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Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations

Mónica Boixeda New Yorker, Only-Be

The spring exhibition 2012 organized by the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, explores the striking similarities between these two Italian designers from different periods. Inspired by the satirical “Impossible Interviews” for Vanity Fair done by Miguel Covarrubias during the thirties, the curators Harold Koda and Andrew Bolton have presented a dialogue between these two iconic women to suggest new readings of their most innovative works. Curators Harold Koda and Andrew Bolton organized this interesting exhibition. Film director, screenwriter and producer Baz Luhrmann was the creative consultant of the exhibition and created a series of filmed items for this exhibition. Catherine Martin, who is a long time collaborator of Luhrmann, did the production the filming design. The exhibition design was done by Nathan Crowley, who served as production designer (he was a creative consultant for the exhibition “Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy” and “American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art). All treatments of the mannequins’ heads of the masks were designed by Guido Palau. In the galleries, the iconic sets by Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada are presented in short videos, simulating a dialogue between these two outstanding designers; directed by Luhrmann, the exhibition focuses on how they explore related themes in their work through very different approaches. “By juxtaposing the work of Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada, allows us to explore how the past illuminates the present and how this revives the past,” said Koda. “The connection between the historical and modern highlights, the similarities and variations between two women who constantly have revolutionized contemporary notions of taste, beauty and glamour,” said... read more

Barceloneta’s bars

Mónica Boixeda Barcelonian, Only-Be

In this article we’ll talk about one of the most popular districts in Barcelona, La Barceloneta. We will underline the best bars on its beaches, while describing the most special and interesting ones. A little history of Barceloneta It is worth noting, before starting, that this neighborhood has a very extensive history, since it was created back in 1753. In 1755 people started inhabiting the area, performing maritime and artisanal activities, while taking advantage of the port and sea around them. Another aspect that the neighborhood acquired over the years, was a striking touch by workers, especially for being extremely close to both the port and the railway, which led it to be considered, in its beginnings, as a key industrial area for Catalonia. From these historical touches, we know that La Barceloneta did not take long to begin incorporating leisure and dining options, which means, an great incentive, to other disciplines, as the practice of water sports and the birth of sports clubs: swimming, sailing, etc.. Barceloneta’s bars – El Sol This bar is very similar to Chiringuito del Mar, but El Sol, as the name implies, has a much more relaxed and mystical atmosphere, perhaps, is it because of its chill out music? Or is it perhaps the largest printed electronic rhythms on Barcelona’s nightlife? Like other bars in the area, it has a balanced menu of dining and cocktails, to combine vacation, sun, entertainment and nightlife. – Chiringuito del Mar One of the oldest in La Barceloneta, it attracts many tourists and visitors, for its enviable position of enjoyment. This is an essential beach... read more

The 2012 Loveland Festival

Cornejo Amsterdammer, Only-Be, Things to do in Amsterdam

The 2012 Loveland Festival takes flight with its electronic sounds with a new mascot, the butterfly. Built from the equipment needed for the festival, the butterfly flies with a passion for music, addicted to the rhythm swinging, flying from one setting to another. If you want to attend the Dutch festival, it takes place on the second Saturday in August, from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm, with 6 different stages led by international artists such as Sven Vath, Sasha, Fedde Le Grand and Umek. Now in its seventh year, the Loveland Festival wanted to open all its stages and they will present a surprising line-up with everything you expected and more. The first stage is lit up with the name “Fire!”, featuring Sven Väth, Extrawelt (live), Dubfire, Sébastien Léger, Egbert (live), Secret Cinema and DMZS. Sven Väth, who is the most successful German producer in his country, is the DJ. He’s been the godfather of minimal, trance and techno scene since its inception in the 90´s. He’s also a founder of the label Cocoon. A living legend. The tent “Rise” features the sounds of Sasha, Maya Jane Coles, Gui Boratto (live), Cassy B2B Danny Howells, John Sanchez, Aril Brikha (live) and Dimitri Kneppers. Sasha, the famous DJ and music producer from the UK, is a true veteran of the Loveland Festival. Since 1989 he’s been known for combining different musical styles. He’s also considered one of the world´s most innovative icons of the progressive house scene. In the “Underground” you’ll find Solomun, Martin Buttrich (live), Maceo Plex, Arjuna Schiks (live), Butch, Olivier Weiter and the winner of competition for... read more