#Maison Heritage

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Dragon Age OC question: Do they believe in the Maker/Creators/Stone/follow the Qun or not? And do they have a particular reason? Do their beliefs change over time?

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Louis Vuitton Watch Prize 2023-2024 Ceremony. Symbolic of the Maison's trailblazing heritage, a bespoke Louis Vuitton trunk houses the hand-crafted trophy

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INSTAGRAM REEL @dazedkorea

FENDI 2025 SPRING/SUMMER COLLECTION

The sparkle prepared by Silvia Venturini flickers softly yet brilliantly on Stray Kids' Bang Chan's face, revealing the depth of his mysterious eyes behind which Fendi's collection unfolds.

Six mirrored pillars installed by Nico Vascellari stand in the venue, the Milano Superstudio Maxi. As light refracts infinitely between the mirrors, models walk past Silvia Venturini's touch.

Although there is one model, it seems like there are two or even three, with the look's silhouette and colors appearing differently through the illusion of the mirrors.

Tailored jackets and pants enhanced with Selleria stitching, passed down from a Roman saddle master in 1925, represent the maison's nearly 100-year heritage. The slashed button decorations, diagonal slits, and rolled ties reflect the charm of the next era. The newly introduced shield-shaped emblem features the FF logo, Pequin stripes, the Roman god Janus symbolizing beginning and end, and the Fendi squirrel. The Fendi squirrel detail is borrowed from a painting given to Adele Casagrande Fendi by her husband, who always described her as 'busy like a squirrel.'

Accessories highlighting the Selleria design, such as the new Peekaboo ISeeU Soft Bag and the baguette double cross bag with zipper details, can also be seen.

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look for the name: CELESTE

alexander mcqueen silver embroidered and crystal-embellished sheer black gown, a/w 2o16

courrèges "heritage" black vinyl square-toe boots

j.w pei 'abacus' crystal mini top-handle bag in black

maison margiela "dancing on the moon" eau de parfum

{beauty} full-face of flaky silver leaf @ rick owens a/w 2o16

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Haight Ashbury Rainbow Victoria maison à admirer au 908 Steiner Street, entre Fulton et McAllister. Construit en 1880 San Francisco Heritage

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FASHION CREDITS: JAZZ & PIANO SHOW 4.0 PART I

Lady Gaga made a triumphant return to Las Vegas where she'll be staying until July to complete another round of her highly sought-after Jazz & Piano residency shows! And of course, she brought a whole new batch of costumes styled by Sandra Amador and Tom Eerebout along with her.

First, we‘re hopping onto our virtual plane where I‘ll be taking you to Marbella, Spain to once again meet with young fashion designer Adrián Manceras who‘s kind enough to let us take a look in his atelier where he crafted Gaga‘s opening number: a fabulous cocktail dress showered in champagne sequins, finest crystals and delicate fringe trimmings!

I can‘t help but notice how Gaga sticks to the same designer when it comes to the opening number‘s look. From headpiece down to the shoes. Yet, she changes the design every time she comes back to Vegas.

Here, she‘s donning yet another insane showgirl-inspired headdress with turkey feathers and Swarovski crystals by the ever-so talented Arturo Rios who sent me this image JUST for your eyes!

The Italian-American entertainer topped her look off with a new custom pair of Laruicci crystal statement earrings

Her favorite Jimmy Choo metallic silver Anouk stiletto pumps provided the finishing touches.

The choice of purple was as unexpected as the combination of sequins, feathers (provided by Mother Plucker Feather Company), and PVC. Yet, this look struck me the most, standing out in a sea of bold fashion statements!

Delving into La Maison Gaga reveals an intriguing history behind her glamorous wardrobe. LA-based designer Michael Costello has been crafting stunning caftans for Gaga for a decade. His journey with her began in 2014 when he designed a sequined piece similar to this one for her "Cheek to Cheek! Live" performance . This collaboration marked the start of a creative partnership that has since produced numerous iconic looks, each more dazzling than the last.

Michael also collaborated with Gladys Tamez Millinery on the halo-like black feather pillbox headpiece!

New York City-based heritage jewelry brand A.JAFFE created some of the earrings, including these teardrop stunners!

Gaga surprised her audience last night with a special rendition of "Americano". It‘s been 12 years since she performed that song!

