Inspire, be inspired by Erik Johansson

Erik Johansson is a photographer and retouche artist and I am impressed by his work.

At the age of 15 years in 2000 he got his first digital camera and he had fun changing and modifying photos. Erik grew up on the Swedish countryside and it has a big impact on his visual style. At the moment his lives in Berlin, Germany.
His inspiration comes from everywhere, but for me influences by Salvador Dali and M.C. Escher are very present in his work.

I love his quote: "Inspiration is everywhere and this is just the beginning." So I expect to see a lot more of this artist!

See how Erik is making a creation For more on Erik Johansson visit his site.

Kirsten Stewart for Balenciaga's Florabotanica

Nicolas Ghesquière is pleased to introduce Kristen Stewart as the face of the newest Balenciaga fragrance for women, to be revealed in Fall 2012.

Kirsten Stewart is captured by Steven Meisel

Kristen Stewart follows Charlotte Gainsbourg who represents Balenciaga Paris, the first fragrance, since 2010.
Since the start of her Hollywood career, Kristen Stewart has captivated audiences with her impassioned character portrayals.
This urbane, spirited young woman will now be the muse of the new Balenciaga fragrance for women.
Kristen Stewart: "I love Balenciaga fashion because it is incredibly bold and forceful, yet feminine and sexy. I found there was a real creative freedom about this project. I feel blessed and really proud of being the face of this new fragrance."
Nicolas Ghesquière, Creative Director of Balenciaga: "Kristen Stewart embodies the modernity of the new Balenciaga fragrance with her unique sensibility and intelligence. From her early appearance in Panic Room to her independent choice of Welcome to the Rileys, I've always sensed her progressive character. In 2006, I invited her to appear in a project shot by Bruce Weber. Since then, I've always wished to collaborate with her further, knowing that she shares the radical spirit of Balenciaga.

Charlotte Gainsbourg is captured by Steven Meisel for the first fragrance by Balenciaga:

Rosanna Georgiou for Vogue

Rosanna Georgiou is captured by Thanassis Krikis for the cover of the July 2012 issue of Vogue Hellas. Her second cover for Vogue Hellas this year!

And some of her editorial.
Fashion director Michael Pandos styled her looks, Freddy Kalobratsos did the make up, hair by Nicolas Villiotis and nails by Anna Almbanis.

Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia

Steven Meisel captured six models among them Julia Nobis for the cover of the July 2012 issue of Vogue Italia.
Not a cover to expect in July, very dark and gothic...but an introduction what to expect this winter?

Karl Templer did the styling, set design by Mary Howard.

This issue will be available on July the 4th.

Alexander McQueen - Pre-Spring-Summer 2013

Fashion House Alexander McQueen presented its pre-spring-summer 2013 collection and here my favorite ones.

Photos courtesy of Alexander McQueen

For all the collection visit Alexander McQueen.

Nikos Takis Fashion Show Summer 2012

Monday afternoon at the Tennis Club of Zappeio in the center of Athens Fashion House Nikos Takis presented its summer collection from prêt-a-porter to haute couture and bridal wear.
Here a glimpse of the show.

Photos courtesy of Papadakis Press

Mischa Barton at The Serpentine Gallery

Mischa Barton arrived at The Serpentine Gallery's annual Pavilion Party at Kensington Gardens last night in London in a yellow gown by Luisa Beccaria and a lovely light-green handbag by Bally, the Bonga.

Photo Courtesy of Bally by Fred Duval

And a close up of Bally Palace Bonga..

Folklore in Aegina - An Inspiration

Last week I had the opportunity to visit a small and lovely museum on the island of Aegina, Greece. A source of inspiration for every fashion designer!

Blake Lively for Gucci's newest fragrance 'Première'

Blake Lively will be the featuring in the campaign for Gucci's newest fragrance, Gucci Première, which hits stores worldwide in September.

"She is a girl of extraordinary beauty and she's a girl who loves fashion," Giannini stated. "Although she's young, she's also very determined, and I liked this spirit.…She knows how to be a diva in the right sense, with an aspirational glamour."

The admiration is apparently mutual. "I couldn't be more proud to be working with Gucci and its heart, Frida," Lively said.

