#lilac editorial

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Anna Mila Guyenz in Dreamlike Beauty by Greg Swales for Vogue Taiwan August 2019

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"Sanfte Power" Yasmin Le Bon by Mark Abrahams for Vogue Germany, March 1996

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"a spring outfit for cottage life in great wide somewhere", requested by anonymous .

innika choo ramie frill lilac-embroidered smock dress

ofrenda studio "lola" pure silk hair scarf

{ vibes } a woman rests against a tree w/ a basket full of wildflowers | from an editorial photographed by barry lategan for vogue uk, july 1971

l'artisan parfumeur "la chasse aux papillons" eau de toilette { "armfuls of white flowers, flooded with sunlight" }

jil sander white leather whipstitch ballerina flat w/ anklet detail

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BEDSITTER GIRL JANE ASHER [1966]

I'm sure that many of you are already quite familiar with this photograph of Jane Asher, it has been reproduced several times in various fashion books over the years, but it was originally published in a magazine editorial called The Time, The Place, The Dress, and (if you still need it) The Food, by Molly Parkin for Nova in 1966, and printed poster-sized over a double-page layout, measuring 51.5 cm x 34cm for full visual impact! Molly commissioned Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell to design the dress especially for the feature, she specifically wanted something which represented not only the fast-paced, disposable, transient nature of the current youthful attitude towards fashion trends but also something with enough decorative value to end up on the wall in a bedsitter as pop paraphernalia after it had been worn at the weekend, rather than thrown out with the trash!

So what better candidate for potential 'wall art' than a printed paper dress! Celia painted her initial ideas in gouache, inspired by the work of Paul Poiret and illustrations from La Gazzete du Bon Ton. The finished designs were then printed onto a suitable Johnson & Johnson manufactured paper by the 'Art to Wear' company of Zika Ascher, and the dresses were made to order for the sum of 17s 6d each. I love the fact that Celia also took it upon herself to paint the vinyl floor tiles in the mock-up bedsit, mirroring the design detail from the border of the garment to complete the overall look. And that Molly (a woman after my own heart), attributed just about every single item on display in the magazine feature to its original source, from the Biba beads right down to the Woolworth lollipops and sticks of rock!

On the floor: Jane Asher in a dress designed by Ossie Clark made of printed paper fabric designed by Celia Birtwell; made to order in small, medium and large sizes, approximately 17s 6d. Bangle at Woolworths, 2s 9d. Vinyl floor tiles painted by Celia Birtwell. Lilac patent shoe by Russell & Bromley, 7½ gns. Amber patent shoe by Elliot, 8 gns. Coloured cigarette by Sobraine, 7s 2d for twenty. Coloured crepe stockings by Russell & Bromley, 6s 11d. Pop tin tray by Goods & Chattels. 9s 6d.

Close-up of the design detail from the border of the dress. 

Above: One of Celia's initial designs for the paper dress rendered in gouache, inspired by the work produced at the Martine School of Decorative Arts in Paris. The school was set up by designer Paul Poiret in 1911 at 'La Maison Poiret' in an endeavour to realise his dream of creating a decorative arts movement in France which would be on par with the new developments in the arts taking place in Vienna and Germany at this time. The students mainly consisted of young working class girls between the ages of 12-15 years old, Poiret encouraged them to work freely from nature, organising trips to the countryside and conservatories whenever possible, but apart from this input they were otherwise without artistic supervision. His role was merely to stimulate their artistic taste without influencing or criticising them, in order to maintain the purity of the original source of inspiration in the work. He would then select a range from the finished designs which were suitable for reproduction and have them applied to fabrics, wallpapers, carpets, cushions and ceramics.

The work received an excellent response amongst art circles, and following an exhibition at the Salon d'Automne in 1912 the demand was such that Poiret opened a retail outlet called 'Atelier Martine' on Rue du Faubourg St Honoré. With a very favourable review in Vogue, the Martines went from strength to strength, also using their designs to create magnificent large scale murals, transforming hotels, shops, offices, private houses and the studio of dancer Isadora Duncan into exotic oriental palaces in the process. An international reputation was quickly established, however, the gathering momentum of the Martines success was  stopped in its tracks by the outbreak of WW1 in 1914. The school closed for the duration of the war, with many of the students relocated to a safer environment. Business eventually resumed as normal in the aftermath, but although Poiret tried several times to re-establish his career and the Martine style, most notably in the mid 1920s with an extravagant display at the International Art Deco Fair in Paris, both failed to ever regain the immense popularity of their glory days. 

