The Vogue & Berliner Fashion Salon

The Vogue & Berliner Fashion Salon

The Vogue & Berliner Fashion Salon

1. Good vibrations and beautiful outfits!

 

Arriving at the Kronprinzenpalais I was quite surprised by the overall good mood and the creative outfits of the visitors. Even the photographer at the entrance looked very stylish despite of some rain.

 

 

Located at the heart of the stunning scenery in the middle of the historical centre of Berlin, the Kronprinzenpalais is a perfect place for such an event. Here is the view from the balcony of the Palais over the huge construction site today – and 1930.

 

 

 

DER BERLINER MODE SALON along with the Vogue Fashion Salon showcased brands and designers with the aim of encouraging the development of a new public awareness for ambitious German fashion design.

 

So it was really fun walking through the Palais and enjoying the visual treats of labels as: Perret Schaad, Horror Vacui, Gabriele Frantzen, Malaika Raiss, Nobi Talai, Odeeh and many many more.

First here are some overall impressions:

 

 

 

Gabriele Frantzen

 

Perret Schaad

 

 

 

2. Colour, embroidery and great visions

 

Overall prints designed by Rianna and Nina, very eyecatching, but too overload for me ;)

 

 

Austrian designer Marina Hörmanseder – going from gothic to Barbie girly neon punk.

 

 

 

Embroidery on japan-esque pinstriped suits by Gesine Foersterling.

 

 

 

 

William Fan presented a small part of his whole universe, which includes also ceramics and furniture.

And label BENU BERLIN created as always fabulous outfits made of vintage jeans

 

 

3. Overall Influence of french cult label Vetements

The trend of oversizing and deconstructing clothes is also in german fashion design very noticeable. I personaly like the freedom it offers not only for designers but for styling our everyday outfits as well.

 

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So finally you see a very happy me – looking optimistically towards the german fashion future! Being living proof that having fun with fashion and colours will always brighten up your day.

Have fun!

 

 

One Million Acts Of Kindness

One Million Acts Of Kindness

One Million Acts Of Kindness

This is Bob. He is a very brave guy who changed his life radically and dedicated it to a higher purpose!

After a divorce, the events of September 11th and the slaughter at Virginia Tech, Bob decided to sell everything, buy a bus and travel around the USA over 10 years now, simply to spread love and kindness.

 

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As a father of three college age kids Bob felt concerned for the world in which all kids will live. So he wanted to change our world for the better with a very simple tool: being kind.

Bob was hoping to convince as many people as possible about this much needed movement for this world. About sixty family members, friends and neighbours helped him painting his bus with awesome messages:

 

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And this is what Bob says about his vision:

„One Million Acts Of Kindness is a goal. A goal for each person to individually perform One Million Acts Of Kindness in their life. Can you imagine a greater goal for one’s life? It is a constant mind-set of kindness every day of your life for the next fifty-five years. Doing for others and kindness in your heart for everyone. It is my wish that you will dedicate your life to a charity… finding the passion in your heart for something or someone in need.“

For more information visit Bobs homepage at: onemillionactsofkindness.com

Ain´t that a beautiful idea? And it works – Bob inspired me already to be more kind and open every day :)

 

(pictures by Lorena for blog.benetton.com)

Organic Embroidery

Organic Embroidery

Organic Embroidery

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The art of Meredith Woolnough is showing the beauty of nature in knotted embroidery threads. Her creations look like coming directly from a coral reef out of the ocean. The intricate embroideries are then carefully pinned in shadowboxes, just like preserved specimens.

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I am so fascinated by those amazing patterns and was wondering, how is it possible to create such delicate embroidery?  And I found the tricky answer: the secret behind her works is the fabric, because it is water soluble! It was originally invented by the medical industry and is now available in sewing shops. It works as the basic stabilizer on which Meredith can sew her beautiful designs. When the embroidery is finished, she just washes the fabric away.

 

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Nevertheless, the work of Meredith Woolnough, who lives in Australia is extremely intriguing. You can find out more about her art at MeredithWoolnough.com or watch this interesting video, where she explains her working process:

 

 

(All pictures taken from the website of Meredith Woolnough MeredithWoolnough.com)

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