Absolut Elyx visita a #1 Brand Gallery

O Absolut Elyx Magazine desta semana visita a #1 Brand Gallery, um espaço situado em Santos, Lisboa, que está apto para diversas utilizações. É uma galeria de design mas também um sítio onde se realizam eventos, onde se dá destaque a marcas com projecção.

O aspecto engraçado da #1 Brand Gallery é a visibilidade e interacção com a rua, devido às vidraças que mostram o interior e permitem essa ligação com o exterior e com quem passa. Vejam a reportagem da Absolut sobre o espaço e a entrevista a Ricardo Mealha, o designer gráfico que o pensou.

A #1 Brand Gallery acolhe eventos de marcas (como a Absolut, Gucci, Dior, Samsung, TMN), exposições, desfiles de moda (como o Portugal Fashion), lançamentos de marcas e produtos, pop-up stores, workshops e funciona também como atelier de design de Ricardo Mealha. Esta sinergia gera um pretendido conceito de comunicação visual num espaço híbrido e único em Lisboa. É por isso que, de acordo com cada evento, a #1 Brand Gallery adapta-se facilmente a qualquer ocasião devido à sua neutralidade. É possível que cada marca torne o espaço verdadeiramente seu.

H&M & 2XN1 - GANHA PASSES DE 3 DIAS PARA O SUPER BOCK SUPER ROCK

Olá a todos! Já vos tinha falado aqui que o 2XNº1 é um dos embaixadores, juntamente com outros bloggers, de uma acção da H&M, que dá a oportunidade de GANHAR PASSES DE 3 DIAS PARA O SUPER BOCK SUPER ROCK.

Quanto às regras são simples - precisas apenas de ter um blog, de tirar uma fotografia com um look festivaleiro em que pelo menos 1 das peças seja da nova colecção da H&M (as outras peças podem ser de outras marcas se quiserem), depois terás de publicar no teu blog essa mesma fotografia com uma frase a explicar o teu look e enviar o link para o e-mail hmgostasdefestivais@hm.com

Aposto que não vais querer faltar a um dos melhores festivais de Verão portugueses... participem até dia 26 de Maio. Deixo-vos aqui um look meu com peças H&M da nova colecção. Espero que gostem e que vos inspire a criar os vossos looks... :)

Wearing:

Festival jacket - H&M

Green tank top - H&M

Shorts - H&M

Cap - H&M

Neck chain - Versace for H&M

Sunglasses - Carrera

Watch - Michael Kors

Sneakers - Converse

Absolut Elyx abre as portas do Alva Design Studio

Esta semana o Absolut Elyx Magazine dá-nos a conhecer o design multidisciplinar do Alva Design Studio e apresenta o trabalho dos seus fundadores Diogo Potes e Ricardo Matos. Ambos procuram no humor e na irreverência um mote para os projectos que desenvolvem no seu estúdio sediado em Lisboa.

 

Os trabalhos vão desde o design gráfico, passando por direcção artística, posters, livros, até tipografia, ilustração, websites, entre outros. Recomendo vivamente a visitarem o site do Alva Design Studio - www.alva-alva.com - para entrarem num mundo de criatividade. Acima de tudo Diogo Potes e Ricardo Matos tentam evitar conceitos boring e apostam num lado mais cool, arrojado e imprevisível.

Cara Delevingne is the Queen of Cannes

You all know how biased I am when it comes to my faves, but even if she wasn't my protegee I would have to admit that she's the most perfect woman on earth. Of course I'm talking about Cara Delevingne, who else could it be?!

Cara decided to show up for the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival wearing a Burberry silk lace plunge-neck column dress. Chopard jewelry completed the look. FLAW FREE. She has been slaying all red carpets lately, rocking the best dresses and being the perfect Burberry ambassadress. Honestly, you should tell your faves to take notes!!!

This was Cannes' best red carpet moment of all time. I can't even breathe... Cara Delevingne was werkin' like a pro, with her killer look and stunning silhouette. I selected these pictures for you all to enjoy Cara's epicness. Time to bow down and worship Cara DeleQUEEN! 

