The CHARME POUDRE ~ Iris Apfel

This month's issue of Architectural Digest pays tribute to the fashion guru, decorator and cofounder of Old World Weavers, Iris Apfel. Here some pictures in the New York City apartment she shares with her husband, Carl.The octogenarian grande Dame's apartment boasts all the delights of a well-lived life. Here her eclectic fashion sense in some bold and playful ensembles from her extensive wardrobe (Photograph courtesy of the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art). "Clothes are not frippery. Properly done, they can be an art form" says Apfel. 

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The PHOTO ~ The Photodiarist

Here are some pictures of the newyorker blogger Photodiarist. Her works move me. A newyorker Inspiration. She says: "I am a diarist of ordinary moments that move me. I gravitate towards black and white photography but still celebrate color. I love the candid capture but respect the power of the choreographed moment. I study the rules of phos+graphis but am compelled periodically to ignore them". My suggestion? Check out The Photodiarist for a new yorker perspective.

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The ART ~ Igor + André

Artist Danny Roberts was born in Newport Beach, California, USA in 1985. Danny's interest in fashion started early as he established and operated his own clothing company in his teens, screen printing his designs on t-shirt, sweatshirts, and sweats, until the end of his first year in college. He majored in photography at Cal Poly University in San Luis Obispo, California, and Fashion Illustration at the Academy of Art, San Francisco. Robert's meteoric rise in the fashion art world began when he launched Igor and Andre in 2008. His blog, Igor+andré features Roberts' art works, videos, illustrations and commentary which almost immediately found worldwide appreciation. Igor + André has been featured the US Canada, China, Australia, Europe, UK, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil, and Japan. Publications include Vogue Spain, Germany, Brazil, and Japan, Women's Wear Daily, Elle, New York Times, The Examiner, Dazed and Confused, Marie Claire Spain, N*Style, Vision China, Fashion Magazine, and many web publications. Danny has collaborated with Lancome, Gwen Stephani's Harajuku Lovers, Aldo Shoes, Heutchy Shoes, Sundance Channel, Forever 21, to name a few. Here the drawings I love the most. I hope you enjoy the series.

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The EVENT ~ Stupendous Chanel Soho Story

To commemorate the re-opening of the Chanel Soho Boutique, and just in time for New York Fashion Week, Peter Philips created the Soho Story Collection features feminine pinks juxtaposed with industrial metallics.  The collection includes a palette - inspired by pop art sculpture LOVE by American artist Robert Indiana - with the letters SOHO stamped in the powder. 
For Chanel nail polish collectors, Les Khakis de Chanel features three camouflage-inspired shades created by Peter Philips. The collection includes: Khaki Brun, an earthy gray-brown, Khaki Rose, a muted terra-cotta shade, and Khaki Vert, an army green. For me was love at first sight, especially for (guess...!) Khaki Rose. Hope to get my hands on them soon, since they're limited editions. As well Karl Lagerfeld exclusively designed this limited edition Le Petite Coco, a Coco Chanel rag doll. Don't know whether the doll is for sale, or whether is was just created for the window display. Also some pictures of the cocktail party at the Soho boutique on September 9th, guests moved to the basement of 82 Mercer Street to the Chanel pop-up nightclub.

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