Runway: Yanina Couture F/W 2024-25

 Very beautiful collection from Yanina Couture F/W 2024-25. Every outfit is a work of art! Be Inspired ........

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Source: You Tube.
Courtesy of Yanina Couture
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Interior Decorator Alex Papachristidis

Would like to share with you this beautiful work of interior decorator Alex Papachristidis for his elegance, sophistication and luxury. The work of Alex Papachristidis can be described as a dynamic fusion of modern and eclectic combined with luxury and tradition. Editors, designers and clients alike use the word “fresh” to define his approach, his color palette and the delightful details that make even a small room sizzle with style. This blogpost is a repost of my blog of 07-12-2014. Be Inspired .......

Born and raised in New York City, Papachristidis got his first big commission - a large Manhattan apartment - while a student at Parsons School of Design. This quickly led to a second project, a townhouse, for a couple he met at a dinner party in the South of France. “Once I started,” says Alex, “I never looked back. I established my own firm in 1987. Even now, I find decorating the most amazing career. I can’t imagine doing anything else. Growing up, I traveled widely and saw many beautiful homes in Europe and America, which helped cultivate my eye. And I was born to shop!”

Today, Papachristidis’ interiors can be found all over the world from Manhattan, the Hamptons, Connecticut, Florida, Texas and Colorado - to London and Saudi Arabia. Recent projects include a grand English style country house in the Hamptons, with a creative layering of patterns, embroidery and sisals; an Eaton Square apartment with an unexpected mix of modern and 18th century furniture; and a Westchester home with whimsical old world prints, silk velvets and chinoiserie.

Unlike some designers, Papachristidis welcomes his clients’ ideas. “Often the most interesting projects are the ones in which a savvy client is intimately involved,” he says. A perfectionist, he likes to see a project through to its smallest details - from the finials on lamps to custom made linens and couture tissue holders. “The greatest pleasure for me,” says Papachristidis, “is when clients tell us we’ve turned their home into an ‘exquisite haven,’ a place to simply sit back, relax and enjoy.” In December 2009, Papachristidis launched his first line of carpets and is currently developing furniture and fabric lines. Can't wait to buy his inspiring interiorbook: The Age of Elegance - Interiors by Alex Papachristidis.

Inspiring interior book: "The Age of Elegance" -
Interiors by Alex Papachristidis

Interior Decorator Alex Papachristidis

Source: Alex Papachristidis Interiors

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Bridalwear: Idan Bridal S/S 2025 - Incredible Beautiful Bridal Gowns, Part 1

Take a look at these beautiful and elegant bridal gowns designed by fashiondesigner Idan Cohen for his Bridal Spring 2025 collection. What a beauty to see! I will post several blogs about this interesting designer. Be Inspired ........

Meet Idan, the fashion designer

As a child in his home country of Israel, designer Idan Cohen grew up in a family of fashion, wandering through the factory of the family’s denim brand and dreaming of an international fashion house all his own. After becoming the family company’s Creative Director, he realized his passion in luxurious couture bridal gowns and eveningwear. After graduating from fashion school Marangoni, Idan came back from London to Israel in 2011 to open his own humble studio in Dizengoff. A rapid success, three years later the studio has moved to a 4000 sq. foot store in the fashionable neighborhood of Neve Tzedek and nowadays Idan opened his luxuries fashion house in Jaffa Tel Aviv in a spectacular vintage space of 200 years old.

Idan Cohen, fashion designer

Idan Cohen has made a name for himself with his unique couture handmade designs featuring intricate embellishments, overtly feminine silhouettes and unexpected details. Celebrities have taken note, including Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj, Leigh Lezark (The Misshapes), Kristin Cavallari, Kristin Taekman (RHONY), Shannon De Lima (Model/Actress) and more, having worn Idan Cohen designs for special events, high profile weddings, red carpet appearances, awards shows and high profile magazine covers.

All of Idan Cohen’s designs are meticulously hand-sewn at the brand’s workshop and in prestigious factories throughout the world. Idan Cohen fulfills the dreams of his clients and caters to all their needs and desires. Idan was awarded a time-slot at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week to show his 2015 Fall/Winter collection. Idan will participate in Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week as he did in 2018.

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Sources: House of Idan and Tom and Lorenzo
Photos: courtesy of House of Idan

NYFW: Ulla Johnson S/S 2024

 Would like to share with you today this elegant and feminine collection from Ulla Johnson S/S 2024 with lots of cheerful colors, seen at New York Fashion Week. Be Inspired ......

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Video via You Tube / FF Chanel. 
Source: Ulla Johnson
Image credits: Courtesy of Ulla Johnson
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Classic, elegant bathroom with memories at the art deco period

Would like to share with you today this elegant and classical bathroom with memories at the art-deco period. It's the art deco Sphinx serie 410. As part of my education as interiorstylist, I made for my final masterclass an interior advice (fictional) based on the art deco serie Sphinx serie 410. Love this stylish bathroom serie. Hope you like it too ...... More bathroom inspiration, SEE HERE

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Note: Sphinx is since 1834 a leading producer in bathrooms and sanitary and is part of the Geberit Group. The company is active in nearly whole Europe.

