Laura Minquini – Somethings

Miucca Prada has always been considered a more cerebral type of designer; always ahead of the curve while remaining an immense commercial success; not to mention that editors have claimed she is the only reason they go to Milan.
So I wonder why Prada would chose the reigning queen of celebrity gossip Lindsey Lohan to be the face of Miu Miu? Blogs have showed images of the campaign with comments on her; the clothes; or the photography. Does no one else wonder why they used her though? Has commercialism really succumbed to a new low? I guess it is true that everyone is trying to focus on the new spenders: the 13 to 19 years old bracket. Does the Prada Group expect a million teens to beg their parents to buy them Miu Miu now? When the Miu Miu collection was brought to Paris two seasons ago editors were speaking of a grown up Miu Miu. So is Lindsay Lohan supposed to represent that?! A new sophistication?
Most people are fascinated with her because they have been inundated with images of her. Yes, the girl is beautiful and “stylish” but she seems very vapid, and a fabricated train wreck; she is a long way from showing any redeeming qualities. Dressing well-because of a stylist- and hanging out with the “right” crowd -beause of a publicist- is hardly an interesting talent.
Am I missing something on my view of her, if so, I would love to hear what.
I looked for clues or references, maybe the supposed inspiration for the collection- Russian Constructivism- would hold the answer but I think that was more about materials being used to create geometric objects.
So, why? Oh why such disappointment from such a great designer?!?

Granted, the doll effect in the photos is very nice, perhaps there lies the clue…

Or so says Brenda Dickson amongst other many ridiculous lines that should become instant classics. She was in The Young and the Restless and though I was not familiar with her because I have never watched American soap operas (I find it absurd that there is no ending to them) she is now my favourite 80’s person.

I had been holding out on this one because this video truly deserves in depth commentary.
But I have no time at the moment to write and this needs to be shared, it is too good to be true. A testament of the 80’s like no other with a “fashion show”, make-up tips, cats, dogs, and teleportation!!!!!!

Look for part #2 on youtube

Now passing time by looking at what some people in Toronto are doing.

First: shots from Rashmi Varma’s Spring/Summer 07 collection shot by Geneviève Caron.

Second: the video of Owen Pallett’s “This Lamb sells condos” directed by Stephanie Comilang and Jamie Shannon.

Third, the street art that can be seen around the city by Fauxreel. Also see the Toronto PasteUp Art Archive.

Here the French trailer for David Lynch’s “Inland Empire”. I am officially getting mentally ready to go see it.
Though I spent an entire weekend a couple of year ago watching back to back Twin Peaks and love Lynch’s work, I must admit that I never feel quite at ease for a long time after I see his films. His visions are precise and disturbing while having a hint of the comic and absurd; he is a mind player of the most dangerous kind.

FILM NOTE: The entire Twin Peak story line derived from the “Dance of the dream man” sequence he envisioned. A single vision propelled an entire phenomenon!

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Passing time looking through what the creative fashion party people in London are up to.
GOOD Rui Leonardes
FUNNY Bearsta
BAD Pink Panties

For more time passing go to www.kctv.co.uk

We will do the Salon. And I do not mean the hair salon. I mean the other Salon; a gathering of stimulating people of quality under the roof of an inspiring hostess or host, partly to amuse one another and partly to refine their taste and increase their knowledge through conversation and readings.
So grown up…so civilized.

Coming to you via my invitation.

End the year with one video, beginning of the year whith another video.
Same band, different concept, all great music.