Prince William and I were born only a couple of months apart. So it only makes sense that we also will be getting married to our respective fiances in the same year as well. I suspect my royal wedding invitation will show up any day now…
With wedding planning in full swing, this exhibition is a welcome break for my over frill-o-fied mind. R.S.V.P.H.R.H. puts into perspective how out of control the wedding industry has become. Remember when folks of our grandparents generation used to get married in the morning before heading to work? I seriously doubt agonizing over metallic foils and paper stocks were an issue at the time.
Once again, wishing I was in London - this exhibition is filled with all the right design cheekiness that I love.
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This week the Victoria and Albert Museum opened its retrospective into one of fashions most influential and mysterious designers, Yohji Yamamoto. Made famous in the eighties with his avant-guarde style, he was master of pushing the boundaries of gender identity with his use of exaggerated form and non-traditional fashionable textiles.
The exhibition only runs until July 10th, 2011 so do not delay. If you find yourself unable to make it to London check out the curators blog made specific for the exhibition, it chronicles the process of putting the show together from catalogs to dressing mannequins - a real gem for anyone interested in behind the scenes.
I stumbled upon my copy of Russian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopedia vol.1 by accident in a Soho’s Original Bookshop while visting London in 2005. Little did I know the FUEL design&publishing publication would carry so much international intrigue.
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