Flux.

Flux. sales are back!

Anna-Maria — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:06:26 +0000

I’m going through a spring cleaning in my closet, so keep your eyes peeled on my sales blog Flux. sales because a lot of stuff needs to go.

To start the sales I offer these beautiful but barely used Haider Ackermann sandals which are perfect for those hot summer days. They have been also featured on my blog post “In the hanging garden“.

Happy shopping! Click to the shop here.

Sandals: Haider Ackermann

Filed under: Flux. shop, Haider Ackermann, Selling, Shoes

In the showroom: Guidi men’s F/W 13/14

Anna-Maria — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 21:53:19 +0000

I know that spring has just arrived but let’s go back a few months, and more specifically to men’s fashion week in Paris. I had the chance to take a peek at leather manufacturer Guidi‘s showroom and view what they have in store for F/W 13/14. It was fascinating hearing about different leathers that they use, and more over about the story of how each shoe and bag is made using traditional manufacturing and tanning processes.

On top of the classic reproductions of the back zip boots, this season Guidi introduced a metal reinforced heel on the derby model, and a shoe which we were told to derive from traditional Japanese working shoes (see picture three). On the bag front, the backpacks were the ones that caught my attention, especially in the beautiful white leather. The color scheme of the collection was a combination of very natural earthy colors and deep red, some models even had a mixture of two tones with colored tow boxes and heels – definitely an interesting new direction from Guidi.

Filed under: Fashion week, Guidi, Men's business, Paris, Shoes, Showroom

Back from the grave

Anna-Maria — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:45:30 +0000

I have just woken from very long hibernation period, call it a writers block if you like, but here I am back from the grave and ready to blog again. It’s like one of those moments when you feel the first rays of the spring sun on your face, and suddenly everything seems possible. To start off, I share some pictures from my Easter trip to Belgium. I mainly hung out in Gent and and Antwerp, where every avant-garde fanatics must-see destination is of course the Ann Demeulemeester flagship store. That beautiful establishment alone called for a picture time.

Coat: Area di Barbara Bologna
Cardigan: Rick Owens
Jeans: Cheap Monday
Boots: Area di Barbara Bologna
Bag: OBSCUR
Fingerless gloves: Lost & Found
Beanie: COS

Pictures by Dunja Seselja

Filed under: Ann Demeulemeester, Area di Barbara Bologna, OBSCUR, Outfits, Stores, Traveling

Shoegazing

Anna-Maria — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 10:11:53 +0000

Whilst in Italy, my friend Barbara of Area di Barbara Bologna, shot this little picture series of me trying on Area’s F/W 12/13 shoe collection in her studio. Can you guess which pair I ended up ordering for the winter?

Boots: Area di Barbara Bologna

Filed under: Area di Barbara Bologna, Italy, Outfits, Shoes

On turning 30

Anna-Maria — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 21:43:00 +0000

So on Monday I turned 30; a big day for a small girl. Unlike most women, I was not afraid of this day and in fact, I took it with grace and excitement. It felt like starting a new chapter in my life: Gone is the insecurity of the 20s, student life and worries about the future. At 30, I’m still healthy and look relatively young, know how I am and what I like, got steady income, plenty of good friends around me, and live in one of the greatest cities in the whole world. 30s is the new 20s but with benefits, so really – what’s not to like?

Tank top: Rick Owens
Cardigan: Rick Owens
Skirt: SILENT by Damir Doma
Boots: Guidi
Bag: OBSCUR (women’s)

Pictures by Tim van den Oudenhoven

Filed under: Damir Doma, Guidi, New, OBSCUR, Outfits, Rick Owens

Mountain

Anna-Maria — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 07:32:07 +0000

I want my fall/winter 12 to look like Pinhead from Hellraiser just paid a visit.

Rick never ceases to amaze.

Filed under: Fashion shows, Rick Owens, Videos

Under the Tuscan sun

Anna-Maria — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 14:47:07 +0000

Summer has officially turned into fall but I’m still in the reminiscence events from earlier this year. In April I was invited to Italy, to visit the studio of Barbara Bologna, the artist behind the clothing brand Area di Barbara Bologna. I spent a long weekend talking about and stalking her design process and designs, especially her F/W12 collection. She also showed me the beautiful Tuscan countryside where she resides; right where the sea and mountains meet. I think I left a huge piece of my heart to Italy: To its friendly people, great food and breathtaking landscape. Plenty of reasons why I must visit this magical place again.

Dress and skirt: Area di Bologna Barbara
High heels: Area di Bologna Barbara
Boots: Guidi
Bag: Self-made
Wooden ring: Area di Bologna Barbara

For the pictures a big hand goes to Barbara, Andrea and my dear mom.

Filed under: Accessories, Area di Barbara Bologna, Designers, Friends, Guest starring, Guidi, Lifestyle, New, Outfits, Photography, Traveling

After show

Anna-Maria — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 21:47:30 +0000

Greetings from Paris! During the past weekend I attended once again men’s fashion week for S/S13 and had a great time visiting shows and showrooms, which from more picture material to come very soon on Flux. But before all that, here is one little after show action walking back from the JuunJ. presentation which was held at the garden of Galerie de Minéralogie.

Leather jacket: Rick Owens
Dress: Rick Owens Lilies
Top with leather straps: Area di Barbara Bologna
Wedge boots: Rick Owens
Leather bag: Area di Barbara Bologna
Wooden ring: Area di Barbara Bologna

Filed under: Area di Barbara Bologna, Fashion week, Juun. J, Men's business, Outfits, Paris, Photography, Rick Owens

DIY leather handbag

Anna-Maria — Sun, 13 May 2012 20:05:08 +0000

Due to a lack of a smaller handbag which is easy to use and carry through the clubs of Berlin, I decided to design and make one myself. I used the same treated leather as in my previous project, the leather tote, but this time sewing the body of the bag with machine and rest by hand.

The bag features include an elongated flap, simple button clasp closing mechanism, and a double strap with rustic metal d-rings to attach it to the bag. Though this project demanded good nerves and patience (not generally virtues of mine), I am very pleased with the outcome. In action pictures to follow soon.

Leather handbag: Selfmade

Filed under: Accessories, DIY, New

Sculptured leather

Anna-Maria — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:02:00 +0000

New in my wardrobe: A sculpture-like Rick Owens leather jacket. It took me four years of lusting to actually pull the trigger and now I could not be happier. As if it was tailor made to fit my body, I’m enchanted by its material, color, seam work and shape. Is it wrong to love an inanimate object? I surely hope not because this one is a keeper. For years to come.

Leather jacket: Rick Owens
Long-sleeve: Julius
Skirt: Rick Owens Lilies
Boots: Guidi
Bag: Zam Barrett
Scarf: Peter Hahn
Beanie: COS

Filed under: Guidi, Julius, New, Outfits, Rick Owens, Zam Barret