I was wearing: top and skirt from La Mania, Louis Vuitton pumps
I also had the opportunity to meet many new, amazing people. One of them was the wonderul, energetic Mona Kinal from Mostrami.pl.
The Golden Thread
It is the oldest and the most prestigious contest for young designers in Poland. It creates a great opportunity for the talented ones who begin their career in the world of fashion. Yesterday, the XXI edition of “The Golden Thread” took place and I had the pleasure to be one of the members of the jury, next to such designers as: Marcin Poprocki and Mariusz Brzozowski, Monika Onoszko, Agata Wojtkiewicz, Anna Jatczak, Rafał Michalak, Łukasz Jemioł, Sabrina Pilewicz, Hanna Gajos – fashion journalist, Barbara Mietkowska from Sophisti.pl and Kasia Tusk – fashion blogger (Makelifeeasier).
In the finals there were 18 collections. I have to admit that we did have quite a problem to choose the best upcoming designer but in the end it was Maciej Trzmiel who won with his collection called: “EHWAZ”. We also awarded three designers with a distinction for their pieces: Damian Konieczny, Michał Mrzygłód and Hubert Kolański (the Creativity Award). Congratulations !!!!!!!
Photo: Akpa
The Great Gatsby
I attended the long-awaited premiere of “The Great Gatsby” movie with a friend of mine. I wore a Prada dress - the same one that Miuccia Prada designed for the film.
Baz Luhrmann’s movie may not have much in common with Fitzgerald’s book. Instead, it’s an audio-visual masterpiece full of hip hop music, lavish parties and beautiful costumes. It’s simply a wonderful show and great entertainment.
On me: Coat from La Mania, Prada dress, Celine heels
Stardust
Photo: Peter Lindbergh 06 Vogue US, Styled by Grace Coddington
European Economic Congress
Yesterday was the first day of the European Economic Congress in Katowice. It is the biggest and the most important congress in Europe. I took part in the greatest and most complex panel about the globalization of economy and the cooperation between Europe and Africa. Jan Kulczyk - one of the pioneers of the congress is also one of the most active entrepreneurs in Africa and a leading investor. Africa is one of the fastest growing and economically developing countries. And towards this continent, the financial, technological and human capital should be directed. Jan has proven in a very logical way that Africa is our greatest hope in fighting the current crisis.
Jan is a perfect example of global thinking. It would be good if we all followed suit!
Photo: PTWP
European Economic Congress
Two hours later I took part in a panel regarding the development of culture in Poland and Europe and the dependence between business and culture in general. I made a point that the world of high culture and pop culture have to interpenetrate just like the economies of different continents do so. Pop culture allows the high culture to obtain new followers. Today, even though it has started in an era of Leonardo da Vinci, cooperation between such renowned artists like Schiaparelli with Salvador Dali and modern luxury brands like Louis Vuitton with Kusama and Chanel with Zaha Hadid, is no longer of any restriction or a limitation to an artist himself. One does not exclude the other. In contrary, the combination of modern artists and creative businesses provides us with new opportunities for development and growth, drives great inspirations and creates values.
Photo: PTWP
DDTVN
Yesterday, I was invited to DDTVN to talk about La Mania’s success in London and the case of a British singer Bo Bruce wearing our long red gown during the world premiere of “Star Trek: Into Darkness”.
http://dziendobry.tvn.pl/wideo,2064,n/suknia-przetakiewicz-na-premierze-star-trek,86914.html
I fell in love with Tom Wesselmann’s “Smoking Mouth” in the Acquavella Gallery. On me: La Mania’s top and skirt from AW13/14 collection, Louis Vuitton bag and Manolo Blahnik pumps
Snapped by vogue.com while visiting the exhibition at Gagosian Gallery
“Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity”
Right next to the heavily advertised “Punk: Chaos to Couture”, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is showing another very interesting exhibition entitled “Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity”
It’s a wonderful trip to late 19th century France - where impressionists found inspiration in everyday life - complete with masterpiece paintings, clothes and accessories from the period that highlight the vital relationship between fashion and art.
In an era that witnessed the birth of a fashion industry - with magazines and department stores - fashion itself was an important element in the portrayal of modern life.
The exhibition shows 80 paintings, including works by Bazille, Caillebotte, Cassatt, Cezanne, Courbet, Degas, Manet, Monet, Morisot, Renoir, Tissot, along with 16 costumes from the period displayed on mannequins.
“Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art until May 27.
With my friend Anna who arrived in NY for Frieze Art Fair.
On me: Christian Dior jacket and skirt, Louis Vuitton bag and Manolo Blahnik pumps
“Punk: Chaos to Couture”
Punk is one of the sub-cultures that have had a strong influence on the fashion world. The exhibition at the Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, “Punk: Chaos to Couture,” shows how much impact this movement has had on high fashion and ready-to-wear.
Among more than 100 punk styles, we find Vivienne Westwood’s famous bondage trousers and printed t-shirts - which she and Sex Pistols’ manager Malcolm McClaren sold on King’s Road - as well as Gianni Versace’s safety pin dress, Galliano’s parachute-strapped gown and pieces by Alexander McQueen, Helmut Lang, Miuccia Prada and Zandra Rhode.
The ehxibition’s consists of seven galleris, each with their own designated punk ‘heroes’. One examines the legendary New York music club CBGB, represented by The Ramones, Blondie and Patti Smith. Another focuses on Malcolm McClaren and Vivienne Westwood and their Seditionaries boutique in London’s King’s Road. A third gallery examines the visual language and symbols of punk - embodied by punk icon Jordan.
Do-it-yourself, punk’s enduring contribution to high fashion, will be explored in the final four galleries: D.I.Y. Hardware (focusing on couture’s use of studs, spikes, chains, zippers, padlocks, safety pins and razor blades, with Sid Vicious as its icon), D.I.Y. Bricolage (highlighting the impact of punk’s ethos of customization on high fashion, including the use of recycled materials from rubbish and consumer culture), D.I.Y. Graffiti and Agitprop (exploring punk’s tradition of provocation and confrontation through images and text exemplified by The Clash) and D.I.Y. Destroy (examining the effect of punk’s rip-it-to-shreds spirit, typified by Johnny Rotten, via torn and shredded garments associated with deconstructionism).
“Punk: Chaos to Couture” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art until May 27
Art Frieze NY
I visited the Art Frieze fair with my good friends and outstanding experts in the field of art: Kasia Mikolajczak (left) - an art historian - and Kim Heirston - one of the best art dealers in New York.
On me: Ferra dress from La Mania’s SS13 collection, boots and bag from Chanel