Three designs for round carpets, typical of the Martine style, from the workbooks of the School of Decorative Arts.  

The Table: green paper drum table by Hull Traders Ltd, £3 13s. On the table: Large glass jar, £2, full of Smarties, Liquorice Allsorts and Barratt's assorted sweets; glass-topped storage jar, 6s 6d, containing dolls' eyes from Pedigree Dolls; spice jars, 2s 9d; glass dish, 7s 6d a pair, contain bath oils at Boots, 6s 6d. All the glassware from The Scientific Glassblowing Co Ltd. Hexagonal coloured boxes by Goods & Chattels, £1 17s 6d a set.

On the wall: wooden beads at Biba's, 11s. Striped shoes at Fifth Avenue, £3 19s 11d. Red and green shoe by Walter Steiger for Bally, 9½ gns. Bead bracelet at Biba's, 5s 6d. Dress designed by Ossie Clark of printed paper fabric designed by Celia Birtwell, made to order, 17s 6d. Plastic earrings by Paco Rabanne, £1 10s. Bangle at Woolworth, 2s 9d. Pink patent shoe by Russell & Bromley, £3 19s 11d. Woolworth lollipops. Paper roses from Portobello Road market. Dried flowers at Natural Fern Display Ltd, from 3s 6d each. Large wooden beads at Biba's, £1 2s 6d. Pearly Queen dress from Hector Binney stall, Bermondsey market.

The Bed: emerald green wooden bed by Gary Griffiths at Vasa, approximately £30. Green sheets at John Lewis, £5 19s 6d a set. Orange and red shoe by Walter Steiger at Bally, 9½ gns. Leather and suede shoe by Salvatore Ferragamo, 14 gns. Woolworth's rock, 1s a stick.

IMAGE CREDITS

All content scanned and transcribed by Sweet Jane from an original article by Molly Parkin for NOVA, September 1966. Model; Jane Asher. All Photographs by Duffy. Celia Birtwell design in gouache scanned from Celia Birtwell by Celia Birtwell.  *The Close-up of border design detail on the printed dress courtesy of the V&A collection. Carpet designs from the Martine School of Decorative Arts were scanned from A Fashion For Extravagance by Sara Bowman.

LINKS

Visit the Celia Birtwell website here. Listen to Molly Parkin on Desert Island Discs here. Watch Great Lives: The Molly Parkin Documentary here. Read about the life and times of of Zika Ascher here. View an issue of La Gazette du Bon Ton from 1914 here. And finally, read more about the career of designer Paul Poiret  and view examples of his work here.

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Pomefiore Steampunk AU Introduction

Premise | Yuu | Heartslabyul | Savanaclaw | Octavinelle | Scarabia | Pomefiore | Ignihyde | Diasomnia

Technology is one of many exports that Nightraven offers as an ever growing city. Many come to the city to catch up on or possibly set the newest fashion trends. Of course, they would have to get in line behind the Prince of Poison and his entourage. These three hold the spotlight that has put them on most every cover of paper, catalog or magazine. And looking fashionable is not simply confined to textiles, if the budding charity ‘On the Other Hand’ has anything to say about it. (Charity name and concept courtesy of @squidwen )

Vil Schoenheit

The aforementioned ‘Prince of Poison’, Vil had grown up in an alchemist’s household. While life of the Sciences was not his preferred route of career, he still has retained the teachings of his family. His finesse with both potions, poisons and petticoats had drawn the eye of a certain Divus Crewel. Crewel took the young Vil under his tutelage, and thrust him into the world of design. Vil’s multifaceted talent had allowed him to rub elbows with other such rising stars in Nightraven, one of which being a young Niege LaBlanche. While in separate fields of influence, Vil in fashion and Niege in the young ‘Motion Picture’ industry, the two found themselves in assumedly healthy competition for prominence. 