For this act of the show, Perry Meek whipped out a stunning dress even Jessica Rabbit wouldn't pass upon.

Crafted from red crystal mesh, this dress features an off-the-shoulder hourglass silhouette, trimmed with red ostrich feathers. And it comes with a matching coat!

Her Harriet wired red feather fascinator is a hand-made piece by Carrie Jenkinson Millinery ($331.79), one of the UK's leading fashion milliners.

This white-gold crescent earring set surrounded by differently cut diamonds is another A.JAFFE design.

And I hope I’m not the only one who‘s drooling over these Jimmy Choo Romy crystal-encrusted red pumps.

Then, Gaga stuns on stage in a total Giorgio Armani look which comprises this plush black velvet strapless bustier column dress with crystal band embellishment ($4,777) and the Fall/Winter 2018 Privé Haute Couture pink ostrich feather coat she previously wore for her V Magazine 2019 cover!

Gaga's MUA Sarah Tanno-Stewart collaborated with Face Lace on all the differently designed crystal eye stickers for the residency!

LG debuted a bunch of new looks on her second night and the uber-talented Michael Costello had another wonder up his sleeve when he revealed this stunner to me yesterday morning - a custom sparkly black and gold sequin silk chiffon caftan with incorporated metal belt, shoulder pads, plunging neck and daring open sides, based on Michael's upcoming "DNA" collection!

He also created her matching custom ruched faux leather gloves and feather boa in collaboration with Mother Plucker Feather Company.

What's a good jazz stage look without a fun plummeted hat to top it off? British milliner Carrie Jenkinson Millinery made sure to exceed stagewear standards with her Spring/Summer 2024 Selina feather hat (£520).

Her go-to performance shoes: the timeless Jimmy Choo Anouk black patent leather pumps ($675).

Malaysian couture design house Rizman Ruzaini joined the game by crafting a show-stopping red chiffon cape dress showered in Swarovski crystals. Thanks so much for these exclusive behind-the-seams photos!

She also brought back her Larisa Barrera vintage 1993 crystal necklace.

Gaga gave us an epic performance of "La Vie En Rose", dressed in rose silk satin caftan-style layered dress with stripped coque feathers, custom-made for her by Ukrainian fashion label Santa Brands.

This look was completed with a bunch of stellar accessories, including the Carrie Jenkinson Millinery Spring/Summer 2024 Valencia exploding feather fascinator (£579)...

...the Swarovski Millenia octagon-cut crystal bib necklace...

... and the Cornelia James Melissa opera-length black velvet gloves (£160).

If the dress from the third night's opening seems familiar to you, it's because she's worn this custom Natali Germanotta x Debra Cooper blue sequin fringed cocktail number back in 2019 before!

This look got a black version of the aforementioned Arturo Rios turkey feather and Swarovski crystal headpiece.

It‘s Michael Costello‘s world and we‘re just living in it! His third custom dress for our girl's third night is this uuuuuultra sexy black satin number with one-shoulder caftan silhouette, trimmed with luxurious ostrich feathers by Mother Plucker Feather Company and featuring beaded appliqués on the shoulder and waist.

It was finished off with this vintage Philip Treacy 1996 black feather firework headpiece which has already been previously worn by Gaga back in London in 2015!

For the fourth show (June 29), LG brought out another Michael Costello x Mother Plucker Feather Company confection — a black-as-the-night satin caftan, showered in small jet crystals and trimmed with feathers.

It was only a matter of time before she brought out a fairytale headpiece by milliner Piers Atkinson.

From his archives, she opted for the Fall/Winter 2021 "Triptych" collection elevated black ostrich feather pompom fascinator with beaded tassels.

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MAGIC PUMPKIN HOUSE

Hi, my fellow simmers! ♡  

Today I'm sharing a magic pumpkin house in Glimmerbrook (The Sims 4 Realm of Magic). 

This Glimmerbrook house is built for a couple of Sims wizards. It has one bedroom and 2 bathrooms. I didn't want it to be dark. On contrary, I wanted it to be vibrant with all the warm autumn colors. This Sims house is fully on autumn fantasy!

If you like my work please be so kind and support me on Ko-fi ♡  

Note: If you want to change my original walls or wallpapers, for everything to stay in the place you need to install the Better BuildBuy mod from the Twisted Mexi and turn on deletion protection as an option in BBB's filter panel. Turn it on while necessary and turn it back off immediately after.  

