Pilati's Warrior

Pilati's final show for YSL, Fall/Winter 2012/13.

Impressive tailoring, leathers, strong shapes, but what really feels like Stefano's final mark is the armour-like dresses, using chainmail to portray his strong yet still incredibly feminine woman.

Ready for war, but staying classy.

All images from vogue.co.uk

Sølve Sundsbø - Visual Experimentation

Two incredible editorials, both shot for Numéro (May 2008 and 2010).

Norwegian born photographer, Sundsbø lives in London and has been an incredibly inspiring photographer for over 10 years.

He started his career by assisting Nick Knight and is a contributor to Knight's Show Studio.

 

Image credit: scanned by mariemaud and Carla-A @ TFS Forums

Of fried laptops and tumblr.

So, basically the graphics processor on my main laptop fried last night, I will have the baby back in a few days but I'm afraid there'll be no posts until then.

On a different note, I made a new tumblr account for the blog where I'll post images from the blog and more visual inspiration.

Find it at stretchingshadows.tumblr.com, and follow it!!!

See ya.

Craftsmanship

Amongst quite dull SS12 collections this little gem shines.
It's where craftsmanship meets wearability that good fashion is born, and these amazing creations are the perfect example of this much needed balance.

Hand-dyed strands of fabric set to create patterns and define the silhouette of beautiful gowns; a romantic yet strong and somehow wild victorian traveller, replacing ruffled collars with african-inspired neck pieces.


Four collections down this sibling-led brand has already established its name among editors and buyers. Well deserved attention I may add.

Find their website here

Images from vogue.co.uk

Covers

I just came across the new AnOther Magazine cover for Autumn/Winter 2011.

Shot by Craig McDean and starring Rachel Weisz, this image is hauntingly beautiful.
From colour combination, to composition, to styling and make up, this photograph is simply perfect.

I haven't been so captivated by a cover since this...

... and now that I think about it it's not a very good thing, because the fact is that more often than not magazine covers don't live up to the expectations.

But there's exceptions, and amazing ones at that.

Images from facebook.com/anothermagazine and i-donline.com