Lectura de weekend

Imi place sa cred c-am invatat sa fac loc iubirii in viata mea, dar inca ma mai rasfat cu placerea de a astepta anumite lucruri si anumiti oameni. Fara teama, doar savurand bucuria sosirii lor intr-o viata pe care m-am straduit s-o chivernisesc cat mai atent. La 16 ani, ideea ca voi avea de asteptat pe putin 10 ani pana sa-l gasesc pe cel pe care-l asteptam mi s-ar fi parut inspaimantatoare. Dupa 10 ani de casatorie va fi, probabil, una dintre amintirile cele mai placute ale tineretii mele. Un gand senin din vremurile in care totul mi-era inca necunoscut, certitudinile erau sperante vagi si dragostea era doar un nor de fluturi. Din vremurile in care inca-mi mai permiteam luxul de a astepta iubirea.”

Mergeti astazi in prima librarie care va iese in cale, cautati „Povestile unei inimi”, cartea Dianei Florina Cosmin si cumparati-o. Nu va spun mai mult, veti intelege de ce – doar ca la finalul lecturii veti avea sufletul la gura, va veti gandi altfel la ce inseamna „contratimp”, veti vrea , vorba unei prietene, sa va dati o sansa pentru a trai primaveri, dimineti, nopti, viata cu cineva frumos (chiar si zile innorate ca cea de azi…)

Ca sa nu dam in sirop si lacrimi, ne scuturam si purcedem la lectura zilei, da?

Men behind the monogram – “Marc Jacobs’s train of thought has been a fascinating one since he stepped on board the Louis Vuitton express in 1997 as an American artistic director of the French luxury house.” In The Islander.

Interview with Sarah Burton – “When Sarah Burton was named Creative Director of Alexander McQueen in May 2010, she was charged with a task that many thought impossible…  It was Burton who, despite the circumstances, helped shepherd to completion McQueen’s last collection for Fall 2010, which was in progress when he died.” In Interview

Inside the mind of Salvatore Ferragamo’s new creative head – “Creating a global wardrobe is just the tip of the role Giornetti was handed two years ago. Having been a menswear designer for the brand for 10 years, working his way up to head the division, Giornetti took over the helm of womenswear too in July 2010 after a series of creative directors had failed to make a lasting impact with their collections.” In The Independent.

„Am I doing this right?” – “Clare Waight-Keller became creative director of Chloé in May 2011, moving her young family to Paris from London, where she had held the same post at Pringle of Scotland. Jerry Stafford is stylist to Tilda Swinton and creative director at the film and advertising production company Premiere Heure.”  In Financial Times.

The eye of beauty, revisited – „“Herb Ritts died nearly 10 years ago, at age 50. Since then the world that he dominated as a photographer — fashion, beauty, celebrity — has changed dramatically, leaving a stillness where his energetic ideas once existed.” In NY Times.

Riding the tiger of luxury – “Since the 2009 downturn, the luxury sector has enjoyed a turbo-charged recovery, helped by Asian consumers buying high-end watches and the priciest jewelry. One of the biggest beneficiaries has been Cartier, the world’s biggest branded jewelry company by sales, and the jewel in the crown of Swiss-based luxury group Compagnie Financiere Richemont.” In Wall Street Journal

A silk road – “At the time, perhaps Ms. Kauffman didn’t realize she was grooming the young man to become one of the most successful young fashion designers of this decade. Already, at only 29 years old, Wu has established his own eponymous private fashion label; been a finalist in the Council of Fashion Designers in America (CFDA)/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2008; and dressed countless celebrities and starlets for public appearances over the years.” In Montecristo

A guide to China’s takeover of fashion’s front row – “At the Christian Dior show this past Paris Fashion Week, Jessica Michault tweeted a photograph of five unknown (to us) gorgeous Chinese women sitting together in the front row, with the caption ‘The future of the fashion world’s front row.’ And she’s right.” In Fashionista.

Proenza Schouler on the move – “Just this month the Council of Fashion Designers of America announced that McCollough and Hernandez once again are finalists in the trade group’s prestigious annual competition, a distinction that seems to be becoming routine… And, thanks to new investors, they are entering a new phase of growth, with retail stores and an even wider range of clothing and accessories on the horizon.” In LA Times.

Fashion forward – „“Flogging fashion is like selling fish, as Amancio Ortega, the founder of Inditex, likes to say. Fresh fish, like a freshly cut jacket in the latest colour, sells quickly and at a high price. Yesterday’s catch must be discounted and may not sell at all. This simple insight has made Inditex one of the world’s two biggest clothes makers. ” In The Economist.

Only the half of it – “Skirts’ very multiplicity, emblematic of a fashion landscape in which no single style or trend prevails, is acting as catnip to consumers, who are combining skirts, long and short, slim and wide, plain and patterned, with pieces varying from tank tops to mannish shirts, from turtlenecks to blazers.” In NY Times.

Flamenco is part of our identity – „“Stuart Vevers, 38, has been creative director at the LVMH-owned Loewe, often described as the ‘Spanish Hermès’ because of its focus on luxury leather, since 2008.”  In Financial Times.

Junya Waranabe: a delicate subject – “Junya Watanabe’s treatment of lace – the most classic and resonant of all the haute couture fabrics – is far from predictable or banal. Lace, of course, carries with it a symbolism that is unparalleled – lace for christenings, lace for weddings, funereal black lace. It is an important addition, then, to any woman’s wardrobe and even life.” In The Independent.