Starting in February of 2026, the new Master in Costume Design, at the Polimoda in Florence, aims to train a new generation of professionals capable of intertwining creativity, tradition, and innovation in the realm of costumes for cinema, theatre, and visual arts.
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Sandy Powell's costumes, a million possible wrong turns and the redeeming qualities of Disney's 'Snow White'
I’m talking about the 2025 live action film of course, which features a finale by the grand dame of costume designing that simply had me gasp for air. And yes, that’s one of the film’s redeeming quality… Come discover the others.
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Andre Leon Talley, the original Black Dandy!
'Tailored for You': The 2025 Met Gala dress code is announced
And the May 5th extravaganza on the steps of the Met in NYC will coincide, as usual, with the museum’s costume exhibition which this year is ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’.
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Angelina Jolie in a still from ‘Maria’ courtesy of @ Studiocanal
"Trying to put myself in her shoes": Massimo Cantini Parrini's costumes for 'Maria' included in Royal Opera House tour in London
The creations viewed up close gave me shivers. They are that beautiful.
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Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas in ‘Maria’, photo courtesy of Studiocanal
Massimo Cantini Parrini's 'Maria' costumes to be featured at London's Royal Opera House
To celebrate the UK cinema release of Pablo Larrain’s masterpiece on 10 January, a tour honoring Maria Callas’ time in Covent Garden is coming to the Royal Opera House — for one weekend only!
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Women in Cinema Gala at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc ups the glamour quotient in Cannes
The Red Sea International Film Foundation and Vanity Fair Europe celebrated Salma Abu Deif, Ramata-Toulaye Sy, Adhwa Fahad, Aseel Omran, Kiara Advani, and Sarocha Chankimha (aka Freen) at their annual gala, held during the Festival de Cannes.
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Nicola Formichetti photographed by James Bee, courtesy of Film AlUla
Groundbreaking fashion figure Nicola Formichetti tapped as Mentor for AlUla Creates Initiative
Formichetti, one of the most prolific creatives of his generation, will support as costume mentor the first wave of emerging Saudi design talent, as both the film and fashion pathways converge.
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Alessandro Michele and Harry Styles photographed at the Met Gala 2024
A revolution at Maison Valentino
Just days from when Pierpaolo Piccioli announced his departure, after 25 years as the fashion house’s creative director, the ex helmer of Gucci was tapped to take over the design of the brand.
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Dries Van Noten: The end of an era
With his day-old announcement that he’ll be retiring after the next Men’s collection, the fashion designer brings to an end the era of Dries’ Belgian coolness.
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PHOTOS: Holly Waddington's stunning costumes for 'Poor Things' to be on view at the Barbican Centre in London
The free exhibition of original costumes from the film, as worn by stars Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo and Willem Dafoe among many others, will be on display in the Barbican Centre, Level G foyer from the 11th of December 2023 to the19th of January 2024.
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From the MIME.news archives: 'Tiger Stripes' cast and director wear Malaysian designer Behati at Cannes premiere
The disruptive high fashion label dressed all three of the film's young stars, as well as groundbreaking filmmaker Amanda Nell Eu in matching magenta numbers, and created a fashion movement worthy of the Croisette.
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Why the short film 'Radical Etro' by Beniamino Barrese is a must-watch
To introduce his sophomore collection as the helm of iconic Italian brand Etro, designer Marco De Vincenzo revealed all on camera to one of my fave filmmakers, Beniamino Barrese and the result is a magnificent mix of fashion and cinema — at their best.
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Jordan's wonder Lulua beauty balm and why you should own a jar too
Sometimes it’s great to find a product that satisfies many beauty needs and I think I’ve found that miracle salve within Lulua.jo’s prettily packaged balm.
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Image by Edwin Hooper, courtesy of Unsplash
Eight things I've learned during this pandemic -- The Minimalist Fashionista
To make sure we don’t become victims of this virus we should be washing our hands often, wearing a mask always and respecting other people’s spaces — all the time. Really, it’s THAT simple and we could have it under control, without any need for vaccines and lockdown measures.
So here are the eight wonderful, personal lessons I’ve learned from Covid-19
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Photo by Wolfgang Tillmans, courtesy of Pitti Immagine
"Out of the Blue": Pitti Connect shows us a way to view fashion in the age of social distancing
With the announcement that Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have picked Florence for their “Renaissance & Rebirth” event, a three day experience starting on September 2nd, featuring their High-Quality Tailoring and Haute Couture events, it does feel like Pitti Connect and my beloved birth city of Firenze are bringing fashion back! Or rather, forward — to a brand new way of doing business and making people dream.
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Matteo Garrone on the set of ‘Le Mythe Dior’
Matteo Garrone's film 'Le Mythe Dior' featuring the Maison's Fall 2020 Couture collection is a dream!
While I watched the short film, I couldn’t help but repeat my mantra, what I say to myself when I watch Matteo Garrone’s films. “There’s no filmmaker like him, there’s no filmmaker like him….” with the same wonder and awe, and in the same tone as Dorothy in ‘The Wizard of Oz’.
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Photo courtesy of McGinnis Meadows Cattle & Guest Ranch, Montana
For the love of horses! Dreaming of discovering the McGinnis Meadows Cattle & Guest Ranch
Only my closest friends and family know that horses are my passion. It’s not a sport one can practice just anywhere and my life lately has been more city dweller and less country girl — for family reasons. However, you can take the girl out of stables but you can’t take the stables out of a girl. I dream of horses, I cry when one is featured in a film and when I get an email like the recent one from McGinnis Meadows Cattle & Guest Ranch in Montana, I start to plan in my head how I could make it work out to go there. This summer.
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Eton CCO Sebastian Dollinger with his daughter, who wears the Minime denim shirt dress
You don't have to be a grown up to wear Eton: Swedish shirt brand launches 'Minime' collection for kids
Under the creative direction of rockstar designer Sebastian Dollinger, Eton’s CCO, the company has added a tiny kids capsule line to their already impressive and always planet-conscious lineup. Minute versions of two of the company’s bestsellers — the denim shirt now turned into a dress for little girls, and a white unisex oxford — are now at the core of this limited “Minime” collection.
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All About the Obamas: Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ and our former Pres. tweets “Vote!” on The Minimalist Fashionista
After watching the Netflix documentary ‘Becoming’, about the book tour by Michelle Obama to promote her memoirs by the same title, I felt like I was walking a little taller. I remembered a time when I didn’t need to apologize for my President all the time while traveling and when saying “I’m American” felt like saying “I’m a cool cowboy.” I’m proud of being American regardless. But now it is a bit more challenging to conjure up that pride.
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The peach scene from ‘Parasite’ — move over ‘Call me by your name’!
Look to the East: A Korean film, Japanese shirt and Buddhist thoughts on The Minimalist Fashionista
For film, fashion and life, I look to the East this week on my YouTube clip. Check out all the details on this blog post.
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