An Interview with Xu Zhi

A Black and Paper Exclusive London based Chinese fashion designer interprets feminine looks using progressive materials paired with constructive elements of design. A graduate of Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, Xu founded his label in 2014, achieving success with his collection available in many prestigious stores in Asia and Europe. The young …

Met Gala

The spectacle that was the Met Gala 2017 theme was Rei Kawakubo, the Avant grade designer and founder of Comme des Garcons.  Known for conceptual designs, Kawakubo has been at the forefront of edgy, sometimes surreal looks since 1969. The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute’s curator Andrew Bolton and Vogue US Editor in Chief …

IGA Berlin

Berlin is a city known for its hedonism but from April 13th to September 15th the city will host the International Garden and Cultural Exhibition. As a fan of gardens and parks it was exciting to get a tour of the event before the opening. Numerous landscaped and garden themes cover the 104 hectares park …