Avedon Baldwin-Republished

A Black and Paper Christmas Recommendation Legendary talents of the 20th century, high school friends Photographer Richard Avedon and Activist writer James Baldwin works are the subject of a newly reprinted book, Avedon Baldwin NOTHING PERSONAL.  Avedon was known for his glamorous images of models and superstars appearing in glossy magazines.  Writer Baldwin’s pointed critiques …

Borsalino

Hats are debonair for men, the ultimate charm or dramatic accessory for women. Borsalino has been making hats since 1857. The brand’s most famous is the one worn by Humphrey Bogart in the final scene of the film classic “Casablanca”. Black and Paper viewed the latest collection of head pieces in Milan during Fashion Week …

Academy Awards 2018

Always a fun moment to make a video with these two.  Kristin and David give their impressions and predictions for the Oscars 2018.   There is no Weinstein picture in the race,  the #metoo movement has shaken the film industry, and diversity  is no longer a “cool buzzword” without meaning.  How will the Academy of Motion …

ELEMENTS

The Fall Winter Collection for 2018/19 incorporated 5 elements from the shoe designer based on a Glamorous Past. Go West is the 1990’s reinvented from the brand’s references using spotted pony, multi colored stones and cowboy looks. Blade is about architecture and design. The X Blade is modern stiletto heel. Couture Oversized capes, a clean …

Sportswear Fabulous!

ISPO in Munich is a major sportswear fashion trade fair where leading and start up brands come together to show off their latest collections and wares ranging from snowboards to fitness and extreme sport apparel. This year there was an emphasis on sustainability and womenswear.  Anouk Groen is a technology trend forecaster living in The …