Lacoste and Zaha Hadid to launch a shoes collection

Zaha Hadid might be famous for its futuristic architecture, but this famous iraqi architect established in London is also building a strong reputation in the fashion world. After designing a pavilion of touring art for Chanel and a pair of shoes designed for Melissa, Zaha Hadid is again applying its concept of structure to footwear designs, this time in collaboration with Lacoste.
In September, the famous crocodile maison will launch a shoes collection designed in partnership with Zaha. The project was submitted in October 2008 at the Frieze Art Fair, London, and the prototypes displayed at that time have now become the final version ready for production. Zaha Hadid designed the shoes based on the iconic crocodile logo, digitizing it and exploring it in a series of surfaces with repeated patterns. "The expressiveness of design behind this collaboration allows for a dynamic and fluid evolution of a metal mesh," says Hadid.

"When involved in the shape of the foot, the mesh expands and contracts to adapt to the body ergonomically and do constructs an element of landscape that is changing as the movement of the foot."

by ModaLisboa

Surrealistic Sculpture at MoMa, New York

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMa) in New York is hosting the "The Erotic Object: surrealistic Sculpture from the Collection" exhibition, which includes works of 11 famous surrealists artists such as Salvador Dalí, Joan Miró, Meret Oppenheim and Man Ray

By 4 January 2010 it will be in exhibition some of the most famous surrealist objects, including "Retrospective Bust of a Woman" (1933) from Salvador Dali and the famous cup of tea coat lined (1936) from Meret Oppenheim.

by ModaLisboa

John Galliano – Spring Summer 2010 men's fashion show

John Galliano has presented its men's Spring/Summer 2010 collection in Paris. The runway show was amazing, as usual, as well as the collection, but maybe more into a commercial mood this time.

You can check the entire collection on johngalliano.com and by watching the

videos below:

Wiki: Judi Dench

Dame Judith Olivia Dench (born 9 December 1934) is an English actress.

Originally trained as a set designer, Dench began her acting career in the mid 1950s in amateur productions, and made her professional debut in 1957 with the Old Vic Company. Over the following few years she played in several of William Shakespeare's plays in such roles as Ophelia in Hamlet, Juliet in Romeo and Juliet and Lady Macbeth in Macbeth. She branched into film work, and won a BAFTA Award as Most Promising Newcomer, however most of her work during this period was in theatre. Not generally known as a singer, she drew strong reviews for her leading role in the musical Cabaret in 1968.

During the next two decades, she established herself as one of the most significant British theatre performers, working for the National Theatre Company and the Royal Shakespeare Company. In television, she achieved success during this period, in the series A Fine Romance from 1981 until 1984 and in 1992 began a continuing role in the television romantic comedy series As Time Goes By.

Her film appearances had been infrequent until she was cast as M in GoldenEye (1995), a role she has played in each James Bond film since. She received several notable film awards for her role as Queen Victoria in Mrs. Brown (1997), and has since been acclaimed for her work in such films as Shakespeare in Love (1998), Chocolat (2000), Iris (2001), Mrs Henderson Presents (2005) and Notes on a Scandal (2006), and the television production The Last of the Blonde Bombshells (2001).

Regarded by critics as one of the greatest actresses of the post-war period, and frequently named as the leading British actress in polls, Dench has received many award nominations for her acting in theatre, film and television; her awards include ten BAFTAs, seven Laurence Olivier Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Golden Globes, an Academy Award, and a Tony Award.

Dench was awarded the OBE in 1970, became a Dame Commander of the British Empire in 1988, and a Companion of Honour in 2005.

She was married to the actor Michael Williams from 1971 until his death in 2001. They are the parents of the actress Finty Williams.

by Wiki

Video: Farrah Fawcett - the last goodbye

I have created this video that shows friends and family gathered to pay a last tribute to Farrah Fawcett, I hope you like it:



by Caras

"Who is Johnny X?" competition by Sony Ericsson

I have watched this great video by Sony Ericsson called "Who is Johnny X" to the Xperia competition, showing this device on the move. This is kind of an Hollywood trailer, in which a man called Sam tries to guess who is he, because of his loss of memory. I can't wait to see new episodes! ;)

You can see this and more about the fantastic Sony Ericsson Xperia on the Xperia official website.