In order for this windows to stay the way they are you need to delete the original ones using T.O.O.L

Hope you like it! ♡  

♡ CC needed:  

Simsphony’s CC LIST - complete (Here is the whole list of packs with their links that I’m using in my game 

Felixandre (Grove, Berlin)

Felixandre free (All)

Harrie (Brownstone, Spoons, Heritage, Country collection, 5k gift)

House of Harlix (Orjanic, The kichen, Bafroom, Harluxe)

Pierisim (Domaine Du Clos, Winter garden, Maison Meuliere, Precious promises, Tidying up, Oak house, MCM, Coldbrew)

Charly Pancakes (Precious promises, The lighthouse collection, Smol, Lavish, Soak)

Simsational designs (Paranormal, Hinterlands living, Hinterlands dining, Hinterlands bedroom, Hudson bathroom, Whilloh kitchen)

Myshunosun 

Kiwisim4 

Tuds (Wave, SHKR, Ind)

Clutter cat (Flower power, Mermaid mansion, Petits Pirates, Busy Bee, Cozy cosita, Winter wonders)

S- imagination 

Awinged llama (Boho living cc, Apartment theraphy, Blooming Rooms)

Little cakes (Rustic elements, Vintage clutter set, Flowers and things)

Max 20 (Cozy Bathroom kit, Cozy kitchen kit, Extra)

Linzlu (Gas cooker, Princess secretary)

MLy’s

Magnolian Farewell

Lili's palace

Brazen Lotus (Jaipur rugs, Glimmerbrook terrains)

Hanraja

♡ Tray files: MAGIC PUMPKIN HOUSE

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Ali Judeh Weds Tamara Rasamny on 16 May 2024

Ali Nasser Judeh, the son of Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan of Jordan and former Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh, married Tamara Rasamny in Amman, Jordan. The couple got engaged last August.

The Lebanese bride wore a handful of Lebanese designs. Her white dress is by Lebanese designer Maison Rabih Kayrouz, made in Beirut. Her shoes, a bespoke creation, were designed by her British designer of Lebanese origin and former employer, Jennifer Chamandi, especially for her wedding day. The pumps featured a small plaque on the bottom, commemorating the special occasion, while a custom clutch she wore bore the initials of the bride and groom, adding a personal touch to her ensemble. Her earrings are from L’atelier Nawbar, a Lebanese brand known for its intricate designs and fine craftsmanship and a pair of stunning hoop earrings from Boghossian. For Tamara, it was essential to wear creations by Lebanese designers, paying homage to her heritage and supporting local artisans on her special day. Ali donned a bespoke suit from the renowned Savile Row tailor, Gieves & Hawkes.

Ali and Tamara first met at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, where they studied.

The groom is a grandson of Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan. Judeh studied at Harrow School before earning a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service in 2018.

Tamara, the granddaughter of prominent Lebanese journalist Salim Lawzi, and daughter of Ramzy and the late Maya Rasamny, has a deep appreciation for Middle Eastern culture and art. She first enrolled at Georgetown University's Art & Art History programme before transferring to The New School (Parsons) where she graduated with a degree in Integrated Design in 2018. She worked in London before her marriage.

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Frank Sinatra et sa Ford Thunderbird devant sa maison en 1955. - Photo de Frank Worth (américain, 1923-2000). - source Heritage Auctions.

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copywright Maximilian Ostermeier - Rocka Studio

Panerai introduces New Friend Of The Brand: Tom Wlaschiha

21st October 2023

Panerai presents Tom Wlaschiha as part of its team of Global Friends of the Brand. The renowned performer will join forces with the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer on projects honouring the Brand’s history and collections.

A multifaceted talent, Tom Wlaschiha’s prolific career has spanned across the performing arts. From theater to cinema to tv productions he has portrayed an array of celebrated roles including that of Jaqen H’ghar in HBO’s “Game of Thrones” and Dmitri/Enzo in Netflix’s “Stranger Things”. Currently, he stars in the US series “Mrs Davis” and he is the official voice of the latest Marvel podcast series “Marvel ́s Wastelanders”. A testament to his innate flexibility, extensive research and eclectic personality, Wlaschiha’s contribution in different fields make him one of the most recognized professionals in the creative panorama.

