Whatever and whoever we touch we leave a part of us. What we leave can be the microscopic traces of oils and epithelial cells that contain our DNA or something greater. We also take something away, perhaps a strand of hair or something more. We experience thousands of such transactions that make up the daily fabric of our lives.
Transactions are at the base of what pragmatic philosophers call “situated creativity” where the creativity that underlies production and innovation, usually the individual act of an artist or designer, is extended to the consumer. Thus the ultimate moment of creativity is found in the relationship between the product and the consumer. These relationships are also situated in our particular cultural and economic context and through the platform of social media allows us to then create and disseminate the products of our unique transactions. Style blogging is an example of situated creativity.
The designers I love and most admire are the ones that have intuitively known about “situated creativity” and have incorporated this thinking into how and what they design for women. It is evident in the cut and drape, the choice of fabrics and the timeless and ageless look of their designs. Today I am wearing a top by a new designer, Floriana Serani, Creative Director of BlackBlessed, who I will be introducing you to next week. I also delightedly return again wearing this beautifully textural dress and sweater to “situatedly create” with a designer who brilliantly embodies this notion, Mireia Lopez, Creative Director of Milo’ Tricot. I leave you with Mireia’s words on this subject, more eloquent than mine.
“I imagine beautiful pieces hanging on the store racks as they are sleeping beauties.
Although everyone can see how they have been displayed beautifully, they have no function, no movement, no life until someone makes them their own. Moreover I believe each person’s style contributes to the magic of bringing that piece alive, just like the sleeping beauty needs Prince Charming’s kiss to awaken her from eternal sleep.
Our own each individual style and identity is what that kiss means to fashion; it is the last “ingredient” without which the clothes would only be clothes that hang in the store.”
What happens when your favorite pieces of clothing give you a kiss?
I love the idea that part of the creation of a piece clothing is how it looks on our unique bodies, and how we wear it. Some clothing really doesn’t look like much on the hanger, but comes to life on a living, breathing, moving being.
She is such a smart woman and I guess that is the essence of style blogging too.
I hadn’t remembered to check the blog awhile. So thrilled you added the e-mail subscribe feature! Now, I won’t miss a single fabulous post. ;.) Happy November.
So happy you will be reading along!
I hadn’t remembered to check the blog awhile. So thrilled you added the e-mail subscribe feature! Now, I won’t miss a single fabulous post. ;.) Happy November.
So happy you will be reading along!
Beautiful, your are my inspiration !!
Nice look and post
xx L.
http://www.lalouuula.com
Thank you, I am inspired by all the women who take the time to respond.
Beautiful, your are my inspiration !!
Nice look and post
xx L.
http://www.lalouuula.com
Thank you, I am inspired by all the women who take the time to respond.
Beautiful words from Mireia Lopez! It’s always fascinating to see how a single piece of clothing can come alive in so many different ways and create some unique for each person. Great read! Glad I found your blog.
xo, Jackie
stylemydreams.com
She is an amazing designer and a lovely woman. That is the joy of this work meeting creatives like her. Glad you found me too.
Beautiful words from Mireia Lopez! It’s always fascinating to see how a single piece of clothing can come alive in so many different ways and create some unique for each person. Great read! Glad I found your blog.
xo, Jackie
stylemydreams.com
She is an amazing designer and a lovely woman. That is the joy of this work meeting creatives like her. Glad you found me too.
What a fantastic quote and truly how I feel about all fashion. What we remember about the "fashion" if worn correctly, should be the person that wore it. Not the other way around.
bisous
Suzanne
Well said!
This is why I do this you made my day!
What a fantastic quote and truly how I feel about all fashion. What we remember about the "fashion" if worn correctly, should be the person that wore it. Not the other way around.
bisous
Suzanne
Well said!
Wearing my Y’s dungarees today for the first time in years-thank you for giving me the courage to wear them again! I have had lots of compliments already,so that feels like being kissed—-
This is why I do this you made my day!
Bravo! Glad to see you are getting the recognition you so justly deserve. All The Best,
Denise
She is such a smart woman and I guess that is the essence of style blogging too.
Bravo! Glad to see you are getting the recognition you so justly deserve. All The Best,
Denise