Watch the video on the blue window below:

@ Colette: Autumn/Winter collections

The new autumn-winter collections are starting to take up their summer residence at colette. This season's newcomers include William Rast (the Justin Timberlake collection), the young Jason Wu already often worn by Michelle Obama, Joseph Altuzarra, the micro-collections by Opening Ceremony with Pendleton, Betsey Johnson or Chloé Sevigny (note – unisex line!!), Christopher Fisher and Tom Scottknitwear, Christopher Kane for Versus, Tabitha Simons and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes and the "Résille" collection by Jean-Paul Gaultier! Note: carte blanche for the English designer, Giles, for the 5 July "Couture" window. For men, the Moncler Gamme Bleue line by Thom Browne, Victor Glémaud, the tailored style from Wintle and Gareth Pugh' first mens line arrive at colette.

Didier Ludot

From July 6th to 18th, for the tenth anniversary of his brand,Didier Ludot is presenting a new line - "DL Palais Royal" : five chic, affordable Parisian models. These perfect dresses will be at colette together with a book published by Didier Ludot, consisting of comments on "The Little Black Dress" by personalities from the world of art and fashion and a CD with a title put to music by Béatrice Ardisson with the proceeds of sales going to fight AIDS.And to let on the passage of your littlle black dress a subtil scent of white flowers, perfume yourself with "L'Eau Blanche", made by Francis Kurkdjian for D.L Paris.

Marc Newson x G-Star

Marc Newson & G-Star Raw continue for the 6th year their collaboration through the new capsule collection, “G-Star by Marc Newson limited”, where the industrial designer translated his view of design into clothing. For this monochromatic collection of 9 models the designer had an “architectonic” approach of clothing: fluid lines, nearly invisible seams and materials of premium quality. A series of jackets and a sweater are produced from materials ranging from wool and leather to laminated Gore-tex. From July 20th.

Shop @ Colette by visiting http://colette.fr.

@ Colette: Event - Comme des Garçons

Comme des Garçons is putting on an open-ended exhibition in the corner on the first floor with Comme des Garçons SHIRT . Entitled GEOGRAPHY, this year's autumn-winter collection covers various aspects of the world with photos from the National Geographic magazine. Comme des Garçons Parfums products will also be available as well as wallets and a handbag in pink leather specially designed in a very limited edition for the occasion.

For the six weeks of the event running from 22 June to 1 August, Comme des Garçons will take the wraps off two new labels – a world exclusive: Comme des Garçons SHIRT GIRL and DOVER STREET MARKET. The latest models in the PLAYcollection will also be on show. From 22 June, for 2 weeks only, the new temporary BLACK Comme des Garçons line will be available at colette on an exclusive basis with the new CDG store, Rue du Perche.

This women's collection, in the spirit of "guerrilla" stores, will last for 18 months and only be available in 10 stores worldwide. It consists of reinterpretations of the most popular Comme des Garçons models, mainly in black.

@ Colette: Art - Matt Jones

Matt Jones is presenting his first photo exhibition of from 22 June to 1 August. Son of a famous father (Terry Jones, Artistic Director and founder of the i-D magazine), he had to face the challenge of making a name for himself, first name of course. Photography took precedence over graphics for Matt, although one of the best graphics students of his school. His first contribution was published in i-D magazine when he was 19: Damien Hirst...naked. Little over a year later, Matt shot his first cover for the magazine and has done nine others since then. He now lives the other side of the Pond and continues to flesh out his resume with work and covers for Life, Esquire, Elle and the New York Times Magazine, amongst others. The exhibition will show a selection of his personal work combined with a series of fashion shots and portraits of celebrities.

