Quotes: The Secret to a Good Life ........

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PFW: Armani Prive F/W 2024 Couture, Part 01

Highlights from the fashionshow from Armani Prive from his Fall/Winter 2024 couture collection. Be Inspired ...... Earlier I wrote more blogs about this inspiring fashion designer, SEE HERE






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Sources: ARMANI and WWD
Photos: courtesy of Armani

Time to make a tasty pumpkin soup. Have a lovely Sunday ......

In Wintertime it can be quite cold outside. I love to make a tasty pumpkin soup then. Have a lovely Sunday ........ 

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Runway: Viktor & Rolf S/S 2025 Couture (01)

 
Highlights from the fashionshow from Viktor & Rolf for their season Spring/Summer 2025. Their presentation proves that radical creativity does not require complexity. Dutch designers Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren transformed a beige trench coat, white shirt and navy trousers-all in textured silk gazar-into 24 different looks, fusing couture tradition with playful futurism. Earlier I wrote more blogs about this inspiring fashion duo, SEE HERE Be Inspired .......

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Sources: Viktor & Rolf and Fashionotography
Photos: courtesy of Viktor & Rolf

Art: Delightful paintings by artist Erich Paulsen

While surfing on internet this morning I saw these beautiful artworks from artist Erich Paulsen. What a delightful paintings! Love his wonderful color use as well as his unique palette knife technique. Be inspired ........

More about the artist: 

Erich Paulsen was born in 1932 in a small village near Berlin. He moved with his parents to West Germany after the war. He studied in Hamburg at the Meisterschule der Malerei. Further studies followed in Italy, France & Spain. As an art student Mr. Paulsen traveled to Italy, France, Spain, Scotland & Norway to expand his knowledge and experience the feeling of the landscapes of other countries as well as Germany. Mr. Paulsen prefers to paint land-scapes and in particular subjects around his home in Lower Saxony. Paulsen's unique palette knife technique and his wonderful colors give his paintings flair and make them stand out. Mr. Paulsen has had exhibits for his work throughout Germany as well as the U.S., Sweden and Norway. 

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Sources: Cristina Faleroni and Artshopnc.com

Runway: Favourite looks From Chanel Haute Couture S/S 2025

Chanel celebrates the house’s artistry with a spirit of lightness and youthfulness
Below you will find some favourite looks from the Chanel Couture collection for their season Spring/Summer 2025. This season is special for the house of Chanel as it celebrates its 110th year in creating haute couture. Bringing focus to its artistry and craftsmanship shown through the chosen materials and colours and an air of youthfulness in its silhouettes. The S/S 2025 haute couture collection is spotlighted around Gabrielle Chanel, her work and ideals. We see joyous pastels in delicate fabrics anchored in strong monochromatic elements, sophisticated tweeds and precious elements rendered in short-suit ensembles. And furthermore embroidered chiffons, sequins and pleated details for a sophisticated feeling of Chanel. Be Inspired ........ Earlier I wrote more blogs about Chanel, SEE HERE

Enjoy this CHANEL Haute Couture S/S 2025 documentary film directed by Thierry Demaizière and Alban Teurlai in the Chanel Haute Couture ateliers.

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Sources: CHANEL and Harper's Bazaar Singapore
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Celebration: 110 Years of Haute Couture in the Chanel Ateliers ..........

About Beauty, Excellence, Harmony & Craftsmanship ..... 110 years of Haute Couture in the Chanel Ateliers. Enjoy this Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2025 documentary film directed by Thierry Demaizière and Alban Teurlai in the Chanel Haute Couture Ateliers. Earlier I wrote more blogs about Chanel, SEE HERE

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Sources: CHANEL & VRAI Magazine
Video courtesy of CHANEL

Garden Design: Beautiful Fountain ........

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Lovely Hat Design by Philip Treacy

 Could not resist to share with you today this lovely hat design by milliner Philip Treacy. Isn't it an inspiring design? I am a huge fan of his sophisticated hat designs. Earlier I wrote more blogs about Hats, SEE HERE

About Philip Treacy

Philip Treacy has become the world's most in demand hat designer. His hats are as popular with European aristocrats as with Hollywood royalty. Widely credited for changing the perception of the hat, he designs hats to flatter and enhance the wearer.

“I have had the greatest pleasure of having the opportunity to challenge people's perception of what a hat should look like in the 21^st century. I make hats because I love hats. It's an enigmatic object that serves the human purpose only of beautification and embellishment, and making one feel good, whether you’re the observer of the spectacle or the wearer”

— Philip Treacy

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Source: PHILIP TREACY
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Good Morning ....... Have a beautiful Monday!

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Outdoor Furniture: Santorini, new modular seating system by Francesco Rota

While surfing on internet today I saw this beautiful new modular seating system 'Santorini'  designed by interior & product designer Francesco Rota for Paolo Lenti. Love this inviting design, the lines as well as the fresh colours for a relaxing vibe. :-) 

Introduced at the last edition of Milano Design Week, Santorini is a new sectional seating system for outdoor use. Open to multiple compositions and free from superfluous elements, the system appeals to those who seek contemporary products with a touch of classic elegance. Earlier I wrote more blogs about this inspiring designer, SEE HERE

More about the designer

Francesco Rota is an interior & product designer based in Milan. He was born in 1966, graduated in product design at Art Center College of Design in 1994, La Tour de Peilz (Switzerland) and in 1998 opened his own studio in Milano where he doesn’t limit his work within only one field. The secret to his long-lasting success lies in the wide scope of his interests: product, furniture, lighting, showrooms, offices, residential interiors, events, etc. In 2004 he lectured in a master’s programme at Istituto Europeo di Design in collaboration with Magis. In 2013 he was appointed creative director of Lapalma. Apart from introducing new products for the brand, he aims at strengthening their positions in the most demanding world markets – Europe, North America and the far East.

Over the years Francesco has collaborated with a number of widely recognised brands such as Bals Tokyo, Barilla, Driade, Fiat, Frag, John Richmond, Knoll International, Lapalma, Lema, Living Divani, L’Oreal Paris, Malo, Martini & Rossi, Mercedes Benz, Moroso, Paola Lenti, Oluce, Versus.

Francesco’s long-term collaboration with Paola Lenti and Lapalma has been extremely productive. He has been awarded with all kind of awards, see his website (About) for more details about this. He also took part in numerous exhibitions worldwide. 

The authentic values of Italian design - comfort, simplicity, functionality and visual appeal, are an integral part of Francesco’s philosophy and are present throughout all his works. He often finds inspiration in the beauty of the industrial production processes as well as in the aesthetics of popular iconic designs.

Francesco’s products could be described as elegant, pure forms unaffected by time and fashion. He designs for various companies and environments but always with innate feeling for composition, delicate taste for colour and focus on functionality. His works are aimed at complimenting their settings and contributing to the general feeling of comfort. This design effort is greatly appreciated not only by his partners but also by the audience, a fact that is evident in the increasing interest in his work.

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Sources: Paola Lenti and Francesco Rota

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Director Maurizio Natta. Filmed by Fabrizio Polla Mattiot

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