tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44996622538427086832024-02-19T07:27:25.553-05:00Vanishedmf(x)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17697776612692108969noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4499662253842708683.post-69761414069471196692011-07-15T13:53:00.001-04:002011-07-15T15:55:45.262-04:00Milan: Day 20, 21, & 22<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://vanisheddd.blogspot.com/2011/07/milan-day-20-21-22.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" m$="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UWDidJItlGw/TiCbJVN4jFI/AAAAAAAAChE/WFcpiL3MnCM/s1600/day20_21.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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Seeing as a lot of us were not feeling our best this morning, we only went to our afternoon appointment. <br />
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We got a special look into the design room and showroom of <a href="http://www.colombaleddi.it/">Colomba Leddi</a>! I love digital printing on fabrics so its great to see a designer who puts this technique to great use using scans of natural things blown up on a large scale. I loved the interior design too!<br />
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The next day, we went to Palazzo Morando for a tour of the costume design exhibit. It was really wild! A lot of big designers in the 80's also did stage costume, and it is great to see their personal style translate to theater (whether good or bad).<br />
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I finally had the energy to do a little bit of shopping and found some designer discount stores and picked up a handful of really great items for good prices. Milan is less touristy than the other cities we went to, and more like the kind of city I am used to in America, so it was easier to shop here.<br />
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Our final appointment was here! We hopped off the bus somewhere just outside of Milan for a private tour of <a href="http://www.zibetti.com/default_eng.htm">Zibetti e Orsini</a>, a textile factory that has been around for a long time and makes beautiful lace and embroidered fabrics for high-end clients such as Chanel. As a gift, they gave us 2 large packages of fabric remnants and I scored a few amazing cuts of fabrics I plan to use for my upcoming projects!<br />
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All that was left to do was pack for home and make my way back to the life I briefly vanished from.<br />
Oh, and deal with the modern torture obstacle course that is airports.<br />
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I picked a window seat for all my flights for good reason. We would be flying in at night! <br />
Its amazing to be flying through the darkness and start seeing little dots of lights sprinkled through the landscape start connecting to each other like veins and grow bigger and more connected like sparkling circuitry on a grand scale. Soon you see the heart, the brightest city of them all, New York, and bursting forth from this heart are fireworks!! By the 1st of July, fireworks shows were already starting and it was my first time seeing them from a plane! I had my face pressed against the window, gasping like a little kid, so happy to be welcomed home so grandly. I could even spot where my boyfriend was at work, and where our apartment is. It was really intense, I have to make a point of scheduling more night flights around the 4th of July.<br />
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Home, to sleep for days and recover from this summer's big adventure. I've come away from it with many experiences to tell stories about and a ton of inspiration to take with me into my last year at FIT and my career following that.<br />
See ya!mf(x)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17697776612692108969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4499662253842708683.post-47453384534931953772011-07-15T12:56:00.001-04:002011-07-15T15:54:51.037-04:00Milan, Padua, Como: Day 18 & 19<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://vanisheddd.blogspot.com/2011/07/milan-padua-como-day-18-19.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" m$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-naiInb1hL0g/TiCa9AU1BqI/AAAAAAAAChA/hLhimwSuOuc/s1600/day18_19.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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On our way from Venice to Milan, we stopped at Padua to visit the <a href="http://www.belvest.com/full.html">Belvest</a> factory. Although I could not take photos inside, I got to see the entire process of the making of a high-end suit, from start to finish, on highly specialized machines. Belvest has their own line, but also makes suits for Prada and Hermes, as well as custom made-to-order suits.<br />
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Our first stop in Como was <a href="http://www.ratti.it/index.php?pagina=29&lingua=en">Ratti</a>, a company that starts with raw silk, weaves it into fabric, and prints on it all in one place. The facility is very modern and its awesome to see the entire process, especially after learning about it in school. I really like factory tours seeing where things come from. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">However, this is where the heat and everything started getting to me and I spent a lot of the rest of the trip sick in bed and not doing much exploring. Travel tip: bring your own cold medecine with you because the stuff they have in Italy is gross.</span><br />
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Today was a free day so we split it up into two activities: beach and Biennale. I expected going to a beach in another country to be more exotic and cool, but it was packed with tourists and just as crowded and awkward as beaches back in New Jersey. Though no matter where you are, swimming and sunbathing with friends can be enjoyable. Just try to avoid the men with handlebar moustaches who wear Speedos and smile at you.<br />
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Had I remembered sooner than my nearest beach back home is available to me any time, I would have hurried off to spend time at a much more unique event... <a href="http://www.labiennale.org/en/Home.html">Biennale</a>! This was one of those things I'd been interested in for many years and here I was in Venice, and it just did not feel real at all.<br />
It was our last day and we didn't realize the gallery hours were so short (everything was closed by 6pm) so we only made it to a few locations and missed the main building entirely. One day, I will return and spend all my time at Biennale and avoid the tourist traps!<br />