Vil would contest any notion of friendship; rivalry maybe. But however their relationship was pronounced, he had found himself shoving Niege out of the path of, and himself under, a carriage that required surgery and subsequent prosthetic legs. Vil, never being one to wallow in self-pity and with a new perspective on accessibility, focussed his sights on creating a charity organization to provide better access to prosthetics. Such a move only provided further stardom. All along his exploits have been two men at his side both as support and assistance. One Rook Hunt and protege Epel Felmier.

Rook Hunt

A man of multiple talents, his dexterity in expertise has found him being pulled to multiple avenues of work. From relentless hunter and trapper, to language tutor, to answering love-related editorials, he’s accomplished quite a bit. So it’s with his accomplishments that caught Vil’s eye, and Vil’s pride in his new limbs that equally captivated Rook. His employment alongside Vil has him running errands, scheduling appointments, and coordinating outfits. But with stardom comes the need to continue the line of work, to find someone who can appeal to more than your own wheelhouse, and so came the time to find such a character. Enter:

Epel Felmier

A young man having been raised on a small farm near Harveston. His family’s influence is small, only really extending to those they supply apples to. Like any man from a small town, the city held an allure of potential and fame. But like anyone first setting foot out to seek their fortune, Epel’s move to Nightraven landed him work in a textile mill.

While it was honest work, there was a bit of resentment in his main utility being nimble-and small-enough to unjam the machinery. It was on the tail end of one grueling day that put him in the path of Vil and Rook. His face hung low, and to the other two, absolutely beautifully. They inquired if he had work, his lukewarm explanation was enough of a go-ahead to offer a place at their side as another model and errand runner. It wasn’t sweating in a clothing mill so it was enough for the young lilac-haired man to say Yes. Though, his employment would come with strings attached, as most of the best things in life are want to have. None of that country bumpkin business; he was going to be a man of culture, whether he liked it or not.

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PHOTOSHOOT: INSTYLE MAGAZINE

Back in 2010, Marina graced the pages of InStyle Magazine. The editorial, which showcased some of the best Fall/Winter 2010 collections, was lensed by Christophe Rihet.

Styling by Amanda Bellan and Frankie Read, hair by Paul Percival, makeup by Cassie Jones and nails by Julie Luong.

We're starting off strong with Marina dressed in a Dior chunky ivory wool knit cardigan with baby-blue silk ribbons and white fur trimming (£1,650.00) which she teamed up with Dolce & Gabbana burgundy velvet wrap bustier dress with draping and jewel brooches (£1,300.00).

Her jewelry here includes a Topshop metal chain necklace with a Pebble London 22ct gold, blue aventurine and silk necklace (£240.00 - similar pictured).

On her hands, she wore a Dorothy Perkins black leather ring (£12,50) and a Sarah Ho London 18ct gold, quartz and tsavorite ring (£2,150.00).

Look n. 2 displays Marina wearing her favorite designer, Vivienne Westwood! She chose one of the final numbers from the Gold Label's F/W10 runway - a lilac silk taffeta dress with exploding black organza skirt.

As in accessories, she wore two studded leather cuffs by Felder Felder (£200.00 each), a feather and 18ct gold headdress by English jewellers Wright & Teague...

...which she then swapped for a Sonia Rykiel beige ostrich feather pom-pom headband (£350.00).

One element I've noticed about this shoot: there's just never enough when it comes to jewelry! Layering chunky necklaces is such an early 2010s thing and this shoot definitely showed how to do it back then.

Marina combined a Djurdja Watson black jet necklace with Swarovski crystals (£476.00) with a Topshop metal multi-strand watch necklace in silver (£50.00)

M further accessorized her look with a Chanel metal open-work, enamel, resin and gripoix cuff (£1,724.00)...

...and Pebble London mother-of-pearl oval bezel ring (£165.00 - similar pictured) and gold-plated & pink aventurine ring (£145.00).

The HOT Steampunk-inspired metallic gold and black patent leather sandals (£635.00) are signed by Rupert Sanderson.

For the third look of this editorial, the singer wore a white tulle dress with fraying and ruffles from Chanel's collection, which was inspired by Winter wonderland.

