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'This exhibition will present the kimono as a dynamic and constantly evolving icon of fashion, revealing the sartorial, aesthetic and social significance of the garment from the 1660s to the present day, both in Japan and the rest of the world.' Outer-kimono for a woman (uchikake) High-ranking courtesans were called oiran. They were major celebrities, known for their culture, wit and artistic ability as much as for their sexual skills. Enough said. Welcome back to your favorite Blog my dear readers! The V&A (Victoria and Albert Museum) was kind enough to invite us to an interesting press preview once again. This time, for Kimono - Kyoto to Catwalk . Before I get into my own observations, here is a part of the press release: '  On 29 February, the V&A opens Europe’s first major exhibition on kimono. The ultimate symbol of Japan, the kimono is often perceived as traditional, timeless and unchanging. Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk counters this conception, pr...

Vladimir Tatlin: Costume Designs for the Archers for the Life for the Tsar (unrealised), 1913-15. Pencil, India ink and gouache on cardboard. Bakhrushin State Central Theatre Museum, Moscow 'Russian Avant-Garde Theatre: War, Revolution & Design ' is the name of an exhibition, that is currently on display at the V&A in London. From 18.10.2014 until 25.01.2015, you have the opportunity to see more than 150 radical designs for theatrical productions by well-known figures of the Russian avant-garde. All the pieces, have been created between 1913 and 1933, an important time for Russian theatre. The majority of these designs, are being seen for the first time in the UK. Alex Khvostenko-Khvostov: Set design for Mystery-Bouffe:  A Heroic, Epic and Satirical Depiction of Our Epoch produced at the Heroic Theatre, Kharkov, 1921. Pencil, gouache, collage on cardboard...

Isn't my wedding dress beautiful? :D If only this would be my wedding dress!! On Saturday, the 5th of April, the V&A Museum in London will open its doors for the Spring exhibition ' The Glamour Of Italian Fashion ' 1945 - 2014. On display, are around 120 stylish ensembles and accessories by leading Italian fashion houses like Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, Prada and Versace - just to name a few. We went to the Press View , to give you an early and exclusive glimpse into the world of high end fashion, luxurious materials and world renowned craftmanship. The creations on display, will take you back to the early 1950's . A time which elevated Italian fashion onto the world stage. Hollywood stars like Audrey Hepburn and Liz Taylor chose to wear designs, crafted locally, while on movie-sets in Italy. In 1962 Liz Taylor went on a stroll with Richard Burton , which led them to Bulgari . There, she received a platinum necklace with emeralds and d...

*CAUTION: We don't mean that literally.* All nature-interested Londoners must hurry up! Until the 15th of September (until this Sunday) you can enter the world of Butterflies , to see them up close and personal. Located on the east lawn, next to the Natural History Museum , this exhibition includes a variety of colorful examples of the species, flying around in a tent.    - butterflies eating - photo by IBreakTheNews.com Behind glass, it is also showcasing the chrysalis that turns a little caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly. Click here for infos and tickets . PS. We went there to take these photos for you! If you want to know more about the life cycle of a butterfly, you can watch the following video: