Friday, April 29, 2011

Quotes and images of the day: the Royal Wedding



She is very elegant," Karl Lagerfeld told France 2 television. "The dress is classic and goes very well in the Westminster decor. It almost reminds me of Queen Elizabeth's wedding, the royal weddings in the Fifties. The proportion of the train is good. The lace is very pretty. I like the veil a lot."


"I like the dress very much, simpler than expected: A combination just in between 1956 Grace Kelly and 1947 Queen Elizabeth dress," Christian Lacroix told WWD. "I love the modest veil with the Queen Mother's Thirties scroll tiara and balanced volume of the whole gown. She's radiant; she never was so beautiful. And Prince William's red Irish uniform is gorgeous."

"The dress is very simple and very nice," Hubert de Givenchy added. "The veil is a little flat, but because she has such a lovely face, she can afford to wear it this way. She is very pretty." About choosing a dress from McQueen, whose founder committed suicide last year, De Givenchy said: "It's a lovely thought, a nice tribute."


"Kate's dress was simply elegant," Viktor & Rolf said. "Her hair down was a beautiful and natural touch, and the tiara was stunning. She looked as at-ease as humanly possible and was radiant. Our compliments."

"It has been the experience of a lifetime to work with Catherine Middleton to create her wedding dress, and I have enjoyed every moment of it," Sarah Burton, Alexander McQueen.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Ford Focus ZX3

ford focus tuning
ford focus tuning

Focus Tuning's mission, according to Glen Messinger, director of operations, is to preserve and further the European side of the Focus's performance heritage and create a diverse product line tailored to the "European-minded" ford focus tuning.

Tuning Ford Focus

ford focus tuning
ford focus tuning

2009 Tuning ford focus tuning wallpaper

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Glossy Black Audi A4

flat black audi
flat black audi

Black Audi A4 wrapped with 3M Matte flat black audi wrapping vinyl

Flat black Audi TT

flat black audi
flat black audi

TT flat black audi met Oettinger bodykit

Saturday, April 23, 2011

BMW 3 Coupe Tuning

bmw tuning
bmw tuning

Coupe Tuning White Elegant Bodykit BMW bmw tuning

Red Audi A4 Tuning

a4 tuning
a4 tuning

The A4 range from 1995 continuing the Audi a4 tuning range of high quality executive cars.

Ford Focus RS tuning

Ford Focus RS tuning
Ford Focus RS tuning

Tuning: Loder1899 Heats Up the New Ford Focus RS tuning (photos)

Ford Focus tuning

Ford Focus tuning
Ford Focus tuning

The Ford Focus RS (Rallye Sport) is a high-performance version of the Ford Focus positioned above the ST model within the Focus range. The Ford Focus tuning is manufactured at the Saarlouis Assembly Plant in Saarlouis, Germany, but developed by the British Ford TeamRS in Dunton, England.

JMS new Audi A5 Coupe

Audi A5 Coupe tuning

German tuning firm JMS has taken a more discreet approach with their Audi A5 tuning kit compared to their recent Audi A3 Sportback.

Audi A5 Coupe tuning

AVUS Performance presents Audi A5

Audi A5 Coupe tuning

Tuning:AVUS Performance presents Audi A5 Coupe Matte Black with 275HP

Audi A5 Coupe tuning

Alfa Romeo Brera Tuning

alfa romeo tuning

Autodelta is proud to introduce the Autodelta Brera J5 3.2 C, the newest bespoke model created by the world-renown aftermarket Alfa Romeo design and tuning house; their first exclusive model based on the “new breed” of Alfa Romeo models; and a car that leads a new generation for the London-based firm.

alfa romeo tuning

Alfa 147 Tuning

alfa romeo tuning

Alfa Romea 147 Tuning Wallpaper

alfa romeo tuning

Friday, April 22, 2011

"Ground Control to Major Tom" - Vincent Fournier's impressive photographs





Striking images by French photographer Vincent Fournier. Fournier's work focuses on the interiors of Chinese, Russian and US space agencies and astronauts training sessions in Chile and China. The result is impressive.


MECAL Short Film Festival in Barcelona


The International Barcelona Short Film Festival Mecal Pro 2011celebrated its 13th edition this year with the projection of over 300 short films in different areas of Barcelona from 8 to April 17, 2011.  

The Festival has initiated a close collaboration with the Base Film Festival, the debut festival organized by the School of Cinema and Audiovisual de Catalunya (ESCAC) and Escandalo Films production. This partnership allows Mecal to expand its efforts to promote Education through Cinema.

