NYFW: Michael Kors F/W 2026, Part 1

Witness the magic of Michael Kors his F/W 2026-27 Womenswear & Menswear collection, presented in New York. At the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center Michael Kors unveiled a collection that was not merely a retrospective - but a live archive of American elegance. Marking his 45th anniversary, Kors staged a celebration rooted in the very essence of his brand: New York sophistication, clean silhouettes and unapologetic glamour.

“I still feel like a kid,” he told the crowd at PJ Clarke’s after-party. Perhaps, but that ‘kid’ has built one of the most enduring empires in American fashion and tonight, he reminded everyone why.

I also added this beautiful video below. It's almost 15 minutes and gives an excellent impression of the Michael Kors F/W 2026 collection. Be Inspired ......

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Sources: Michael Kors and WWD and Runway Magazines
Photos Courtesy: Michael Kors

Abstract Art: Inspiring artwork from the artist Ursula J. Brenner (02)

Would like to share with you this inspiring artwork from the artist Ursula J. Brenner. Love the way she is using contrasts in form and color to underscore emotion in her pieces. Be Inspired ....... Will publish on 15-08-2026 her other artwork called "Royal Blue Abstract". Earlier I wrote more blogs about 'ART', SEE HERE

The artist Ursula J. Brenner

More about the artist

Ursula J. Brenner creates a diverse array of landscapes and contemporary abstracts in acrylics and encaustics, using contrasts in form and color to underscore emotion in each piece. Ursula’s art reflects a wide range of moods, from light and playful to deep and mysterious. Born in Germany, Ursula has been influenced by a rich cultural background of old world museums, art, music and architecture. She lives and works in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she attended Edgecliff College on scholarship, graduating in 1978 with a BA in Drawing and Painting.

She has studied with and been influenced by the work of Wolf Kahn, Susan Sarback, Doug Dawson and Albert Handell. Always filled with ideas, Ursula can be as inspired by driving in the country as looking through a magazine. She likes to focus on the fundamental nature of a scene – the values, colors and shapes -using a “notan” study, a Japanese method of examining lights and darks. She enjoys alternating between landscapes and abstracts to keep her interest in both genres high. Ursula experiences a spiritual connection as she creates art, something she wants the viewer to experience as well. “My art makes a strong, bold statement, an unambiguous statement,” says the artist. “Yet it can be very ethereal too.I want people who look at my art to be transported into another realm, to transcend the normal human experience.”

Ursula is represented by selected galleries. Her paintings are featured in private and corporate collections internationally, She works with interior designers and art consultants and accepts commissioned work. A national award-winning artist, Ursula was chosen to attend the Vermont Studio Center on partial scholarship in 2002.

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Sources: Boulevard Fine Art and Ursula J. Brenner

Color Inspiration: Summer Colorpalette 5

 Would like to share with you today this lovely Summer color palette in blue hues combined with soft pink & soft yellow. What a delightful color combination! On my PINTEREST account I am sharing lots of more color palettes. For more inspiration see also my PREVIOUS COLOR BLOGS. Be Inspired ......

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Sources: Pinterest and Design Seeds.

Scandinavian Design: Elegant Swedish apartment by Lotta Agaton Interiors

While surfing today on internet I found this elegant Swedish apartment located in the renowned Oscar Properties development. Beautifully styled by the team of Lotta Agaton Interiors. I am in love with the soft grey palette paired with warm beige and brown tones. It looks really elegant and at the same time very peaceful by the balanced color choices. Love the high ceilings too. Later on I will publish another blogpost about this interesting interior designer Lotta Agaton. Be Inspired ........ Earlier I wrote already another blogpost about Lotta, SEE HERE

Lotta Agaton, the interior designer

More about Lotta Agaton

Lotta Agaton is a renowned Swedish interior designer, stylist and founder of Lotta Agaton Interiors, one of Scandinavia’s leading interior design studios. Lotta Agaton is a prominent figure in Scandinavian interior design, known for her multidisciplinary approach that combines styling, creative direction and architectural interior projects. She founded Lotta Agaton Interiors in 2004, a studio that works on a wide range of projects including private homes, offices, retail spaces and commercial styling for international clients. Her studio emphasizes long-lasting quality, functional design and a human-centered approach, ensuring that every space is tailored to the client’s needs and vision. 

Career and Background

Agaton grew up in a family connected to architecture, as her father was an architect, which influenced her early interest in interiors. She began her career as an interior stylist and co-founded the Swedish interior magazine Residence, gaining extensive experience in editorial design and visual communication. After four years at the magazine, she established her own studio which has since become a leading name in Scandinavian interior design. 

Design Philosophy

Her work is characterized by a seamless integration of architecture, interior design and styling, focusing on materials that age beautifully and timeless aesthetics. The studio handles everything from technical architectural drawings to the careful curation of furniture, art and objects, ensuring that each project reflects a cohesive design vision. Agaton also emphasizes the human touch and functionality, creating spaces that are both visually striking and livable. 

Notable Projects

Lotta Agaton Interiors has worked on prestigious projects worldwide including residential complexes like 79 & Park in Stockholm, designed by Bjarke Ingels with interiors curated by her studio. The studio also collaborates with commercial clients on showroom designs, fair stands and visual identity projects, demonstrating versatility across private and public spaces. 

