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Cinema

Tribeca 2022

The biggest New York based film festival starts tomorrow. Tribeca unspools for ten days of filmmakers showcasing long and short works.

Tribeca Festival
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Fashion podcast

MENSWEAR Talk

This episode of Before Tacky talk to Lyonnel and Taiwo from London about modern menswear trends. During these times, making style decisions can be challenging. During this podcast we answer some questions.

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Technology

Testing the Neato Bot

i got the new Neato D10 robot vacuum to put through the test. Does it work? My first impressions. I am not too sure about the app. The actual vacuum device has a good feel.

In two weeks, I’ll tell you my impressions.

Neato 10 Bot
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Travel

A Walk in Castell

A small village in Lower Franconia offering enchanting views and pleasant hikes. After all of this, a bit of wine tasting to top off a good day.

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Cinema

Cannes opens in 2022

The 75th Cannes Film Festival opened with a bang with Tom Cruise walking on the legendary Red Carpet. The Superstar brought all the glamour to the South of France this year with his new film MAVERICK.

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Fashion

Still Charming Furth

According the tourism board site, Furth was built after the 30 Years War in the 17th Century. The city has a relaxing atmosphere ideal for walking along the old streets. One advantage, the historical center retains its local charm.

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Fashion

Tech + Fashion with Burani

From the Milan Fashion Week, Cristiano Burani gave me a personal fashion tour of his latest collection during his presentation. What struck me, the technical materials. The distinctive pieces made use of specialised fabrics, while remaining fitted for the figure.

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Fashion

A Low Octane Met Gala

Of course I reviewed the Red Carpet fashion looks from the 2022 MET GALA. The big event raising money for the Costume Institute in New York City. Vogue Global Editorial Director Anna Wintour reigns over the biggest night in fashion. The theme this year “Gilded Glamor” raised a few eyebrows. The theme was either a stroke of insensitivity, pr genius or random luck given the growing wealth gap. Let’s face facts, how many of us can afford the $35.000 ticket? Only the rich and famous need apply for the First Monday in May dress up.

Funny, given the over top promotion on the Conde Nast platforms for millionaire party, a person would not think many of the publishing house employees have formed a union for better salaries, working conditions and security. Under the banner “Prestige does not pay bills”. Perhaps, a fundraiser for Vogue staff should be organised.

Relevant

Desperate to stay relevant, let’s face it, Vogue’ mountain top tastemaker status is under threat from platforms and content makers. The MET GALA is a cash cow for the aspirational publication with income streams from sponsors to high media value. According to the Business of Fashion, the 2019 MET GALA generated over $16 million.

The Red Carpet Gold Medal: Kim K stole the limelight channeling old Hollywood Glamour in a nude dress inspired by Screen Goddess Marilyn Monroe, hardly keeping with the theme of the night, but the reality star mogul understands the optics. For the other attendees, their A-Game fell short, lacking spectacle. As if invitees were unsure. In other words, “I’ll go, but make a social political woke statement at an elite event during a global pandemic in a world on the brink of World War 3.” I hope the food was good.

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Fashion

OH NO THEY DIDN’T!

I met fashion designer Chet Lo in Milan at the White Trade show. His futuristic eye catching textile designs got my immediate attention. In a white chromatic room, how could the polychromas pastels and fuchsia pieces not grab attention? I chatted with Chet about his unique looks.

The London based designer is now involved in a copycat scandal with a global fashion chain. H&M has been accused of intellectual property impropriety. Diet Prada and Daily Mail reported the Swedish chain’s new “conscious” Innovation Cherish Waste Collection is an imitation of the Asian American’s pieces. The similarities are quite noticeable. What should we think? After looking over the pieces from both sides, well,,, the finger pointers have a valid argument. H&M denies the plagiarism allegations.

I have a feeling this fashion drama is not over.

Chet Lo collection at White in Milan during Fashion Week.

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Fashion

Oyeymi on Before Tacky

From Milan Fashion Week, Nigerian Fashion Designer Papa Oyeymi gave a quick interview about his fashion collection.

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