Conic Sections Give Shape To ‘Theorema’ Collection

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Conceptual fashion artist Silvina Maestro relied on science + mathematics in the evolution of the human’s spirit embodied in Hypatia, the first historically noted woman in Mathematics, as her inspo for her ‘Theorema’ collection.  Hypatia’s obsession with conical sections was exploited through the many skirt shapes + hems cut to look like ellipses, hyperbolas + parabolas.  Just look at the simplicity of her ‘Parabola’ dress (block 3, upper left) with its subtle distinction of an overlapping drape of the skirt on the side.

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Silvina’s ‘Hyperbola’ Cotton Skirt (block 1, upper right) is a bit different in how the overlap is a lot more obvious, with the top layer looking like a ruffle.  I love how there are so many modern silhouettes, which in some cases marry old with new like the ‘Curvature’ Dress (above left), pairing a Black satin dress with a technical fabric bust.  The ‘Pollutio’ Silk Skirt below right, with that incredible image of what looks like clouds, is simply sublime.

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It’s no wonder Vogue Italia + The International New York Times have listed Silvina as one of London’s emerging talents. 

To purchase a piece of science + mathematics or ‘Theorema’, you can go to Wowcracy, marking this as the first time Silvina’s collection will be available to buy online.

(via Wowcracy)

Alexandre Vauthier Continues To Set Sexy On High For Couture Fall 2014

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For his Fall Couture collection, Alexandre Vauthier created pieces that not only further demonstrated his strength in knowing the curves of a woman’s body with his skin hugging silhouettes, this time, he also tackled daytime looks worthy of easy transitioning into night.  There were carrot pants in solids + geometric prints, with high waists appearing to look like cummerbunds of a tux, paired with furs + stone encrusted jackets, while for evening, there were several dresses that hugged + wrapped themselves around the body, with exposed skin in a variety of ways (above, looks 1, 2 + 3).

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(photos: Giovanni Giannoni)

(via WWD)

Tell me this video isn’t hot-being inked + at the beach no less ?!  Here you get to see episode 2 of ‘Endorphin’, a web series project featuring French contemporary artist Supakitch integrally tattooing the body of model, Angie Jenkins, but this time in SoCal.  But how could any woman refuse – just look at the beautiful curves + shapes created by Supakitch on her skin ?!

Shot by Berlin-based fashion photographer, director + designer Damien ‘Elroy’ Vignaux, the process spans over 10 to 12 sessions with three minute episodes.  Each session is to take place in a different + amazing location around the world including Le Bain at The Standard Hotel High Line in New York City, the location of the first episode.

Enjoy!

(via STREET TEASE)