Christopher Bailey awarded by Queen Elizabeth II

Christopher Bailey has well managed to keep Burberry's identity, and now his talent got recognized. The creative director of the legendary British fashion house, Christopher was now appointed a member of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire paying tribute to the services he has been providing to the fashion world. This prestigious mark, awarded by Queen Elizabeth II, has acknowledged the valuable role of Christopher Bailey as head of the global image of Burberry.

by ModaLisboa

My beloved Michael Jackson passed away

One of the human beings I admired the most has passed away today. I wish he could have lived for many more years, the world needs people like him. I am gonna miss you Michael Jackson! ;)

Jimmy Choo collaborates with H&M for the Autumn collection

After its announcement to partnership with Elton John for a HIV campaign, Jimmy Choo is now announced to be the next fashion house to collaborate with H&M for the next Autumn collection. In November, Jimmy Choo will take its glamour to about 200 H&M stores worldwide.
Jimmy Choo is the first accessories fashion house to partnership with H&M, adding, therefore, the list of major designers who have developed unique collections for the company, such as Stella McCartney, Karl Lagerfeld, Roberto Cavalli, Viktor & Rolf, Comme des Garçons and the very recent Matthew Williamson. To celebrate this collaboration, Jimmy Choo will expand its vision for design with a first time clothes line to complement the mini collection of shoes and accessories as well as a footwear, bags and men's accessories collections.

by ModaLisboa

Comme des Garçons designs a fast fashion collection

After his collaboration with H&M, in the year it is commemorating its fortieth anniversary, Comme des Garçons is about to launch a very cheap collection called "Black" to fight the crisis. It is supposed to work as a fast fashion line and new clothes will hit the stores every six weeks. This is very nice, isn't it? I hope more designers to join this strategy!

by ModaLisboa

Havaianas pays tribute to the brazilian culture

This year's campaign by Havaianas, entitled as "Brazilian Cuts", it pays tribute to the Brazilian culture, showing the different aspects of more than 60 countries where the company is on sale. The campaign consists about three ads, all resulting from a combination of images of Havaianas with brazilian elements and some others less known. The first ad, which has football as a main subject, shows the Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro, the beaches of Rio de Janeiro and the natural exuberance of the city, making a strong composition of images that reflect the passion for soccer in Brazil and the carioca lifestyle. In the second announcement, the main element is the portuguese-brazilian singer and actress Carmen Miranda, whose extravagant behavior soon conquered the world.

by ModaLisboa

Maison Chaplin recommends: Xica's blog: "Mekie Pessoal"

"Mekie Pessoal" is the official bitch Xica's blog (in portuguese), with a lot of humour and.... I don't know what else.
Just go visit Xica's "Mekie Pessoal" blog by pressing the link - http://MekiePessoal.blogspot.com.

LG Prada

This is one of my favourite mobile phones ever! For me, the LG Prada is the most stylish mobile phone in the market, don't you agree?? ;)

Jimmy Choo & Elton John

Jimmy Choo has designed a limited edition accessories collection to support the PEP project from Elton John's AIDS Foundation. The collection includes bags, shoes and small leather goods decorated with snake skin printed, details of the British flag and even a photo of Tamara Mellon, founder and president of Jimmy Choo.

"It is a full collage of Jimmy Choo's DNA," said Tamara Mellon. The collection will be launched in November, and the prices will go from $95 to $995. Twenty five percent of revenues revert to the Center Simelela Rape in South Africa. The advertising campaign will be clicked by Terry Richardson, starred by Angela Lindvalwill herself.

by ModaLisboa

Green Roofs

Ecology, economy and esthetic. The "Green Roofs" as they are known worldwide is a strong trend in architecture, and certainly a new way of living and to brighten the roof of buildings in big cities, where green spaces are increasingly scant or absent. Planting different types of vegetation on roofs of buildings helps the ecosystem, reduces pollution in major cities, and bring more harmony and welfare of residents.
The Green Roofs are an increasingly visible trend in big cities like New York, Vancouver, Tokyo, Singapore and Toronto. In Toronto it was created a plan to encourage Green Roofs, which includes both its installation in existing buildings as in those be constructed, in order to achieve 50% to 75% of coverage.

