In The Schedule

A long weekend this weekend, plenty of time to relax and do some gardening... or check out some of these links that I stumbled upon during this week...

+ Some gorgeous photos taken by Hedi Slimane himself during fittings for the recent Saint Laurent collection at the houses' headquarters in Paris.  Much talked about show, much talked about company logo, much talked about head designer - that's one way to stay in the public eye!  More lovely moody pics here via Style.

+ Aaah Monsiour Dior... a look at Christian Dior and the early years of the quintessential French design house in pictures.. via LifeStyled

+  More images of Chloe's current collection and an interview with current house designer Claire Waight Keller and what it means to be designing for this youthful 60year old French Label.  Images by Craig McDean for Interview Mag here.

+ A collaboration with Sergio Rossi and artist Peng Wei which sees the artist using her delicate technique on rice paper boots!  Not currently wearable (of course!), they would look absolutely gorgeous on an impromptu gallery wall or downlit shelf at home.  Of course, I don't know how that works if you are superstitious ...  you know,... can't put shoes or boots on a table (have you heard that one, or is that just me!?)  More images here via Because.

+ A while ago I went into Hermes to look at a scarf (I think it was a birthday)... anyway, I was dumbfounded by the array of colours and patterns on offer that I couldn't make a decision (but lets just say I didn't walk out empty handed...haha!)  How can one pick one beautiful thing over another?
Take a look at the process of screenprinting a stunning array of colourways onto a Hermes scarf, where some scarves have up to 49 different colours and try and decide for yourself!   Sure beats my art class screenprinting efforts... but hey, the process is still the same!  More beautiful hues here via Elle Decoration South Africa.

+ Speaking of creating, the author of Habitually Chic blog has just launched a new book, Habitually Chic at Work gaining access into the studios and ateliers of top designers, artists, editors, architects and showing us a glimpse into their creative domain.  The workplaces of Jenna Lyons, Peter Som, Chris Benz and Jonathan Adler to name a few are featured, with interviews giving the reader an insight on how they got there and what keeps them going.  A stylish inspiring read if ever I saw one.  More pictures here via NYMag.

Vogue Shoot

+  I think I'll have some time to take in this exhibition at the NGV that starts this weekend, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Australian Ballet.  "Ballet & Fashion" features designs by Australian & International designers, including Collette Dinnigan, Akira Isogawa, Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garcons, Christian Lacroix, Valentino, Viktor&Rolf and their costumes designed for ballet companies around the world, The Australian Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Nederlands Dans Theater, Sydney Dance Company and more.  There are events, movies, and drawing workshops too... from now until May 2013.  I'm really excited by this one... oh and they're showing one of my all time favourite movies, 'The Red Shoes' starring Moira Shearer and will also be screening, 'Valentino: The Last Emperor'!

The exhibition is sponsored by Vogue Australia and is really centred on the fashion and costumes.  Here's a look at the photo shoot for Vogue featuring Australian Ballet principle dancers - it's just gorgeous.


Have a great long weekend everyone... and I hope your horse comes in!

In The Schedule

Such an array of links for you all this week - take a moment and schedule these into your weekend in-between watching the opening ceremony of the London Olympics.

+ Taking a leaf from all things sporty at the moment, this editorial from Australian Vogue covers all things Olympic, sportif, and energising - albeit rather fashionably and without sweating it seems!

+  Speaking of Olympics, an Olympic themed party and range of t-shirts from Karl Lagerfeld at Selfridges - who said the man has no sense of humour... the more I hear from him the more I like him - KL as cartoon character?  Too Funny.  Via Fashionologie.

+ The gorgeous Ines de la Fressange and her interview at Into The Gloss - on knowing, on learning, on accepting yourself and your individuality.  Quite refreshing.

+ Does wisdom come with age?  Yes, says Dame of the British Empire, Vivienne Westwood in this interesting interview with Tim Blanks at Interview Magazine.  Gosh, she's so with it at the tender age of 71!  I think she is amazing.

+ So inspired by the above image of artist/designer Rachel Castle's tool box, that I spent yesterday in the Art shop (again!).  We take a peek inside Rachel's studio and process, via Design Sponge here.

+  Then I found this exquisite looking silk scarf available in limited edition, at Safari Living by designers Carnovsky (RGB series).  *Wallpaper magazine announces best designers across several categories and Carnovsky won the title for Best Wallpaper.  This print process works by overlapping red, green, blue single layers and then projected through a light source bringing to life patterns and image within.  Just gorgeous I think and definitely wearable art.

+  And, finally today I had a lovely day out at the Heide Museum of Modern Art over at Templestowe in Melbourne's east.  It was pouring rain outside, but with a quickened pace and our trusted umbrellas, we made our way into the serene gallery space indoors.  The first thing that caught my eye was fantastic work of Louise Saxton and her exhibition titled, 'Sanctuary'.  The pictures don't do this exhibition justice; but up close Louise has deconstructed and re-worked discarded textiles with a beautiful mix of colour, texture, lace and beadwork, in an array of Australian animals.  The exhibition is only on for another week, but if you're a textile fan and you can get there, I highly recommend it!

PS:  Who would not invite Isabella Rossellini to a party?  Ah,... hello... it's Isabella!   This fabulous documentary by photographer Timothy Greenfield Sanders was shot after 2 days spent photographing 'the original supermodels' - Marisa Berenson, Jerry Hall, Isabella Rossellini, Marie Helvin, Christie Brinkley,  ... elegant, stylish, beautiful and working the camera like it was yesterday.  They talk about life after modelling, confidence, beauty, popularity and growing older.  Seriously, these ladies are still absolutely stunning and interesting, why does the issue of growing old have to be brought up time and again?

Enjoy your weekend and may your team win!