Holly & Hannah

Lately there are many fashion-related people who tell me that nail artists aren't so much important in shootings or catwalks. I think they're wrong. The Tokyo-inspired decorated nails are spreading faster than we believe in our European nail-clean aesthetics. And that's awsome. Make up artist Holly Silious and jewellery designer Hannah Warner have already got the signs of the upcoming fashion craze and released their fabulous range of metal body adornments under the name H & H. Creating handmade nails using the methods of casting and electroforming, the two talented ladies have managed to conquer the fashion world with their magnificent designs. One of their last outstanding projects was the sculptural fingertips of Thierry Mugler's models during the House's F/W 2012-13 Collection in Paris.

Get more extravagant nail inspiration at Holly & Hannah's website.

Nailed: History of Nail Culture

Chicago-based artist Dzine is famous for his kaleidoscopic large-scale paintings, overwhelming sculptures and strange vehicles, exploring the art, fashion and music subcultures. His recognizable style consists of jewel-encrusted creations and customizable designs, equal to high-end collections. The awarded artist's latest book is called Nailed and hosts some of the most unbelievable nail designs one can meet. Including his own wearable nail creations, along with contemporary designs from around the world shot by comissioned photographers, the 192-page hardcover book pays tribute to extreme body decoration and nail movement, with origins back to the Chinese Ming Dynasty, Egypt, Babylon and Rome, when nail decoration and ornaments were considered a social status symbol. Obviously inspired by his mother who was a nail artist, Dzine actually pays a tribute to all the people involved to this community who may not be artistically trained, however their passion for perfection and beautiful objects is really stricking. Dzine has already presented two more nail-related projects, Imperial Nail Salon at Salon 94 Freemans in New York featuring a salon chair with a part-time manicurist along with sculptures and designs and the New Museum's lobby window.

Nailed is available exclusively through ShopTheStandard.com until February 1, 2012

Armor by Chiao Shen

Chiao Shen is an amazing hair stylist from Taiwan, based in Paris. His project for 2011 is called Armor and is inspired by a shield shaped tattoo he has. The project is presented with the following, really great video, complimenting the look book. Directed by Tracemaker.

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Blugirl S/S 2012 Collection - Backstage

Backstage footage from the Blugirl S/S 2012 collection catwalk in Milan. See the make -up artists and hairdressers at work, models getting ready and the line up before the show.
You can also watch the full show here

Enjoy:

Backstage at Blugirl in Milan from Team Peter Stigter on Vimeo.

Kokorico by Jean Paul Gaultier

A beautiful short video about the fabrication of the new men's fragrance by Jean Paul Gaultier. The fragrance comes out in eau de toilette and grooming products.

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Prada Candy

The much anticipated Prada Candy video is out, featuring a much different than ordinary tango.

Starring Lea Seydoux

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Battle For The Sun

 A fascinating film by KT Auleta for Starworks Artists, featuring the scarlet red make up from the F/W 2011-12 of Viktor&Rolf, for AnOther mag, shot at the backstage of the show.


Battle for the Sun from Starworks Artists on Vimeo.

Belle d' Opium

 This beautiful, sensual video campaign for YSL's Belle d' Opium, directed by Romain Gavras, causes a new scandal in the fashion industry and is banned in the United Kingdom, for simulating drug use.
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