Fashion & Art: Mondrian dress by Michael Barnaart van Bergen

Would like to share with you today this interesting Mondrian dress by designer Michael Barnaart van Bergen (Mondrian design Yves Saint Laurent 1965). This blogpost is a repost of my blog of 07-10-2014. Be Inspired ......

 Mondrian dress by Michael Barnaart van Bergen

Mondrian dress by Michael Barnaart van Bergen

Mondrian dress by Michael Barnaart van Bergen

Mondrian day dress, Autumn 1965 by Yves Saint Laurent.
Source: Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History.

Art by Mondrian

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Sources: Michael Barnaart van Bergen and Metropolitan Museum of Art
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PFW: Stunning S/S 2023 Haute Couture collection by Gaurav Gupta, Part 02

 
Be Inspired by this stunning haute couture collection from Indian master couturier Gaurav Gupta for the season Spring/Summer 2023, seen at Paris Fashion Week. Earlier I wrote more blogs about Haute Couture, SEE HERE


More about the designer and his S/S 2023 couture collection

Gaurav Gupta is the third Indian designer ever, to show at Haute Couture Week and at Palais de Tokyo, he unveiled his spring-summer 2023 couture collection. Known for his sculpted designs in couture and ready-to-wear, his themes in surrealism and fanaticism, as well as his fine jewelry make him sought after. The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM) chose Gupta to be on the official calendar because of his quintessential Indian core, of incorporating indigenous construction and the flamboyant details of his craftsmanship.

Graduating from Central Saint Martins in London, Gupta launched his brand in 2004 and today, he has been able to create a brand that permeates on the world’s stage. Having dressed Megan, Thee Stallion at the Grammy’s last year, Jennifer Hudson, and Latin artist Maluma at the Latin Billboards has allowed him the opportunity to grab the attention of the celebrity world. The man and woman that wears Gaurav Gupta are quite unique with a distinct personality.

“My brand is very couture and futuristic but rooted in detailed craftsmanship,” says Gupta. “Our aesthetic is usually described as future primitive as I mostly draw inspiration from fantastical, surreal themes and hence, it’s almost like a parallel spectrum that we think in. The woman who wants to experiment, make a statement, feel glamorous, and is confident is the woman who wears the brand. She’s self-aware, travels and likes to dress up in fantasy – with a purpose and somebody who is artistically curious and has a keen eye for detail.”

“Haute Couture Week is the mecca of fashion. It is an honor to represent our country and partake in a spectacle which celebrates the art of couture and supreme craftsmanship. The team and I were eagerly looking forward to exhibiting the world of Gaurav Gupta on such a revered global platform, which has been uniting the world with fashion – bestowing creative opportunities upon couturiers who have been creating magic,” says Gupta.

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Sources: GAURAV GUPTA and FORBES
Photos: courtesy of Gaurav Gupta

Craftsmanship & Elegance: Beautifully carved marble staircase in Paris ........

While surfing on Linked-In this morning I saw this beautifully carved marble staircase at the Hotel National des Arts et Métiers in Paris. It's a perfect blend of craftsmanship and contemporary elegance. Leading gracefully down to the gallery level, the staircase is a striking feature that reflects the hotel’s refined design aesthetic - where classic Parisian architecture meets modern minimalism. Be Inspired ........

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Source: Architecture and Design