In occasion of Watches and Wonders 2023 in Geneva, Tom Wlaschiha made his first public appearance as Panerai Global Friend. He presented the PAM01347 Radiomir Otto Giorni, a tribute to the original Radiomir model and to its lasting legacy in the design of contemporary Panerai interpretations.

“I am thrilled to be part of this journey with Panerai and to share the history of this legendary Maison and innovative timepieces, which uniquely combine exceptional design with the highest level of technical research” said Tom Wlaschiha.

“Tom exemplifies the modern Panerai hero. No dream is achieved without perseverance and determination or without taking risks and overcoming challenges by pushing yourself and your limit. At Panerai, our actions are moved by such values and we could not be more proud than to give a new voice to our rich heritage through Tom” said Jean Marc Pontroué, CEO of Panerai.

link forthe article / ad: https://watchilove.com/panerai-introduces-new-friend-of-the-brand-tom-wlaschiha

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A taste of SirDavis whisky by Beyoncé 🥃

Three years ago Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, as an enthusiast of Japanese whisky, sought out Moët Hennessy to help craft a one-of-a-kind flavour profile that reflected her tastes in the spirit - and her Texan heritage.

It also happened that the spirits makers at Moët Hennessy had been exploring ways to widen the company’s presence in the competitive American whisky market, making the timing perfect for a formal partnership between the two.

Beyoncé partnered with LVMH subsidiary Moët Hennessy for her American whiskey, and Dr Bill Lumsden, LVMH’s extraordinary spirits maker and the man behind such spirited delights from Glenmorangie and Ardbeg single malt whiskies, was tasked with the job of figuring out how to develop a softer, sweeter style of American whisky, which draws its influence from the Japanese whiskies Beyoncé was familiar with.

Lumsden hit upon a mixture of grains for the whisky’s foundations: 51% rye grain, which historically was the style used heavily in the pre-prohibition era of American whiskey, often bringing peppery/spicy flavours - and 49% malted barley, the backbone behind the characterful soft-yet-complex flavoured single malts crafted in Scotland and Japan.

The whisky was then given a double maturation in two kinds of cask: firstly in American white oak, bringing swathes of vanilla, coconut and citrus zest, and then ex-Pedro Ximenez sherry casks (highly unusual in the wider canon of American whisky-making,) for a final period of around six to nine months, to give deeper, richer, fruity notes.

The ‘Sir’ in question is in fact Davis Hogue, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter’s paternal great-grandfather, who was a farmer and a moonshiner in the Prohibition era, hiding whisky bottles in the empty knots of cedar trees, to be discovered by his friends. Fittingly, the Sir was added before his first name to give him his deserved respect to truly honour his lasting legacy.

The bottle design by the multi-award winning studio, Stranger & Stranger also gives credence to his legacy, with his initials, DH, inscribed into the base, and the entire creative process overseen by Knowles-Carter, whose brief was for a tall, eye-catching bottle with minimalistic, intentional design elements that serves as an emblem of power and luxury. With its ribbed glass, it uses no front labels besides a ‘SirDavis’ medallion, showcasing a bronzed horse in profile: a reference to Knowles-Carter’s Texas roots and symbolising both strength and respect.

LVMH GROUP

LVMH was created in 1987 through the merger of Moët Hennessy and Louis Vuitton, ushering in a new era for the luxury industry. The group has 75 Maisons in key sectors of the luxury industry—Wines & Spirits, Fashion & Leather Goods, Fragrance & Cosmetics, Watches & Jewelry.

Other activities, including Hospitality and Media—LVMH is now the world leader in luxury. The Group's economic footprint in the regions where it operates—80 countries around the world—

Moët Hennessy is the wine and spirits division of @LVMH, and it has a Portfolio of Maisons, each one of them synonymous with excellence and authenticity, which is unparalleled in the world of spirits. Moët & Chandon, Krug, Veuve Clicquot, Hennessy, Château d’Yquem, Glenmorangie and Colgin all figure among the LVMH group.

