If you love nature, then Mai McKemy's jewelry will definitely appeal to you. Her rings and pendants are true works of art, where charming forest landscapes are hidden under thin glass. So no matter where on the globe you have to be, with these accessories a small piece of nature will always be with you
It is difficult to find a more suitable use for furniture, in particular for chairs, than what we are all used to. However, designers from the Canadian studio Bruxe Design decided to experiment and decorate gold, silver and bronze chains with tiny chairs. Tiny little chairs - this is the name of the collection of vintage pendants in the form of antique chairs, which at one time revolutionized furniture production
Kyeok Kim is not exaggerating when she says that her jewelry leaves a lasting impression - something you have never seen before. Already in daylight, her rings, bracelets and brooches look unusual, and with the onset of darkness they begin to glow, creating mysterious glowing patterns on her body
A 26-year-old resident of Spain, hiding under the intricate nickname A l'Heure de l'Ap é ro, claims that all of us - regardless of place of residence and nationality - are a bit Catalan. The statement, of course, is quite controversial. But jewelry with human figures, personifying these very "Spaniards within us", look quite unusual and entertaining. And hardly anyone will argue with this
Israel is known for being always on alert to start military action at the first whistle. Therefore, it is not surprising that Israeli designers use materials that are rather unusual for us, civilians, for their projects. For example, the jewelry collection by Adi Zaffran Weisler is made from … used bullets
There are things in this world that millions of people dream about. Not the last place in this list is taken by diamonds. These gorgeous stones have been a symbol of wealth and a way of expressing special feelings for centuries. In our review, little-known facts about these gems
She passionately loved life and tried to make it beautiful. She helped women to become graceful and original, she destroyed stereotypes herself and encouraged others to do so. The inimitable Coco Chanel knew how to enjoy everything she did, whether it was working as an ordinary salesman, a singer in a cabaret, creating new models or relationships with men. However, men have always occupied a special place in her fate, because it was they who made her change
The life of the widow Fumi Yamamoto was filled with hard work. In post-war Japan, the owner of a sewing workshop found it difficult to stay afloat. Her husband died in 1945, and since then she preferred one color to all clothes - black. Her son Yohji, whose childhood was darkened by memories of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, began to help her unusually early. Many years later, he became famous as a designer who abandoned the bright palette in favor of the color of his mother's dresses
“It is better to see once than hear a hundred times,” this proverb fits the images of Iranian women before and after the 1980 Cultural Revolution. It is hard to imagine that they once dressed as fashionably as Europeans, had the freedom of choice in clothing and makeup. How the image of an Iranian woman has changed from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day - further in the review
When they talk about the favorite muses of the famous couturier Christian Dior, they usually call Marlene Dietrich and Mitzu Bricar. And only recently they started talking about the oriental beauty, which Dior himself called a talisman that brought him good luck. She has worked in his fashion house almost since its inception, invariably decorating fashion shows and inspiring the couturier to create new collections. Alla Ilchun, a girl with Kazakh roots, has gone from a simple dishwasher to a catwalk star
Many girls in childhood dream of being like Barbie dolls: a perfect figure, long hair and, of course, a pink convertible under the window. For most, desires change over time, but some girls still cannot part with the ideal. Black model Ducky Toth is one of them. The other day, she posted a photo on Instagram, and now hundreds of her subscribers are arguing if it's not a plastic Barbie in front of them
Joel Arthur Rosenthal is a world-renowned jeweler and a man of mystery. He does not sell jewelry in his company store, he does not communicate with the clientele, does not give advertisements and interviews. From those who want to buy his jewelry, he chooses only the most worthy, and the rare appearances of the simplest products with the J.A.R. at auctions become a sensation. So who is this elusive genius of jewelry design?
Over the past few centuries, the life and life of people have undergone significant changes. That is why we often wonder what the mysterious household items and costume elements that we see in museums and in old paintings are intended for. Here are some weird accessories that no longer fit in our wardrobe
For over 100 years, Max Factor has been one of the leading brands in the production of all types of cosmetics. But its founder opened his first store in Ryazan. How cosmetologist Maximilian Faktorovich became the main make-up artist in Hollywood - further in the review
Even in our time, the products of the masters-jewelers of Ancient Greece amaze with their beauty and sophistication. Modern jewelers do not cease to admire the most complex virtuoso technique of the ancient Greeks in the field of jewelry. What kind of decorations were at the disposal of beautiful Greek women and delighted them in the Hellenistic era?
