For day 21 of Advent, here is the proud tartan-wearing Drum Major from
Woodland Nutcracker, leading the parade of pipes and drums, dancers, skaters, performers and friends.
By Anna Wright and Emily Ardizzone
Vivienne Westwood Autumn/Winter 1993/94, photograph by Niall McInerney, Bloomsbury Fashion Photography Archive
Fashion weeks showcase the latest trends, which often blend dazzling technical innovation with traditional craftsmanship, and from a design point of view present a heady mix of the classic and surprising, of newness and renewal. The first Fashion Week of 2013 has been no exception, with surprises including John Galliano’s controversial return to the fashion world working in collaboration with Oscar de la Renta — which may suggest the beginnings of the designer’s own reinvention — watch this space!
The fascinating new collections currently on show reveal the often cyclical nature of fashion, drawing on classic designs and reinventing them for a new age. Burberry’s new metallic/fluorescent take on the traditional trench coat, for example, is the perfect fusion of traditional design with a modern twist.
Moschino’s use of tartan for their 2013 A/W collection is a particularly interesting example of this, drawing on traditional Scottish heritage fabric and design. Tartan has featured throughout many designer collections over the years, and is favoured by designers such as Vivienne Westwood, whose A/W collection shown at the fashion week of Feb 1993 included tartan garments modelled by Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss (pictured).
Whether taking inspiration from the past or present, fashion weeks always bring with them a buzz of excitement. If you are keen to read more about the history of fashion weeks, read an exclusive free article from Berg Fashion Library.
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Wishing you a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year
The hat club engaged in a spirited debate when it was suggested there could be a traitor in their midst.
So, in honor of 7-imp, here are my
7 Kicks:
1. At my writer’s group, the Revisionaries, we toasted with champagne for
Maria’s new illustration assignment with Philomel.
2. I laughed, I cried, I jumped on my chair and cheered while I fell in love with the writing of
Mr. Sherman Alexis as I read The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian. Wow!
3. I made a
second video.
4. My son started working, really working, waking up early to go and rake leaves, dig holes, carry piles of mulch while growing calluses in his hands—the same hands with what he counts the money he needs to buy himself his first camera. Not such a little guy anymore.
5. I received an email from a five-year old reader who tells me he would take an airplane if necessary to come to one of my readings. In his email this week he let me know his family will be driving him to my December reading at
Clayton Books.
6. My husband Tim and I had our birthday party organized by my friend Rose. The enchiladas in green sauce were supreme! Our friends were too.
7.
My snowflake was auctioned at
Robert’s Snow. I got many emails from people who loved the work.
7-imp, thank you for the inspiration.
Great drawing!
Happy New Year to you, too! Love, smiles and inspiration to fill your days!:-)
Wishing you a happy new year full of joy & whimsical creations :)
simply cool!
Eric, me encantarón tus obras.
Feliz año 2013 , desde SALTA, ARGENTINA , un abrazo GRACIELA
This illustration made me smile.
Very sweet and fun :)
Really nice!
absolutely love this! great combination of textures.
Fun Illustration, Especially like the bird!
Wonderful! Hope you and the family have a happy 2013 as well.
This is really nice :)
feliz año nuevo Eric!
So cute! Love the pattern in the reindeer and bird! Great idea!
SO CUTE!!
happy new year for you too! :-)
So lovely! Hope 2013 is treating you and your family well!
J'adore !!