The Botanical Art of Chinatsu Nobe

There is not enough credit given to hair stylists. After all, during Fashion Week, most designer's collections are striking not only for their lavish clothes but also for their spectacular headpieces, including all the accessories that go with it.

At Paris Fashion Week, Katsuya Kamo created fabulous feathered headgears for Junya Watanabe Womenswear collection.

At Japan Fashion Week, Chinatsu Nobe created exceptional flowered headpieces for fur fur 2012 S/S collection. Known for her very creative, vibrant and modern hairstyling, Chinatsu Nobe began her career in 1999 building a clientele between both New York and Tokyo. A former assistant of top hairstylists Yannick d'Is and Luigi Murenu, Chinatsu works now on shows, advertising and editorial for such clients as Proenza Schouler, Richard Chay, Karl Lagerfeld and Zac Posen.

fur fur S/S 2012

 snapshots at fur fur backstage

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Stand out from the crowd this winter with these...

Courtesy Chinatsu Nobe / Amy Kirkman

Leonardo Vecchiarelli: La Grande Transizione, Women Warriors meet Oriental Empresses

The Grande Transizione is a cycle all put together like an armed battalion. There are thirty pictures of women warriors, dressed and decorated with the keen eye of a samurai preparing for battle, inspired by oriental empresses. Hidden amongst these females is a single male figure, the artist himself, Leonardo Vecchiarelli.

Each portrait has a title extracted from the literary and mythical culture of the Orient: the shaman, the samurai woman, the creator of human kind, the temple of purity... Every image has complex meanings and symbolisms all woven together. Women assume the role of mediators and with determination, authority, intuition and strength, can help us to renew our lost sense of belonging.

As a young boy, Leonardo Vecchiarelli found his calling in cinematography, specializing in photography and choreography at the "Cinematic Devises School" of Roberto Rossellini and the "National Academy of dramatic Art" Silvio D'Amico in Rome. Former assistant to Gianpaolo Barbieri, Steven Klein and to Douglas Kirkland, the Italian born artist started working with magazines including Harper's Bazaar, French Vogue, German Glamour,  Italian Vogue and more...
Leonardo photographed international campaigns, such as Trussardi, Fay by Tod's, Faber, Maria Buccellati among others.
The Grande Transizione is currently on exhibit at Studio Guastalla Arte Moderna e Contemporanea in Milan.

© Leonardo Vecchiarelli

Jo Sen'shi - Bene (Maria Buccellati), 2011

© Leonardo Vecchiarelli

Bui Long (Nicoletta Fiorucci)

© Leonardo Vecchiarelli

Gui'zu'De (Mariasole Brivio Sforza)

© Leonardo Vecchiarelli

Isanami (Riyo Mori)

© Leonardo Vecchiarelli

Qi

© Leonardo Vecchiarelli

Shibui (Elizabeth Di Stefano)

© Leonardo Vecchiarelli

Tao (Federica Pesce)

© Leonardo Vecchiarelli

Xi Wa'ng Mu (Lucilla Bonaccorsi Beccaria)

© Leonardo Vecchiarelli

Yacasa (Cristina Estrada Juffali)

© Leonardo Vecchiarelli

Yua'n Liu (Olimpia Colonna)

Courtesy Leonardo Vecchiarelli / Studio Guastalla Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Milan

La Grande Transizione

October 11 - November 12, 2011
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Charles Bukowski revisited....

Charles Bukowski wrote several quotes, this is one of my favorites.

"there are worse things
than being alone
but it often takes
decades to realize this
and most often when you do
it's too late
and there's nothing worse
than too late"


This post that I am about to crosspost is stunning. It took the author over 2 years to complete this project. Click on the link below to see more.
Peter Politanoff: Charles Bukowski - In Search of Henry Chinaski

© Peter Politanoff

Pablo Piatti's Fashion Illustrations: A Chinese vignette

In his series "Animals and Accessories," Argentinian artist Pablo Piatti was inspired by traditional Chinese paintings. From the pairing of the animals with the accessories, including the calligraphy, everything was created with exquisite details. The resulting illustrations are these unique and enchanting visions that will catch the attention of any viewers.

Pablo Piatti was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was 21 years old when he decided to quit art school and travel to Europe. Growing up among nature and animals, Piatti's world is filled with imagery, music, books, and nature. The series "Animals and Accessories" is currently featured in Metal Fashion Magazine.

Very often in life, we are forced to defined ourselves, or pushed by others to conform to stereotypes and titles. As a creative person working in the fashion industry for many years, I try to do the opposite, letting creativity flow freely.
~~ Pablo Piatti


Pablo Piatti lives and works in Antwerp, Belgium.

Courtesy Pablo Piatti