Fashion

The Fashion Conspiracy by Nicholas Coleridge

03 January 2011 By Vera Ciria 2 In Fashion

If there is one book that you should read while studying fashion or if you are just curious about fashion, then this is the book. The Fashion Conspiracy written by Nicholas Coleridge is “the dazzling inside story of the glamorous world of international high fashion”. Interviewing more than 400 people in 14 different countries, Coleridge shines the light on many of fashion’s secrets. I really don’t understand how the fashion pack let this man get this book published as the truth becomes very apparent: the gritty reality of all we hold dear in our glittering fashion domain.

book, Fashion, karl lagerfeld, nicholas coleridge, the fashion conspiracy, yves saint laurent

Festivalet at Miscelanea

20 December 2010 By Vera Ciria 4 In Events, Fashion

As the slow-food movement slowly starts to trickle into Barcelona’s consciousness, so too the trend for slow-fashion. There seem to be more and more fairs and fashion events focusing on those who produce hand-made, quality fashion items. Either due to the crisis, the growing sensation of frustration at mass-consumerism or a need to be more creative, exquisite pieces seem to be popping up all over the city.

Dudua, Festivalet, i love muffins, miscelanea, olivia soaps

Weekend 17-19 December

17 December 2010 By Vera Ciria 1 In Events, Fashion

Starting today Friday 17th of December, a mere 9 days away from Christmas, and continuing all weekend are a myriad of fashion festivals and events. Spoilt for choice, it hardly seems possible to have so much packed into one weekend. It also seems impossible to be able to spend so much money on all the glorious items that will be on sale by independent designers. Sigh!

Borne, Changing Room, Christmas, drap art, el zapato rojo, Festivalet, i love muffins, independent designers, La Virgen de los Broches, leccien, miscelanea

Barcelona Alta Costura en Palau Robert

14 December 2010 By Vera Ciria 3 In Exhibitions, Fashion

Barcelona was far more widely recognized as a fashion city during the 20th century. Even the Spanish Civil War would not be a deterrent for those looking to acquire new garments. From the 1920s and continuing until 1974, Spain truly lived through a golden era of fashion. The unfortunate “Luxury Tax” would snuff out practically all of the designers in one severe blow.

Balenciaga, carmen mir, gratacos, montpalau, palau robert, pedro rodriguez, pedro rovira, Pertegaz, rosser, spanish couture

Inauguration of Montpalau’s Collection at Palau Robert

13 December 2010 By Vera Ciria 0 In Events, Fashion

Today is the inauguration of the Montpalau’s textile exhibit at Palau Robert. I’ll be there in the evening and will have a longer post during the week. The show will be open to the public on Tuesday. See you there!

montpalau, palau robert, spanish couture