TURBANS AT AFRO PFINGSTEN FESTIVAL

unfortunately a mistake happened in my column "street spy" in blick am abend. they didn't printed my new pictures of "turbans". so i'll show you here the beautiful turban ladies i pictured at afro pfingsten festival. colourful and inspiring!

JEROEN VAN ROOIJEN BOOK: ZERLEGT

the new book of fashion journalist jeroen van rooijen gives inside views on classics in the fashion industry. the book comes with a seam separator and a red stiching... which symbolizes the "opening" of the items themselves and telling the story about origin, materials, manufacture, production and identity of the brands. qualitities which are important in times of authenticity and sustainability...also in the fashion industry!


available at nzz libro 

MIMI VERT HONOURS JEANNE D'ARC

bern-based jewellry designer miriam josi shows respect for jeanne d'arc with her simple but timeless collection. her finger rings and neklaces show abstracted medieval symbols as fleur de lys, crown and shield in pink and black in silver and emaille.

available at www.mimivert.net

more at www.mimivert.com

H&M FALL/WINTER 2011

wow. this collection is amazing. i went to the h&m showroom the get a preview on the upcoming fall/winter collection and i was really surprised by the amount of beautiful accessories and special yet very wearable cuts. there's a lot of leather and fringes, a palette of browns, blues, bordeaux, mint greens and a few patterns. it's all really easy to combine. i guess you can just pick something, throw it on and look dressed. though i love that it's finally summer, i'm really looking forward to see this in stores (and of course get myself some of that sugar). take a look:

RANKIN FOR SWATCH

swatch sent us a really exciting press release for their recent swatch & art love story project, this time with london-based photographer rankin. i hate to admit it but i first got to know his work when i was watching germany's next topmodel. i didn't like heidi klum nor swatch at that point. but swatch really turned things around with the last couple of releases and my dislike for misses seal couldn't stop me from admiring rankin, so yes...i'm unexpectedly happy about this collaboration.
the collection is simple yet effective. each watch shows the body part, that most people claim to be their most beautiful – the human eye. or the iris, to be specific. it's one of the most fascinating, colourful and, as the fingerprint, unique things about the human body. and worn around your wrist certainly an eyecatcher.

the swatch art & love - rankin collection contains 8 gent original watches, 5 of them in a numbered set, limited to 777 copies.

 

 

SNEAKERNESS 18.06.2011, STAGE ONE, ZURICH

founded 2007 by 4 friends in bern, the sneaker convention quickly became a meaningful event for sneaker lovers in zurich, vienna, cologne, and - this year for the first time - amsterdam. it's framed by music performances, street-art show, art corners with live-costumizings and food & beverage corners and shops like jamarico, doodah, hip hop store, street files and grand.

sneak in on june 18th at stage one, zurich

for more go to www.sneakerness.ch

STEVE MONO NOW AVAILABLE AT MAKING THINGS

simple, plain and useable. that's steve mono's collection of bags and small leather goods. the spanish designer got the idea and inspiration for his work from vintage books, photos and movies, showing business men in the 1950's and 60's. steve mono bags mirror the classy, timeless and very personal pieces from that time.

all bags are produced in a small manufacture and personally taken care of by the designer during every single step of the production process. we like that.

now available at making things in grüngasse 20, Zürich.

www.makingthings.ch
www.stevemono.com

URBAN BLISS STORE OPENING

urban eyewear was the store of roland wey, bliss an online shop for vintage furniture of robert lenz, friend and business partner for a long time of mine. they connected their both worlds and brought their synergies together to a wonderful place. now there are 3 possibilies to satisfy your needs. you'll find restored furniture, stereo systems and acccessories from the 50's and 60's, eyeglasses from the 50's - 80's and beautiful flower arrangements at the new urban bliss store. go check it out and enter a "new" world.

we had the honour of attending the opening event and the opportunity to enjoy the amazing cupcakes by cupcake affair

for more, go to: http://www.urbanbliss.ch

 

store owners robert & roland

 

roberts "illumination": with the disco ball on this head! and we are very happy with delicious cupcakes

HUGO (BOSS) APARTEMENT OPENING IN BASEL

i was able to attend this nice pop-up store event among 'celebs' like xenia tchoumitcheva and bruno tobler, vice mister switzerland 2008. scroll down to see them and the most amazing shoes.

hugo apartement, sternengasse 11, basel. http://www.hugoboss.com/de/de/event/hugo_apartment/

 picture by rawcut.ch

  picture by rawcut.ch

  picture by rawcut.ch

  picture by rawcut.ch

  picture by rawcut.ch

 

 object of desire!

IWC & VOGUE PETER LINDBERGH'S PORTOFINO EXHIBITION MILAN

 

 

tutti frutti in the house!

 

model and iwc-testimonial elle mcpherson

milan hipsters

 

left: editor-in-chief vogue italia franca sozzani

 

colour blocking!?