More info on: http://mecalbcn.org

New Ford Focus RS Tuning

Ford Focus RS tuning

German tuner Loder1899 powers up the new Ford Focus RS.

Ford Focus RS tuning

Ford Focus RS Grey

Ford Focus RS tuning

Ford introduced the Auto Salon in London as a concept new Focus RS.

Ford Focus RS tuning

Infiniti FX35 Tuning

infiniti fx tuning

The Infiniti FX was the first passenger vehicle to offer a lane departure warning system in the United States.

infiniti fx tuning

The FX35 Infiniti

infiniti fx tuning

After putting the VQ35 V6 into this car it must have been a tight fit, yet after some refinements this car is capable of producing around five hundred HP, which for a car like this is something to take notice of, imagine sitting at the lights next that beast!
Sure, this will rip it up from the lights, but what this really needed was a superior exterior and it has that too, it looks as if the body kit has been made from some sort of liquid metal that forms around the car to create a protective shield around it.

infiniti fx tuning

Senner Tuning Nissan 370Z

Nissan 370Z tuning

he Senner Tuning Whitelady Z is powered by a modified 3.7-liter V6 engine that produces 352 hp (259 kW), an increase of 21 hp (15 kW) from the stock 331 hp (244 kW).

Nissan 370Z tuning

Nissan Nismo 370Z

Nissan 370Z tuning

The tuning arm of Nissan has already unveiled a modified version of the yet to be on-sale Nissan 370Z.

Nissan 370Z tuning

Nissan 350Z Tuning Senner

Nissan 370Z tuning

The result? Extra 21 hp and a total of 352 hp. It’s enough? We continue with the outside and not really find anything other than new rims, Barracuda Tzunamee on 20 inches, available in Racing White or Matt Black Polish.

Nissan 370Z tuning

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Kiss me Kate: Vogue Paris - May issue


Antony and the Johnsons - Swanlights (official video)



Swanlights directed and produced by Sara Hegarty - beautiful and very "Bill Viola"...

The Tate Modern shows its support to Ai Weiwei


The Brits are always the ones with the biggest balls and the most innovative... I love it!

The Tate Modern has released this message of support to the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, who was recently detained at Beijing Airport by the local authorities on its façade like a "big f*ck you" to the world. The amazing institution is also encouraging people to sign the petition calling for the artist's release.

The gallery is currently showing Ai Weiwei's sunflower seeds installation, which I had the chance to see last weekend, in its Turbine Hall space.To help spread word of petition, it is suggesting that people show solidarity by using this photo as their avatar on Twitter. Tate's Twitter feed is here.

I say well done, at least you have the guts to stand for what you believe in!

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

David Bowie is my hero







The Zig Zag-Chair by Zaha Hadid for Sawaya and Moroni


This incredible Zig Zag chair by starchitect / designer Zaha Hadid for producers Sawaya & Moroni was presented in Milan last week at the Salone del Mobile 2011.

Exclusive interview with British artist Pandemonia


I first met Pandemonia at London Fashion Week two years ago and I was immediately intrigued by this character. So I wanted to know more about her typical day, tastes in fashion and art, and obviously the impact of London on her career. The self described "dizzy blonde bombshell" agreed to answer my questions and here are the answers for your own delight !

How did it all start for you?
It all started on a drawing board. I'm a man made creation.

Who is your favourite contemporary artist?
Today it is Takashi Murakami tomorrow it might be someone else - its always changing.

(London Fashion Week: my first meet with Pandemonia - check out I am behind her...)

Who is your favourite fashion designer?

Schiaparelli, her work are surrealist pieces of art.. She often collaborated with Cocteau, who was a great artist.

If you were to collaborate with someone who would it be and would the project be?
I'd collaborate with Mattel. Every one keeps asking me for Pandemonia dolls.




What is your biggest achievement to date?
Being in OK magazine. As an artist it is important to communicate with the public. My image was delivered straight to its target audience.

What's a typical Pandemonia's day?
Walk the dog, ride around in taxis, going to glamorous events..... Living the idealized life!


What is your next project?
In May I am being flown out to Athens for a book signing at the Museum of Modern Art and a press conference on the steps of the Acropolis. Then its back to London for my sculpture show! I'm putting together a body of work which will be shown at the Aubin Gallery later in the year.
 
What's your fav part of London?
Park Lane. Its even on the monopoly board. The Parker Brothers during the last depression in 1934 knew it was a classy road.
 
To finish with, what do you think about the blog and what would you wish me?
Its a nice blog. I wish you more interviews!


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