In addition to considerably improve the view of the big cities, the Green Roofs have many benefits for the environment, and especially the quality of human life.

by ModaLisboa

Fly London - Winter 2009 Campaign Photoshoot

This is the photoshoot campaign for the winter 2009 collection from Fly London. I love Fly London shoes, I find them very original and very trendy. - www.FlyLondon.com

Viana do Castelo

Viana do Castelo is a portuguese city, capital of the District of Viana do Castelo, in the northern region and subregion of Minho-Lima.

It is the seat of a municipality divided into forty parishes. The origins of settlement date back to before the Christian era as it is shown by the ruins of a fort or cited at the top of the hill of Santa Luzia. It got its first charter by the King Afonso III of Portugal in 1258 and it was named Viana da Foz do Lima because of its geographical location; in 1848 the city was raised by decree from Dona Maria II, and since then its name changed to Viana do Castelo.

by Wikipedia

Louis Vuitton Celebrates the Biggest Journey

The latest advertisements for Louis Vuitton, clicked by Annie Leibovitz, all focused on the journey subject.

But most journey is held now. The French fashion house surprises us once again with its new campaign, starred by three mythic career famous astronauts: Buzz Aldrin, the second man after Neil Armstrong step on the moon, Jim Lovell, commander for the Apollo 13 mission, and Sally Ride , the first american woman who ventured into space. Having the California desert as a background, the three astronauts are making pose, looking with fascination for a bright full-moon.

On July 2, it will be launched a website dedicated to this campaign - www.LouisVuittonJourneys.com - where there will be available interviews starring the three astronauts who talk about their experiences in space. I can't wait for this, it is for sure one of the most original campaigns a fashion house has ever made, don't you think? Gosh!

Watch the campaign's video below by pressing the "play teaser" button, it's really amazing!

by ModaLisboa

Gucci: New Store in Shangai

To celebrate the opening of the new Gucci store in Shanghai, the creative-director Frida Giannini designed the new "Shanghai Dragon bag".

This is a new limited edition version of the famous model GG chest, made in white fabric printed with the design of two dragons in bright red, representing a tribute to old traditions and symbolism for chinese people.

In a limited edition of 200 units, the Shanghai Dragon bag is sold exclusively in the Gucci store in Golden Eagle Center in Shanghai.

The company used the same marketing strategy for the opening of its stores in New York, London and Rome, launching the Gucci NY; Sloaney Gucci; and 50's postcard collections, respectively.

by ModaLisboa

Palm Pre: One of The Most Stylish Smartphones

This week it was launched the new Palm Pre on US market via Sprint. As it was expected, the new Palm Pre is having a huge success, having sold between 50.000 and 100.000 devices just on the first day. Wow! I totally love it, from the excellent build quality to the finest design. Don't you love it too? Plus, it is so slim. I can't wait to have mine!

Check out for specs on the official Palm Pre website.

Wiki: Gabrielle Coco Chanel

Picasso called her "the woman with the most sense in Europe". George Bernard Shaw gave her the title "fashion wonder of the world". Inarguably unique, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel developed her own creativity to become an uncompromising visionary, the designer who invented 20th century women's fashion.

Gabrielle Chanel took on this nickname after her 1905 performance of the song "Qui qu'a vu Coco dans le Trocadero" for a crowd of uniformed admirers at La Rotonde, a music hall in a small provincial town.

At a time when it was unheard of for women to call the shots, Chanel founded an internationally successful business. This avant-garde attitude earned her a coterie of creative virtuosos. Picasso, Salvador Dali, Stravinsky and Diaghilev were just a few of the admirers who fell under the spell of her supreme talent and legendary wit. Whether as lovers, benefactors, or recipients of her own generosity Chanel attracted some of the most powerful, talented and eccentric men of her days.

Chanel was the first designer to create a boutique that offered its customers the chance to try out a "total look" in a non-fussy environment. The hundred shops bearing her name today continue her tradition of harmony and minimalism, allowing breathing space for the products - and the customers.

Chanel built her business from scratch, and all her life maintained the desire to remain staunchly independent. Today her company remains privately owned, making it something of a rarity in the luxury market. Mademoiselle Chanel's avant-garde thinking, which made The House of CHANEL unique at the beginning of the last century, is still modern today. "Nothing is as beautiful as an empty space. It needs to be properly furnished, with quiet things".

