‘Death does determine life . . . . Once life is finished it acquires a sense; up to that point it has not got a sense; its sense is suspended and therefore ambiguous. However, to be sincere I must add that for me death is important only if it is not justified and rationalised by reason. For me death is the maximum of epic-ness.’ –Pier Paolo Pasolini
Luca Finotti’s The Last Obsession. Featuring Tom Ford’s Fall/Winter collection.
‘With Georgia O’Keefe and Tina Modotti as inspirations, Chiuri & Piccioli looked to create ‘a fantasy setting for a new poetic femininity.”
Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli’s spring collection for Valentino, photographed by Deborah Turbeville.
Found via Models.com
‘The goal is to incorporate the luxurious fabrics, mixed prints and textures from the 20s while keeping the silhouette modern and figure flattering’
Retro, contemporary and nouveau: Project Runway 9 contestant Fallene Wells is seeking Kickstarter funding for her latest collection.
More info here, Kickstarter here.
‘custom blue silk embroidered with cotton and copper thread’
Detail of the fabric used in the bedroom of Jeanne Lanvin (1867–1946). From her residence on the rue Barbet-de-Jouy, rebuilt at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris.
Found via ArtisphereOnline
‘While there aren’t any tweed skirts hanging from picture frames, or cap-toe shoes in jars, there are some brilliant photos of bookshelf vignettes, bejeweled tchotchkes, and a mismatch of furniture styles, inspirations, and references’
Coco Chanel’s Paris apartment.
Slideshow here. Photographed by The Coveteur.
Found via Refinery 29
So while I’m still in seafood mode, I should mention my absolute favorite food is Dungeness Crab.
I grew up eating these west coast crustaceans, dusted with Old Bay seasoning, partnered with slabs of sourdough bread. All I need is a small fork and I can get thru the whole thing in under an hour – no cracking necessary. The obsessive trick is to get every single piece out intact – and dip it in melted butter.
Saw this shirt in Old Navy; but alas, not available as a men’s tee.
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