Marina's jewelry here included a Tom Binns Design Punk Chic metal necklace (£895.00), a Djurdja Watson gold-plated silver and brass necklace with Swarovski crystals (£389.00), and a Hoss Intropia silk and crystal cuff (£79.50).

Next, she accentuated the waist of her dress by rocking a Hollywood Trading Company studded black leather belt (£205.00).

The look was completed with these black eel skin peep-toe platform pumps (£585.00) from Rupert Sanderson.

Here, Marina wore the Lolita bodysuit (£439.00) from Bebaroque's "Matador" collection with embroidery inspired by Spanish traditional matador costumes and historical embroidery.

She layered a L'Agence cotton skirt (£170.00) with a Topshop tulle and diamanté maxi skirt (£70.00).

Her jewelry starts off with this beautiful Chanel Pre-Fall 2010 "Paris-Shanghai" collection gold metal, enamel and silk tassel necklace (£2,285.00).

She also wore Tom Binns Design crystal earrings (£120.00), the Felder Felder studded leather cuffs (£200.00 each), Pebble London gold-plated, onyx and coral ring (£165.00) and Sarah Ho London 18ct white-gold, topaz and diamond ring (£4,760.00).

Lastly, her black leather biker boots (£160.00) are Hudson London.

For the penultimate look, Marina sports this intricate folded black lambskin leather sleeveless coat (£2,795.00) by John Rocha!

Last but definitely not least, Marina poses in this Emilio Pucci Fall/Winter 2010 mustard-yellow ostrich feather jacket (£4,865.00), which I promise, would go missing if it was near me.

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Samsung Galaxy S23+ Review: A Refined Flagship Samsung Galaxy S23+  is a solid iteration of Samsung's flagship smartphone series. It offers a refined design, a powerful processor, an impressive camera system, and a long battery life, making it a compelling choice for Android enthusiasts. Design Galaxy S23+ retains the elegant design of its predecessor, the Galaxy S22+. Its sleek metallic frame and contoured glass back exude a premium feel. The phone is available in a variety of attractive colors, including Phantom Black, Botanic Green, Misty Lilac, and Cotton White. Display Galaxy S23+ boasts a stunning 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The display delivers vibrant colors, deep blacks, and excellent contrast, making it ideal for consuming media, gaming, and everyday tasks. Performance Powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor, the Galaxy S23+ delivers blazing-fast performance. It handles demanding tasks with ease, including multitasking, gaming, and running graphics-intensive applications. The phone is also equipped with ample RAM and storage, ensuring smooth operation and ample space for your apps and data. Camera Galaxy S23+ features a versatile triple-lens camera system that captures stunning photos and videos. The main 50MP sensor produces sharp, detailed images in various lighting conditions. The 12MP ultrawide sensor allows you to capture breathtaking landscapes and group shots. The 10MP telephoto sensor enables you to zoom in without compromising image quality. Battery Life Galaxy S23+ packs a capacious 4,700mAh battery that delivers impressive battery life. It easily lasts a full day on a single charge, even with moderate to heavy usage. The phone also supports fast charging, allowing you to quickly top up your battery when needed. Software Galaxy S23+ runs Android 13 with Samsung's One UI 5.1 skin. One UI offers a clean, intuitive interface and a wealth of customization options. Samsung is committed to providing long-term software support, ensuring that the Galaxy S23+ will receive regular updates for several years to come. Samsung Galaxy S23+ specs Feature Specification Display 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz refresh rate, 2340 x 1080 pixels, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy RAM 8GB Storage 256GB or 512GB Rear Camera 50MP main (f/1.8), 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2), 10MP telephoto (f/2.4) Front Camera 12MP (f/2.2) Battery 4,700mAh, 45W fast charging, 15W wireless charging Dimensions 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm Weight 196 g Operating System Android 13 with One UI 5.1 Colors Phantom Black, Botanic Green, Misty Lilac, Cotton White Price Starting at $899 Samsung Galaxy S23+ benchmark Antutu: 837,361 Geekbench 5 (Single-Core): 1,844 Geekbench 5 (Multi-Core): 5,641 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme: 15,767 These scores indicate that the Galaxy S23+ can handle demanding tasks with ease, including gaming, multitasking, and running graphics-intensive applications. It is a powerful and versatile smartphone that is well-suited for a variety of users. Overall Samsung Galaxy S23+ is an excellent all-around smartphone that offers a refined design, powerful performance, an impressive camera system, and long battery life. It is a worthy successor to the Galaxy S22+ and a compelling choice for Android enthusiasts seeking a premium flagship experience. [editorial-rating id="10572"]