Here are a bunch of photos of our incredibly fun time finding and enjoying galleries:<br />
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Venice is ridiculously pretty. Everywhere you turn, its like postcard scenery and a crazy maze all at once. However, its very touristy and you can find souvenirs everywhere. Since its a water city, there are no cars... only boats. Boats are not my friends. So Venice was really a dilemma for me.<br />
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Our last day in Florence went out with a bang! Lots of things to do and see, all in one day.<br />
We began with a tour of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palazzo_Pitti">Pitti Palace</a> and its beautiful collection of art. No pictures allowed, so I only managed to sneak one. After that, we were left to wander on our own until our next appointment, so we chose to explore <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boboli_Gardens">Boboli Gardens</a>.<br />
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Our next stop was the <a href="http://www.museoferragamo.it/en/index.php">Ferragamo Museum</a>, another one of those amazingly inspiring places where you can't take photos. ;)<br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvatore_Ferragamo">Salvatore Ferragamo</a> was the Italian shoe designer to the stars, known for doing really inventive and ahead-of-the-times designs. He took a lot of inspiration from art and experimental films, as we were shown. <br />
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Our last appointment in Florence was one of the best... a genuine Italian <a href="http://www.gigliocooking.com/">cooking class</a>! The menu set for us included ravioli, gnocchi with pesto, crostini, and tiramisu! All my favorites. <br />
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Goodbye, Florence! ♥mf(x)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17697776612692108969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4499662253842708683.post-66833099578840340752011-07-13T18:18:00.001-04:002011-07-15T15:24:26.087-04:00Florence: Day 13<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://vanisheddd.blogspot.com/2011/07/florence-day-13.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" m$="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sNpShcXzixg/TiCTSMvZeII/AAAAAAAACgw/4mh8dOhC99E/s1600/day13.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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Florence, oh you are so beautiful...<br />
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Today was less of an art history day, and more of an Italian fashion day. We started by going to the <a href="http://www.fondazionerobertocapucci.com/mostra_en.htm">Capucci museum</a>, an inspiring and lovely little place that did not allow any photos. However, here's <a href="http://news.ruckstuhl.com/2009/06/case-study-museum-fondazione-roberto-capucci-in-florence-italy/">a link to a site</a> with photos from inside.<br />
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His construction techniques are unbelievable!<br />
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The museum is in a really beautiful location with gardens behind it. Here are some photos from our long up-hill trek to get there and enjoying the gardens afterwards:<br />
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_(Michelangelo)">David</a> at the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accademia_di_Belle_Arti_Firenze" title="Accademia di Belle Arti Firenze"><span style="color: #0645ad;">Galleria dell'Accademia</span></a>!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">♥</div>mf(x)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17697776612692108969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4499662253842708683.post-25424469433851554072011-07-13T17:25:00.002-04:002011-07-15T15:21:12.824-04:00Florence: Day 11 & 12<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://vanisheddd.blogspot.com/2011/07/florence-day-11.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" m$="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ViqJwy1wVG8/TiCTAQex8CI/AAAAAAAACgs/SztIlU9nd1w/s1600/day11_12.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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Hello Florence! If it wasn't for the radical change in climate between the two countries, I could have gotten away with packing half as much. Now I can pack up my jackets for home and roll out the shorts and tiny dresses and sunscreen.<br />
Gaze upon the tiny airplane we took from Paris to Florence:<br />
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After arriving at our hostel and settling in a bit, it was time to visit <a href="http://www.polimoda.com/en/home.html">Polimoda</a>! Polimoda is FIT's sister school in Florence, so when you take a semester abroad in Florence, you go there. The campus is gorgeous and I could have stayed in their library all day. After the tour, we just wandered the beautiful area around the college before walking back to the hostel.<br />
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That morning before the museum, we went to see the flea markets. It was sort of sketchy, but I did find myself a nice pair of cheap flats and saw some very cool vintage stuff. <br />
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</div>mf(x)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17697776612692108969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4499662253842708683.post-59882586082440233832011-07-11T16:36:00.005-04:002011-07-11T17:28:19.786-04:00Paris: Day 8<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://vanisheddd.blogspot.com/2011/07/paris-day-8.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" m$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r-7n0zOvRic/Thtq1WhKP0I/AAAAAAAACJI/vfXX63dZ03A/s1600/day08.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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Back in New York, I discovered just how good macarons can be at <a href="http://macaroncafe.com/">Macaron Cafe</a> (try the Venezia salad and the fresh iced tea). So naturally, when in Paris, I had to taste macarons from <a href="http://www.pierreherme.com/">Pierre Herme</a> and <a href="http://www.laduree.fr/en/scene">Laduree</a>. The only thing left to do after that was to learn how to make this gluten-free treat!<br />
Our class was at <a href="http://www.lacuisineparis.com/1-1-English-speaking-cooking-classes-in-Paris.html">La Cuisine Paris</a>, a great place to take an English-speaking cooking class. <br />
