Tuesday 17 April 2012

Links of London: 'All Things Woven'

I am rarely seen without my Links Sweetie Charm Bracelet, however, their latest collection caught my eye with the tag line; 'All Things Woven'. Their new collection of Friendship Bracelets have moved forward from the classic style with some exciting new pieces:

My favourite from the new collection: 'Colour Mix', handwoven colour mix yarns.

Mini Fuchsia 'Skull'

'Double Wrap' Black and Gold

'Effervescence' Purple and Lilac

Sunday 8 April 2012

'Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations'

An exhibition exploring how the two Italian designers from different eras share similar themes within their work. There will be seven different galleries consisting of images, videos and garments each presenting a different a theme: "Waist Up/Waist Down", "Ugly Chic", "Hard Chic", "Naif Chic", "The Classical Body", "The Exotic Body" and "The Surreal Body". 

Click on the title of this post to take you to the Met Museum site where you will find further information on the exhibition which launches on May 10th.

Image credits: fashionista.com/2012/04/first-look-the-mets-schiaparelli-and-prada-impossible-conversations-exhibit/


"The Exotic Body" - The influence of Eastern cultures

"Hard Chic" - Exploring the influence of menswear

"Waist Up / Waist Down" - Exploring the use of decorative detailing

"The Surreal Body" - How both women affect contemporary images of the female body