In the second part of the Before Tacky Podcast, we speak to luxury menswear designer Brett Johnson from Milan about his style influences.
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Fast Fashion Part 2
Part 2 of the Before Tacky Podcast talks about Fast Fashion and buyers behaviours. What do consumers want? Is “buying better” a trend or only a social media slogan? The panel goes in depth on the subject.
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The Before Tacky contributors discuss Milan Fashion Week in the the 2nd part of the show.
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Talks Revenge
I screened the short film The Women’s Revenge on the International Film Festival Rotterdam platform. The work packs a punch. Listen to the Chat Cinema conversation with Director Su Hui Yu explain his work and influences.
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Fendi Couture, Not for Me!
A lot of hoopla surrounded Kim Jones’s first couture collection for Fendi. Filling the shoes of Karl Lagerfeld is a big order to fill for even the most talented designer. After viewing the star studded runway show in the Covid era virtual platform, I saw a few glimmers of hope mixed with an overdose of gimmicks.
Actress Demi Moore kicked off the catwalk, the preview image of an all star cast. Kate Moss and daughter, Christy Turlington, Hadid and Naomi Campbell all made appearances for the creative directors new designs. My cynical side sent off waring bells. Too much high wattage packaging could mean a cover up. Even having male models in a couture show walking on the runway wearing heavy lipstick had a scent of pleading for gender fashion relevance.
The fashion press coverage heaped much coverage on the celebrity walk. More journalist spoke about the models than the fashion pieces. Why? Perhaps the designs were average. No spectacular looks, richly crafted, but on the right side of dull, gloomy. Moss’ gray dress was “Operatically Grim.”
As the head of Dior menswear, Jones designed a dreamy aesthetic but also embraced streetwear looks into the French House. Yet for this couture season, Kim’s first collection felt uncentered.
I usually wait for a second collection by a new designer before passing judgement. I hope Kim Jones doesn’t disappoint me.
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From Milan With LOVE!
Black and Paper presents From Milan With Love. An editorial shoot by Flo Marcella Cusi at Fashion Milano with model Gabi Thiam.
We had to give support to the city’s fashion scene by doing this fast production showing our favourite brands.
All Hat Styles by Borsalino. Jackets and Coats by Mr & Miss Italy.
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Halpern Empowerment
This collection from Fashion Designer Halpern at the London Fashion Week shows the power of imagination merged with function for style. Using different materials and shapes each look had the theme of female empowerment.
Women who mattered during these times. This season the house used front line workers as models. Fabulous!
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Senegalese-French filmmaker Maimouna Doucoure unwittingly stepped in the middle of the American Culture Wars. Her small film has gotten a lot of attention. “Cuties” is the story of a girl from a poor Paris neighbourhood trying to find her way in life.
Ignore the Outrage!
According to some, it promotes Child Sexuality. On social media many are calling for canceling Netflix. The streaming giant acquired the production earlier this year. Senator Ted Cruz wants the company investigated calling the film “disgusting”. Why the Fuss? Has the film become the latest victim of “Outrage”?
I chatted with Chat Cinema Contributor Kristin about the controversy. Kristin thinks people should see the film before condemning it. “After the Berlinale screening we discussed “Cuties“, she says. The overall opinions, “We liked it”. “Admittedly, it is not a great film, but enjoyable”.
“Cuties” is available on Netflix.
Kristinloves going to the movies.
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Tech August
As the world stays home these days, being connected is important. What do I think of these Jabra headphones? Hint: they have become my work horse devices. This Jabra headset delivers.
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Tech August-Xiaomi Mi
A quick first impression of the Xiaomi 10 5G Smartphone. A high-end feel, sharp screen, lightweight Android power device packing great features. Stay Tuned for more details.
From the Vodafone Ring Centre and Fonschmiede Berlin.
