Back to School!

The deets:

When: Starting on October 21-st

Where: Tel Aviv University [that would be referred to as TAU, because it sounds cooler] 

What: Bachelor of Architecture [that would be shortened to B.ARCH in any further reference]

Since these are the last days before a 5-year-long period of cramming, cardboard-cutting and gluing, test-taking, and construction-site-watching, I decided to spend them in the most appropriate way - by doing absolutely nothing. Bothered by the thought of wasting precious time, the idea evolved into "watching a lot of college-related movies". And what is a goal without a list?

Mona Lisa Smile

Art related, portraying the 50's, and starring my two favorite Julia's [Julia Roberts, and Julia Stiles] this movie is a must-see.

Starter For Ten:

A little reminder that book-smarts isn't enough.

An Education:

Since I'll probably be the youngest in my class, this film passed the bar as well. 

Which university-related movie is your favorite?

September Issue - Back Cover

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September is over, and likewise, so is my September issue. From front cover to back cover, the issue included everything a self-respecting publication should have. It started off with a touching letter from the editor [myself] and continued with an interview with the cover girl [also myself]. Proceeding with a lighter tone, there was a Fall trends cheat-sheet [it included a puppy]. And then, going back to serious, yet awesome, there was an art review, and a designer review. And finally, it finished off with the thing September is all about - fashion design. Featuring the designs of a anonymous designer-to-be [who's also surprisingly, myself].

Inspired by the city of Tel Aviv,   the designer-to-be [I sound cooler when spoken about in third person] presented not one, not two, not three, not four, but five garments which she is also currently sewing.

I think it's time to wrap things up, and move to the next step of my designer-formation. Can you guess what the next chapter will be?

Which magazine did you enjoy reading the most this September? 

Fall 2012 - Design #5

The "Traffic Jam" Dress

The "Traffic Jam" Dress, by Juliette Gold

The "Traffic Jam" Dress, by Juliette Gold

Fall 2012 - Design #4

The "Peper Cuts From Love Letters" Cropped Jacket 

I was walking home one evening, when this song suddenly came up in the shuffle: 

And after four minutes, the "Paper Cuts" jacket was born .

The "Peper Cuts From Love Letters" Cropped Jacket , by Juliette Gold

The "Peper Cuts From Love Letters" Cropped Jacket , by Juliette Gold

Fall 2012 - Design #3

The "Starry Night" Top

The Starry Night Top, by Juliette Gold

The Starry Night Top, by Juliette Gold

Fall 2012 - Design #2

The "Wind" Skirt

The "Wind" skirt, by Juliette Gold

The "Wind" skirt, by Juliette Gold

Fall 2012 - Design #1

The "City Lights" Skirt

The "City Lights" skirt by Juliette Gold

The "City Lights" skirt by Juliette Gold

Fall Collection Inspiration Board

I'd Like The World to be Lovely, Black and White, and Melancholic.

At the end of summer, the long humid days, the tourists, and the jellyfish depart the city, leaving us to face reality. We suddenly notice the concrete, feel the wind, hear the rustling falling leaves, and see the lights. 

photo by Juliette Gold

photo by Juliette Gold

photo by Juliette Gold

photo by Juliette Gold

photo by Juliette Gold

photo by Juliette Gold

Stay tuned, the collection will be revealed [piece by piece; I like the suspense] in the upcoming posts. 

Do cities change with the passing seasons, or do they always stay the same? 

Links à la Mode

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A few weeks ago I've joined an extremely supportive and helpful community of bloggers, also known as IFB. Every week, the site posts the 20 best posts out of a selection of submitted links. So I decided to give it a shot, and submitted my interview with the cover girl for review, and Voilà! it was chosen! To express my excitement, I've even written an entire paragraph with no side notes. 

LINKS À LA MODE: THE IFB WEEKLY ROUND UP: September 13th

• Are We On Time?: Fashion’s Night Out – London
• Class Consumed: Thrift Store Haul: Good Will on Vine
• Cool Things Together: OOTD #2
• Dress Code High Fashion: (My) Fashion’s Night Out Dusseldorf 2012
• Et Ressurexit: Louis Vuitton transports you far, far away
• Fashion Is Evolution: DIY Spiked Studded “Frenemy” Bracelet
• Fish Monkey’s Writing Stuff: Izumi Hongo, 2012 Collections
• Juliette Gold: Who is the Cover Girl?
• Leilah’s Lipstick: Layering Your Way Into Fall
• Ma Derniere Addiction: Chloe Fashion Show: FNO
• Madeline Quaint: Freeblogging
• Margarette Rose: the thing about Versailles
• So Capricious: Vogue’s Fashion’s Night Out 2012 London
• Street Fashion Paris: Paris Lifestyle, in the Paris State of Mind
• Style over Sense: Edinburgh Mela 2012
• Sugar & Chiffon: Ryan Haber Collection SS13 Preview
• The Curvy Elle: Thrifting Politically
• The Mixtape Journal: An Adventure in the Alps
• The Penny Rose: Fall Fashion – Stripe
• WJ Style: Nature Profusion

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Boudicca's designers talk at Beit Ha'ir

Boudicca: Artists?

A day after the exhibit opening, Brian Kirkby and Zowie Broach returned to Beit Ha'ir to talk all things BOUDICCA.

What struck me the most [enough to be at the beginning of the post] was that when asked whether they consider their work as "art" they protested profusely. I wonder, what makes a mere person an artist? Can you proclaim yourself as one? Are you an artist if others say you are? And more importantly, are Zowie and Brian artists after all? Read what they had to say, and decide: 

Call a rose any other name…

Boudicca was the queen on the British tribe, who leaded a revolt against the ruling Roman Empire in AD 60. She was considered divine and portrayed as a goddess. When considering her as the brand's symbol, Brian related to the mythical aspect of the story and to its local history. Zowie saw the modern woman in Boudicca – the independent leader. As their designs explore the duality of masculine and feminine, Boudicca was chosen to reign on yet another kingdom.

Sell! Buy! Sell!

Z&B [ladies first] address the commerce in the fashion industry with refreshing honesty. They admit that there are limitations, technical and commercial, that contrast with art making. In order to sell designs, Z&B say, a designer has to be aware of the confines and keep them in mind. Things like fabric qualities, intended usage, and selling potential, all dictate the finished product. When creating a couture show, though, Z&B reveal that there is a greater artistic freedom in the process. Since the actual garments are not meant to be worn, they can be created of various materials, and thus, be loyal to the concept. 

Zowie Broach & Brian Kirkby at Beit Ha'Ir. Photo by Juliette Gold

One plus one equals...?

When two designers work on a single brand, they are bound to be challenges. Zowie tells us that they are different people, and they have separate sketchbooks and diverse ideas. They separate the work, and then mix it back together, discuss, and look where their suggestions collide. Or, as Brian puts it, they challenge and push each other.

If they say, you are no good…

Z&B both agree that one cannot escape criticism in the creative world. Zowie advices to look for the building feedback, try to learn from what others have to say, even in a mere conversation. 

Zowie Broach & Brian Kirkby at Beit Ha'Ir. Photo by Juliette Gold

What the future holds …

The future is unclear for Z&B. Zowie says she feels unsure, not in a nervous way though, about the future. She is open to see what will happen. Z&B will continue to put work out, and they will see where they want to go. 

Zowie Broach & Brian Kirkby at Beit Ha'Ir. Photo by Juliette Gold

And finally, a word of advice for the young generation:

Zowie Broach & Brian Kirkby at Beit Ha'Ir. Photo by Juliette Gold

Is fashion art? Do you think Z&B are artists?