Wednesday 22 July 2020

KIMONO - Old / New / Timeless



So, just before The Planet got shut down early March, without knowing that this will be the last exhibition I will be visiting for some time, I made my way to V&A Museum that Saturday morning and completely got lost in the mesmerising world and beautiful story of Kimono for the entire day. The whole experience seemed bit unreal even tho I travelled to Japan earlier and was very familiar with the history of this unique garment, but seeing its whole journey in one place, beautifully curated, was another level - Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk. 


From that one Japan trip back in 2014, I brought home this piece of clothing I've been wearing since, but wearing it every day or night, summer or winter, when on my own or having friends unexpectedly pop-in and trying to look more decent. This is where my fascination and obsession with Kimono started.



That ''Historical'' Kimono that changed my personal style & daily routine for ever, wearable 24/7



Sneak a Peek, Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk, V&A



Detail, Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk, V&A



The Winner
Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk, V&A








In Heaven, Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk, V&A
Wearing ASOS Kimono Dress


Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk, V&A



  Interesting I never got one for 2020 ...
Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk, V&A



My personal journey with his majesty Kimono is not finished yet I feel... 
And you may have already heard, Victoria & Albert Museum will re-open its doors on 6 August, with their phenomenal Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk exhibition re-opening for 27 August. 
Tickets are on sale now https://www.vam.ac.uk









Tuesday 28 April 2020

Where Two Worlds Meet

It will be almost a year since my last writing. Life has been hectic, full of wonderful events but there is something I am really drown to write about as it made me think, question, understand, love - my first trip to the city of seven hills, the city of two worlds, as Napoleon explained it - the city that would be its capital if the Earth were a single state - ISTANBUL.

I am not going to write about its mesmerizing history or touristic attractions you can find in any travel guide, but about simple moments I had there that will keep me going for a while and that can bring a true spirit of this magnificent place closer to you. 



Coming from Serbia, more precisely City of Krusevac
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kru%C5%A1evac 
 I am pretty sure that I feel, see and understand the ex Empire of  Ottomans bit differently (there is a lot of history there), mentality, ways of living, tradition, even language, there is a lot of similarity there, then again quite a lot of difference. 

True Istanbul 
The Oldest Market In The World
Artwork from Metro Station 

Carpets Heaven 

Between The Sky & The Sea


Being in England for too long, where you can hang out with cats only if you pay, literally, this was such a heaven. We spent 4 hours just sitting there and enjoying their freedom 




Well, this was an experience I absolutely hated at first, then every time I look at this piece of art at my home I want to hug this unbelievable man for making us buying it..
Topkapi Palace detail, for that place you need like a whole day 








Within Istanbul, there’s a ton of people who are totally hip – like the hippest people you could ever meet. So much contradictory and tradition, I guess this is what makes them different, special. 
Until the next time ...