Chanel continues to transcend conventions and re-invent chic. Artistic director Karl Lagerfeld assertively and whimsically pushed the boundaries of the unmistakable Chanel look, reacting intuitively to the speed of the changing times.

by FTV

Scarlett Johansson, The New Face for Mango

Scarlett Johansson is the face of the Autumn/Winter 09/10 campaign for Mango. The famous american actress becomes this way the new face for the spanish maison as successor to Penélope Cruz who had this role for the last four seasons.

Scarlett Johansson has shown great versatility throughout her career path, interpreting a wide variety of characters. Her talent was recognized by such prestigious directors as Christopher Nolan, Robert Redford, Brian de Palma or Sofia Coppola. It was this talent and strong personality that cought Mango's attention. Mango finds Scarlett Johansson to have the ideal of an "urban, independent and cosmopolitan woman".

by ModaLisboa

Fashion Book: "Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion, Architecture"

Louis Vuitton has been a real Art ambassador for many years, and now its launching a book called "Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture" by the author is Takashi Muramaki. The book is made with 400 pages, 400 colorful documents, available in french, english and italian languages and it will hit Louis Vuitton stores in September.

LuisaViaRoma: 30-50% Off Pre-Summer Sale

Fashionistas from all over the world, the Pre-Summer Sale began at LuisaViaRoma.com.

It's clothes, bags, shoes and accessories 30% to 50% off, for both men and women collections.

Check out the Pre-Summer Sale by pressing the link - LuisaViaRoma.com.

Music: Lykke Li - "Dance, Dance, Dance"

Lykke Li has become one of my favourite singers for a while. I love her voice and her songs are just unique... I think she is the only one who has brought a lot of "new music" during this decade, as did Björk in the 90's. "Dance, Dance, Dance" is my Lykke's most-recent-favourite-song now, and by the way, a few weeks ago I have published here another video from her called "I'm Good, I'm Gone", I think you'd like to see it too. I also encourage you to Youtube for some more songs, you will love it!

Karl Lagerfeld to leave Chanel?

According to several blogs, Karl Lagerfeld might be about to leave Chanel. One of these bloggers is Diane Pernet, who claims that if this becomes true, Albert Elbaz will be Lagerfeld's substitute at the french maison, and Olivier Theyskens will replace him at Lanvin.

This is so strange for me, Lagerfeld has been the Chanel icon for many years and now he's leaving? Humm.. I hope not!

BMW: The Perfect Gift For Your Baby

After the big success of the first edition of its baby's car, BMW is now launching the very attractive BMW Baby Racer II which is on sale now, and you may count with the details just like a "real" BMW.

For example, the wheels are made with rubber and the headlamps are real! The BMW Baby Racer II is available in black, 4,5 kg weight. Mom, I want a BMW, pleeeease!

European Elections: Go Vote!

Today, June 5, 2009, is the day we Europeans shall go vote for a change, regardless to the point of view of each one of us. If you like your political party you shall go and vote for it, if you don't, then go and vote for the one you think to be the right one, but GO VOTING! I will!

Chanel: Cruise 2009/10 Fashion Show in Venice

On May 14, Chanel presented its 2009/2010 cruise collection at Lido Beach, in Venice. I totally loved this runway show! First because of the show itself...at the beach...in Venice? Very original, elegant and inspire people with the Summer mood. Then the looks are great, I love the marine style we can see in almost all the clothes.

Last year's D&G Dolce & Gabbana summer collection was inspired by this marine look, and I find it very vintage and sexy. See the main looks below, as well as the runway video.

Wiki: Donatella Versace

Donatella Versace (born May 2, 1955) is an Italian fashion designer, as was her brother, the late Gianni Versace, the founder of the Versace clothing brand. Her current title is Vice-President of the Versace Group and Chief Designer of the fashion line. She owns 20 percent of the entire stock market assets ofVersace. Her brother, Santo Versace, owns 30 percent. Donatella's daughter Allegra Versace inherited 50% of the company stock after Gianni Versace died.

