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

Design: Interesting outdoor furniture by ‎Rodolfo Dordoni‬ for ‪Kettal‬

Would like to share with you today this interesting braided outdoor furniture from architect and designer Rodolfo Dordoni. He came with an outdoor seating collection that features braiding, much like the braided ropes that are used to moor boats to the shore. It is designed for Kettal. Be Inspired ...... This blogpost is a repost of my blog of 04-11-2016.

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Sources: Design Milk, Rodolfo Dordoni and Kettal

Bridalwear: Fantastic Bridal collection 2020 from fashion designer Rami Al Ali

 
While surfing on internet I found this fantastic bridal collection 2020 from fashion designer Rami Al Ali. Be Inspired ...... Earlier I wrote more bridal blogs, SEE HERE

MORE ABOUT THE DESIGNER

ROOTS

For Syrian-born designer Rami Al Ali, his love of refined aesthetics began at an early age. His curiosity for fine fabrics and design led him to study Visual Arts at the college of Fine Arts in Damascus, Syria, where his true talent became apparent. After astounding his professors with an unorthodox presentation of the core curriculum, Al Ali graduated in 1995 and quickly started his fashion career in Dubai and Beirut. It was in these two great cities that Al Ali worked with some of the region’s leading fashion houses.

RISE

Established in Dubai in 2001, Rami Al Ali Couture entered the fashion arena with bold creations and uncompromising couture designs. After a number of inspiring fashion shows around the Gulf, Al Ali’s popularity spread and his designs began to occupy the pages of leading fashion publications such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle and Business of Fashion.

The excitement continued and garnered attention from global brands such as Swarovski, when Al Ali was selected to be part of Unbridaled, a book published by the global Austrian crystal brand, with revered couture veterans Giorgio Armani, Vivian Westwood and John Galliano, amongst others. Later, the house collaborated with many notable creatives, such as Spanish architect Carmelo Zappulla for Expo 2020 Dubai for the design and craft program, Lebanese Jewelry designer Nadine Kanso, international high street giant Charles & Keith, the private airline Royal Jet and many fine jewellery brands such as Bulgari, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Messika.

JOURNEY

Al Ali’s ultimate breakthrough came in 2009, when he was invited as a guest member of Alta Moda Alta Roma, showing his Spring/Summer Couture collection on the official couture week calendar. This further strengthened relationships with the European fashion media and his success was reaffirmed when The Middle East Magazine named him as one of the top 50 most influential Arabs.

In January 2012, Al Ali debuted at Couture Fashion Week in Paris, showcasing his Spring/Summer 2012 collection. With a series of collections, Al Ali has successfully built and maintained a brand that exhibits unique craftsmanship and a vision of creativity.

In 2014, Rami Al Ali launched his Ready-To-Wear line which consists of classic silhouettes and elegant lines reflecting a modern approach to luxurious evening-wear. In 2020, the brand went on to expand in yet another line and launched Rami Al Ali White. The collection is a new edition of Ready-To-Wear bridal designs. Today, Al Ali’s designs are synonymous with creative artistry, modern elegance and sought-after socialites and international celebrities. 

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Source: RAMI AL ALI
Photos: courtesy of Rami Al Ali

The Beauty of Art: 'Venice' by Russian painter Gleb Goloubetski, Part 2

Would like to share with you today this inspiring artwork from Venice from the very talented Russian painter / impressionist Gleb Goloubetski. What an interesting techniques and delightful coloruse he is using here. Earlier I wrote more blogs about ART, SEE HERE

The artist, Gleb Goloubetski

More about Gleb

Born in Omsk in the former Soviet Union in 1975, Gleb Goloubetski displayed noticeable artistic talent as a child under the tutelage of his father who was also a successful painter.

Gleb's formal training came from his studies at the highly acclaimed academy in St Petersburg where his work attracted much attention. Gleb's inspiration comes primarily from the aged architecture and geography of Europe. He travels extensively in the United Kingdom, the Mediterranean, the Far East, and Maui looking for images to paint. When he finds a view that inspires him, Gleb will sit and absorb it for some time, paying particular attention to how the natural light conditions of the day influence his perspective and moreover his emotional response.

Returning to his main studio in St Petersburg, Gleb will sit and consider his reference material. Reminding himself of scale, he then begins to paint. It is Gleb's emotional response to the subject that he conveys to the canvas, in oil, with only his palette knife.

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Source: TUTT' ART

Flashback: The Chanel Cruise 2016-17 show in Havana, Cuba

Would like to share with you today this flashback of the Chanel Cruise 2016-17 show in Havana, Cuba. This is a repost of my blog I published earlier on 05-05-2016. 

Chanel sets Havana as a picturesque scene for its Caribbean-infused Cruise collection. On Tuesday night at the historic Paseo del Prado, Lagerfeld presented a collection that delicately reflected the influence of Cuban silhouettes and motifs including models smoking cigars, shirts that read "Viva Coco Libre!" and a few berets "irreverently evoking 'Commander' Che Guevara". See below for an impression. Be Inspired ......  

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Sources: Fashionista and BOF
For more Inspiration, see also my PINTEREST account

Beautiful Garden Designs: 'Notting Hill Garden' by Butter Wakefield UK

 
Long time readers know already how I much I love beautiful gardens. Below you will find this fantastic garden design 'Notting Hill Garden' by Butter Wakefield Garden Design. What a beauty to see! Just Enjoy ...... Earlier I wrote more blogs about garden design, SEE HERE








Butter Wakefield, the garden designer

More about the garden designer

Butter grew up on the East Coast of America, on a little farm outside of Baltimore, Maryland.  Her love for dogs, ponies and all things outdoors taught her at an early age the responsibility and hard work that accompanies these pleasures.  Her mother, aunt and grandfather were all keen and accomplished gardeners, and she remembers with great fondness wandering around their beautiful gardens as a child - her deep appreciation of beautiful surroundings and passion for gardening is a family inheritance running deep in her veins. 

Butter trained at the English Gardening School (1997/1998) completing the Year Diploma Course in Plants and Plantsmanship and winning two prizes. More recently she graduated from The London College of Garden Design (2013/2014) with a Merit Commended. Originally she worked as an interior design assistant at Colefax and Fowler on Brook Street where she was trained in the world of decorative interiors.  It was there that her love of the creative process took hold as she learned about scale, texture, pattern, colour and the principles and practices of design.

Butter Wakefield Garden Design is a small design studio offering a very unique and personal service. Butter has over 15 years of experience creating many inspirational and purposeful gardens of all sizes both in London and beyond. She has a profound love for her job and her clients and takes a tremendous amount of time and care over them both. 

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Source: Butter Wakefield Garden Design
Photography: Ellie Walpole