The reinvention of VERSUS | VERSACE

Donatella Versace can do no wrong and she knows exactly where she wants to go with her fashion empire. Since the departure of Christopher Kane from Versace's sister line Versus in 2012, Queen Donatella announced that Versus future collections were going to be conceived by different designers. J. W. Anderson is the first one to collaborate with the italian brand. I'm looking forward to see the complete capsule line by J. W. Anderson, because I'm in love with the new creations that were revealed. I just want EVERYTHING. 

I love to hear Donatella Versace talking, she's so fascinating. 

Versace's soul is there with a little bit of a throwback-flavor mixed with fresh designs. Leather and graphic prints are obviously present. Some people may say that the British designer opted for a predictable path, but in my opinion he took a risk in a safe way (it may sound like a paradox but it's not!). Think timeless Versace signatures: leather, studs, safety pins and belt prints... it's all there! Clothes are youthful, bold, cutting edge and unisex (yes, there's a lot of androgyny that you may remember from the Fall/Winter 2013/14 creations of J. W. Anderson eponymous label) . It's all about attitude and I have to bow down because the collection is absolutely delicious. Sharp silhouettes and trendy garments... I personally love the belt print t-shirts! :)

Plus, Donatella also admitted that Versus is not gonna be divided into Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer, the brand is having seasonless collections. Why's that? Because the Queen knows that we're living in the 21st century and with internet we can see the collections in advance, so when it's Winter we desire the fresh new clothes from the Spring line and the other way round. For Donatella it doesn't make sense to create depending on other aspects but modernity and fashion itself.

"Versus is all about fun, change and digital." said Donatella Versace, who wants to embrace young talents and new communication platforms, in order to keep it current. Check some of the images below and see the lookbook here.

 

 

 

[2XMODELS] Tomás Guarracino

TOMÁS GUARRACINO

Name: Tomás Guarracino

Date of birth: 03/06/1990

Nationality: Argentinian

How did you start modeling? I started modeling because I was scouted while I was walking on the street!

Favorite brand/designer or any reference in the fashion industry? Hermes and Givenchy.

(Walking for Givenchy and Hermés)

(Walking for D&G and Gucci)

(Walking for Ermenegildo Zegna, Mugler, Emporio Armani and Michael Kors)

Do you have any special care with your body and nutrition? I’m very careful with my nutrition, especially with alcoholic drinks. I don’t drink. I also take care of myself by practicing sports and going to the gym frequently.

Any superstitions? I don’t have any superstitions.

What do you like the most about modeling? I like to travel a lot, visit new countries and meet different people and different cultures.

What do you like the most about you? I like the fact that I’m really athletic, honest and very responsible.

What was the last dream you remember? I remember a dream where I was with friends playing soccer with Messi at the beach, when in reality I was supposed to wake up at 6am and go to work.

If you could meet one person, dead or alive, who would that be? If I could meet someone it would be Lionel Messi, Gaudí and Michael Jackson.

Favorite movie? The Pianist.

What songs are playing on your iPod at the moment? Above & Beyond “Sea Lo Que Sea Será”.

(Photographed by Frederico Martins for DSECTION Magazine)

Favorite book? “The Portrait of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde.

Favorite drink? Mojito.

Favorite dish? Milanesa napolitana with baked potates.

What annoys you the most? When someone’s late for an appointment.

If a genie gave you three wishes what would they be?

1) Live in a big house near the beach with my own boat

2) Be a Barcelona football player

3) Go to the moon

The most beautiful place you’ve been? Capo di Vaticano, Italy.

You can’t live without…? My family, dogs, sports and excellent food.

The worst misconception about models? That they are all day talking about work even when you’re at the beach relaxing or at a birthday party having fun, always talking about it.

Tell me something most people don’t know about you: I am a funny friendly boy, very honest, a sports lover and always trying to transmit positive vibes.

(Dolce & Gabbana lookbook)

One thing you want to do before you're 30: I would like to have two sons and throw a big wedding party with all my people.

You're obsessed about...: Having good healthy food and play sports whenever I can.

What do you want to accomplish as a model? Work hard in order to have enough money to buy few properties at the beach!

Thank you Tomas for your kind answers, wish you the best, and thank you to Nelly Gonçalves for helping me! :)

Don't forget to like his official page on Facebook here or follow him on Twitter here.

