Ruggero Mengoni Photographic Exhibition | Il Vaso Ermetico | Florence

The androgyny and the muse | "The vessel is the root and the principle of our art" 

Photographic Exhibition

"II vaso è la radice e il principio dell'arte nostra" Dalla Philosophia reformata di Mylius

The exhibition was held during the week of Pitit Uomo 84 on the 18th of June in Florence, Italy. 

The location was in San Frediano on the other side of the river in the old centre. The venue was a real art scene and the architecture reminded me of old houses from the 17th century, ancient mixed with modern art. It was full of sculptures, paintings, objects used for extravagant style settings and photo shoots and finally a living room furnished as a showcase-in a beautiful house ready to welcome artists as eclectic with Daniela Fiorilli visionary Ruggero Lupo Mengoni.

The model in the photographs is Simon, his look is out of this world, he is androgynous and beautiful. I just fell in love with him ... free flowing prosecco and focaccia set the night to be truly Florentine. 

Il Vaso Ermetivo, The Hermetic Vase, is a collective project that was born from the visionary photographer Ruggero Lupo Mengoni with designer Daniela Fiorilli.

The Hermetic Vase, is an intimate journey that blends with ECLECTIC seeking to mark a path between art and emotion. A space incubator for ideas, a place for discussion and experimentation born out of a consolidated two young artists, Virginia Panichi and Eleonora. A union so perfect as to make them a single identity: ECLECTIC. 

 Simon and I

Una notte Fiorentina ... a great exhibition and I hope Daniela and Ruggero take it elsewhere because it was a match made in artistic heaven!

Visit Ruggero Mengoni's website
http://www.ruggeromengoni.com/

Ruggero Mengoni, who was my photography lecturer at Polimoda whilst I was doing my masters.
All photos except except for the promo one, were taken by me from La Maison Sartorie D'Amber

Meeting Scott Schuman from The Sartorialist in Florence | Pitti Uomo

Pitti Uomo and Scott Schuman in Florence January 2013

Pitti Uomo week was eventful, you cannot imagine how much. I was all over Florence from Polimoda, to La Fortezza where Pitti Uomo was being held, to fashion shows and to parties, it was fun and such a great week. 

On the first day of Pitti Uomo, during my work assignment for Trendstop, I bumped into no other than Scott Schuman, the man behind The Sartorialist and the man who made street style what it is today.

At Pitti Uomo January 8th 2013

The following Thursday, there was a book signing by him at Polimoda, and I was informed that it had to end at 8:30pm, knowing that, I went to the Maison Kitsune fashion show and arrived at Polimoda at 7:30pm. As soon as I arrived, I was told that the book signing was over, until I met one of his assistants and told me to wait, I did and got both books signed, The Sartorialist and Closer signed. 

Photo by Filep Motwary
http://www.filepmotwary.com/motwary/polimoda-2013/

At Villa Favard after the book signing on the 10th of January 2013

Thank you Mr.Schuman for being such an inspiration not only in street style and photography but also how we look at fashion now.

Check out the Polimoda Magazine
http://www.polimodamag.com/the-sartorialist-at-villa-favard-3057/

Fashion dreams | Firenze, Polimoda and Milan Fashion Week

The day has finally come, after months of waiting, today I move to Firenze in Italy to study fashion at Polimoda, Institute for Design & Marketing.

I have 4 suitcases, weighing approx 80kg, because when going to a fashion school and a city like Firenze, you cannot pack lightly, after all a fashion blogger, and someone who loves shoes cannot fail to look bad.

I will be entering the world of fashion as soon as I arrive because Vogue Fashion's Night Out is tonight, my luck! I'm excited!

I hope to meet Simone Righi, the man who was made famous by The Sartorialist for his exceptional style. I will be popping by his shop, Tie Your Tie, just wanting to get a glimpse of the man.

Then I'm off to Stefanel to meet one of my favourite fashion bloggers, Chiara Ferragni and get my hands on one of her t-shirts, where all proceeds are going towards those affected by the earthquake in Emiglia Romagna.

I cannot not visit Luisa Via Roma, THE STORE TO BE IN, a fashion heaven for all fashionistas, and one of the best supporters for fashion bloggers.

Tonight, I will be out and about in Firenze with my roommate Emily for FNO, the tomorrow its my first glimpse of Polimoda and of course off to Milan for Milan Fashion Week.

Milan Fashion Week S/S 2012 - Dolce & Gabbana

 Till the next update

Laura

x

Where am I going for my Masters? Polimoda, Florence

Florence awaits me and I'm waiting it with  anticipation. 

On 18th September my fashion journey continues, and this time its for real, my dreams are becoming a reality and it is where my career will jump start and it is where my future will be written. 

I had to chose between 3 fashion schools, but somehow my heart and mind pulled me towards Florence and Polimoda. 

At Polimoda -Institute for fashion Design and Marketing, in Florence, I will be studying Master in Fashion Brand Management. It was the best choice for me because the course they offered is perfectly suited for me and for what I want, in addition it has a great reputation and excellent professors. Its an institute which opens its doors to its students and supports them in a multitude of manners. 

Picture from the 2009 graduate's fashion show

The course will be starting on the 1st of October, when Autumn leaves will start falling and the day starts becoming shorter. 

I found a roommate too, Emily, American/Australian I think (Emily please confirm), and we found a beautiful apartment opposite the beautiful Arno river, five minutes away from our campus, Villa Favard in Via Curtatone. 

Photo from here

The Villa, which is also known as a Palazzo, was built around 1857 by a Giuseppe Poggi for a baronessa. It is a spectacular building, neoclassical style, perfectly fit for a fashion school. 

As time goes by, I will update more and more about Polimoda, my adventures and that of my course mates

The journey will start soon and in the meantime preparations are on their way, I have to start reading fashion books and prepare for a different lifestyle change, for the little gem in the middle of the Mediterranean to the capital of fashion and art - Florence.

 Arno River

Laura 

xoxo