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    Crazy for art

    Recently I’ve been thinking how to make print in the form of Michelangelo’s frescoes on my sweatshirts, and world designers almost in unison decorated their collections by the famous paintings. Skirts look like naturalistic paintings, dresses with accurate brushstrokes and tops with surrealism — it’s definitely cool! The first thing what attracted my attention was a winter 2014 collection of Dolce and Gabbana. There are no words to describe my feelings for it. It is indescribably beautiful, elegant and has a national flavor. Montreal cathedral frescoes, crowns, luxury and gold. Certainly it is divine. Givenchy Men’s collection caused a serious religious scandal. Tisci borrowed the images of saints from William Bouguereau. Fragments of the «Pieta»…

  • Brands,  History

    Melissa: From Brazil with love

    After several thousands of years people have finally decided to think about the environment. Now we are staying on the street, confused in which container to throw out a bottle or paper, we participate demonstrations to protect animals and buy organic clothing. Eco-friendly materials means that our health on the first place. In the 21st century almost every third person has an allergy, so it’s important to pay attention not only on the appearance of things, but also on the composition. Today we would like to introduce you the brand, which has original design and organic material. In 1979 Brazilian shoes company founded subsidiary business called Melissa. Inspired by the…

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    Twist&tweed

    Tweed is a rough woollen fabric, which is made by a special unfinished technology. It has a open, flexible texture and possibility to create direct lines. Unusual color combinations are obtained by twisting together differently coloured woollen strands into a two-or three-ply yarn. Originally tweed called twill, but it has received a different name because of the randomness and mistakes of a merchant. It`s not surprise that the birthplace of tweed is Scotland. In those days the economy has grown at the expense of woolen industry, the Scots are also famous for their delicious kilts. This fabric is a source of British national pride in the same list with the whiskey and kilts. The…