H&M & 2XN1 - GANHA PASSE 3 DIAS SUPER BOCK SUPER ROCK

Estão preparados para a época dos festivais de Verão? Eu aposto que sim e tenho a certeza que vão gostar muito do que tenho para vos dizer.

A H&M criou três colecções inspiradas na época quente e nos festivais de Verão - Coachella, Glastonbury e Ibiza... propostas que vos irei dar a conhecer agora e ao longo das próximas semanas. Roupas com um espírito descomprometido, relaxado e trendy!

O 2XNº1 em parceria com a H&M Portugal e os blogs Last Minute Dreams, Amberhella, Banging Fashion e Mexiquer queremos apresentar-vos um passatempo para poderem ganhar um passe de 3 dias (com campismo incluído!) para o festival SUPER BOCK SUPER ROCK. Vocês já sabem que é um dos meus festivais de Verão preferidos e costumo sempre partilhá-lho quer aqui no blog, quer na página de Facebook. Este ano o SBSR vai trazer ao Meco os The Killers, Azealia Banks, Arctic Monkeys, Kaiser Chiefs e Queens of the Stone Age, entre outros. Caso para dizer - imperdível!

Agora digam-me lá se H&M e Super Bock Super Rock não é a combinação mais cool de sempre!!?!!?!!!

Então... se tens um blog e queres participar neste passatempo o que terás de fazer é simples:

1º) CRIAR UM LOOK FESTIVALEIRO EM QUE PELO MENOS 1 PEÇA TEM QUE PERTENCER À ÚLTIMA COLECÇÃO DA H&M

2º) PUBLICAR NO TEU BLOG AS FOTOGRAFIAS COM LOOK FESTIVALEIRO ACOMPANHADO DE UM TEXTO A EXPLICAR PORQUE MERECES GANHAR E O QUE É QUE TE DISTINGUE DOS OUTROS

3º) ENVIAR UM EMAIL COM O LINK DESSE POST PARA HMGOSTASDEFESTIVAIS@HM.COM

As participações são válidas até ao dia 26 de Maio.

Deixo-vos duas imagens da campanha da H&M Divided dedicada aos festivais de Verão... para se poderem inspirar e ter uma ideia das peças da nova colecção que também inclui items que brilham no escuro!!!! Super cool! Na próxima semana vou partilhar um look full H&M escolhido por mim... :)

Qualquer dúvida que tiverem podem contactar-me deixando um comentário. :)

Absolut Elyx dá a conhecer a arte de João Pedro Vale

Esta semana o Absolut Elyx Magazine apresenta-nos a arte de João Pedro Vale. O artista plástico nasceu em Lisboa, onde vive e trabalha, e cursou Escultura na Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade de Lisboa. Para complementar a formação fez ainda um curso avançado de Artes Visuais.

Desde 1999 que João Pedro Vale expõe quer nacional, quer internacionalmente, e as suas obras fazem parte de diversas colecções particulares mas também públicas, como por exemplo no Museu Tate (em Londres), na Fundação de Serralves, no Museu do Chiado e até na Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian.

Embora se tivesse licenciado em escultura, o trabalho do artista plástico transcende essa área e cruza-a com fotografia, filme e performance. Agora, João Pedro Vale em colaboração com Nuno Alexandre Ferreira dão a conhecer o seu mais recente projecto na Galeria Carpe Diem, em Lisboa. O trabalho chama-se "Werther Effect".

O projecto tem como ponto de partida o livro de Goethe “Os Sofrimentos do Jovem Werther” e está intimamente ligado ao suicídio. “Werther Effect” foi precisamente o nome dado ao fenómeno de imitação de suicídios de pessoas famosas e refere-se ao facto de, após da publicação do livro, ter existido uma vaga de suicídios encenados a partir da morte do protagonista.

A ideia da exposição é muito gira porque primeiro passamos por vários cenários e objectos dos quais absorvemos ideias e percepções, depois visionamos um filme que nos vai fazer olhar de maneira diferente para os espaços pelos quais passámos anteriormente.

Para ficarem a conhecer mais sobre o artista João Pedro Vale podem visitar o site - www.joaopedrovale.com.