Early life and fashion debut

In the mid 1970s, Donatella followed her older brother, Giovanni ("Gianni"), to pursue knitwear design in Florence, Italy. Donatella had planned to work for her brother as Public Relations, but she was more valuable to Gianni as a "muse and critic", according to Donatella during an interview with Vogue.^[2] Through her closeness to her brother's enterprises, Donatella plunged into the fashion world. A decade later, during the 1980s, Gianni launched a perfume dedicated to her, Blonde, and gave her her own diffusion label, Versus, which remains a well-known Versace inner line.

The growth of Donatella and Versace

Donatella soon proved to be the public relations giant within the Versace label and spread its name throughout Europe and most of the United States. Donatella chose to place some of her good friends, Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Demi Moore, in high esteem in the Versace advertising sector, making them and other A-List celebrities the persona and image of Versace.

Promotion and success

A year and three days after Gianni's death in July 1998, Donatella Versace mounted her first couture show for the Versace Atelier at the Hôtel Ritz Paris. She built her runway over the hotel's swimming pool, as her brother had done every season, though this time using sheer glass. She now oversees the production of a dozen collections each year, though these days, Donatella is just as famous for her celebrity entourage and glittering parties. Regular guests include Sir Elton John, Liz Hurley, Rakeem Young, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Kate Moss. Even Prince Charles attends Donatella's parties for the famous and elite throughout Europe.

Popularization

Donatella has been regularly impersonated by Maya Rudolph on the American comedy skit show Saturday Night Live, which airs on the NBC network. Maya and Donatella are good friends.

She has held cameo performances in many films relating to fashion and its industry, such as Zoolander. Also, in many other films, including the 2006 hit The Devil Wears Prada, the mention of "Donatella" is used sporadically. In the new hit ABC series Ugly Betty a fictional character, Fabia, played by actress Gina Gershon, is a parody of Donatella.

She is also named as a highly publicized user of the Power-Plate.

by Wiki

New Magritte Museum in Brussels

The new Magritte Museum has opened in the centre of Brussels (watch the official video below). It contains the world’s largest collection of his work. More than 40 years after his death Magritte remains profoundly influential. His “pipe which was not a pipe” still fascinates art lovers.

Magritte often played with light and shade, and wanted to use his art to make people think about the “mystery without which the world would not exist". His outlook on real life however was sombre. He didn’t want children and used to say that “we are all in a cellar, without even a tiny window”.

Reflecting his work, the interior of the museum is dark blue and dimly lit to make the art stand out, and to provide a haven for visitors.

This is one of the museums that I want to go most now, I allways loved Magritte and I find this big. If you are in Brussels or if you are going there soon, going to Magritte Museum is a great thing to do for sure!

LuisaViaRoma: Preview of the Dior Homme Autumn/Winter/09 Collection

I got at first hand from the Luisa Via Roma team itself some previews of Dior Homme's autumn/winter 2009 collection, available at Luisa Via Roma stores. Check it out, I totally love Dior Homme and I can't wait to see the full collection!

LuisaViaRoma.com

Triplex: Festa da Gigi on June 6

GIGI SATURDAY JUNE 6, 2009 LARA SOFT & MARTA HARI @ TRIPLEX

AVENIDA DA BOAVISTA

PORTO, PORTUGAL

H&M Helps The Fight Against AIDS

H&M join forces once again with some of the most famous fashion and music celebrities with the humanitarian organization Designers Against AIDS (DAA) in the fight against AIDS by launching a new "Fashion Against AIDS" collection.

Dita Von Teese, Katy Perry, Róisín Murphy, Estelle, Cyndi Lauper, N.E.R.D, Robyn, Yoko Ono, Duffy, Yelle, Moby, Pharrell Williams e Katharine Hamnett are among the artists who collaborated with H&M. The collection, rich in color, is made by t-shirts, t-shirt dresses, tops with loops and bodies in organic cotton.

The prices go from 9.90 euros to 19.90 euros, and it is sold at the DIVIDED sections on H&M stores from today. 25% of the selling price accrue to projects dedicated to the prevention of HIV/AIDS among young people.

by ModaLisboa

Vogue Celebrates Fashion

Vogue magazine has started an ambitious international project to celebrate the fashion industry.