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inspiring artists

Art&Sharing leaflet cover design by YOON LEE

Korea Fringe brochure by slowalk creative, yeonghhee kim, hyejin kang

han gang media by su jeong

2020 ICHEON PENTAPORT ROCK FESTIVAL by ETTO

IKEA BROCHURE / editorial. graphic by ina yun

Retail Brochure by jeongeun choi

Brochure design project by Hwanjo Yu

La Semaine du Japon 2021 by Baillat Studio 

LILAC SCENT PAMPHLET by Valentina Valveroad

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MR PORTER AND ARKET DESIGN EXCLUSIVE MEN’S AND CHILDREN’S COLLECTIONS

The collection features a bright assortment of everyday ready-to-wear staple pieces and accessories; coats, anoraks, jumpers, T-shirts, trousers and caps are designed for modern living. It’s a true family affair, with select pieces twinned in design across the collection of 70 for men and 50 for kids.

A proportion of the collections are created in collaboration with London-based Planet Good Earth, a community project that brings together families through gardening, inspiring them to be part of the worldwide environmental movement. This is brought to life through a series of Planet Good Earth patched graphics on select garments, including a green fingered “good earth, good energy” character, a Good Earth smiley world cartoon – and a series of animated garden friends.

Menswear highlights include a rugby shirt, available in both a striped red and orange, and green and yellow, a quilted jacket and matching gilet vest in lilac, and a mustard long-sleeved T-shirt with Planet Good Earth pocket and rear graphic. Extra attention has also been paid to fabrications – a windbreaker is available in blue and green is designed in Limonta fabric, a highly regarded, premium technical fabric made in Italy. Accessories include a multicoloured five panel cap, a lilac and green beanie and two colour-block ribbed rugby socks.

Styles and colourways are mirrored throughout the childrenswear collection, allowing adults and children to style the collection intergenerationally. Bright pops of colour, such as the blue fleece vest with orange piping or the hooded towel robe, again ideated in rugby stripes, offer a playful and vivid wardrobe for the whole family.

This sense of family duality is celebrated in an accompanying creative campaign that candidly captures the notion of togetherness and embracing life outside in the garden – a core focus of Planet Good Earth’s work. These stories, which will profile families involved in city gardening and interviews with farmers and the team at Planet Good Earth, will be championed across MR PORTER and ARKET’s editorial and social channels, and provide immersive window displays across each selected ARKET store.

“We are incredibly excited to partner with MR PORTER for our first ever ready-to-wear design collaboration on this scale and proud to be part of a new chapter in their beautiful curation of lifestyle products. It is an innovative collection, both unisex and ageless in its approach, inspired by the joy of colour and nature. Launching this collaboration with MR PORTER gives us a unique opportunity to reach a global, style-conscious audience looking for modern and sustainable everyday design,” says Karl-Johan Bogefors, Brand and Communications Director, ARKET.

“As long-time admirers of ARKET we at MR PORTER are very excited to collaborate with them on an exclusive collection across menswear and childrenswear. This partnership was born from the shared values of the importance of spending time with your loved ones, experiencing the beauty of nature and looking good while doing it. The clothes are made to explore and have fun in, and we wanted to convey a sense of freedom to our customers through this collection. We are also delighted to include Planet Good Earth as part of this project, their championing of family and community felt like a natural fit and we look forward to bringing their story to life through the collection and campaign creative,” says Daniel Todd, Buying Director, MR PORTER.

Retail prices range from $10-$290

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Model Wearing A Galanos Dress

Photographer: Richard Rutledge

Vogue, March 15th, 1956

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Welcome to my portfolio

Anime: Watakoi - Love is Hard for Otaku

“Você é lerda como uma velha. Que tipo de Otaku você é?”

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Fernanda Ly by Daniel Jackson for Vogue China March 2016

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