THE HOUSES

SirDavis will be available globally for retail at $89 (£79) from the 4th of September, (including Selfridges, The Whisky Exchange and Berry Bros in the UK 🇬🇧 ) with a preorder system operating until then from SirDavis.com

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Posted 21st August 2024

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LÉGENDES DU JAZZ

ARTHUR BLYTHE, UN MUSICIEN HORS-NORMES

“The music that I deal with has elements of bebop to ballad, swing to sweet, blues to boogie, and pop to rock. If I have the ability to do that, I should be able to do whatever I want to do in those areas — because I am dealing with the tradition, and my culture, and my heritage.”

- Arthur Blythe

Né à Los Angeles le 5 juillet 1940, Arthur Murray Blythe était le troisième d’une famille de trois garçons (un quatrième était mort en bas âge). Le père d’Arthur était mécanicien, sa mère maîtresse de maison et couturière à temps partiel. Après le divorce de ses parents, Arthur était allé vivre avec sa mère à Chicago. Il était éventuellement retourné à Los Angeles à l’âge de dix-neuf ans.

C’est à Los Angeles que Blythe avait rencontré le pianiste Horace Tapscott et qu’il était devenu membre de l’Union of God’s Musicians and Artists Ascension, dont Tapscott était un des principaux représentants.

À l’âge de neuf ans, inspiré par le rhythm n’ blues et la musique swing qu’adorait sa mère, Blythe lui avait demandé de lui acheter un trombone, mais celle-ci lui avait offert un saxophone alto à la place.

Blythe avait étudié la musique avec Kirkland Bradford, un ancien membre du big band de Jimmie Lunceford. On raconte que le style de Blythe rappelait alors celui de saxophonistes d’après-guerre comme Earl Bostic. Blythe avait joué du rhythm n’ blues jusqu’au milieu de son adolescence alors qu’il avait découvert le jazz. Au milieu des années 1960, Blythe avait fait partie de l’Underground Musicians and Artists Association (UGMAA), qui avait été fondée par Horace Tapscott. C’est d’ailleurs avec Tapscott que Blythe avait enregistré un premier disque en 1969 intitulé ‘’The Giant Is Awakened.’’ UN ESPRIT SANS COMPROMIS Blythe était dans la trentaine lorsqu’il avait déménagé à New York au milieu des années 1970, car il se sentait frustré par les limites de la scène musicale de Los Angeles. Connu pour son indépendance et son esprit sans compromis, Arthur était d’ailleurs surnommé ‘’Black Arthur’’ à Los Angeles. Très engagé socialement, Blythe n’avait jamais mâché ses mots et détestait le racisme sous toutes ses formes.

Afin de gagner sa vie, Blythe avait travaillé comme gardien de sécurité avant d’être invité à accompagner en 1975 le batteur Chico Hamilton avec qui il était resté durant deux ans. De 1976 à 1979, Blythe, dont la sonorité était déjà facilement reconnaissable par son côté tranchant (qui s’apparentait davantage à un saxophone ténor qu’à saxophone alto), avait joué avec l’orchestre de Gil Evans, les trompettistes Lester Bowie et Woody Shaw, le batteur Jack DeJohnette et le pianiste McCoy Tyner. Parallèlement, Blythe avait formé son propre groupe avec le pianiste John Hicks, le conbassiste Fred Hopkins et le batteur Steve McCall, avec qui il avait joué à Carnegie Hall et au Village Vanguard en 1979.

Dès son arrivée à New York, Blythe avait adopté une instrumentation pour le moins inusitée, notamment sur l’album ‘’Lenox Avenue Breakdown’’ sur lequel figuraient le tuba de Bob Stewart, la guitare électrique de James Blood Ulmer, la basse électrique de Cecil McBee, la flûte de James Newton, les percussions de Guilhermo Franco et la batterie de Jack DeJohnette. En 1977, le critique du New York Times Robert Palmer avait décrit le style de Blythe de la façon suivante: “He is sly; he teases the beat, toys with polyrhythms and leaves gaping holes in the fabric of the music, only to come roaring back in with plangent held tones or crisp, punching riffs.”