The name of this legendary fashion designer became a brand recognized all over the world during his lifetime. Pierre Cardin owns about 500 fashionable inventions, and the most famous and beautiful artists were his muses. At the same time, Cardin did not hide the fact that he was only interested in women as an aesthetic object. But every rule has its exceptions. In the life of a fashion designer, there was only one woman who, according to him, “turned his soul over” and was able to ignite in him not only his creative imagination
The 60s of the last century were marked by the hippie culture with its freedom of expression, cheerfulness and love. If we talk about the style of that time, it was embraced by bright personalities seeking to stand out, using colorful outfits and a variety of accessories. This collection of photographs contains many stylish high school students who have succumbed to the "new" trend. Their images deserve attention
Not a single girl stops dreaming of super-long and super-beautiful eyelashes, even if her eyelashes are already beautiful and long by nature. And to please gorgeous ladies, some companies are developing special mascara to lengthen and thicken lashes, others advertise extensions, and Paperself invites women to take advantage of incredible designer false eyelashes
What is more important for girls: to appear in public with impeccable styling, or to show off in an original headdress? Some choose the first option, and then they are no different from hundreds of other young ladies, over whose hairstyles the hairdressers have tried. Those who want to be the center of attention at any social party or entertainment event still prefer hats. Moreover, they are exclusively original and exclusive, so as not to go unnoticed
Dutch designer Yvette Yang has been creating her own typeface twice a year for three years now. These are not just regular fonts for text and image editors. This is the fonts for the fashion alphabet
Imagine a garden that never needs watering, and everything in it blooms and turns green. This is not a fairy tale, but reality, because everything in this amazing place is made of colored glass, crystals, metal and polymer clay. Moreover, anyone can get a piece of the extraordinary garden - in the form of a ring on their finger
It turns out that for many people it is not enough just to stop a moment in order to keep it with them for many years. If this moment is precious not only as memory and memories, you don't want to part with it, you want to always carry it with you. Jewelers Yael Serfaty and Tal Salomon know how to do it, immortalizing life stories in amazing jewelry from the Snapshots series
Edible clothes and edible pencils, inedible but mouth-watering decorations and embroidered food do not just tell us, they shout to us that people who previously wanted bread and circuses have learned to combine these two desires into one, so much so that sometimes you wonder. And the next "diva" in this category was the collection of gold and silver jewelry - "snacks" from the Taqueria series by Lucky Folk
Creation of artificial diamonds can be treated in different ways: either it can be called a fraud and fake precious stones, or it can be considered an art of imitation, which allows you to save money on jewelry. Both statements are equally true. Therefore, Daniel Swarovski, whose birthday on October 24 turns 154, was called a cunning swindler, a master of illusions, and a jewelry master. One fact is indisputable: no matter how they call Daniel Swarovski's business, he managed to turn his
Looking at the retro shots of Hollywood stars in the first half of the 20th century, you can see one thing in common among the actresses: they all loved to wear shiny dresses. Their outfits were made of lamé (brocade with metal threads), embroidered with sequins, but the most favorite were the evening dresses made of glass beads. One such dress could weigh up to 15 kg, but the actresses went to great lengths to shine under the spotlights
Each of these women was called at one time an icon of style, and thousands of the fair sex around the globe imitated them. They attracted attention with their impeccable appearance, and their images today serve as an example for many celebrities and simple fashionistas. Not everyone has a happy fate, but they are remembered and considered a role model for many years
May 22 marks 48 years of one of the most famous supermodels in the world Naomi Campbell. In the 1990s. she became the first black model, whose photos appeared on the covers of "Vogue" and "Time" magazines, her name was called among the 50 most beautiful women in the world, not a single fashion show could do without her. However, she was known not only for her achievements in the modeling business, but also for her scandalous behavior: for her cool temper, Naomi Campbell earned the nickname "black panther". But lately everyone
On November 7, 2019, Patrick-Louis Vuitton, the heir to the legendary French fashion brand, passed away. He was the founder's great-great-grandson and a worthy successor to the family business. However, the famous fashion designer himself admitted in his interviews: he never aspired to work in this area, moreover, he responded with a categorical refusal to all attempts of relatives to attract him to the fashion industry. What made him go into the fashion business, and how did he manage to achieve success in this field?
