“My clothes are like a present for an anonymous person, a present looking for a place and person to bring it to life”
I love Ann Demeulemeester and in these posts, I am her anonymous person and the place is this city and the time is one of reinvention. I admire her not just as a designer but also as an authentic person always true to herself. She is one of the few designers who consistently and steadfastly adhere to both her ethics and to her aesthetic. She has lived her life in ways that show women that if they work hard and respect and use the talents they have been given that they can be fulfilled and happy. She has remained independent and staunch in her values through all the decisions she has had to make as businessperson. She is loyal and true to those she loves. She reached out to a lonely woman and made a difference in her life, her friend Patti Smith.
Clothes are her way of communicating with women and I love to listen to what she is saying. When facing a challenge I remember that to her problems are to be relished and from the solving of them come the most exquisite solutions. Designing based on her beliefs (and not trends) is her way of experimenting and standing up for her ideas. This gives me courage to pursue this blog: my public experiment.
Like herself, Ann Demuelemeester’s women don’t have to make choices between family, work and home. She tests her clothes on herself and two of her friends, each a different body type. Her women do not have to have the perfectly same perfect body. Wrinkles and getting old are fine, in fact when she turned fifty she said she was happy to get old and not have the problem that others had: thinking it is awful to get old. She is never far from the woman for whom she designs. When I wear my parachute skirt I feel her close to me and then feel sure I can jump. Due to her non-imposing ethic, her collections “try to give proposals” and never dictate.
She gives me her vision and then it is completely up to me what I make of the clothes. That is her greatest gift to us. In these photos of me wearing her skirt I feel fragile and strong, soft and hard, modern but very romantic, rebellious while conforming and though it is her clothes, it is my attitude that comes from the wearing of them. That’s exactly what she wants.
Love Demuelemeester’s idea that a designer’s job is to “try to give proposals” for wearers to interpret according to their own bodies, needs, and visions. Also love your description of yourself as a woman with "unfinished business," always learning, growing, and changing. What a wonderful way to not just to age but to live at any age.
Love Demuelemeester’s idea that a designer’s job is to “try to give proposals” for wearers to interpret according to their own bodies, needs, and visions. Also love your description of yourself as a woman with "unfinished business," always learning, growing, and changing. What a wonderful way to not just to age but to live at any age.
Love Demuelemeester’s idea that a designer’s job is to “try to give proposals” for wearers to interpret according to their own bodies, needs, and visions. Also love your description of yourself as a woman with "unfinished business," always learning, growing, and changing. What a wonderful way to not just to age but to live at any age.
Just discovered your blog by now! It’s gorgeous – really different from all I’ve seen so far. I look forward to read more of your posts!
Katarina x
http://katarina-ahlsson.se
I am so happy you found me! I do try to be a little different, maybe to give you a little something to think about, no? Thanks for following me, it means a lot!
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I agree, I loved finding our about her by reading all of her interviews over the years. Thanks for commenting.
I agree, I loved finding our about her by reading all of her interviews over the years. Thanks for commenting.
Just discovered your blog by now! It’s gorgeous – really different from all I’ve seen so far. I look forward to read more of your posts!
Katarina x
http://katarina-ahlsson.se
I am so happy you found me! I do try to be a little different, maybe to give you a little something to think about, no? Thanks for following me, it means a lot!
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Just discovered your blog by now! It’s gorgeous – really different from all I’ve seen so far. I look forward to read more of your posts!
Katarina x
http://katarina-ahlsson.se
I am so happy you found me! I do try to be a little different, maybe to give you a little something to think about, no? Thanks for following me, it means a lot!
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Every photo that you post is gorgeous! You fully inhabit Ann Demeulemeester’s parachute skirt, and I am very pleased that you have decided to "jump." I am intrigued with your writing and your perspective.
Thank you and can I say your yoga post today was stunning!!! The goddess pose picture was gorgeous and should be hung up in a beautiful frame.
Every photo that you post is gorgeous! You fully inhabit Ann Demeulemeester’s parachute skirt, and I am very pleased that you have decided to "jump." I am intrigued with your writing and your perspective.
Thank you and can I say your yoga post today was stunning!!! The goddess pose picture was gorgeous and should be hung up in a beautiful frame.
Every photo that you post is gorgeous! You fully inhabit Ann Demeulemeester’s parachute skirt, and I am very pleased that you have decided to "jump." I am intrigued with your writing and your perspective.
Thank you and can I say your yoga post today was stunning!!! The goddess pose picture was gorgeous and should be hung up in a beautiful frame.
Such an inspirational woman….excellent tribute post
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Soul sisters. Like your blog too, am following on Bloglovin now.
Soul sisters. Like your blog too, am following on Bloglovin now.
I agree, I loved finding our about her by reading all of her interviews over the years. Thanks for commenting.
I’m big fan to Ann Demeulemeester & Yohji Yamamoto! Love your style sweety! I very glad to fall on your blog love it!
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Soul sisters. Like your blog too, am following on Bloglovin now.
Love this outfit, especially the ruffle coat. And I love your writing style. Now following.
Love this outfit, especially the ruffle coat. And I love your writing style. Now following.
Love this outfit, especially the ruffle coat. And I love your writing style. Now following.
I love your unique look. You don’t let age become a barrier to trying new things and to remaining your authentic self. When I see someone with fabulous style, I know that they really know who they are and aren’t afraid to express it. It is obvious you are very comfortable in your own skin. So glad to have found your blog!
Cherie
http://www.stylenudge.com
I love your unique look. You don’t let age become a barrier to trying new things and to remaining your authentic self. When I see someone with fabulous style, I know that they really know who they are and aren’t afraid to express it. It is obvious you are very comfortable in your own skin. So glad to have found your blog!
Cherie
http://www.stylenudge.com
I love your unique look. You don’t let age become a barrier to trying new things and to remaining your authentic self. When I see someone with fabulous style, I know that they really know who they are and aren’t afraid to express it. It is obvious you are very comfortable in your own skin. So glad to have found your blog!
Cherie
http://www.stylenudge.com