As for the campaign, it will include black-and-white images photographed by Mert & Marcus, as well as a short film directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. The print ads, which will appear in the UK first, will reportedly feature the actress wearing a sequined dress whilst looking out over the glimmering lights of Los Angeles, while the film will include footage of the actress in the Mojave Desert, as well as getting ready for a Hollywood premiere. The film will make its debut at this year's Venice Film Festival

Source: styleite.com

Catwalk for Innovation - A glimpse

Dutch fashion designers Jan Taminiau, Ilja Visser, Bas Kosters, Maryam Kordbacheh, Winde Rienstra and Marga Weimans participated at the catwalk for innovation as part of TEDx Binnenhof at the Knight's Hall in the center of The Hague. Read also my previous post on it.

Winde Rienstra opens the show, see here a glimpse of her show during Amsterdam Fashion Week

Bas Kosters, see also Bas Kosters at Amsterdam Fashion Week by clicking here and at Monsters in Fashion

Have a look at the show!

A design by Daan Roosegaarde, one of the ten speakers

Photos courtesy of TEDxBinnenhof

Fashion Music Party by H&M @ Smart Park

Saturday the 23rd of June H&M opened a new store at Smart Park, Spata, a suburb of Athens.
All day it was all about fashion and music.
Guest D.J sets from ENERGY 88.6 organized the music among them Mark F. Angelo.
Annousa Mela from My Style Forecast gave styling advise to the guests and Efi Anesti from Beauty Diaries informed them all about make up.

And around six o'clock Lydia Papaioannou did some stage interviews. One of her guests was also Katerina Tsavalou. See here a small film on the event.

Photos courtesy of H&M

Kiehl’s 'Save the Donkey' @ Mykonos

Kiehl's successfully organized this weekend veterinary care for the donkeys on the island of Mykonos in Greece. As part of the campaign that started last year, click here to read about it.

A few snapshots.

Photos courtesy of Kiehl's

The making of Lancôme Hypnôse Star ft Daria Werbowy

"When stars meet, there are more than just sparkles"

Discover for the very first time the glamorous moment that happened on the set and get ready for the launch of the film for the new fragrance by Lancôme on the 2nd of July with Daria Werbowy and Betty Boop!

And the result

Catwalk for Innovation

Today at the Knights hall complex (Ridderzaal) at Binnenhof in The Hague it is all about innovation.
TEDxBinnenhof Catwalk for Innovation will feature ten inspiring talks on groundbreaking ideas from the Netherlands that can help tackle global challenges such as pollution, health care costs, loss of biodiversity, climate change and scarcity of natural resources, food and energy.
The talks on TEDxBinnenhof demonstrate innovative Dutch ideas that will inspire to solve some of society’s problems.
And there will be a Catwalk for Innovation, for more information visit www.tedxbinnenhof.com and live streaming from 13:15 (local time in The Netherlands) on http://tedxbinnenhof.com/live/

Participating artists and companies are Arts The Beatdoctor, Winde Rienstra, Brenda Christina, ARTEZ School of Dance, Arard Inbar, Peter Cripps Clark, Red Limo String Quartet, Marga Weimans, Bas Kosters, Ilja Visser, Maryam Kordbacheh, Geert Chatrou, Sjaak Hullekes, Jan Taminiau, Blaxtar, Crew Come Correct, Leroy Filon, BlueLuna, Dutch Fashion Foundation, Bas Andrea & Nathalie Haelermans for House of Orange, Hester Wernert for Sebastian, Proctor & Gamble, Inglot Cosmetics, Soopl Fashion Trolley, Marcha Hüskes.

Backstage at Salvatore Ferragamo - Resort 2013

Fashion house Salvatore Ferragamo presented Resort 2013 collection at the Louvre in Paris, France two weeks ago, see my post on it. After a closer look at the handbags and shoes now some photos of backstage.

Salvatore Ferragamo - Resort 2013 - Handbags

Fashion house Salvatore Ferragamo presented Resort 2013 collection at the Louvre in Paris, France two weeks ago, see my post on it. Now a closer look at the handbags.

Salvatore Ferragamo - Resort 2013 - The shoes

Fashion house Salvatore Ferragamo presented Resort 2013 collection at the Louvre in Paris, France two weeks ago, see my post on it. Now a closer look at the shoes and boots.