Something of a mystery has arisen at the Petit Palais in Paris, where photographer Patrick Demarchelier’s 30-year retrospective was inaugurated yesterday. In fact, the sensual image depicting Kate Moss and Carla Bruni en deshabille (above), has been published within the exhibition’s catalogue, yet in the exhibition itself, it is nowhere to be seen. After having been questioned by the press over this puzzling omission, the exhibition’s curator explained by saying that ‘the exhibition’s catalogue has yet to be put on sale’ and that the book which was revealed to journalists was actually ‘a collection of the global works of the photographer and did not necessarily refer to the exhibition.’ To be honest, we’re not entirely convinced, but if you are in Paris anytime before the 4th of January 2009, make sure you don’t miss this astounding display of over 400 photographs capturing everyone from Madonna to Princess Diana (who absolutely adored Demarchelier’s photographic technique).
If you’re looking at your wardrobe and realizing that you are in dire need of some new knitwear, than look no further than to aleXsandro Palombo. Having just launched his ‘knit atelier no season’ collection, Palombo defies seasonal conventions and presents merely one collection of his luxury knitwear per year. His gorgeous creations may be picked up from select boutiques worldwide, from Villa Moda in Kuwait to Beams in Tokyo, whilst countless of celebrities, including Sheryl Crow (left), are big fans. Prepare for the big freeze and wrap up in one of Palombo’s glorious knits.
I can never get enough of New York, a true melting pot of cultures, glorious creativity and funky new ideas. Like that of Take a Seat, launched by a ‘dude who is trying to make things a little better,’ Jason
Eppink. The aim? Increase the availability of seating space on the platforms of Manhattan’s subways. The method? Rescuing ‘perfectly functional chairs’ from trash piles and placing them in stations where New Yorkers are often forced to stand for minutes (if not hours) on end. I personally love this idea, for it is the perfect example of how the old can still find a useful purpose at the heart of the new. My hat goes off to Jason’s refreshing creativity, and for inspiring others to think outside the box.
Top image courtesy of La Repubblica