MET Gala 2013 - the best red carpet looks

MY TOP FAVES

Cara Delevingne

My baby girl Cara Delevingne was absolutely incredible. This year the theme of the MET exhibition was "Punk: chaos to couture" and Cara was totally into the concept, wearing a Burberry Prorsum dress with spikes. (Wait... Burberry? Holy crap, Burberry does punk??? Yeah, extra credit to Cara for pulling off punk perfection in one of the most historically conservative labels of all time.) I think she nailed the whole red carpet and established herself as a fashion icon. Miss Delevingne was classy but her rings, necklace, nails, hair and make up were really punk-ish. She always delivers the best attitude. BOW DOWN BITCHES, Cara Delevingne is now Queen of the World. Deal with it.

Miley Cyrus

This. This. THIS! OMG this. Red carpet go-ers, you have all been schooled by a former Disney star! First of all, Miley Cyrus is rocking a killer body and her short bleached hair. She's not playing safe, she's going edgy and taking her image to a brand new level that your faves wish they could, am I right?! Yeah, I know I am. Besides that, Queen Cyrus wore a Marc Jacobs long dress, it was quite simple and very very punk-rock. Her hair was a statement y'all. She's not Hannah Montana anymore, she has her own personality and she can do whatever she wantssss. It's more than obvious that a lot of people will hate, but she slayed my existence. She served FIERCENESS!!!!! When will your faves be this daring? Nevaaaaah.

Kristen Stewart

I usually love people that everyone hate. Yeah, Kristen Stewart is one of them. I will always stan for her no matter what, but I admit when my gurl does the wrong choices, which is not the case. For this years Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, K-Stew chose a burgundy Stella McCartney jumpsuit. It was sleek, extremely classy and not a predictable choice. I expected her to rock another Balenciaga ensemble but I'm really glad she didn't. However, she was not very into the Punk theme. Her heels had some little spikes on the back but that was it. Anyway, she murdered all your faves tbh. The embroidery of the jumpsuit was stunning, I'm amazed how Kristen effortlessly pulls off every kind of look. Well done, baby!

Donatella Versace

She's a true lady. The all time DIVA! And the legitimate Empress of Fashion. Donatella Versace can do no wrong, she's always at her best and she doesn't even care about the age. Honestly, I'm a Donatella worshiper because her geniusness slays me. Versace FW13/14 collection was punk-rock inspired and of course Donatella wore a sexy look from the collection. The accessories are over the top, all of those spikes and studs slayed my soul. WERKKKK! She was 200% into the theme of the MET Gala, yet stylish, hawt, age appropriate, flawless... basically she was perfect. Praise Queen Donatella!

OTHER RELEVANT HAWT LOOKS

Nicki Minaj is creating a serious look for herself lately, that's why she chose this midnight blue gown by Tommy Hilfiger. The cutouts in the midriff are sexy and daring and the cruly hair gives some life to the whole look. It's definitely not punk, but it's a little glam-rock in my opinion. Thumbs up for miss Minaj!

Carey Mulligan is pretty safe in a Balenciaga dress by Alexander Wang. However, the silhouette is really flattering and she looks so fragile and perfect like a china doll. Again, not punk but I loved it.

Taylor Swift has been slaying me even if I don't like to admit. For the MET Gala the country singer opted for a J. Mendel dress, a really cute one with crystals and details on the shoulders. It's dark but it's still far from punk.

Dakota Fanning attended the MET Gala in a Rodarte dress. The young actress stepped up her game and delivered a sexy-but-innocent look with some transparencies and a fine cleavage. The back had some little details forming angels' wings but overall the dress is pretty simple and sober.

Introducing...

O meu amigo Diogo Santos convidou-me para fazer uma pequena participação numa sessão que ele ia realizar com o modelo da Elite Lisbon, Rafael Marques. O Diogo enquanto fotógrafo tinha uma visão pensada de algo muito simples, em estúdio, e assim fizemos com elementos básicos - os tons entre o preto, branco-marfim e cinza de acordo com um jogo de sombras here and there. Na minha opinião, o resultado ficou espectacular, muito raw como era pretendido e acima de tudo uma certa introspecção, sendo que das fotografias escolhidas apenas duas são a olhar directamente para a objectiva.  Espero que gostem do resultado tanto quanto eu e não se esqueçam de por like na página de facebook do Diogo Santos, também para conhecerem outros trabalhos e sessões que ele tem feito. :)

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