“In a triumph of art, science and architecture, Argentine artist Tomás Saraceno’s site-specific exhibit 14 Billions scales a Black Widow’s web up to magnificent proportions. Currently on display at Stockholm’s Bonniers Konsthall, 14 Billions is an extension of the work he showed at the 2009 Venice Biennale called ‘Galaxy Forming along Filaments, like Droplets along the Strands of a Spider’s Web.’

“The Frankfurt-based artist worked in collaboration with astrophysicists, architects, engineers and spider researchers to create a stimulating series of installations with 14 Billions as the focal point. A massive undertaking, the project took two years to complete with the black rope spanning 400 cubic meters, consuming much of Bonniers Konsthall main gallery.

“Saraceno’s work looks to scientific study which uses the imagery and structure of spider webs to map the origin and structure of the universe. Referencing these studies, the sculptural pieces explore the delicate balance between ourselves and the earth.” (source: Cool Hunting)

posted by: Harold Johns III

From Style.com:
“Alexander McQueen’s last works were given final honors by his trusted team in a hushed and dignified showing that went to his core as a designer who scaled the heights of couture accomplishment. Sarah Burton, his right hand, described how, in beginning this collection, McQueen had turned away from the world of the Internet, which he had so powerfully harnessed in his last show. ‘He wanted to get back to the handcraft he loved, and the things that are being lost in the making of fashion,’ she said. ‘He was looking at the art of the Dark Ages, but finding light and beauty in it. He was coming in every day, draping and cutting pieces on the stand.’ The 16 outfits shown had been 80 percent finished at the time of his death.”

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posted by: Tricia Rock

Milan Fall 2010 fashion week brought us a return to the classics, with many designer concentrating on basic outerwear. Not to say I was bored in any way, a Milan basic is not always so simple. While all collections produced wearable goods for today, many contained obvious references to past decades. We saw hints of the 1940’s in Alberta Ferreti, Albino and Luisa Beccaria; obvious nods to the 60’s with Prada; Emilio Pucci brought the glam of the 1970’s; MaxMara delivered the exaggerated volume of the 80’s; and references to the 90’s came from Gucci.

Below are my favorite collections from Milan fashion week followed by images of my favorite looks from other designers. Next comes Paris!

Dolce & Gabbana

Gabriele Colangelo

Luisa Beccaria

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Albino, Albino, Aquilano.Rimondi

Bottega Veneta, Bottega Veneta, D&G

Emilio Pucci, Emilio Pucci, Etro

Etro, Fendi, Fendi

Gianfranco Ferre, Gianfranco Ferre, Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Just Cavalli

Marco de Vincenzo, Marco de Vincenzo, Marni

Marni, Maurizio Pecoraro, Maurizio Pecoraro

MaxMara, Missoni, Moschino

No. 21, Prada, Roberto Cavalli

Roberto Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo, Salvatore Ferragamo

posted by: Tricia Rock

Filippa Berg is the next to make my list as Style Icon. Swedish Elle blogger, stylist, muse for Australian label Lover, street style photographer favorite, and overall just cool girl; Filippa doesn’t simply wear her clothing, she is her clothing. With a mismatched style that covers all genres and time periods, Filippa is an inspiration in experimentation.

On a side note, watch Lover’s 2010 style trailer for their newest collection The Harvest.

posted by: Tricia Rock

Feeling a little better about Fall fashion after perusing the London collections. Usually I expect a little more wackiness out of London, but they actually seem quite a bit more subdued, especially compared New York. Definitely two standout collections for me pictured below, Erdem and Louise Goldin.

Erdem

Louise Goldin

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Antonio Beradi, Antonio Beradi, Aquascutum

Burberry Prorsum, Christopher Kane, Christopher Kane

Jaeger London, Jaeger London, Marios Schwab

Nicole Farhi, Nicole Farhi, Osman

Pringle of Scotland, Pringle of Scotland, Vivienne Westwood Red Label

by: Tricia Rock