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AGI 2010, parcours graphique
Some photos of the annual conference of Alliance Graphique Internationale based in Porto this year. The project was introspective and personal, all designers was invited to create a map of their working process. There is no formula for a working process, only fiction, where pragmatism, deviation, surprise or the unexpected melt together. This exhibition is…
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Le Modalogue, Weekly #13
Dior Dior Dior e-shopping Dior Beauty announces the launch of Dior.com‘s new beauty website, now featuring e-shopping. Lady Dior affair Lady Grey (London) 4e et dernier volet de la saga commencée avec The Lady Noire affair (Paris), Lady Rouge (New-York) et Lady Blue (Shangaï). Lady Grey est faiseuse de miracles et muse d’artiste. Il ne…
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Lanvin, rive droite-rive gauche
Chers lecteurs, hier si discret, il s’est retrouvé ces dernières semaines propulsé en haut de l’affiche. Une collaboration avec un géant suédois a « popularisé » la maison pour laquelle il officie et lui-même, le tout porté par les blogueurs, ceux dont il disait, il y a quelques mois, être effrayé. Alber Elbaz est sans conteste le…
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Rupert Sanderson for ever
Dear readers, I discover Rupert Sanderson shoes during the last Paris fashion week. When i saw those shoes i tought that they will be perfect with the über-feminine clothes of the french london-based designer Roland Mouret. It was not a suprise then when i learn that the two of them were good friends… Rupert Sanderson open…
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Le Modalogue | Weekly #12
Fast forward: The Chinese quest for luxury brands Sur le marché du luxe, en quelques années et sur tous les plans, la Chine, va rattraper son retard et se mettre au niveau des standards occidentaux… The study found that families here making over $180,000 annually spent an average of $28,000 on luxury goods for the…
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Portrait à la mode | Fashion
À propos des Portraits à la mode (à la manière du Modalogue) Le portrait d’un créateur, d’une personnalité de la mode tracé d’un seul trait (suivez la ligne), comme pour en capter l’essentiel; une signature et une citation. Une silhouette très Couture. And yes you can listen to David Bowie’s fashion song
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La Fiona
Porto Fashion week, spring summer 2010- During the three days of fashion shows in Porto, Fiona Bunnett was sitting next to me. I must confess that i didn’t know her before Caroline told me who she is. It’s when i understand that the front row in front of us wasn’t looking at me… Supermodel with…
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Luxe et brand content
A lire- L’agence SAME SAME et QualiQuanti, viennent de publier un livre blanc intitulé «Luxe et Brand Content». Michel Campan, directeur Associé de SAME SAME (agence spécialisée dans la communication des marques premium et luxe) y restitue les enjeux de l’industrie du luxe et l’importance croissante du marché chinois. Matthieu Guével, spécialisé dans l’analyse…
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Meet Joana Ferreira
Joana Ferreira after the show Porto Fashion Week, spring summer 2010- For his 15th anniversary the Portugal Fashion week took place at Alfândega de Porto, a wide building, divided in two spaces for the week-end. I used to work in Porto during 3 years, making little trips during the making of the collections. I really…
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Improbable Rochas (beautiful little heads)
After the crazy fashion week you appreciate the garments and the look, the atmosphere of a show you didn’t like before. That’s what happen with Marco Zanini’s last collection for Rochas. Prints on silk, jackets with patina, scarves on the heads… Most of the silhouettes were very loose, following the trend for more flexibility and…
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