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Welcome! Thank you for visiting my weblog. I am Irene, Elisabeth Pouw, a Dutch blogger. As blogger I am connecting my readers with beauty, style, quality and craftsmanship in various subjects like interiordesign, architecture, haute couture, photography, art etc. I love decorating & bringing beauty and harmony into interiors. I created this blog to share my passion for decorating as well as the many other things which inspire me. From time to time I am also highlighting certain interior designers, decorators, architects, stylists, photographers etc. I hope you enjoy your visit. Feel free to give a comment on my blogs. I will react back as soon as possible. Best regards, Irene Pouw from Holland.

31 juli 2024

Gorgeous S/S 2024 RTW collection from fashion designer Zuhair Murad, Part 5


Would like to share with you today the gorgeous S/S 2024 RTW collection from fashion designer Zuhair Murad. His designs are so feminine, sensual with a touch of glamour. It's always a joy to see more of his new collections. I will post the coming period several blogs from this collection. 
At the end of this blog I also added the You Tube movie where all the gowns are showed. Be Inspired ....... Earlier I wrote more blogs about this fantastic designer, SEE HERE 






More about the designer
Zuhair Murad  is a Beirut-based Lebanese fashion designer. He is considered to be one of the most talented designers of the 21st century. Zuhair Murad was born and raised in Baalbek, Lebanon in 1971. His passion for fashion was visible from an early age. When he was 14, Zuhair won a TV contest with three outfits which defined his personal and particular style. That childhood passion led him to study at a design school in Paris and in 1997 he opened his very first atelier in Beirut. In 1999, Murad celebrated his international debut at the Alta Roma Fashion Week, following an invitation from the Camera Nazionale della Moda and three years later he presented his couture collection for the 1st time during Haute Couture Week in Paris.

Zuhair Murad, fashion designer. Source: A&E World

Chosen by L’agenzia per la Moda to appear at the official opening of the 2001 festival in Rome, Murad quickly became known as one of the best designers in Italy. This was the beginning of a new era for him. In 2005, he debuted the first Zuhair Murad RTW collection, a more simple – yet still aesthetically glamorous – contemporary line designed to meet the expanding needs of his clients. Two years later inaugurates his Parisian “Maison de Couture” in the heart of the Triangle d’Or on “François 1er” Street.

The international media has declared him as ‘the star rocketing designer’ and ‘one of the most promising young designers for the new era’ due to his unique style and creativity which ensure his ongoing successful career.

Since 2009 an enormous amount of celebrities likes to shine at important events with his unique pieces. His ability to turn every woman who wears his amazing pieces into a goddess make some believe that he stole Cinderella’s fairy grandmother’s stick and everything he designed was created with pure magic. His unique creations that define oriental essence and beauty have made their way towards all the major podiums, boutiques and personalities.

What initially began as a young boy’s hobby with little sketches and pictures painted on paper and canvas has now grown into a fashion empire with strong regional recognition and a growing global reputation.

‘I started from scratch and worked my way up’, says Murad who’s adventurous and aspiring nature have lead him to where he is today. Zuhair Murad is the perfect example of how ambition, perseverance and creativity can lead to an eclectic runway of life.

‘It’s about sensuality and femininity, along with a touch of glamour.’


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Sources: ZUHAIR MURADFashion Elite and A&E World
Photos: courtesy of Zuhair Murad

29 juli 2024

Timeless Bed Design by Chi Wing Lo for the Italian brand Giorgetti

 While surfing on internet I saw this beautiful and timeless REA bed designed by Hong Kong-born architect Chi Wing Lo for Giorgetti. Could not resist to share this elegant bed design with my readers. Hope it inspires you too ........ 


More about the designer Chi Wing Lo
An architect whose furniture designs have helped to shape the direction of Giorgetti since 1996, Chi Wing Lo was among the Italian Delegates to advance Italian Design in Russia. His aspiration for timelessness has brought his collections to worldwide attention and many of his work continue to be much sought after today.

His architectural and design works have been awarded, exhibited and published internationally. In 2007, he was invited by the Hong Kong Government to contribute a design to commemorate the tenth anniversary of unification with China. The same year, the Radio Television Hong Kong broadcast a documentary of his life and work. Lo was Art Director of Giorgetti S.p.A. from 2004 to 2006, and the chairman of the jury for the St. Petersburg Design Biennale 2009. His Tower-House in Athens was nominated for the Mies van der Rohe Prize in Architecture in 2009.

Raised in Hong Kong, Lo received his Master Degree in Architecture from Harvard University with the best thesis prize in 1988. He had taught at the Syracuse University, NY, and was a member of the Akademie Schloss Solitude in Stuttgart. Served as a visiting critic in different Universities in Greece and abroad, he is an active practitioner, integrating architecture, interior and furniture design for projects in Milan, Athens, Instanbul, Yalta (Crimea), Beirut, Dubai and Beijing.

Since 2010, he has been working on the sculptures he has conceived in drawings from To Kardizu 1992. Exhibitions of these sculptures have been scheduled and planned for the coming years in different parts of the Far East.