Même après avoir signé avec Columbia en 1978, Blythe avait insisté pour conserver son autonomie musicale. Il faut dire que Blythe n’était plus un enfant de choeur, car il était dans la quarantaine au moment de la signature de son contrat. Blythe avait enregistré neuf albums aux styles diversifiés dans le cadre de son contrat avec Columbia. Même lorsque Columbia avait refusé de renouveler son contrat en 1987, Blythe avait continué de jouer et d’enregistrer régulièrement. En 1977, Blythe s’était joint au groupe du batteur Steve Reid, avec lequel il avait enregistré l’album ‘’Rhythmatism.’’ Dans sa revue des albums des années 1970, le critique Robert Christgau avait salué en 1981 la puissance du jeu de Blythe en déclarant que : "like so many of the new players Blythe isn't limited to modern methods by his modernism—he favors fluent, straight-ahead Coltrane modalities, but also demonstrates why he belongs on a tune for Cannonball."

En 1977, Blythe avait commencé à enregistrer comme leader de ses propres formations, d’abord sur l’étiquette India Navigation puis pour les disques Columbia de 1978 à 1987. Le tuba de Bob Stewart était mis particulièrement en valeur sur ces albums, et prenait la place habituellement réservée à la contrebasse. Des albums comme ‘’The Grip’’ et ‘’Metamorphosis’’ avaient contribué à démontrer la maturité de Blythe, tout autant que son habileté à jouer dans des contextes tant de free jazz que plus traditionnels avec un style tout aussi personnel. En 1982, le critique Francis Davis avait d’ailleurs reconnu la capacité de Blythe à réconcilier les styles musicaux en écrivant que le saxophoniste ‘’may well prove to be the magic figure of reconciliation, the force for consensus, that modern jazz has been looking for in vain since the death of John Coltrane in 1967.” Ouverte à plusieurs tendances, la musique de Blythe alternait entre le bebop, les balades, le blues, le boogie, le pop et le rock. Comme Blythe l’avait expliqué à l’historien Ben Sidran en 1986 : “The music that I deal with has elements of bebop to ballad, swing to sweet, blues to boogie, and pop to rock. If I have the ability to do that, I should be able to do whatever I want to do in those areas — because I am dealing with the tradition, and my culture, and my heritage.”

Dans son album ‘’In the Tradition’’, Blythe avait d’ailleurs démontré sa grande connaissance de l’histoire du jazz en interprétant des compositions de Duke Ellington, Fats Waller et John Coltrane.

Blythe avait également collaboré à plusieurs albums-phares des années 1980, notamment comme membre du groupe Special Edition de Jack DeJohnette. Blythe avait aussi été membre du groupe tout-étoile The Leaders. Après la mort de Julius Hemphill en 1995, Blythe avait pris sa relève au sein du World Saxophone Quartet. À compter de l’an 2000, Blythe avait enregistra plusieurs albums pour Savant Records. Parmi ceux-ci, citons l’album ‘’Exhale’’ avec le pianiste John Hicks, le tubiste Bob Stewart et le batteur Cecil Brooks. DERNIÈRES ANNÉES Après avoir divorcé de sa seconde femme, Blythe était retourné en Californie en 1998 pour prendre soin de ses enfants. Même s’il donnait beaucoup moins de concerts, Blythe avait continué d’enregistrer des albums pour les disques Savant au début des années 2000. Atteint de la maladie de Parkinson, Blythe avait dû mettre sa carrière musicale en veilleuse. Blythe avait déclaré en 2000 lors d’une entrevue accordée au San Diego Union Tribune: “I would love for everyone to accept my music, and I would love to make money, but only by keeping my music on the cutting edge”.

Arthur Blythe est mort à Lancaster, en Californie, le 27 mars 2017. Il était âgé de soixante-seize ans. Blythe laissait dans le deuil sa troisième femme, Odessa Blythe, ainsi que deux fils, Chalee et Arthur Jr., également issus de son second mariage. Il avait aussi deux demi-frères, Bernard Blythe et Aldrich Neal, ainsi qu’une demi-sœur nommée Daisy Neal. Ses deux premiers mariages s’étaient terminés sur un divorce.

Le saxophoniste ténor David Murray, dont Blythe était un des modèles, avait déclaré après sa mort : “It was pretty much undisputed that Arthur Blythe was the best alto saxophonist out there on the West Coast.” Même s’il avait commencé sa carrière à la fin des années 1960, Blythe avait produit ses œuvres les plus novatrices à la fin des années 1970 et au début des années 1980. c- 2022-2024, tous droits réservés, Les Productions de l’Imaginaire historique

SOURCES :

‘’Arthur Blythe.’’ Wikipedia 2022. ‘’Arthur Blythe, saxophonist.’’ RUSSONELLO, Giovanni. ‘’Arthur Blythe, Jazz Saxophonist Who Mixed Sultry and Strident, Dies at 76.’’ New York Times, 28 mars 2017. SCARUFFI, Piero. ‘’Arthur Blythe.’’ Internet, 2006.

