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Tudor and Stuart fashions, displayed in the newest style exhibition at the Buckingham Palace, demonstrate that high fashion was always eccentric. The fierce competition for the best designs led to a voracious search for innovative creations. “In Fine Style: The Art of Tudor and Stuart Fashion” at The Queen’s Gallery focuses on how royal clothing could … Read more
Following the creation of the Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry Music Fund at the beginning of 2012, Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry has launched its UK Music Fund. Conceived to discover British music talent, the project will support emerging artists with the help of DJ Jo Whiley and singer Emeli Sandé. The UK Music Fund seeks to … Read more
To mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the 250,000-square-foot Newseum (Washington, D.C.) features two new exhibits and an original documentary film chronicling the presidency, family life and death of America’s 35th president. “JFK,” exhibition features two exhibits and a film: “Creating Camelot: The Kennedy Photography of Jacques Lowe” features … Read more
Minuscule handwritten work from 1829 measures just three inches square
The Bata Shoe Museum (Toronto) announced the opening of the first north American exhibition that will explore the history of sneaker culture. Opening to the public on April 25, 2013, “Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture” exhibition designed by famed industrial designer Karim Rashid features over 120 sneakers representing the past 150 years. Highlighting … Read more
Israeli designer and artist Ron Arad, one of the first designers to work with 3D printing in 1999, has unveiled at 2013 Milan Design Week/ Salone del Mobile Milano his latest PQ eyewear collections of sunglasses made using selective laser sintering. The “Springs & Swings” eyewear collection incorporates seven new styles all with a pliable, lightweight … Read more