In summary, Lotta Agaton is a highly influential interior designer and stylist whose work blends Scandinavian minimalism with functional elegance, making her studio a benchmark for quality and creativity in interior design.

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Credits:
Styling by Lotta Agaton Interiors
Photography by McCann Sthlm-Instagram
Source: via The Design Chaser

Fashion & Bicycles: The collab between Berluti and Victoire Cycles

Berluti and Victoire Cycles create a beautiful bike with elegant leather accessories. Berluti, the LVMH owned luxury shoe brand, has partnered with French bicycle-makers Cycles Victoire to create the ultimate ride for the modern urban gentleman, a unique tribute to the historical connections between the House and the world of sports.

A small manufacturer based in Clermont-Ferrand (France), Cycles Victoire is an incarnation of the French bicycle-making savoir-faire. Uniting high technologies and exceptional craftsmanship, Cycles Victoire bicycles are produced and entirely assembled by hand in France. The perfect rides for the most demanding of clients. This blogpost is a republish of my blog of 14-11-2014. Be Inspired ..........

All images courtesy of Victoire Cycles and LVMH

Sources: If it's hip, it's here, 2LUXURY2, Berluti.

Runway: Dior Cruise 2027: Old Hollywood Fantasy

The Dior Cruise 2027 show in Los Angeles was a grand event, celebrating the brand's deep connection with Hollywood and the vibrant culture of Los Angeles. The show was presented in the David Geffen Galleries, where the setting was inspired by the city's iconic landmarks and the Californian landscape. The collection, inspired by Hollywood noir and the natural beauty of California, featured a series of dresses with a low waistline and rose embellishments, as well as a Bar jacket with distressed details. The show was a testament to the enduring legacy of Dior's collaboration with Hollywood, with references to past icons like Grace Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor. The collection's design was a blend of glamour and natural elements, creating a unique and memorable experience for attendees. The fashion designer was Jonathan Anderson. Be Inspired .........

"Dior’s rich history in Hollywood was a starting point for this collection, which came to life like a field of Californian poppies in late Spring."

— Jonathan Anderson

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Sources: DIOR, DIOR (02) and Fashion United

Photos: courtesy of Dior.

Art: Beautiful hues of blue in the abstract work by Juan Cruz Reverberi (03)

While surfing on internet this morning I found these beautiful hues of blue in the abstract work by Juan Cruz Reverberi. Love his colorful and expressive abstract pieces as well as his coloruse. I wrote MORE BLOGS about this interesting artist. This blogpost was earlier published on 07-12-2017. Be Inspired ........

More about the artist

Artist Juan Cruz Reverberi was born in Tucumán, a northern city in Argentina, known for its history and education. Winning a prize in a painting contest in Buenos Aires when he was just five years old, Juan Cruz’s artistic career had an unconventional beginning with a six-year degree in architecture, with a background in complex geometry and advanced mathematics. 

The artist Juan Cruz Reverberi. Ph.via Zatista.

Juan Cruz has a natural and intuitive talent that has been honed and expanded on through his traveling experiences around Europe and the Americas especially Hawaii. He received his degree in architecture from the University of Architecture and Urbanism of Tucumán and started working with his father in the family firm at a very young age. Immediately, Juan was immersed in a variety of projects as well as specializing in luxury high rise building apartments in New York City while gaining valuable insight to a deeper passion – painting. 

After living in Maui and New York for a decade, Juan Cruz broadened his artistic methodologies and ability to express his art and design through earth-friendly technologies and ultimately an evolving passion for nature. Juan Cruz’s paintings often inspire questions. Complex geometry and rich textures intrigue viewers who are often surprised to learn that the paintings are in fact both imaginary abstract worlds and human spaces, often filled with water and constantly with an architectural reminiscent. 

Juan Cruz has moved away from figurative painting and drawing and begun experimenting with large format abstracts pieces. His new work is heavily influenced by life experiences he had while working as an architect in Maui and New York. In both his paintings and drawings Juan Cruz Reverberi use color, light, texture and extensive layers to create abstracts symbols that are extremely colorful and expressive. He has engaged in an intellectual and sophisticated but also a spiritual style since the beginning of his career. He states that part of the process is to paint something that speak back to him while painting, inviting him to experience it in a introspective or inward looking manner. 

Currently, he resides in New York, still greatly influenced by Maui’s majestic shoreline, life experiences and a profound respect for the environment. Juan Cruz continues to express his spiritual art. His work appears in public and private collections in the U.S, England, New Zealand and Argentina. In his free time he can be seen windsurfing out East New York or dancing tango in Manhattan.

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Sources: Juan Cruz Reverberi, 1stdibs and Zatista

Decorating with patterned cushions for a great result (02)

Would like to show you some pieces that caught my eye like these beautiful patterned pillows from the company Joss & Main. Great for decorating indoors as well as outdoors. Below you will find the Faye indoor/outdoor pillow in the colors orange and blue. I can't wait to decorate my garden with these lovely pillows. :-) This blogpost is a republish of my blog of 16-06-2016. Be Inspired ........

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 Source: Joss & Main