon final standings are posted on the event's site.
01 October 2011
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