“Winter” Elio De Luca, oil on wood, private collection  

“ADVENTURE” Mood of Beatrice Brandini 

Fashion is always lighter, playful, surprising … if you think that a brand such as Givenchy (usually under the direction of Tisci, more dark and dramatic), in the winter just ended had put Bambi into its sweatshirts, you understand that the world of children not only inspires fashion, but nourishes and completes it, especially at a time “heavy” like this, where everyone would just need to close your eyes and dream …. maybe hugging Mickey Mouse …. Read more →

Perfumes mignon, detail, private collection

“Fragrance” by Beatrice Brandini 

“A woman without perfume has no future.” Coco Chanel

A good perfume has the power to make us more attractive, influencing even our unconscious, a bit ‘like when we wear the precious silk underwear, are those things that make us feel more sensual, vain, and even stronger, because they are more aware of ourselves …; but we can say that the perfume, with its research, the gesture that involves , the use to which it is derived, somehow puts into operation our five senses. Read more →

Poster of the exhibition “The children’s room”  

  “Flower”  by Beatrice Brandini

In Bologna, until June 15, there is a beautiful exhibition at the  Sala Borsa Library, “The children’s room.” Toys and furniture collections from Marzadori collection, 1900-1950. It ‘s a  wonderful place already, lying in the center of Bologna, in the beautiful Piazza del Nettuno and also the library, theater of the exhibition, it is beautiful and very unusual place. Admission is free.

I was in Bologna for others angage, walking there I came across, remaining pleasantly surprised. Read more →

Marlon Brando in “A Streetcar Named Desire”    

“Hamptons” Beatrice Brandini 

The T-shirt, preferably white, is an item that lends itself to various interpretations, especially for informal recreation, but with the right accessories, it can become an elegant and definitely “cool” piece. But the strength of the t-shirts is also to be through an advertisement, a very effective means of promotion and MASS COMMUNICATION, anywhere in the world . Read more →

 Men dream….   

The Detail… by Beatrice Brandini

Today I talk about trends for men, in general I do it less often than women, because women’s fashion is becoming more prominent (hundreds of magazines, many important fairs, references, models, stars, it girls .. blogger!), however even these, the male ones, are very important and especially “complex” as all the others.

I have identified 5 themes for the Autumn / Winter 2015-16 I‘ve come up with sketches and pictures. Read more →

Director on the road                             

“Clara” by Beatrice Brandini 

I’ve always been in love with the cinema, one of the things I miss now that there is less time consuming and a little baby, is see a movie at the cinema, the magic of cinema, the darkness and the silence, the pending before the show starts, have fueled my curiosity by reading reviews and fantasizing about the history, scenery, COSTUMES and DRESSES. Read more →

Carol Rama autoritratto 

“Dorina” by Beatrice Brandini

“I have not had models for my painting, I have not needed already having four or five misfortune in the family, six or seven tragedies of love, a sick person in the house, my father who killed himself . The sense of sin is my master.” Carol Rama

Carol Rama is an Italian painter born in Turin in 1918. Rarely do I indicate the date of birth of an artist, but in this case, we need to understand the magnitude, as well as tell the story. Read more →

“Bathers” 1918 Fortunato Depero

“Venus from the sea” by Beatrice Brandini

I have a great passion for the Beachwear’s world, much to push me, back in 1996 until 2001 , to undertake an entrepreneurial activity by creating collections from the sea and accessories, sold in better department stores around the world. Read more →

Playing mural photo Satoshi Saikusa for W Magazine, 1995  

“Kate” by Beatrice Brandini

I went to see an interesting exhibition at the Ono Gallery in Bologna, dedicated to Kate Moss “Kate Moss The Icon,” in which some of the greatest photographers and contemporary artists, make a tribute to her, in a time span ranging from 1988 to 2013. The exhibition will be open until May 1st. It ‘s the first exhibition in Italy dedicated to Kate Moss. Read more →

“Angel everyday”

“Little chills” by Beatrice Brandini

I attended with my friend Laura and her little Emma, for a wonderful day of celebration at the Meyer in Florence, “The Meyer Friend”, one of the most important Italian pediatric hospitals that once a year opens its doors for a day’s visit and celebration for children and parents. Read more →