What does the life of a modern millionaire look like? You go to work, attend the necessary meetings, discuss the details of your business, then go to the gym, meet with friends in the evening - and go to elementary school in the morning. This is exactly what the daily routine of Isabella Barrett looks like, who by the age of nine has several million dollars
The audience, which gathered for the races at the Longchamp hippodrome in Paris in 1908, was shocked by the outfits of the three ladies present. Previously, the Parisians not only did not see this, they could not even imagine such "indecent". On the same day, newspapers accused three ladies, dressed in blue, white and brown dresses, of showing up to the races almost half-naked, and called their outfits ugly. But it was these three dresses that radically changed the fashion of the twentieth century. True, about the creator of these boards
She was called the Queen of Paris, she was the first princess on the catwalk, her beauty was admired by Saint-Exupery, Remarque and Cocteau. Natalie Paley, the granddaughter of Emperor Alexander II, found herself in forced emigration in 1919. Many aristocrats then had to get a job. Natalie chose a profession, because of which her mother had to blush - she became a fashion model, and then a film actress. In the world of fashion, she managed to achieve notable success
The quarantine and self-isolation regimes have greatly turned the lives of ordinary people. Life has changed literally in everything. Is it any wonder that the epidemic affected the real fashion trends? In a hundred years, historians will talk about the trends of 2020 in the same way as about the fashion generated by the French revolution
Famous fashion designers and recognized style icons know a lot about the choice of the image. Being luxurious, elegant, feminine, eccentric and at the same time being yourself is a real art. And this art can be learned
For the first pilot issue of Virgin Magazine, Korean artist and photographer Ryan Yoon created a series of "haute couture" dresses from unusual materials, which were then included in the All you can get photo project. Unlike the Venus In Sequins collection, for which the British brand The Rodnik Band drew inspiration from the works of Andy Warhol, Marcel Duchamp, Van Gogh and other celebrities, Ryan was quite satisfied with everyday objects
Evelina Khromtchenko, a recognized expert in the world of fashion, believes that "a beautiful dress for every woman is a national problem." However, the Iranian authorities take a different position: in this Muslim country, there is practically no such thing as fashion for dresses, suits, skirts and blouses. Instead, there are traditional cloaks, scarves, hijabs and knee-highs. True, local residents still manage to look attractive without violating official bans. Internet Blog Materials The
An aristocrat from the oldest French family, she blew up the dance floors of Parisian clubs, putting on the ears of Mickey Mouse, dreamed of drinking coffee with Christian Dior, walked the catwalk at Chanel shows and introduced the trend for multicolored jewelry. Victoire de Castellane - the first designer of the Dior jewelry line
Karl Lagerfeld was a whole era for the fashion industry, and many were unable to imagine someone else at the head of Chanel, and even more so - a designer whose name was not known to the general public. However, Virginie Viard was a muse, companion and colleague of the great Charles for many years - although she remained in the shadows. Only she could he trust
None of our wardrobe items have been subjected to such violent censorship and severe criticism as a bathing suit in the process of their change. This type of clothing at all times was "the limit of what was permitted", showed the boundaries of moral principles. Its evolution can tell a lot about the customs of the respective eras
The Valentino brand is known to all fashionistas in our country, but almost no one knows that in America in the 1930-1950s. was no less popular and successful brand Valentina, which was founded by Valentina Sanina-Shlee from Kiev. At home, she was the muse of Alexander Vertinsky, who dedicated several romances to her, and in emigration Valentina became one of the most popular designers in America, dressing famous Hollywood stars - Greta Garbo, Katharine Hepburn, Paulette Godard, Claudette Colbert and many others. Vpr
Various kinds of "star" parties are never distinguished by chastity. Sometimes even celebrities think less about style than about showing off their luxurious forms. The first to appear in public in a transparent dress with 6,000 diamond sequins was Marilyn Monroe. And since that time, transparent dresses have become a real cult in the stellar environment. In our review, 22 of the most revealing outfits (successful and not so), in which famous ladies appeared