The great Azzedine Alaia
Azzedine Alaïa, the young Tunisian-born boy who followed his dream of becoming a couturier in Paris. He is best known for his tight-fitting, sculptural dresses. Women are his inspiration and his mission is to empower them through his clothes. Even though the skin-tight dresses and skirts transmit sexuality the body is almost fully covered. He wants women […]
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
While strolling through the beautiful gardens of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton I also managed to discover the small fashion section at the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery. See my favourite discoveries below –Hermin camiknickers worn by Lady Holmon, 1940 and Bathing costume worn by Yetta Salaver, 1920 Alexander McQueen silk dress, 2001. The clips on […]