Sprezzatura is an Italian word originating from Baldassare Castiglione's The Book of the Courtier, where it is defined by the author as "a certain nonchalance, so as to conceal all art and make whatever one does or says appear to be without effort and almost without any thought about it". Studied carelessness, actually means that dressing is a skill.
Read MoreI love beautiful images but the sheer amount available overwhelming and even exhausting. Everyone has a different capacity to process visual imagery and learning to selectively edit prevents you from becoming submerged under other peoples outfits and choices. Just as with clothing buying less but better creates a more focused style so it is also true with all the beautiful photos available.
Read MoreFashion history tells us that horse riding began about 3,400 years ago and trouser-making came shortly thereafter as riding in a robe was awkward. The first known trousers were shaped on a loom and needed no cutting: three pieces of brown-colored wool cloth, one piece for each leg and an insert for the crotch. At that time robes were worn by men and women and were the easiest to drape.
Read MoreI broke my nose last Tuesday. Downtown on the Kudamm to buy thread, I had stopped to look at a dress in a window that was very similar to one I had seen in Milan the previous week. I stood staring, trying to figure out if it was silk or viscose. Wondering what could it be. Finally I decided since the door was open to go in and touch the fabric.. AND BOOM.
Read MoreI got a mail yesterday from a French client asking if we could have a session on presentation do's and don'ts for her upcoming work in Germany. We have worked together over the past year on her professional style and this will be a chance for her to even more clearly articulate her purpose. Clients come to me for two reasons...some because they want to increase their impact and influence….
Read MoreYou may be an introverted person needing to communicate with impact. Or possibly a more extroverted person who wants to be present at a particular event but on this day don"t have the energy required to wear bright colors. I am just back from an inspiring Milan trip...and was touched by the Paoli Roversi exhibition at Corso Como 10. It was a poetic collection….
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