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Source: Giorgetti

28 juli 2024

What a delightful Resort 2024 collection from Mary Katrantzou, Part 1


Would like to share with you today this delightful Resort 2024 collection from fashion designer Mary Katrantzou! Lovely Summer dresses for a real Summer feeling. Will post later on Part 2. Be Inspired ........ Earlier I wrote more blogs about Fashion, SEE HERE




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Sources: MARY KATRANTZOU and KENDAM
Photos: courtesy of Mary Katrantzou

25 juli 2024

Art: Elegant Lady with a Bouquet of Roses by Emile Vernon

While surfing on internet I found this beautiful painting 'Elegant Lady with a Bouquet of Roses' by fine arts painter Emile Vernon. Be Inspired ...... This is a repost of my blog of 24-05-2018.

More about the painter
Émile Vernon (1872-1919) was a French fine arts painter. Studying at the School of Fine Arts Tours in the Loire Valley, France, he won his first design award in 1888. Encouraged by this success, he moved to Paris to train under William Bouguereau and Auguste Trouphème in the School of Fine Arts. Specializing in watercolors, Vernon loved to paint women and children using bright colors in cheerful rural and bucolic settings.

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22 juli 2024

Editorial: He Cong stuns in Dior Makeup Looks for Vogue China, Febr. 2017

Flashback: fashion model He Cong shows off colorful makeup looks in the February 2017 issue of Vogue China. Photographed by Richard Burbridge, the Chinese beauty wears products from Dior Makeup. This post is a repost of my blogpost of 10-11-2017. Be Inspired .......
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20 juli 2024

Bathroom Design: Resort The Siam, Bangkok, Thailand

Would like to share with you this stylish & elegant bathroom design. It looks so gorgeous. The tall mirrors, long pendants and tiles emphasize the height of this striking bathroom. You can find this beautiful bathroom in Resort The Siam, Bangkok, Thailand. Be Inspired ........

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Sources: photo found on Pinterest and Photos Siam Hotel Bangkok

18 juli 2024

Fashion: Loro Piana F/W 2024 Ad Campaign captured in Scotland


Loro Piana sets its F/W 2024 ad campaign in Scotland. Ph: Mario Sorrenti

Captured against the backdrop of a Scottish castle, the new Loro Piana Fall/Winter 2024-2025 Ad Campaign celebrates the Maison’s 100-year legacy and its ties to Scotland, a country with a rich textile heritage but also the land of the thistle flower – a natural tool historically used to brush and raise precious fabrics.  ​

Loro Piana’s history comes to life in a collection that exudes a sense of timeless sophistication with classic shapes and exclusive time-honoured fibres. From signature silhouettes and the Scottish Cheviot fabric to the emblematic fiore di cardo – part of the Maison’s coat of arms since 1951 – a picture of impeccable elegance emerges. The result is a powerful fusion of inspiration, heritage and exquisite savoir-faire. 

Anok Yai shows off the Loro Piana Spagna Mini jacket with the Rassa trousers for the brand’s F/W 2024 ad. Ph: Mario Sorrenti

Bibi Breslin layers up in neutrals for Loro Piana’s F/W 2024 ad campaign. Ph: Mario Sorrenti


Angelina Kendall poses with the Loom bag for Loro Piana’s F/W 2024 ad campaign. Ph: Mario Sorrenti


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Sources: Loro Piana and Fashion Gone Rogue
Photos: courtesy of Loro Piana
Photographer: Mario Sorrenti

17 juli 2024

THE BEAUTY OF ANIMALS (01)

Such a beautiful and majestic animal! It's a male Kudu, a species of antelope with beautiful spiraling horns. Photo made by passionate wildlife photographer Licinia Maria De Matos Machado. Be Inspired .......
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13 juli 2024

FLASHBACK: BALMAIN S/S 2017 RTW - PART 02


Would like to reshare this beautiful collection from Balmain S/S 2017 RTW as a flashback. Still such a great collection. What a gorgeous designs in green, orange, black, brown and red hues! Earlier I wrote more blogs about Balmain, SEE HERE Be Inspired ........ 

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Source: VOGUE
Photos: courtesy of Balmain

10 juli 2024

Lighting Design from the dutch label "MOOOI"

Would like to share with you this beautiful lighting design from the Dutch label "Moooi". Lights look like fireworks. This is a repost from my post from 10-09-2014. Be Inspired ......
Source: MOOOI

07 juli 2024

Runway: Giorgio Armani Prive S/S 2024 Haute Couture, Blog 02


Would like to share with you today this magical haute couture collection from Giorgio Armani Prive for their season S/S 2024. In true Armani style, the collection takes inspiration from the different cultures, from East to West, representing the dream of a woman who is influenced by every place she visits. A blend of exquisite aqueous, pale and soft tones – is illuminated by the sparkle of embroidery, creating a playful yet light fashion. I also added below their You Tube movie to give a complete summary. Earlier I wrote more blogs about Haute Couture, SEE HERE











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Source: ARMANI
Photos: courtesy of Armani