Illusion is the first of all pleasures

artwork by Kinga Dunikowska via Brot und Spiele Galerie I recently went to see a stunning art exhibition The first of all pleasures by my friend Kinga Dunikowska.

The project NEU is perfect if you are looking for a very special (wedding) gift: They are a limited edition, small hand stitched picture, showing the word “new”. Each picture in a different language of the world: NEU, NY, NEW……….. They look fabulous together but also work well as single objects. All stitched in white glitter sequins, they make a wonderful and poetric statement. Contact Brot und Spiele Gallery to buy one of her beautiful works. I loved all parts of the exhibition.

At my farewell party (bye bye Berlin) on the weekend I got one of her amazing artworks stating “NEW”. I couldn’t have received anything more beautiful or better themed right now.

Kinga Dunikowska is known for her installations, which take the spectator to generally known, but purely virtual places. With poetry and with a wink, the contemplator gets seduced and becomes often enough part of the staging. In her older works the places are mostly mystical and part of a narrative or mythological tradition. Now the artist builts her newest work around a strict abstract question. But the result is not less enchanting. Oscar Wilde’s conclusion »Illusion is the first of all pleasures« gets deconstructed by Kinga Dunikowska and like a complex mechanism separeted into it’s main components. That her poetic interpretation is neither limited to the aesthetical surface nor to an exclusively subjective perspective, but also describes the motor of our society, must be seen as an exceptional quality of this work. However, the exhibition offers all components for a new mythology: The all-seeing eye of god, a tree of knowledge, melancholy, beauty and seduction through the attraction of the eternal new.

oh la la Berlin Wedding

Liv recently interviewed Anne-Laure and Axel about their really cool and off beat Berlin wedding. They are living in Berlin and Paris (what a great combination by the way!) but what made this wedding so special and unforgettable was that absolutely everyone had an unforgettable time. I really love the locations they picked: The old swimming pool, filled with balloons is such a stylish yet playful dancefloor.

The small russian cafe KVARTIRA they had their (homemade!) lunch buffet in after the ceremony, is just so laid back and totally not over the top. I like the urban street cafe atmosphere they have created.

When I asked them about their favorite moments of the wedding HE answered THE PLANNING (hear that everyone? Planning is not only stressful, it can be the most fun part of your wedding) He compared the wedding planning to event and party planning he did before and liked it that much that he even would like to help other couples with their planning.

He added, the best moments were after the ceremony when they looked at each other with the “woohooo now were married" looks. And thats also what she said: walking out of the townhall, next to each other knowing that your now married, that was the best moment ever. Suuronuded by all loved ones together to help celebrate this special moment with them was a wonderful experience they are very thankful of. They only invited their dearest friends and closest family members. The invitations were designed by the couple themselves they created a contemporary poster, with an engagement photo, nice love song quotes and of course the details for their wedding. And also a rad idea to cut the costs. It was important to them to plan everything their own and personal way, no matter if its traditional or not. Their one rule was: Nothing kitschy.

Asking Anne-Laure about her great bride style she said she put kind of randomly together! Her mum found the Georges Rech jacket in a design outlet, she got the Max Azria dress through a friend at a special price and loved it immediately, her golden flats are from a little boutique in her neighbourhood. Axels suit is by BOSS.

CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN! And thanks for sharing everything with us.

chi sing

If you are in Berlin and looking for a place to eat and at the same time want to get some great home/interiour/ wedding decoration inspiration: Don't miss Chi Sing! Liv loves this place and just took Lav there the other week. The origami pieces hanging from the ceiling, would be great wedding decoration. The mis-matching chairs: LOVE! Food: Incredible!

Drinks: Even better (if thats possible)

Fresh and healthy dishes, decorated with love and peace. The interior theme is obviously inspired by the challenging Origami technique. Huê is the capital city of Thua Thiên in Vietnam. Between 1802 and 1945, it was the imperial capital of the Nguyên Dynasty. As such, it is well known for its monuments and architecture. The cuisine of Huê draws from throughout Vietnam, but one of the most striking differences is the prominence of vegetarianism in the city.

Alright, now Im really getting hungry!

men should look like, well, men !

imeless Ready-to-Wear Shirts built of Our Bespoke Tradition thats the new idea and strategy of the classic shirt label Hamilton. Classic shirts in good quality, because as it says on their website: Clothes should fit, fabrics should breathe and men should look like, well, men. Called 1883, the line references the year of our founding—and recasts some of our more historic designs in timeless, new forms. Because, sometimes, charging ahead into the future is the best way to honor your past.

I totally agree. Mix it up with some wild stuff ! P.S: all the models on the pic sjown above are bloggers.

You might also like these groom style posts: WOLF MEN or diamonds are a GUYS best friend, Lav is velvet, Smart, Sexy And A Little Bit Fabulous

draping draping draping and a poll to you readers

Liv is back to full draping fun in the studio, beginning work on the toiles and sketches for the next collection. Don't get to excited just yet, there won't be any unveiling until the time for the official launch of the new collection, which will still be quite a long time away...

But I promise to keep you up to date in the process though, with sketches, first drapes and moodboards. One new dress available on request would be this one :

I made it for myself one day in black to wear during Fashion Week, and got so much great feedback on this one, you can now order it in white as a wedding dress.

This is a cocktail/bridesmaid dress I created for a friend, its funny to see her in a fancy dress, because she is normally a complete tomboy. I am totally turned on right now by an old painting of Amor and Psyche. But dont worry, the dresses wont be in old fashioned kitschy angelic stylings of course. The painting is an inspiration, and that will translate for Global Season 2011. Just to give you an idea of the theme for the new collection. POLL: Question for you, do you like to read more about the design process and Blushless related things? Do you enjoy a good mixture of general inspiration, editorial, and Blushless related topics? Or is there anything else you would like to read more or less? I am curious!