DIOR AND I

A great opportunity to know better Raf Simons, the belgium creative designer for Dior, is to rush the 3rd of June in italian movie theathers. Only that day it will be possible to see "Dior and I" a documentary directed by Frédéric Tcheng. You will be able to discover how Raf Simons prepared, with  all the staff from "The Maison Dior",  his first Haute Couture Show on July 2012. Most of the movie took place in the atelier at 30 avenue Montaigne in Paris. A great atmosphere and an excellent opportunity to understand the world of fashion. Not only that:  Raf Simons has a lot in common with Christian Dior such as a sincere passion for art. In Rome if you want to shop at Dior, the boutique is located in piazza di Spagna, in front of the Spanish steps.

In Nicolas' mind

If you want to understand the mind of a contemporary fashion designer such as Nicolas Ghesquière, creative director of Louis Vuitton, you must visit the new Exhibition Series 2 in Palazzo Ruspoli in Rome. The entrance is from Via del Corso 418 and will last, at least up to June 7th. It is not only a modern explanation of  the brand but also reveals how He built the Spring Summer collection, how the backstage is organized, how he conceived the accessories, especially bags and shoes. As Mr Ghesquière is almost impossible to interview (such as Hedi Slimane for YSL) this is a way to know him a little bit better. After the exhibition you are dying to get into the boutique. Shopping will be a must.

David La Chapelle in Rome

Rome can be interesting if we attract contemporary artists. A good new is the exhibition of the american photographer David LaChapelle at the Palazzo delle Esposizioni in via Nazionale. Visitors will be able to admire 150 works, some are presented for the first time. I love the very large -scale works such as "Seismic Chic" (2012) just below. In our gallery the famous "Rape of Africa" (2009).  Have a look also at the new series based on Gas Stations such as the wonderful "Pacific Sunset". Today in the press conference Mr La Chapelle said " My images speak more than a lot of words". We can not agree more. The exhibition will be on view until September 13th. The catalogue will be in the book store in few days. Hopefully. 

@David LaChapelle