Archives for: August 2011

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Video inspirations…

Following my latest post… Here is a little selection of fashion videos and movies that I came across recently, and which I wanted to share with you… The new Fall 2011 movie campaign from Lanvin wich reminds me of last season’s jazzy Prada advert. A very nice and alternative way to advertise clothes, by Steven …

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With Grace…

Grace Coddington, former model and current creative director of Vogue Us. As most of you may know, although she has been working as Anna Wintour’s right hand for the past 23 years , it was only after she appeared in the fashion documentary and movie “The September Issue” that Grace was brought to fame. Not …

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Tinted…

  There is something really cool about the current trend for colored trousers, especially in menswear. First of all, I have always loved colors but in menswear it add a little dash of surprise to the often classical or conventional men’s wardrobe… A simple pair of colored pants helps brighten up a suit or a …

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August 23, 2011

Buon Appetito!

  Aside from the classical pasta and pizza, the south of Italy has a lot to offer in terms of food. Here is a little compilation of the delicious things I saw and/or ate recently…                   In the order:   The chefs working hard in the rosticceria …

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A Jump Into The Summer

Sorry for the lack of post during the last few days but as you can see, I have been very busy!   While on a weekend excursion between Porto Selvaggio and Taranto, I decided to set myself a few ambitious tasks such as jumping from a rock without screaming. Objective which I did fail, over …

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Juice Please..!

Summer is here..! I’m on holiday and I tend to forget my camera at home  as sand and technology don’t mix but don’t worry I will post some pictures of my secret getaway soon…   In the mean time here is a picture from the last Milan Fashion week, the perfect illustration for one of …

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A place in the sun…

    During the summer it’s not uncommon for people to escape their busy city for the closest coast or water point around. Last Sunday, I too decided to escaped the city for a day. I went to Santa Margherita (no, I’m sorry, this is not the place were the Margherita was invented;).   Located …

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