Trends MilanoUnica Spring/Summer 2017

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Moodboard “Africa Punk” Beatrice Brandini, fabrics and accessories MilanoUnica

I was invited to the presentation of the trends for Spring / Summer 2017, organized and carried out by MilanoUnica, in the picturesque location “Pelota”, in Palermo street in Milan. In this interesting preview MilanoUnica  has identified four main areas in which the themes were described: ABYSS – NATURE and ARTIFICE – AFRICA PUNK – PSYCHO BIT. Read more

Francesco De Gregori: calm cultured

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Francesco De Gregori

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“Francesco” by Beatrice Brandini

It’s a long time that I wanted to celebrate Francesco De Gregori since among the songs that I love most in the world, some are his ,  for example “Rimmel”, “Buonanotte fiorellino (Good night little flower)”, “La leva calcistica della classe ’68 (The lever football Class of ’68)”, “La valigia dell’attore (The suitcase actor “), etc.. Read more

Animalier: fashion becomes “WILD”

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Britt Ekland photographed by David Bailey in 1965

“Panther girl” by Beatrice Brandini

The animal print (embroidery, application, fabrics, fur, etc.) is a constant in fashion; among designers there who has used and continues to do so as a feature of their style and aesthetic language, for example Roberto Cavalli, and who uses it by following some ‘the trend of the moment, or simply harmonizing their collection with this fantasy/pattern. In women there are those who love and those who hate it, no half measures. Personally I think it is interesting, certainly not as a “total look”, especially if you are not young anymore, but a piece animal or an accessory in that mood, can make an impression right and “aggressive” to those who do not want to give up style and elegance (see Kate Moss, Alexa Chung or Giovanna Battaglia). Read more

The Peanuts: Snoopy, Charlie Brown & C., adorable little heroes!

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Snoopy vintage

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“The red-haired girl” (particular) by Beatrice Brandini

Had long wanted to talk about them, today the topic might seem almost assured given the warm rediscovered thanks to a upcoming film … But since I’m always in love (see picture of Snoopy Vintage bought from me with the first few pennies more than thirty years ago), here I am (in reality the post is “fixed” for two weeks, before many outputs). Read more

Kristen McMenamy: when look and personality exceed perfection

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Kristen McMenamy photographed by Josh Olins for ID Magazine      

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“Kristen” by Beatrice Brandini

I love women beauty particular, irregular, “different” faces that are able to pass something; it is called class, style, personality. Features that despite the passage of time remain intact, making these women, as in the case of Kristen McMenamy, women definitely fascinating. Read more

TRENDS from the Milan catwalks for Spring – Summer 2016

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Milan fashion shows (Gucci, Prada and A. Ferretti) Spring / Summer 2016    

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     Mood “Exotica” Beatrice Brandini

Ended fashion shows in Milan for the Spring Summer 2016 were as always very interesting, full of inspiration, creativity, talent and excellence. Ideas, materials and workmanship, confirming that the Made in Italy with its fashion is really important, one of the pillars of our economy and a pride of our country (even if our leadership is often “deaf” and absent). Read more

Jeff Koons in Florence: creative, playful, irreverent… modernity embraces history

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Jeff Koons in Florence: Pluto and Proserpina

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“Bunny” Beatrice Brandini

About the next three months will visit Florence, you can be admired in the Piazza Signoria next to the marble copy of David by Michelangelo, a monumental, spectacular and glittering sculpture (three-meter) steel gold. Is one of the two works by the project Jeff Koons in Florence, brainchild of the Mayor of Florence Dario Nardella and Fabrizio Moretti, by Sergio Risaliti, organized by Mus.e, sponsored by the City of Florence. Read more

Flying Jacket: from the World War I to skinhead, from Steve McQueen to Saint Laurent…

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Gucci Flying Jacket, in the shop window

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“Flying Jacket” Beatrice Brandini

Originally created for pilots, the Flying Jacket is one of those garments that cyclically come back in fashion, revised and corrected or exactly faithful to the original, it does not matter much, because the matrix is always the same. There are many versions seen on the catwalk, all extremely cool . Read more

Valentino Rossi: the Number One with 46

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Valentino Rossi and Steve McQueen … the same charisma!  

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“Bond girl” by Beatrice Brandini

There are people with fashion and art have little to do but they are so good,  passionate, charismatic, unpredictable, funny.., that not only rampant as protagonists in what they do, but they have the power to influence inexorably all the rest, sports, life, a comprehensive concept of lifestyle. One of these is definitely Valentino Rossi. Read more