Biba
“I don’t like modern things. They’re cold.” Barbara Hulanicki The following pictures show a place that doesn’t exist anymore. It only existed for a few years in London and it was called Big Biba. What at first glance can appear as a…
Kokoshnik
Princess Orlova Davydova in Masquerade Costume Ball of 1903 It took me long time to understand that this incredible and yet magnificent headpiece is called Kokoshnik. It caught my attention for being wore by a lot of 20’s divas and…
Steven Arnold
Virgin of Paste “I want images to be complicated, not smart, designy little things. I’m bringing back density – pieces that take time to look at.” Steven Arnold There aren’t much informations about Steven Arnold (1943–1994) on the web. He caught…
Pain is Sensuality
This is my little tribute to Ken Russel, who died about two weeks ago, the 27th of November. Each of his film is worth to be watched more than once, but I probably choose The Devils for the 17th century setting…
Vali Myers, the witch of Positano
“So called normality is my nightmare. However, as long as eccentrics exist, and thanks be to heaven there are still some, we can place our hopes in future.” Gianni Menichetti “The witch of Positano” is a 1965 film by Sheldon &…
Jamie Isaia&Anthony Malat’s home
Want to live in Victorian era? The home of the photographer Jamie Isaia and fashion designer Anthony Malat is totally steemed in Victorian influences with cabinets of curiosities, stuffed animals, religious icons, mirrors, collections and every kind of bric-à-brac. This…