November 2010
16 posts
eternal optimist moving to .com
Dear readers, I announce the change of my blog’s address to http://eternal-optimist.com/ Stay tuned for brand new posts and world exclusives in fashion, art and culture in my new web magazine, where Christina Kalli will be co editor. Minas Minatsis
Nov 20th
Nov 20th
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Nov 19th
BALENCIAGA: SPANISH MASTER exhibition, NYC
Balenciaga evening ensemble, 1967, courtesy of Balenciaga archives, Paris Balenciaga: Spanish Master exhibition opens today to the public at the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute in New York.  Seventy attires will be showcased from the Balenciaga archives in Paris, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology and various private collections.  The influence by...
Nov 19th
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Dolce & Gabbana Men Spring 2011 campaign
shot by Steven Klein. Visit www.dolcegabbana.com for backstage photos from the shooting.
Nov 18th
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Nov 17th
SOFIA GEORGOVASSILI : Best actress at the Sevilla...
photo by Skevi Erotokritou Greek actress Sofia Georgovassili starred at Black Field, a film by Vardis Marinakis which travelled at the Sevilla Festival de Cine Europeo and won the silver Giraldino, the second prize of the contest after having received numerous good reviews at festivals all around the world.  Sofia Georgovassili won the best actress award for her performance in the film. She...
Nov 16th
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Nov 15th
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032c, 20th issue - REI KAWAKUBO
The new winter issue of 032c magazine is out, dedicated to the legendary japanese fashion designer Rei Kawakubo.  Available nationally and internationally at selected newstands, art bookstores and fashion boutiques soon. 
Nov 13th
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Ralph Lauren 4D
RalphRauren.com celebrated 10 years of digital innovation with Ralph Lauren 4D, a “four-dimensional” light installation at its flagship stores in London and New York. A series of additional sensory effects including sound (music), touch (breezes) and smell (wafts of the Ralph Lauren fragrance collection) timed in sequence with the show. The projection was a montage of flashing...
Nov 12th
Return to Earth Origins
Velvet magazine Italy - Nov 2010 Shot by Matthew Brookes  Styling by Nik Piras 
Nov 11th
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“There is nothing more dangerous than creating with a formula”
–  Alber Elbaz, aristic director at Lanvin fashion house, talking to the New York Times with the occasion of his attendance at the IHT Heritage Luxury conference, chaired by Suzy Menkes. To watch the video of Lanvin’s collaboration with H&M, click here
Nov 10th
WatchWatch
American Eagle Outfitters Holiday 2010
Nov 9th
Mary Katrantzou wins the 2010 Swiss Textiles Award
London based greek designer Mary Katrantzou continues to impress the fashion critics with her 3-D prints two years after her first collection showcased at the London Fashion Week. The eight-member judging panel at the 2010 Swiss Textiles Awards gave her the 142,150$ prize that will give her international career a bigger boost. Congrats Mary.
Nov 8th
WatchWatch
Wolke Bos is a collective of 8 young designers in the portuguese fashion scene who wish to create a new perspective on today’s fashion, presenting a seasonal platform and development projects. Tomorrow the 2nd edition of Wolke Bos will be presented at Oporto.  Wolke Bos Designers: ALEXANDRE MARRAFEIRODANIELA BARROS - KOYANISKAHUGO COSTA - NARCISISMOESTELITA MENDONÇA - MIND SETRAFAEL COSTA...
Nov 5th
blog hacked
I am sorry to inform anyone visiting my blog that all my accounts, including my blog were hacked. Hence all my posts until today have been deleted. Will be back with new posts soon Minas Minatsis
Nov 4th