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Mar 1, 2013
Pantone - Fashion Color Report Collection - Women’s Spring 2013
Colors out this spring!!
Feb 27, 2013
Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity exhibition opens today at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The exhibit presents a look at the role of fashion in the works of the Impressionists, from the mid-1860s through mid-1880s. Some 80 major figure paintings shown in concert with period costumes, highlight the relationship between fashion and art, during the years Paris emerged as style capital of the world.
Artists of the day, such as Manet, Monet, Renoir and more, sought to express the vibrancy of contemporary life through their stylish subjects. Fashion = Modernity for them. Parallels have been drawn between these painters and current streetstyle photographers/bloggers, the premise being bloggers are now the ones capturing current contemporary urban life through their photos. Check out the Sartorialist viewpoint here.
Two galleries are devoted to the White Dress and the Black Dress, quite interesting that the importance of these 2 fashion staples started over 150 yrs ago. Black dress emerged at this time, away from being a symbol of mourning to become a symbol of elegance and worldly sophistication.
Black being my personal favorite, I was drawn to Lady with Fans, a portrait of Nina de Callias, by Manet. As opposed to the prissy white dresses, now here is someone who looks as though she knows how to enjoy life. The painting was considered scandalous at the time, to express her bohemian artistic nature, and Nina’s estranged husband forbade the painting be shown.
My favorite gallery is Spaces of Modern Life, where the artists start to capture their subjects on the street, at the theatre, during activities of daily life. The similarity rings out to me, the way the fashion world presents itself today… very inspiring show. Anyone with a passion for fashion, and an interest in historical background, will enjoy seeing this. The garment samples on display are often the exact ones shown in the paintings.
Exhibition Dates: Feb 26 - May 27, 2013. For more info see MetMuseum.org.
photos: Michele K. (press preview Feb 19)
Feb 27, 2013
Rings dyed and varnished.
Colleen, is a local, Atlanta designer who always intrigues with her new inventions of wearable planters. I want one! Check these out.
Feb 21, 2013
The delighful, Stephen Jones interviewed by DazedDigital
“Everybody [milliners] puts their heart and soul into [hat making]
it. It’s them – if it wasn’t a piece of them, it wouldn’t be any good. That’s what makes Londoners, everybody puts their heart and soul into it.
Feb 10, 2013
Feb 10, 2013
Feb 10, 2013
Hats are back on top. LA Times article.
Hats may once have seemed like a wardrobe staple of the past — an accessory reserved for the ladies of an era when no one left home without a proper head covering.
Feb 4, 2013
I had a wonderful afteroon with blogger and photographer, Cameron Adams of Atlanta Street Fashion. Here’s a peek at some of the lovely images he captured of Ms. Vreeland sporting some of my new creations.
Feb 4, 2013
A Few Good Spots for a Spot of Tea
Whether you opt for Pret-A-Portea or a “Tea-Tox,” you can find tea with a twist in London.
Jan 20, 2013
Jan 6, 2013
Nov 26, 2012
Come see the new pieces being made for The Stacks Lofts & Artists Tour, December 7th, 6-10p and December 8th, 2-7pm. $5 Cash admission. Tour the historic Fulton Bag & Cotton Mill, see over 20+ magnificent lofts and 25+ amazing local arts.
I’ll be in the COMMUNITY ROOM! Come visit us and enjoy the fun.
More information here:
the stackslofttour.com
facebook.com/StacksLoftTour
Nov 2, 2012
Oct 17, 2012
Oct 5, 2012
40 Under 40: Defining the Future of Craft
“Craft isn’t necessarily about making an object out of a certain material, or the way you make it. It is about valuing the actual making of things, regardless of how you do it,” explains Bell.
Sep 27, 2012
The Fashion Show
Sidewalk Radio on AM 1690 is one of my favorite things about Atlanta. Great programming and awesome stories. Check this one out by listening live or reading the article. Enjoy!
Sep 27, 2012
Culture Shock
I’m excited to be creating two headpieces/wild hats for this fashion show! Come check out all the amazing artwork from MOMA and all the Atlanta artists who will be joining me in presenting work inspired by the exhibit. Event starts at 8PM. Fashion Show starts around 10PM.
Sep 18, 2012
Beefcake Chaise Lounge (Grey), 2011. Rope, latex paint, 30 x 122 x 35”.
Untitled , 2010. Rope, latex paint, marker, 23 x 11 x 18”.
I have a thing for fatty ropes!