Several international editions of Vogue magazine come together for the first time in a worldwide initiative, named "Fashion's Night Out", which will take place on September 10. This is a global event designed by the publication in collaboration with designers, stores and fashion companies, which aims to celebrate the fashion industry and stimulate consumers minds in all countries that are part of the project - America, United Kingdom, Germany , Greece, Italy, Russia, France, Brazil, India, Spain, China and Japan.

by ModaLisboa

Music: The Ronettes - "Be My Baby"

Visionaire 56 Solar

Black and white pictures that get color and brightness under the sunlight is the theme of the 56th edition of Visionaire. The most exclusive Fashion and Art Magazine in the world keeps showing that there are no limits to creativity.

Launched in partnership with Calvin Klein, the new Visionaire, entitled as "Solar", it's using a special ink for the first time. You just have to put the pages under the sunlight, which reacts to sunlight, turning black and white pictures to colorful.

by ModaLisboa

Unseen Guy Bourdin Exhibition at The Wapping Project

The legendary photographer Guy Bourdin is being honored in the "unseen Guy Bourdin" exhibition, in London's gallery The Wapping Project, until July 4. The exhibition includes pictures of Bourdin never exposed to the public before, including 32 works of his last parisian stage. At the exhibition there are some of his classic images that were published in fashion magazines. In many of those photos it shows Nicolle Meyer, the muse of Bourdin between 1977 and 1980.

Bio: Guy Bourdin (1928-1991) was one of the most famous fashion and advertising photographers during the second half of the twentieth century. He shared his taste for controversy and style with his colleague Helmut Newton, but the audacity and narrative power of his images exceed the limits of conventional advertising photography.

Gucci supports HOME: Frida Giannini designs a special edition T-Shirt

Gucci is supporting HOME (which I told you about a couple of days ago - press here), the unique cinematic environmental film directed by Yann Arthus-Bertrand and funded by Guccy parent company the PPR Group.

Home takes an unprecedented approach in exploring the current state of the planet through aerial images filmed in more than 50 countries around the world, with the objective being the increased awareness of major environmental and social challenges facing humankind.

In honor of the film, Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini (on the picture) has designed a special, limited edition T-shirt which will be sold in select Gucci stores worldwide and on gucci.com. Extending the message of sustaiability, Giannini designed the T-shirt using 100% organic cotton and natural dyes in recyclable packaging.

The design: it features the official HOME logo in which Giannini has integrated the iconic Gucci "GG" symbol, while the back includes the names of each country featured in the film. A white canvas bag with the HOME logo in gold accompanies the T-shirt.

On sale from May 25 the T-shirt will be available in both men's and women's sizes, with all profits donated to Goodplanet.org, a non-profit association created by Arthus-Bertrand in 2005.

HOME will receive a unique multi-platform release on June 5th - the World Environmental Day - in cinemas, on TV, on DVD and on the internet in 14 different languages and in over 87 countries around the world.

Watch this movie on Home-2009.com.

Must-Have: Karl Who? bag

Karl Lagerfeld was shoot at one of the french airports carrying a "strange" hand painted bag called Karl Who?. Is this a new must-have bag for the next summer? I don't know why but I love this bag, maybe for having Karl's unique touch on it. What do you think about this bag?

Get The Phone: Nokia N97

Nokia has released for pre-order its new flagship device, the Nokia N97. It's the most awaited Nokia device for the last years and it is finally in stores now.

The main specs are: a 16:9 wide screen display; Nokia also claims that the Nokia N97 will use a browser than can display Flash animation, which would put it at the head of the mobile browser pack; like the Nokia 5800, the Nokia N97 will support Flash Lite 3.0 and Flash Video.

Here you have some official pictures and a video below:

Maison Chaplin recommends: "Un Jour à Paris"

I have descovered a photoblog named "Un Jour à Paris" ("A day in Paris"). Nothing obvious, no clichés. The photographer Cyril Genty is the author and he puts only pictures of Paris. Every day he puts a new one and none is passing unnoticed. It's scenes that anyone could see walking around the town but he portrays it in a very different way! Very inspiring! Check out more pictures by visiting UnJourAParis.com.