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n9_w1150 by Biodiversity Heritage Library Via Flickr: Revue horticole.. Paris :Librairie agricole de la maison rustique,1829-1974.. biodiversitylibrary.org/page/49654437

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LADY GAGA SINGS AT THE OLYMPICS OPENING CEREMONY IN CUSTOM DIOR HAUTE COUTURE

Lady Gaga took the center stage at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony where she performed a show-stopping rendition of "Mon Truc en Plumes" at the side of the iconic Seine river.

Styling by Sandra Amador & Tom Eerebout. Photos by Rémi Lamandé.

Gaga commissioned the French heritage fashion house of Dior to create her peel-away look for her and all her dancers (who all held pom poms from Le Lido archive).

Her Haute Couture stage look included a black ostrich feather cropped jacket, a detachable long skirt (made from naturally molted feathers provided by Maison Février) with beaded fringes on the hips, a structured bustier with amphora line and corselette and matching shorts, and opera-length gloves.

Now about the accessories. The Italian-American beauty crowned her cabaret showgirl ensemble with a plume headdress created by British milliner master Stephen Jones for Dior!

The superstar also later added a white exploding feather showgirl waist accessory that the French maison made for the last bit of the performance.

Gaga decided to ditch her usual Jimmy Choos for once and instead opted to perform in a pair of Dior Dioressence patent calfskin leather pumps in black with tonal stitching.

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INSTAGRAM: MARINA SHOWS OFF MAISON KITSUNE x OLYMPIA LE-TAN SWEATER

As mentioned in a post earlier, Marina is currently staying at Palm Springs (in a bungalow titled "Diamandis"!) to celebrate the release of a film her friend worked on. Here's another cool outfit of hers!

Marina's ivory cable knit sweater with crest on the front and striped sleeve ends is a piece from the Maison Kitsuné x Olympia Le-Tan Spring/Summer 2023 "Sweet Souvenirs" collaborative collection! Unfortunately, this preppy piece sold out a while ago.

She also wore the Maui Daze tropical print bikini bottoms by Freya.

Next, the Versace Medusa Biggie black geometric sunglasses with gold-tone heritage Medusa medallion ($345.00).

Shop:

Versace “Medusa Biggie” Sunglasses ($345.00)

The flower oil painting phone case has no label which makes it available just about anywhere! Here’s one example.

[boricuacherry-blog]

He added, "Without being politicians or activists, Kassav' carried it all. From our faces to the themes in our songs, everything was very clear: We were West Indian, there should be no mistake, we wanted to mark our difference."

One of his bands in the 1970s, Zulu Gang, included musicians from Cameroon. Mr. Desvarieux also worked with the Cameroonian saxophonist Manu Dibango, who had the international hit "Soul Makossa."

In 1979, in Paris, Mr. Desvarieux met Pierre-Edouard Decimus, a musician from Guadeloupe with an ambitious concept for a new band: strongly rooted in the West Indies but reaching outward. "We were looking to find a soundtrack that synthesized all the traditions and previous sounds, but that could be exported everywhere," Mr. Desvarieux said.

Kassav' was named after a Guadeloupean dish, a cassava-flour pancake, and also after ka, a drum. A zouk was a dance party, and a 1984 hit by Mr. Desvarieux, "Zouk-La-Se-Sel Medikaman Nou Ni" ("Zouk Is the Only Medicine We Have"), made the word zouk synonymous with the band's style.

In Luanda, the capital of Angola, there is a museum of zouk, La Maison du Zouk, that has a collection of 10,000 albums. Mr. Desvarieux and Pierre-Edouard Decimus attended its opening in 2012.

Throughout the band's career, even after Kassav' was signed to multinational labels and encouraged to sing in English, the band's lyrics were always in French Antilles Creole, insisting on its island heritage.

"The music is a stronger language than the language itself," Mr. Desvarieux said in 1986.