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The day began with a historic walking tour of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Marais">Marais</a>. This is really a must-visit place! It's really interesting to learn about and an excellent place to shop and eat some amazing falafel.<br />
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This was easily one of my favorite places on the whole trip and we were not allowed to take photos. So much inspiring use of alternative materials and clever patterning!<br />
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</div>Worth looking into <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pierre-Cardin-60-Years-Innovation/dp/2759404242/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1310413080&sr=1-1">the book</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.trendunion.com/">Trend Union</a> was our first visit of the day and it had two parts. We went upstairs to see their gallery, then came downstairs for a forecasting presentation. <br />
Its important for forecasters to have a strong impression on their clients, so they have really fantastic interior design. I enjoyed their space quite a bit. As a parting gift, they gave us all small trend books! Love it.<br />
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Later!mf(x)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17697776612692108969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4499662253842708683.post-50224739176746214152011-07-09T23:35:00.002-04:002011-07-10T20:03:35.682-04:00Paris: Day 5<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://vanisheddd.blogspot.com/2011/07/paris-day-5.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" m$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bAy3kFStZLM/Tho9ePKBrNI/AAAAAAAACD8/kvk5lpIOCnY/s1600/day05.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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Something a lot of people don't know about the fashion industry is forecasting. Forecasting is like predicting the future, it's putting your ear to the earth and feeling the shifts in art, music, textures, colors, politics, people's needs, everything that is happening. Forecasters reach out with their network of experts and predict the trends, and pitch their findings to designers in many fields. Not everyone uses forecasting services, but they are really fascinating. <br />
Luckily, FIT has good connections and the library provides us with access to several major online forecasting services, books, and presentations every semester. I really appreciated getting to visit several forecasting companies in Paris, the first of which was <a href="http://www.nellyrodi.com/nr.html#/home?lang=en">Nelly Rodi</a>.<br />
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Continuing our beautiful busy day, we went to our next stop... <a href="http://www.lesage-paris.com/">Lesage</a>.<br />
This place was magical, really unique.... a maze of tiny sun-drenched rooms of extremely skilled embroiderers working on couture pieces. We even got a special look at their archives of samples, dating back almost a century. Of course, we were not alowed to photograph inside.<br />
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When I go back to Paris, I want to take a class there.<br />
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Next stop was the <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/08/us-exhibitions-france-gres-idUSTRE7673TN20110708">Madame Gres exhibition</a> at Musee Bourdelle. Today was definately a big day to take a lot of inspiration from. Madame Gres's garments were on display with sculptures, a really interesting contrast of hard and soft art with similar inspirations. <br />
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So for dinner, I went with a couple friends to <a href="http://www.avenue-restaurant.com/">L'Avenue</a> and had a delicious meal followed by a quick walk to see the Eiffel Tower light up! Cities shine their brightest at night.<br />
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Goodnight!mf(x)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17697776612692108969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4499662253842708683.post-74823839545226800932011-07-09T02:04:00.003-04:002011-07-10T20:04:16.617-04:00Paris: Day 3 & 4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://vanisheddd.blogspot.com/2011/07/paris-day-3-4.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" m$="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p74ILRB5SnU/ThkelhRA6_I/AAAAAAAACCY/QdBvrESV018/s1600/day03_04.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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The timing of the flight was interesting. I lost a day somewhere, but I saw the sun set and rise.</div><div style="text-align: left;">As the sun changes into a red streak across the sky that fades off into velvety blue darkness, little clusters of lights pop up, tiny little towns glittering along the curve of the earth. Blankets of clouds sweep in and cover everything until the sun finishes its race around the other side of the Earth to greet you once again. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Flying is really fantastic. Airports, not so much.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Due to some pretty bad jet lag, I only made one real stop today (besides food, of course) and that was les <a href="http://www.lesartsdecoratifs.fr/">Musée des Arts Décoratifs</a>. After having been to so many major art museums in America and Russia, this one managed to surprise me a lot. The collection is VERY diverse. Just look at the pictures below to see exactly how much I mean that. We didn't get to see all the floors, but there are just too many museums to try to see everything in one trip.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">It was such an interesting place, I wish I'd had the energy to stay longer.</div><div style="text-align: left;">After that we just strolled around for a bit and napped and ate and wandered. A decent day by my standards but the rest will be much busier! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See ya soon~</div>mf(x)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17697776612692108969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4499662253842708683.post-2307306424601008972011-07-09T00:38:00.002-04:002011-07-11T17:32:13.374-04:00IntroductionI'm Jewels, a fashion design student at FIT, and this is my blog dedicated to photos of my trip to France and Italy this summer. My interests include fashion, architecture, history, interior design, photography, birds, pop culture, graffiti, music, food, etc.<br />
My focus is on capturing images, feelings, scenes, and details. I am not much of a writer, so I rely on my eye to tell my stories.<br />
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