Interior: Nice hocker design 'Mr. Grasshopper' for In- and Outdoors

Good Morning! Would like to share with you today this nice & funny hocker design 'Mr. Grasshopper' by Peter & Mirjam Carels. Mr. Grasshopper is a grass green hocker. Sustainable, soft to sit on and strong in use. You don't need to cut the grass. :-) It is weather resistant and the grass doesn't need to be watered either. A real eyecatcher in the garden! Also for styling e.g. the living room or the office space, it is just sufficient to place the hocker there. Upholstered with high-quality artificial grass. This nice hocker is available at the Dutch company Tafel-design.nl. They have more inspiring products, e.g. Retro Furniture Fesign, the Ergonomic design stool 'Ercolino' in beech wood as well as the 'Baby Ball Design Chair' for the little ones. This blogpost is a repost of my blog of 24-04-2017. Be Inspired ........

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Sources: Tafel-design.nl and Mr. Grasshopper
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MFW: Boss S/S 2025 Menswear

 Would like to share with you today this beautiful menswear collection from Boss S/S 2025 in green, blue, brown and beige hues, seen at Milan Fashion Week. Be Inspired ......

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Source: Harper's Bazaar
Photos: courtesy of Boss
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Runway: Radiant in Red .........

Ralph & Russo Fall 2014 Haute Couture

Ralph & Russo Fall 2014 Haute Couture

Valentino S/S 2008

Versace F/W 2014-15 RTW

Versace F/W 2014-15 RTW

Elie Saab Pre-Fall 2015

Versace F/W 2014-15 RTW

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Lighting Design: Beautiful Zoffany lighting collection by Heathfield (04)

While surfing on Twitter today I found these beautiful table lamps from the UK company Zoffany. These designs are great lamps to enhance and enrich your house in an elegant & stylish way. Zoffany has designed and created an exclusive collection of bespoke interior lighting In collaboration with Heathfield and Co. I checked both their websites and was very impressed about the glamorous and beautiful products they are offering. Just take a look at their websites mentioned below. I am sure you will be surprised. Earlier I wrote more blogs about Heathfield


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Sources: ZOFFANY and HEATHFIELD
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Runway: Top 20 F/W 2024 Fashion Trends

 While surfing on You Tube tonight I found this inspiring video with Top 20 F/W 2024 Fashion Trends. Very practical guide to discover the latest fashion trends. All credits for Loya The Fashion Queen. Be Inspired ........

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Source: video via You Tube from Loya The Fashion Queen

Milan Fashion Week: Brunello Cucinelli F/W 2024

 Would like to share with you today this beautiful video of the Brunello Cucinelli F/W 2024 collection, seen at Milan Fashion Week. Elegant, feminine, luxurious and timeless fashion ...... Beautiful materials and textures. Jumpers, sweaters, cardigans made of alpaca, cashmere, wool and mohair. Each item is unique and one of a kind with an extraordinary attention to details and craftsmanship. Be amazed by this Italian luxurious brand ....... Earlier I wrote more blogs about Brunello Cucinelli, SEE HERE

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Runway: Innovative designs by fashion designer Iris van Herpen

Haute Couture designer Iris van Herpen has always pushed the limited of fashion. Below you will find some beautiful designs from her. For more information about her background please have a look below or have a look at her website. Earlier I wrote more blogs about Iris van Herpen, SEE HERE 

Van Herpen graduated from the ArtEZ Hogeschool voor Kunsten (ArtEZ Institute of the Arts) in Arnhem in 2006. Did an internship with Alexander McQueen, among others and started a label under her own name in 2007. A year later, she was nominated for the prestigious Createurope: The Fashion Academy Award. Her outfits appeared in Vogue, Numero, Harper’s Bazaar and Dazed and Confused. In conjunction with United Nude, she launched a limited-edition shoe line in 2010. In 2011, the 3-D dress that she designed was acclaimed by TIME Magazine as one of the fifty best inventions of the year. Van Herpen exhibits her work at home and abroad. Last year she was the winner of the Dutch Fashion Awards and the RADO Young Designer Awards. In 2011 Van Herpen became a member of the prestigious Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture.

The fashion designer Iris van Herpen

Craftsmanship and new techniques
Iris van Herpen is renowned for her remarkable outfits in which she combines traditional craftsmanship and zealous handwork with innovative techniques, such as rapid prototyping and radical material choices like processed leather sorts, synthetic boat rigging and the whalebones of children’s umbrellas. With these she creates sculptural effects with an astonishing visual impact, which appear both organic and futuristic. Creating a new silhouette is important in her work. Van Herpen regards fashion as a form of self-expression in which she translates her associations and fascinations with everyday reality into a collection. Each collection has its own narrative and wearability is not the ultimate criterion. For instance, Radiation Invasion is about the invisible radiation and signals all around us that make telecommunication possible. The Synesthesia collection has a neurological phenomenon as its point of departure, where a mingling of sensory perceptions occurs. There are people who can ‘see’ music, for example or can ‘taste’ colours.

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Sources: IRIS VAN HERPEN, Nomad Magazine and PINTEREST 
Photos: courtesy of Iris van Herpen and 

personal photo via Nomad Magazine