Name: Carolina Castiglioni
Job: Online Retailer Marni
Domicile: Milan
I am wearing: Dress, Bag, Shoes Marni
I would never wear: Tight Dresses
My style: I dress myself to feeld good. I don’t dress for someone else, but for myself
Style-Icon: No one special, i get inspirations everywhere and i mix different things, of course a lot of Marni
Favorite Shops: Corso Como in Milan, Colette in Paris

Name: Paola Bay
Job: Shoe Designer
Domicile: Milan
I am wearing: Vintage Dress from the 30s, Shoes Zoraide
I would never wear: 80s Style
My style: 30s Style
Style-Icon: Slim Keith

Name: Tommaso Aquilano
Job: Fashion Designer
Domicile: Milan
I am wearing: Jacket and Shoes Prada, Pants Martin Margiela, Shirt Club Monaco
I would never wear: Metallic
My style: I love 30s and 40s Style and the japanese Designers, which are very poetic
Style-Icon: Elsa Schiaparelli
Favorite Shops: Margiela Store in Milan and Comme des garcons in Paris

Name: Roberto Rimondi
Job: Fashion Designer
Domicile: Milan
I am wearing: Pants Levi’s, Shirt and Jacket Prada, Shoes Lanvin, Belt Aquilano Rimondi
I would never wear: Too elegant, I like to mix
Style-Icon: Pierre Cardin
Favorite Shops: Yosjii Yamamoto in Paris

Name: Paolo Santambrogio
Job: Fashion Photographer
Domicile: Milan
I am wearing: Jeans Topman, Shirt Osklen, Jacket Armani, Schuhe Docs
I would never wear: Too elegant
My style: English Style
Style-Icon: Paul Smith
Favorite Shops: Paul Smith and Topman London

Name: Maria Host
Job: Fashion Student
Domicile: Milan
I am wearing: Dress Aspesi, Jacket Boy by brand of outsiders, Bag Ragazze Ornamentali, Shoes from my mother
I would never wear: I don’t like to many labels  or high-heels with dress
My style: Girlie, and not too perfect
Style-Icon: Pupi Solari
Favorite Shops: Cavalli e Nastri in Milan

Name: Italo Rota
Job: Architect
Domicile: Milan&Paris
I am wearing: Shirt from my mother from the 60s, Pants Comme des garcons, Shoes Nike
I would never wear: Too much black
My style: Mix of Vintage
Style-Icon: I don’t have one. Not the style makes the person, but the intelligence
Favorite Shops: Technology Stores and Libraries

Name: Geraldina Bassari
Job: Fashion Designer
Domicile: Milan
I am wearing: Dress Piombo, Shoes Aperlai
I would never wear: Never say never
My style: No obligations, what I’m wearing is actually a Pijama!
Style-Icon: No idea, it always changes. I like 50s Architectur and Industrial Design
Favorite Shops: Corso Como in Milan

Name: Francesco Colombo
Job: Insurance Broker
Domicile: Milan
I am wearing: Tuxedo Italian Taylor, Tie no name
I would never wear: Never say never
Favorite Shops: Aspesi Milan

Name: Anna dello Russo
Job: Fashion Editor Vogue Japan
Domicile: Milan
I am wearing: Dress Reed Krakoff, Hat Alan Journo, Shoes Versace, Bag Ferragamo, Necklace Eddie Borgo
I would never wear: I wear everything!
My style: Excessive, schizophrenic, crazy
Style-Icon: Carine Roitfeld
Favorite Shops: Corso Como in Milan

Name: Vito Fierotti
Job: Law Student
Domicile: Palermo
I am wearing: Jacket Lanvin, Jeans H&M, Shoes Converse
I would never wear: Socks
My style: Just mixed
Style-Icon: Jil Sander, Matthew McConaughey
Favorite Shops: H&M

Name: Guido Taroni
Job: Photographer
Domicile: Milan
I am wearing: Shirt Vintage, Jeans Cheap Monday, Shoes Vintage
I would never wear: New shoes
Past: Helmut Berger, now: Dries van Noten
Favorite Shops: Cavalli e Nastri Milan

Name: Daniele Colucci
Job: Fashion Student
Domicile: Milan
I am wearing: Shirt and Pants Frav, Shoes Richemont, Bag Dolce & Gabbana
I would never wear: Punk Style
My style: I like elegant, but tonight I’m urban
Style-Icon: Alexander McQueen, Tom Ford
Favorite Shops: H&M and Zara, they are important for young people, and there should be a space for every kind of fashion

Name: Tommaso Sinelli
Job: Student
Domicile: Milan
I am wearing: Coat Burberry, Shirt Brioni, Pants The Koopless, Shoes Carshoes, Scarf Charvet
I would never wear: Of course not Gym Pants or Jimmy Choos, but I’m open to everything
My style: Personal
Style-Icon: I have no icons, but people like Fabio Novembre or George Cortina inspire me
Favorite Shops: Antonioli

Name: Rocco Adriano Galluccio

Job: Fashion Designer
Domicile: Milan
I am wearing: Shirt my own label Alcoolique, Pants Prada, Shoes Vintage, Belt Gianfranco Ferre, Bag Piero Guidi
I would never wear: Sport Style
My style: Alcoolique
Style-Icon: Anna dello Russo
Favorite Shops: Corso Como Milan

Name: Simone Rizzo
Job: Photographer
Domicile: Milan
I am wearing: Pants and Jacket Paul Smith, Shirt and Shoes Vintage, Bag American Apparel
I would never wear: Totally black
My style: Colour block!
Style-Icon: Marc Ronson
Favorite Shops: Corso Como Milan

Name: Guido de Stefano
Job: Press Officer Raf Simons
Domicile: Milan
I am wearing: Leo-Shirt Raf Simons, Blue Shirt Prada, Pants Jil Sander, Shoes Prada Vintage
I would never wear: I thought I would never wear Leo, but it’s the new camel, and I changed my mind!
My style: Freaky!
Style-Icon: Raf Simons and Stefano Pilati
Favorite Shops: Dover Street Market London and Colette Paris

 

Name: Darin Yevonbe

Job: Musician
Domicile: Milan
I am wearing: Shirt Boy London & Lang, Pants Zara Woman, Jacket a present of a woman, Shoes London
I would never wear: Large stuff
My style: New Wave/Post Wave
Style-Icon: David Bowie and Andy Warhol

wonderful location: corso como in milan

my magnificent hotel room at carlton baglioni hotel, thank you very much!