According to some, fashion was born during the reign of the Medici family in Florence. Italian Renaissance was culturally fertile and fashion was popularised by Queen Catherine Medici of France and other

You are one lucky bastard if you had a chance to live in Paris as a young adult, should I paraphrase Mr Hemingway. Because Paris cultivates you in a sophisticated manner during your formative years and

In the 19th ct, a dandy Beau Brummel invented a new way of men's representation - simplified cut and dim colours of close fitted tailored suit became widely accepted and the image acted as a prototype

Industrialization and mass production led to a breach of the manufacturer's and customer's relationship. Prior to that, customers were being approached individually. These values are being reestablished

‘’To smoke through’’ or in Latin "per" and ‘’fumum’’ is a description of the ancient way of using the perfume – plant extracted oils are burned to provide an environment with pleasant smelling

Needlecraft Encyclopedia (Judy Brittain) is a 1970’s comprehensive classic manual on macramé, crochet, embroidery, sewing and knits, from the age when the handwork was part of generation's free time. Image

Do you wonder why is the ugly brown bag one of the world's most sought-after? Well, it is not about short-lived looks or wealth show-offs, oh no (well mostly yes), but there is a time, intellignece, effort

Karst from Indo-European kar - stone Karst is a geomorphologic phenomenon, a specific type of anhydrous and rocky relief, where water circulates in underground streams in soluble rocks (limestone and

Regressive Evolution a type of evolutionary development with typical characteristics such as morphological simplification and regression, degeneration or reduction of organs that are no more relevant Life

Although this article might appear to be out of the time-efficient frame, summer is still going on, and so are the seasonal sales. Spring/Summer seasons are usually playful and lighthearted in different

Seamless design without excessive joint points has always been an attractive speculative idea to an innovator, futurist, science fiction and streamlining enthusiast. And for a person who finds manual

Silk organza is a gorgeous fabric looking like a puff of smoke with its rustling sound and fluttery behaviour. About 2000 cocoons died boiling in the hot water so I would have my 5-meter organza. About

There are currently two exhibitions in Paris dedicated to Belgian designer Martin Margiela. One in the Musées des Arts Décoratifs is happening until September and concerns with Margiela's work at Hermès