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is the secong largest city of Brasil. It is located in eastern portion of the Southeast, and its capital is the city of Rio de Janeiro. Those born in Rio de Janeiro are called fluminenses.

The most populous counties, among others, are: Rio de Janeiro, São Gonçalo, Nova Iguaçu, Niterói, Petrópolis, Cabo Frio e Nova Friburgo.

Many cities stand out by its strong tourism: Angra dos Reis, Armação dos Búzios, Arraial do Cabo, Cabo Frio, Petrópolis, Paraty, entre outras.

by Wikipedia

HOME - a film by Wann Arthus-Bertrand

HOME is an ode to the planet's beauty and its delicate harmony. Through the landscapes of 54 countries captured from above, Yann Arthus-Bertrand takes us on an unique journey all around the planet, to contemplate it and to understand it. But HOME is more than a documentary with a message, it is a magnificent movie in its own right.

Every breathtaking shot shows the Earth - our Earth - as we have never seen it before. Every image shows the Earth's treasures we are destroying and all the wonders we can still preserve. "From the sky, there's less need for explanations". Our vision becomes more immediate, intuitive and emotional.

HOME has an impact on anyone who sees it. It awakens in us the awareness that is needed to change the way we see the world. (HOME embraces the major ecological issues that confront us and shows how everything on our planet is interconnected.

By bringing us unique footage from the Earth and sharing with us his wonder and his concern, Yann Arthus-Bertrand lays a foundation stone for the world that, together, we must rebuild. The film HOME intends to shift people's perceptions, to make us aware of the tectonic movements at work and to incite us to act.

More than a movie, HOME will be a major event around the globe: for the first time ever, a film will be released on the same day in over 50 countries.

June 5th 2009, World Environment Day has been chosen as the highly symbolic date for this simultaneous, and free of charge, release on every format: movie theatre, TV, DVD and Internet. The aim of director Yann Arthus-Bertrand, distributor Luc Besson and François-Henri Pinault, chairman and CEO of PPR, the film's official sponsor, is to reach the widest possible audience, and to convince us all of our individual and collective responsibility towards the planet.

Please visit HOME Official websites for more informations:

- Home-2009.com

- twitter.com/HomeProject

- youtube.com/HomeProject

ON JUNE 5th WE ALL HAVE A DATE WITH THE PLANET!

Exhibition: “Louis Vuitton: A Passion for Creation” in Hong Kong

“Louis Vuitton: A Passion for Creation” it's the name of the exhibition that until August 9th is presenting the close relationship betweek Louis Vuitton with the art world, at the Hong Kong Museum of Art. According to Jean-Baptiste Debains, president of the French house in Asia Pacific, the project lasted a year and aims to celebrate the opening of the second Louis Vuitton store in Hong Kong, one of the emercing cities in luxury field.

Symbol of elegance and refinement, Louis Vuitton has a close connection to the arts for over 150 years. Founded during the industrial era, the French maison has managed to establish a strong relationship between the traditional knowledge and contemporary design, working with the best architects, decorators, designers and artists.

The arrival of Marc Jacobs as artistic director in 1997 and the collaborations with Stephen Sprouse, Takashi Murakami and Richard Prince strengthened the connection of Louis Vuitton with the world of art.

by ModaLisboa

Dsquared² - photoshoot of the Fall/Winter/09/10 campaign

Dsquared² - Fall/Winter/09/10 Runway Show

These are my favourite looks of the Winter 09/10 collection by Dsquared². I totally love the dresses, I think that Dean and Dan are great dress creators and I think that they should work further on these kind of products. Plus,

just look at the details that show you how you can wear a leather jacket and a dress for an elegant party. You can do that when you're on your way to a party or after the party, for example. It's totally different outfits but they

combine extremely well. And the colors, are just beautiful. You almost never see any shining color on winter

collections, but they did it, and the final result is excellent.

About the men's collection, I don't find it this special. At all! I remember to have seen these kind of outfits in

previous collections. Maybe the suits are my favourite looks, I really love them all.