Lectura din dimineata de weekend

Cand vara se va fi sfarsit si veti privi cu nostalgie in urma, din sirul zilelor insorite se vor desprinde cu siguranta una sau doua, pe care le veti considera perfecte.

Sa fie un weekend la mare? Sa fie un drum lung, facut singura, pentru a descoperi un conac intre vai sau un peisaj deluros? Sa fie o dupa-amiaza petrecuta in iarba inalta, cu castile in urechi si mancand inghetata? Sa fie o zi in care sunteti inconjurata de familie si copii galagiosi, but oh-so-adorable, pentru care pregatiti limonada rece si porumb fiert? Cum va imaginati ziua perfecta?

Astazi aveti mai jos recomandarile saptamanii – putin pe repede-inainte, dar nu inainte de a va lasa cu un frumos citat descoperit intamplator online.

„And when you choose a life partner, you’re choosing a lot of things, including your parenting partner and someone who will deeply influence your children, your eating companion for about 20,000 meals, your travel companion for about 100 vacations, your primary leisure time and retirement friend, your career therapist, and someone whose day you’ll hear about 18,000 times. Intense s*&t.”

Lectura placuta, dragelor!

From bustle to bra: a history of lingerie – „As personal as it is necessary, the art of undressing is key throughout history. AnOther considers the transformation of undergarments, tracing their elaborate history from the 18th century to today.” In Another Mag

Packing: what to take on your travels – „Business? Art fair? Fashion Show? Four globetrotters share last-minute packing tips for your next jaunt.” In Financial Times.

How ballet became fashion’s favourite exercise – “It’s not often that you’ll get to see a bunch of fashion editors in their leggings. But, in the pursuit of the latest exercise trend – ballet – here they are.” In The Guardian.

How to make your look look modern – „What makes a look feel modern? A consensus is emerging: pockets, embellishment over bling, and flat shoes” In The Telegraph

The September issue will be thinner this year – “Vogue’s famously thick September issue is slimming down this year. The magazine’s publisher, Conde Nast, said Vogue will have 631 pages of advertising—more than any other American fashion or lifestyle magazine, but down 4.5% from last year.” In Quartz

Vera Wang’s monochrome world – „While Vera Wang is best known for her dramatic bridal and red-carpet gowns, the clothes she wears day to day are often neutral in tone, with an occasional masculine edge. The 100-plus employees at her Manhattan headquarters follow that monochromatic aesthetic.” In Wall Street Journal

Will Selling Nostalgia Work for Calvin Klein? – “While plenty of campaigns — Guess and Levi’s come to mind — rely heavily on nostalgic imagery, Calvin Klein has taken the current craze for the recent past to another plane.” In NY Magazine

A guide to pre-fall fashion – „Sane people call this season summer, but fashion’s on its own calendar. Here’s what you should be buying now, and when to wear it” In Wall Street Journal

The 5 codes of Chanel Couture – „After the A/W 14 show, the designer admitted to having been inspired by the pictures of Le Corbusier’s apartment in Paris, a space he had been reflecting on for quite some time. Here are five ways in which Le Corbusier’s brutalist architecture and revolutionary ideas influenced the latest Chanel Couture show.” In Another Mag

Art and handbags for the people – “Jeff Koons’ limited-edition bag, already priced from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars (for artist-signed pieces) on eBay, is but the latest in an outpouring of artist/fashion collaborations to have filtered into the marketplace.” In NY Times.

A Day in the Life of Hermès’s Bali Barret – „Her name might not be known to many, but the title held by this Hermès stalwart—artistic director of women’s universe—hints at her far-ranging responsibilities. „In WSJ Magazine